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Welcome to Episode 1826. Today's episode is a recording of Prof. Scienza's seminar with Gabriele Gorelli MW, titled 'What does 'natural' mean in wine? How to engage wine lovers with science.' This is part 3 of 4. The seminar’s abstract: The European Commission has prohibited the use of the words “natural wine” on labels in Europe. Why? Primarily because there exists an underlying misunderstanding about what “natural” actually refers to in the wine sector. One side of the argument sees “natural” wines as those with zero interventions (i.e., no chemicals, no sulfites, no pesticides, etc.), while forgetting that the harvest, fermentation and bottling processes all involve human intervention. The other side of the argument says the only wines that are truly “natural” must be those made from wild vines with no genetic selection over time – and these wines simply do not exist. While both arguments can be viewed as extreme, both have at heart a desire for sustainability, care for the environment and attention to the health of consumers. Recent trends, especially among young/new wine consumers and often fuelled by social media, point to an emphasis on the desire for “wholesome” food and beverage products that demonstrate a respect for nature and consumers’ health. These trends are not new, but the escalation of focus on these issues has caused a battle with existing consumers who value and recognize the key sensory references basic to the traditional evaluation of wine. Producers of “natural” wines contribute to the confusion by ignoring both sides of the argument and insisting that their winemaking choices stem solely from their beliefs about how wines should be made. Is “natural” wine a myth? A marketing ploy? The darling of social media? If we focus on the “naturalness” of wine, do we risk foregoing ground-breaking research on precision viticulture, technique and technology that could represent the most effective way to enhance the terroir while respecting environmental and economic sustainability? How do we combat fake news and alarmism? We must address the great shortage of trainers and communicators who combine technical skills with the ability to make themselves not only understood, but also to fascinate those who listen or read. If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” in place of “Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ 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! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

8 Mar 20249min

Welcome to Episode 1825; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today’s interview features Riccardo Baldi of La Staffa winery  Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. More about today’s guest: Riccardo was born in Staffolo in 1990, in the heart of Castelli di Jesi appellation. At the age of 20, he fell in love with wine and I decided to take over my father's vineyard. At the time he produced wine as a hobby on 2 hectares of vineyard. Riccardo moved immediately to organic farming and started to make more “natural” oriented wines. Connect: Website: Vinilastaffa.it Instagram: @_maisentito_ | @lastaffaofficial _______________________________ 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! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

7 Mar 20246min

Welcome to Episode 1824, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into How to promote and sell Italian wines in France with Fanny Breuil, moderated by Alessandra Dal Monte Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held in Verona in November 2023. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key annual  reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Abstract:  Wine consumption in France has changed a lot in the past decades. Alongside a fall in consumption in terms of quantity, there has been an increase in consumption in terms of quality. There have been deep changes in habits and in people who are buying wines as well: yesterday’s drinkers are not today’s drinkers, and these changes can be advantageous for Italian wines to develop in France. Today, France is the second biggest country in terms of wine consumption, after the United States and before Italy. Since France is a wine-producing country, the majority of wines consumed there are French, while only 6 % of the wines French people drink are produced outside of France. This 6% may seem a small amount, but it is worth 900 million €. Italy is the favorite wine-producing country in wine stores (private and little chains) and restaurants (Italian restaurants, but also French restaurants). Today, producing organic wines made from local grapes is a plus for wineries that want to enter the French market, so wineries should communicate those aspects on their websites and social networks. Price can be a critical issue since Italian wines can be more expensive than French wines due to import charges. Offering different wines with entry-level, mid-level and high-level price ranges might help. More about today’s speaker:  Fanny Breuil is from Angers in the Loire and have always been into wine. She studied agronomy engineering and oenology. First, she worked as a winemaker (France, Italy, Chile) and then as a salesperson for a wine importer in the USA. In 2008, She founded her company Genuine Wines with a deep willingness to help winegrowers located in lesser-known or underappreciated wine regions (but that had great potential). She started with Jura and Emilia Romagna. Since then she has been helping them with their export markets as part of each team. These are French and Italian domaines. Aside from her main activities within export, she also has a small Italian wine importing venture in France; she also works on Labadens, a wine project, she makes wines along with Thomas Oui, a fellow wine lover.” Connect Facebook www.facebook.com/GenuineWines Instagram fannybreuil Twitter fanny_breuil LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/fanny-breuil/ Website genuinewines.com/en/blog/intervie…th-fanny-breuil/ Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/  _______________________________ 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! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

7 Mar 202436min

Welcome to Episode 1823  Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Emilia Marinig interviews Serena Gusmeri  . These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Co-Moderator - Emilia Marinig Born in Friuli, Emilia is a dynamic marketing professional with over 20 years of international experience with Italian Fine Wine Brands. Since 2019, she has been the driving force behind Marketing and Communications at Querciabella in Chianti Classico, blending her passion for Italy's viticultural heritage with a focus on sustainable and unique wines. Guest Moderator: Emilia Marinig Instagram: emilia_marinig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilia-marinig/ Guest Bio - Serena Gusmeri Born in Brescia, Serena Gusmeri joined Vecchie Terre di Montefili in 2015 bringing a rich and varied technical experience – from projects in Franciacorta, Benevento, Ischia, and Australia. She is a young, intuitive winemaker with a profound sensitivity to the interpretation of old vines and the ambition to elevate the winery through holistic, sustainable viticulture. Serena's focus on continuous ecological improvement and biodiversity has had transformative results in the vineyards. Sharing the owners’ belief that the role of a great winemaker is simply to shepherd nature, her low intervention methodology led to a critically acclaimed first vintage, marking Montefili’s ascent - a phoenix rising in Chianti Classico. Guest Speaker: Serena Gusmeri Instagram    _lagus_      montefili Website montefiliwines.com  More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim  Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ 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! 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!

7 Mar 202454min

Welcome to Episode 1822, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Carolyn Martin in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s guest Carolyn Martin is the co-owner and creative director of Creation, a wine farm in the Hemel-en-Aarde Region of the Western Cape, South Africa. Dynamic, and a champion of innovation, Carolyn is considered a wine and food pairing expert of note. Her passion and the estate’s well-founded reputation for producing fine wine, have culminated in Creation’s position in the top 50 of the World’s Best Vineyards in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and as number 1 in Africa in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Currently holding the position as number 4 in the world. Creation Wines has also been awarded with the “Best Brand Experience” by V d’Or in 2024.  In 2019 Carolyn was designated a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International, honouring her deep sense of the needs of the community she serves. Her name appears on the 2021 WINWSA list of the world’s 50 most influential women in wine and spirits. Carolyn Currently serves as a WOSA board member. Connect: Website: https://www.creationwines.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationwines/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creation-wine-estate/mycompany/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creationwines  Twitter: https://twitter.com/creationwines  About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ 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! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

6 Mar 202433min

Welcome to Episode 1821 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Michele Bernetti More about today’s guest Michele Bernetti represents the third generation of the Bianchi-Bernetti family, owner of Umani Ronchi, historical winery in Marche and Abruzzo regions. Born in Ancona in 1966 – where he still lives with his wife and children- Michele raised with a strong passion for wine, inherited from his family. He is a tireless traveller and the current CEO of Umani Ronchi.   The story began with Gino Umani Ronchi, in the heart of Verdicchio Classico, in 1957. Since 1968 the Umani Ronchi estate is owned by the Bianchi-Bernetti family, with more than 170 ha across the Castelli di Jesi and Conero districts in Le Marche and 40 ha in Abruzzo. Verdicchio, Montepulciano and Pecorino are the most important varieties, cultivated following the latest organic farming techniques. Umani Ronchi is a member of the Istituto del Vino di Qualità “Grandi Marchi,” along with 17 other prominent Italian wine families, including Antinori, Tenuta San Guido, Masi, Jermann, and Ca 'del Bosco, to name a few.  Umani Ronchi was ranked among the 34 best wineries in Italy by Wine Spectator in 2020 and recently received the special award as Winery of the Year 2024 by Gambero Rosso. Connect: Website: www.umanironchi.com  Instagram umanironchi  LinkedIn AZIENDA VINICOLA UMANI RONCHI Facebook Umani Ronchi  Twitter Umani Ronchi Vino  More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England Connect: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon _______________________________ 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! Thanks for listening! - This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

5 Mar 202425min

Welcome to Episode 1820 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Giulia Cecchi About today’s guest Hailing from Castellina in Chianti, in the Tuscany region of Italy, Giulia grew up with Sangiovese coursing through her veins (almost). Her mother is the third generation of Castello di Monsanto winery and her father is the fourth one of the Famiglia Cecchi Estates. From early childhood, Giulia has been deeply involved in the atmosphere of vine growing, including working her first harvest at four years old! Growing up travelling to renowned wine regions, tasting food prepared by the best chefs in Italy, and observing her parents in their natural habitats of fine wine and hospitality, Giulia organically grew into a career focused on the remarkable Italian culture. Enchanted by the art, passion, and professionalism of the top chef and Italian cuisine, Giulia attended the Luigi Bocconi University in Milan with a focus in Economics where she completed her thesis on the Three Michelin Stars restaurants located in Italy.   After completing her undergraduate degree, she was compelled to expand her reach and knowledge, this time in the US. She landed in NYC in early 2016, determined to find her way into the world of fine dining. She joined the Solex Fine Food Group as their Italian specialist where she spent two years working intimately with high-end restaurants while also expanding her knowledge of the universe of truffles and fine wine. Giulia later joined Volio Imports, a European Fine Wine importer, as Regional Sales Director in the North East. Giulia worked to introduce new Famiglia Cecchi wineries to the U.S. market and increase her family wineries brand awareness.  Today, Giulia holds the title of Brand Ambassador for her family estates Castello di Monsanto and Famiglia Cecchi in the U.S. Giulia continues to spread the gospel of Italian culture, gleefully educating clients on the rich heritage of Italian wines. Motivated by her family’s passion for winemaking & innovation, Giulia continues to work towards sharing this wealth of knowledge with all. When not working, Giulia is running 10K miles a weekend and discovering new cuisines and experiences.   Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_giuliacecchi/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-cecchi-188821a2/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.cecchi.969/ _______________________________ 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/

4 Mar 202422min

Welcome to Episode 1819 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Peggy Baudon geeks out on Piedirosso, Pignolo, Prié, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series.  Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free!  To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Peggy Baudon is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and holds the WSET Diploma certification. Her background is in education but was pulled into the world of wine 8 years ago. She has applied her experience as a neurodevelopmental learning specialist to wine by developing a course about how to study wine better. The course focuses on how to  study wine from a brain-based perspective in order to absorb more details; understand the material more deeply; optimize focus and concentration; and increase brain energy and performance. She is also passionate about Italian wine and works part-time as a sommelier with an Italian-focused wine list in her home of Victoria, Canada. Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peggybaudon/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggy-baudon-dipwset-b6aa84199/  _______________________________   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!  Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!

3 Mar 202415min