Ep. 601 Whitney Pope | Voices

Ep.4 BORSA VINI | Assuli Winery, Vignaioli Pugliesi, Cantine Iorio, Le Vigne di Sammarco. In this episode Dr. Rebecca Lawrence introduced you Italian wine producers taking part in B2B BORSA VINI sessions in Russia this year. This time we have 4 wineries from a programme called “Piano Sud”, each of them chose one wine that best represents the winery: Assuli Winery. ASSULI is a Sicilian Winery located in the Western side of the island, in the core of the renowned DOC SICILIA where the wines are enhanced by the power of the sun and the proximity to the sea. Assuli promotes the production of traditional Sicilian grapes: Nero d’Avola, Zibibbo, Insolia, Lucido, Grillo, Perricone. Wine to try: Lorlando - Nero d'Avola DOC Sicily. Find more here www.assuli.it/en/home/ Vignaioli Pugliesi. In 1959 in Orta Nova, during the economic boom, a group of farmers decided to found the Cantina Sociale, a cooperative set up among members only to make good local wine by harvesting the grapes from their fields. Wine to try: Nero Di Troia - PGI Puglia. Find more here www.vignaiolipugliesi.it/en/ Cantine Iorio. Cantine Iorio is an Italian winery located in Torrecuso, a little village in the Sannio (Campania region) with an exceptional wine vocation.It is at the slopes of Mount Taburno, calcareous massif known as “the Sleeper”.The company is dedicated to promote this territory through wines that are able to recount a piece of it in every glass. Wine to try: Sannio Aglianico DOC. Find more here www.cantineiorio.it/it/ Le Vigne di Sammarco. It all started in 1972.The Rizzello family’s history is intricately linked to that of its vineyards; interwoven vines suspended between the rows and the generations.The Rizzello family farms 180 hectares of land, some of which is cultivated using the “alberello” vine-training method. Le Vigne di Sammarco is recognized for its uniqueness in the world. Wine to try: Zifa - Primitivo Di Manduria – DOP. Find more here levignedisammarco.com/ Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

17 Mar 202121min

Welcome to the 3rd installment of Vinitaly Russia | Davide Acerra, Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo If you want to know more about the wines of Abruzzo then you should listen to this episode; Dr. Rebecca Lawrence interviews Davide Acerra from Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo. www.vinidabruzzo.it/en/ Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo is a non-profit association, made up of all the entities forming part of the control DOC system, which aims to protect, enhance and take care of the interests relating to the controlled designations of origin of Abruzzo. For those interested The Consorzio protects wines from the following designations: Controlled Designation of Origin: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Abruzzo DOC Villamagna DOC Typical Geographical Indication: Colline Pescaresi IGT Colline Teatine IGT Colline Frentane IGT Colli del Sangro IGT Del Vastese or Histonium IGT Terre di Chieti IGT Terre Aquilane or Terre de L’Aquila IGT There are going to be two Tasting Labs on Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia this year, presenting wines from Abruzzo: Vinitaly Russia | Moscow: Alberto Tiberio Organic Wines www.vinialbertotiberio.it/ , Codice Citra www.citra.it/en , Barone Di Valforte www.baronedivalforte.it/en/vini/ , Cantina Tollo www.cantinatollo.it/en/ , Cantina Valle Tritàna www.cantinavalletritana.it/ , Casa Catelli www.casacatelli.com/ , Fattoria La Valentina www.lavalentina.it/ , Tenuta Arabona www.tenutaarabona.it/?lang=en . Vinitaly Russia | St.Petersburg: Casal Thaulero, Torre Zambra, Azienda Agricola Cirelli Francesco, Ca’ D’Abruzzo, Tenuta Terraviva, Cantina Dei Feudi, Vellenosi, Tenuta Secolo IX. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

16 Mar 202118min

Episode 574 Steve Raye sits down in conversation with Irene Graziotto of Studio Cru. About Irene: She has been surfing the wine world for over a decade so far, specializing in Italian wine promotion. First as a certified sommelier and wine writer for national and international publications and then as an educator, University lecturer and PR person. Currently, she is the International Press Office Manager at Studio Cru (www.studiocru.com), a food & wine communication agency based in Vicenza, Italy, offering strategic and integrated communication including PR and digital marketing. At Studio Cru she is in charge of foreign communication (US, UK, EU) for wineries and consortia such as Gravner, Cantina Tramin, Tenuta Sette Cieli, Castello di Cigognola, Asolo Prosecco Consortium, Bardolino Chiaretto Consortium, etc If you want to find out more about Irene and Studio Cru you can always visit the webpage: www.studiocru.com/ For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

16 Mar 202131min

Welcome to the 2nd Installment of Vinitaly Russia | Azienda Agricola Drius Mauro, ITC wine Company who presents 3 projects: Vignia Preziosa, Integrale, Pian di Mare; Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano and Cantine Colomba Bianca, Italybe srl. In this episode Dr. Rebecca Lawrence continues to introduce you to Italian wineries taking part in the B2B VINITALY RUSSIA sessions in Moscow and St. Petersburg this year. Here are the next Italian wine producers presenting one wine that best reflects the territory and the winery: Azienda Agricola Drius Mauro - www.driusmauro.it/en/ Drius winery is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, between Collio and Isonzo DOC areas. The winery's focus is the production of quality wines. Joining the tradition with continuous study, the respect for the natural environment is the mainstay of the Drius' farming philosophy. Wine to try: Vignis di Siris. Wine projects presented by ITC Wine Company: Vigna Preziosa ( vignapreziosa.com/ ) a marriage between the glass-making Venetian art and the land of Prosecco Doc. Wine to try: Brut Premium Prosecco DOC. ---Integrale - an entirely organic production, sustainable, that combines modernity and tradition. Wine to try: Organic unfiltered Bianco Frizzante. Piandimare www.piandimare.it/en/ - a little cooperative in Abruzzo, between the sea and the mountains, specialized in Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Wine to try: Montepulciano d’Ambruzzo DOC. Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano - www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/en/ Founded in 1972, Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano was formed by 160 members whose vineyards spread over the hills, surrounding the village of Scansano, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany Region), even though the vast range of it is concentrated mostly on the main protagonist of the area, namely Morellino di Scansano (which is available in many different facets) demonstrating the versatility of this wine by which Maremma Toscana is defined. Wine to try: Sangiovese Toscano Igt Vin del Fattore. Governo All’Uso Toscano. Cantine Colomba Bianca - www.colombabianca.com/ Cantine Colomba Bianca was founded in 1970, it has become one of the biggest Sicilian wine cooperatives and one of the biggest producers of organic wine in Europe. The organic production of Colomba Bianca represents 25% of the total production. Colomba Bianca wines are an expression of the very best of the territory. A mosaic of terroir to produce different wines, each one with its own personal character, deriving from different grapes. Wine to try: Vitese Zibibbo. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

15 Mar 202128min

Welcome to this 1st instalment of our Russian Tour. Dr. Rebecca Lawrence introduces you to 4 Italian wine producers taking part in the B2B VINITALY RUSSIA sessions in Russia this year, each of them chose one wine that best represents their winery: Montelvini - www.montelvini.it/it/ Montelvini is a family-owned winery, located in Venegazzù, in the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in the world. This area in particular is famous for the exclusive production of Asolo Prosecco DOCG, of which they are proud ambassadors. Wine to try: Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Casale del Giglio - www.casaledelgiglio.it/ Casale del Giglio is a winery located 30 miles south of Rome. In parallel with the challenge to select Italian and international varieties best suited to the area, Casale del Giglio has always maintained a keen interest in Lazio’s native grape varieties such as Biancolella, Cesanese and Pecorino rediscovered in areas close to the property. Wine to try: Anthium Bianco Lazio IG. Azienda Vinicola Anna Spinato - www.spinato.it/ The story of Anna Spinato is the story of a Venetian family from Ponte di Piave, conquered by the love for wine and the passion for its land. Created by Pietro in 1952, who understood the enological potential of the land, today his daughter Anna and his nephew Roberto work to give it identity, value and prestige to international and local wines. Wine to try: Prosecco DOC Rose Millisimato Brut. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar - www.cantinanegrar.it/ Since 1933, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar has been producing quality wines, a sincere expression of the territory of Valpolicella Classico area, in northern Italy, where they cultivate over 700 hectares of vineyards. Amarone and Ripasso are our leading wine, made with a mix of tradition and modernity. Wine to try: Liparello Amarone DOCG Classico. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

14 Mar 202126min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 523: #everybodyneedsabitofscienza - Soil: Southern Italy CIAO wine people! Today magnificent Attilius drives us through the soils of Southern Italy and we are living for it! Yas Kweeeeen Attilio go for it! I gotta say that this time Steevey is actually taking part in the convo! Like it is not a monologue between Il Professore and himself anymore! Styvy made some Confessions on the Pod Floor (Madonna reference 1), saying that just a few years ago she could only understand 30% of what il Professore was saying. She just couldn't get Into the Groove (Madonna reference 2) of Attilio's words and she would just get True Blue (Madonna reference 3). But now, after just a couple minutes with Mr. Science, she looked at herself in the mirror and said, hey, I now get 60% of what he is saying!! Who's That Girl?? (Madonna reference 4)! We await for the day when Shtevie will also have her own podcast where she talks about the soils of La Peninsula Bonita (Madonna reference 5 - and best one.) K, sashay away wine qweens and keengs! Today's returning Musical Guest is Le Serotonine! Woot Woot! open.spotify.com/artist/480kgZtvE…kGS0i2qcSvQI8ruQ

11 Mar 202119min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 522: Pinot (Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine Book 2) "Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio/Gris are grape varieties that have often been speculated about in wine circles. Although they produce wines that are very different, on a cellular level they are incredibly similar. In this chapter we dive a bit deeper into their origins and discuss whether they are truly an international variety or whether in reality we should be considering them to be Italian natives." Narrator Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine International Grape Varieties for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. This is the second book in this series. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. The book has been broken up into manageable portions with a short focus on specific international grape varieties at the end. Find out more at: italianwinebook.com/index.php/the-j…o-italian-wine/ Release date: 11 March 2021

10 Mar 202111min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 521: Voices Series with Rebecca Lawrence - Caterina Dei Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Caterina Dei of Cantine Dei for this weekly instalment of the show entitled "Voices" - a series that focuses on diversity and inclusion in the wine industry. In 1964, Alibrando Dei purchased the land at Bossona and planted his first vineyard. It turned out to be an extraordinary place for producing great red wines. In the 1970s, he went on to purchase the villa at Martiena and surrounding farmland. The rest is history: the Dei family produced its first bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1985, thus starting a tradition as independent winemakers. Over the past twenty years, Caterina Dei has led the winery using the knowledge and tradition she inherited to cultivate the best of Montepulciano. Cantine Dei is a company founded on deep roots of tradition with a vision for innovation, find out more here www.cantinedei.it/en/

9 Mar 202126min