Ep. 2644 Daniel Mwangi interviews Arber Shabani of Ridolfi winery in Montalcino, Tuscany | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2644 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Daniel Mwangi interviews Arber Shabani of Ridolfi Winery, exploring the winery’s approach to winemaking, terroir, and the unique character of Brunello di Montalcino in Montalcino, Tuscany. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Key Learning Objectives: Terroir, vineyards, and tradition in Montalcino – Understand the vineyard management, and appellation regulations in shaping the identity of wines from Montalcino. Winemaking techniques, aging, and vintages – Explore the production methods, aging practices, and vintage variation that influence the style and quality of wines at Ridolfi. Global market perspective and producer insights – Gain insights into the international market for Brunello di Montalcino. More about today’s host: Daniel Mwangi is a sommelier and food & beverage expert from Kenya. He has served as a sommelier with Silversea / Celebrity Cruises, curating fine wine experiences for a global clientele, and has worked in the Armani, Marriott and Intercontinental hotels in Dubai. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danthesomm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-mwangi-b96b1495/ More about today’s guest: Ridolfi Winery is a historic estate in Montalcino, producing renowned Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino wines. The estate combines traditional winemaking techniques with sustainable viticulture, maintaining vineyards on the northeastern slopes of Montalcino at around 300 m above sea level. Ridolfi is recognized for its meticulous vineyard management, organic principles, and focus on expressing the unique terroir of the region. Arber Shabani serves as Sales and Marketing Manager, overseeing the winery’s domestic and international commercial operations. Connect: Website: https://www.ridolfimontalcino.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridolfimontalcino/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!