Ep. 387 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Traminer, Border Grape
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 387: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. "Traminer: Border Grape Variety." Where does Traminer come from? "Certainly... the random coincidence between the toponym Tramin and the name of the vine Traminer does not help to clarify things!" This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before. "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).
2 Sep 202011min
Ep. 386 Marco Cervellera | Italian Wine World
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 385: Monty Waldin has the honor of speaking with Marco Cervellera of Fattoria la Vialla Winery. Fattoria La Vialla was crowned winery of the year or "Miglior Cantina dell’Anno" at 5StarWines/Wine Without Walls 2020. This recognition stems from multiple high-scoring wines plus Fattoria la Vialla's commitment to organic and biodynamic practices. Fattoria la Vialla's Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Occhio di Pernice Riserva Vino Biologico 2012 was also awarded Miglior Vino Italiano at the selection. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
1 Sep 202011min
Ep. 385 Elio Pisoni
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 385: Monty Waldin continues his quest to learn from this year's 5StarWines and Wine Without Walls trophy winners, this week speaking with Elio Pisoni. Elio represents the Azienda Agricola Fratelli Pisoni Winery that produced the exceptional Trento DOC Spumante Extra Brut Riserva Erminia Segalla 2010. This particular vintage was awarded 96 points from judges at 5StarWines/WWW 2020, making it the best sparking wine (or miglior vino spumante of the event). Guess how may months - or years - this wine spends resting on lees? Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
31 Aug 202012min
Ep. 384 Steve Raye U.S. Market-Ready | Want to Know vs Need to Know
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 384: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Steve's company has conducted some proprietary research on what information export wine and spirit suppliers find most valuable regarding the U.S. Market, Topics include market structure and regulations, marketing, and operations. Learn from those who have come before to make your road to market entry as smooth as possible! 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/
30 Aug 20207min
Ep. 383 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | JC Viens Question
I know, I know, I know. You've been waiting for this episode since Monday. It might be because when #Everybodyneedsabitofscienza is out it means it is Friday, but I like to think it is because you are as entertained as I am when listening to the Couple of the Decade Stevie Kim & Attilio Scienza. Don't you love it when he gets scolded by Stevie for tapping the table? Or when he sings and Stevie tries, unsuccessfully, to make him stop? Awwwww. They kinda remind me of my grandparents.. Yes, I said it, I finally said it, now I hope I won't get fired for basically calling them both.. aged? classical? mature? seasoned? LOVE YA XOXOXOXOXOXO Musical Guest: Sro, check him out -> @s-r-o Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107
27 Aug 202010min
Ep. 382 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | One Empire Two Ways of Wine
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 382: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. "One Empire, Two Ways of Understanding Wine." Small batch for personal consumption or large, commercial production? High alcohol base wine or refined style with attention to detail? Signs of these splits show up already in the Roman Empire. This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before. "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).
26 Aug 202011min
Ep. 381 Valentina Abbona
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 381: Monty Waldin hears from Valentina Abbona of Marchesi di Barolo Winery. Valentina's family makes iconic wines right in the heart of Barolo. (1:52) The Marchesa Juliette Colbert herself once left the estate to the local church organization and the winery has been in operation since at least the 1800s. Marchesi di Barolo's Barolo DOCG Sarmassa 2015 vintage was named Best Italian Wine or Miglior Vino Italiano-Banco BPM 2020 by 5StarWines - the Book. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
25 Aug 202011min
Ep. 380 Roger Bissell
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 380: Monty Waldin makes a fortuitous connection with Roger Bissell, founder of UNWINED, a movement celebrating food, wine, and culture. Roger's career has taken him from entrepreneur to restauranteur to sommelier, and now he strives to introduce travelers to the lesser known regions of Italy. Growing up outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Roger's family raised much of their own food. (2:30) Guess whether the time required to reduce make maple syrup is measured in hours, days, or weeks?!
23 Aug 202016min
