Ep. 2504 Rodrigo Redmont of Tenuta Talamonti in Abruzzo | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2504 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 214 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Rodrigo Redmont of Tenuta Talamonti in Abruzzo. This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast is powered by Dialect Imports. More about the guest: Rodrigo Brian Redmont, Founding Partner of Tenuta Talamonti, was born in Rio de Janeiro and has extensive experience in managing the export sales of Italy’s leading wine estates, including Castello Banfi, Redmont joined forces with his wife, Antonella, they launched their own family estate in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo in 2001. Talamonti, one of Italy’s most dynamic boutique wine producers, is the first winery to earn the GEEIS-Diversity International Certification. The Talamonti Family Estates includes iconic sustainably produced wines from 75 hectares of estate vineyards and olive groves in the village of Loreto Aprutino (Abruzzo) in Central Italy under Talamonti (www.tenutatalamonti.it), Ilauri (www.i-lauri.it) and Colle Corviano estates (www.collecorviano.it). Diversitas is a wine brand from Tenuta Talamonti, located in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo, Italy. The winery's name, Diversitas, reflects its focus on the region's biodiversity and the use of eco-friendly farming methods to produce its wine. The Diversitas winery is famous for its sustainable and biodiversity-focused wines, which are named after and showcase the native animals of the Abruzzo region in Italy. The wines are made by the Redmont-Di Tonno family at the Tenuta Talamonti estate and celebrate the unique terroir of Abruzzo. Connect Website: https://www.tenutatalamonti.it/en/home-en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenutatalamonti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenutaTalamonti/ More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website: https://www.quaypress.uk https://www.marcmillon.co.uk https://www.vino.co.uk https://www.quaypress.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon _______________________________ 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! Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!