Ep. 2677 Stephanie Johnson IWE interviews Moreno Petrini of Tenuta di Valgiano in Lucca, Tuscany | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2677 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE interviews Moreno Petrini of Tenuta di Valgiano in Lucca, Tuscany. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Key Learning Objectives: Learn a bit about the history and territory of Lucca. Understand how French varieties first came to this region. Learn about the biodynamic movement that dominates Lucca’s winemaking culture. More about today’s host: As well as being a certified Italian Wine Expert (IWE), Stephanie Johnson holds a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits. Her wine career spans the journalism, retail and restaurant sectors. She joined Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2013 and later served as Italian Wine Editor from 2016 to 2024. Stephanie has judged at international competitions such as the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in Bordeaux and 5StarWines – the Book in Verona. She has led masterclasses for top sommeliers in New York City and presented at major industry events including Vinitaly and wine2wine Business Forum in Verona. A passionate educator, she teaches WSET Level 2, Level 3, and Diploma courses at NYC’s International Wine Center. Her upcoming venture, SteepleJack, will spotlight the heroic stories of Italian wine producers, blending deep expertise with compelling storytelling. Connect: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-johnson-dws-b0a0121a/ More about today’s guest: Moreno Petrini was born and raised in Lucca in a traditional Lucchese family. After studying Political Science in Milan, he began his professional career in the glass industry before moving into private equity for an American company. In 1993, Moreno acquired Tenuta di Valgiano, the historic estate neighboring his family property, and for many years balanced a double life between the corporate world and wine production until dedicating himself fully to wine in 2015. Located in the hills north of Lucca, Tenuta di Valgiano is known for its biodynamic philosophy, low-intervention approach, and elegant wines that express the unique terroir of Tuscany’s Colline Lucchesi area. In 2005, Moreno also became a permanent member of the prestigious Grand Jury Européen. Connect: Website: https://www.valgiano.it/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenutadivalgiano_/ _______________________________ 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!