Ep. 2441 Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Sarah Heller MW | Masterclass US Wine Market

Ep. 2441 Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Sarah Heller MW | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to Episode 2441 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Sarah Heller MW, a US-based Master of Wine and one of the leading experts on Italian wines. As a Vinitaly International Academy Faculty Member, Sarah shares her insights into the world of wine education and the VIA certification. Key Takeaways: Sarah’s personal approach to wine education and her distinctive teaching style. How to prepare for the VIA Italian Wine Ambassador certification? Why the VIA qualification and its global network are valuable for wine professionals. Learn more about the VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Course: https://www.vinitaly.com/en/academy/vinitaly-international-academy/ More about the guest: Sarah Heller MW is a U.S.-based Master of Wine and a leading voice in Italian wine on the global stage. She has been a faculty member of the Vinitaly International Academy since 2018, after being part of the first group of VIA Ambassadors to pass its inaugural edition in 2015. She is the Italian wine reviewer and a columnist for Club Oenologique, wine editor for Asia Tatler, a host of the television series Wine Masters, and co-designer of the award-winning Elements Collection of crystal stemware with Lucaris. Her educational video series has reached over 10 million students, and she is regularly invited to speak on Italian fine wine, Champagne, wine investment, and collecting. Sarah’s work explores wine’s cultural and sensory dimensions. Her Visual Tasting Notes and other artworks have been exhibited and published internationally. She is a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy and an Honorary Advisor to Hong Kong’s International Culinary Institute. A Yale graduate in fine art, Sarah began her wine career in New York and Hong Kong and has worked with wineries across Europe. She speaks multiple languages, including Italian, French, German, Chinese, and English. Connect: Website: www.sarahheller.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-heller-mw-96a9713 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahhellermw/ More about the host: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

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Ep. 51 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo De Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 51 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo De Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty and Paolo continue their conversation about the Chianti Classico landscape and terroir. Paolo discusses his signature wines and his viticulture and wine-making philosophy. Join us for a cin cin with another outstanding Italian wine personality!

29 Aug 201713min

Ep. 50 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo de Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 1 Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 50 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo de Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 1 Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In the first of this two-part interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty Waldin digs deeper into the history of the Chianti Classico area. In this first part, Monty and Paolo discuss the end of the old sharecropping era in the Chianti region and the developments in viticulture in the sixties and seventies. Paolo also talks about the beauty of the Chianti region, the importance of biodiversity in viticulture, and research findings on wild yeasts.

28 Aug 201716min

Ep. 49 Monty Waldin interviews Sean O'Callaghan (Il Guercio wine project in Chianti Classico) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 49 Monty Waldin interviews Sean O'Callaghan (Il Guercio wine project in Chianti Classico) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Sean O'Callaghan who recently started a new wine project called Il Guercio in Chianti Classico. Tune in to discover another compelling story about wine making and the history of the one of the most famous wine areas in Italy and in the world.

1 Aug 201719min

Ep. 48 Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer (Monte Bernardi Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 48 Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer (Monte Bernardi Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer, owner of the Monte Bernardi Winery in Chianti Classico. A German-American producer who arrived in Tuscany in 2003, Michael tells Monty about his viticulture studies in Australia and his "Retromarcia" wine-making philosophy --literally meaning reverse but also the name of one of their wines-- implying the commitment to go "back to simple and straight-forward Chianti Classico." Tune in for an exciting conversation about Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, and biodynamic wine-making.

31 Jul 201719min

Ep. 47 Monty Waldin interviews John Baum (The Winemakers Club, London) | Italian Wine Personalities

Ep. 47 Monty Waldin interviews John Baum (The Winemakers Club, London) | Italian Wine Personalities

In this episode Monty Waldin meets John Baum, Director of the Winemakers Club in London. John tells Monty about his career in the world of Italian wine and his fondness for the Italian regional wines of Calabria and Basilicata. Monty and John also discuss winemaking trends in popular wine regions such as Chianti.

25 Jul 201710min

Ep. 46 Monty Waldin interviews Laura Bianchi (Castello di Monsanto) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

Ep. 46 Monty Waldin interviews Laura Bianchi (Castello di Monsanto) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Laura Bianchi, owner of Castello di Monsanto winery in Barberino Val d’Elsa in Tuscany. Laura tells Monty about the story of her family, her vineyards, and her forays in the wine business, when she was just a young woman. Laura also teaches Monty some Italian proverbs about wine, whereby you can’t have 'la botte piena' and 'la moglie ubriaca'! Tune in for some Chianti conversations and folk wisdom!

24 Jul 201712min

Ep. 45 Monty Waldin interviews Stefano Chiarlo (Michele Chiarlo Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

Ep. 45 Monty Waldin interviews Stefano Chiarlo (Michele Chiarlo Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Stefano Chiarlo of the Michele Chiarlo Winery in Calamandrana, Asti. Stefano tells Monty about his family history and his own wine-making philosophy. He also recommends a walk in the vineyard as the perfect way to enjoy the territory and appreciate the wine. Tune in for another exciting conversation about the great Piedmontese wines Barolo and Barbera!

18 Jul 201715min

Ep. 44 Monty Waldin interviews Ben Robson, Italian wine Importer at Bat & Bottle Wine Merchants | Italian Wine Personalities

Ep. 44 Monty Waldin interviews Ben Robson, Italian wine Importer at Bat & Bottle Wine Merchants | Italian Wine Personalities

In episode 44 Monty Waldin takes us to England to meet Ben Robson, wine merchant at Bat & Bottle in Oakham, Rutland, that specializes in Italian wine. Ben talks about sales trends of Italian wine in England and his love for Italy and Piemonte. Ben also discusses the enormous potential of the Aglianico grape and his hopes for a growth in Lambrusco. Cin Cin with Italian Wine People from all over the world!

17 Jul 20178min

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