Ep. 580 Pierpaolo Guerra | Monty Waldin

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 360: Longtime podcast friend Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator comes back on the show to catch up with Monty Waldin. A tasting director at the magazine since 2016, she focuses on Italian wine as one of her specialties. Alison helps us appreciate the people behind the scenes, working to make blind wine tastings happen. The current global health emergency my have disrupted specific travel plans, but Wine Spectator has pivoted to embrace social media and new initiatives involving those making the most of the situation.

27 Jul 202017min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 359: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Ever consider the United States wine and spirits market and wonder why the playing field is set up the way it is? This week Steve guides us through the history of the U.S. market and the advent of the "three-tier system." Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com/ How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

26 Jul 202011min

Hey hey hey, looks like it's friday again! We @ IWP know that you need a little Scienza in your life, but we also know you're super extra busy and studying it's hard so... Here's some knowledge in pillz: they call them "Il mignolo col Prof." and we think they're right: I present you the ones and onlys, Stevie Kim and Attilio Scienzay! Woohooo! Thank you, thank you! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 358: Slawek Kominski must be the best person on earth. It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question. This time it comes from our #1 listener: the man we admire the most (after il Professore). His name is Slawek Kominski from Poland and he wants to unveil the secrets of Cannonau. Will the Professor be up for the task? Musical Guest: Lvca - Check him out! open.spotify.com/artist/1biNZrgog…g-RbeSBEaeQzMZIA Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

23 Jul 20209min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 357: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine narrated by Joy Livingston is winding down, with only a couple episodes left. Our story wouldn't be complete without an examination of the market for Italian wines. ...And back by popular demand we have Narrator Joy's "Wines to Try" featuring Ruché, Nascetta, and Prié. (We tried super hard to nail the pronunciation this time, but just in case we didn't, please send snarky tweets to @itawinepodcast!) Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

22 Jul 202010min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 356: Mr. Biodynamic Wine, Monty Waldin, gives us a glimpse of the range for biodynamic preparations available to the modern winemaker. This week we discover those biodynamic sprays and techniques that have evolved since Rudolf Steiner first gave his agriculture lecture in 1924. Importers, distributers, and wine sellers continue to demand more and more biodynamic wines. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of the methods and practices discussed. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

21 Jul 202018min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 355: Monty Waldin interviews another Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine author, Jacopo Fanciulli. Jacopo, the only Italian native speaker among the "Four Musketeers," wrote the "Guide" along with an international group of authors. Jacopo has experience at many steps of the wine production chain, even having worked in cantine and made wine himself. Representing the Liguria Region, his preferred wine pick surprises Monty and might surprise you too! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

20 Jul 20207min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 354: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com/ How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/ Brands looking to do business in the U.S. typically pay Steve and his partners to guide them through the obstacles of market entry. In "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" Steve has gathered the most important lessons that he's learned over the course of his career - extremely valuable information for those wishing to bring their products to the United States. In this weekly series Steve shares insights from his book, "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," along with extra commentary and state of the art information. First up: "Preface," a brief introduction to the subject. Tune in each Monday for an exclusive look into the wine and spirits market.

19 Jul 20205min

💡 Please consider donating any amount to support the Italian Wine Podcast - donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ and receive a free hard copy of The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 353: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question. This time it comes from the lovely Amy Ezrin: she asks about the existence of flysch in Piedmont and other vines related stuff. Also, Stevie asks Scienza about his origins, and that's pretty interesting! Musical Guest: Nctrnm - Check him out! open.spotify.com/artist/5BdBnD6dxdw0ICt6KlxqdK Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

16 Jul 202010min