Ep. 257 Gaia Gaja (Gaja Estates) on the family estates in Barbaresco, Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Etna

In the third episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Federica Mascheroni Stianti from Castello di Volpaia in Chianti Classico. Federica tells Monty how her parents built Volpaia and about her previous career as a painting restorer. She talks about their production of aromatic vinegars and her passion for sports in contact with nature. Italian Wine Podcast, hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin, explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine.

3 Mar 201713min

In the second episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Francesco Marone Cinzano of Col d’Orcia in Montalcino discusses historic wines such as the ‘Moscadello di Montalcino’, his development of Montalcino as a sustainable ‘bio-distretto’, and his commitment to handing over the land to the next generations in the best possible conditions. Italian Wine Podcast is a new podcast project hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin who explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal anecdotes of renowned producers of Italian wine.

2 Mar 201710min

In Italian Wine Podcast, wine writer Monty Waldin explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine. In the first episode, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini — owner of the Altesino, Borgo Scopeto, Caparzo, Doga della Clavole wineries — tells Monty about her commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient production, and of her love for tortellini.

1 Mar 201712min