Ep. 1951 McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis | The Next Generation

Welcome to Episode 1951 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis this week on The Next Generation. McKenna and Bea discuss the history of wines made by Chiara Boschis, as well as impact of climate and organic farming on wines from this region. Beatrice provides her perspective and hopes as an upcoming leader in this winemaking family. More about today’s guest Beatrice was born in Alba in 1997. She grew up in a winemaking family - her aunt is Chiara Boschis, the first woman winemaker and the original "Barolo Girl" of the Barolo Boys revolutionary movement, and the first Organic Certified producer in Barolo. Beatrice grew to love viticulture and enology at La Scuolo Enologica Umberto I and during internships in Australia and USA. She completed her Bachelor at Università degli Studi di Torino with a thesis on reductive off odors in wine. Her Masters was completed at Geisenheim Univerity (Germany) with a focus on Riesling fermentation. She currently words at E. Pira & figli and looks forward to continuing the family legacy - a story "to be continued!" Connect: Website: https://www.pira-chiaraboschis.com/ Instagram: @beaboschis More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook @mckennacassidy Instagram @mckennacassidy LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!