Ep. 26 Monty Waldin interviews legendary wine expert Steven Spurrier | Italian Wine Personalities

[This is the English-language translation of episode 204, which has originally been recorded in Italian.] In this educational podcast, Prof. Attilio Scienza is back on the show with Monty Waldin to talk about Aglianico. Prof. Scienza is a famous Italian vine genetics scholar and Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy. Scienza’s most recent book La Stirpe del Vino (Sperling & Kupfer, 2018) explores the genetic history of iconic grape varieties. In this interview, Scienza and Waldin discuss the origin of the name Aglianico, Aglianico’s genetic ties with other grape varieties, and the main areas where this vine is cultivated. Scienza also talks about the traditional growing methods for Aglianico called “tennecchia” and the way Aglianico responds to various soils and climates. Tune in to learn more about its wine denominations such as Taurasi, Vulture, and Taburno and discover traditional foods paired with Aglianico. This podcast provides an insight into the importance of the Aglianico grape and its wines in the Italian wine and viticultural tradition and cannot be missed if you are studying Italian wine! [A transcript of this interview in English is available on www.italianwinepodcast.com.]

27 Maj 201926min

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Prof. Attilio Scienza is back on the show with Monty Waldin to talk about Aglianico. Prof. Scienza is a famous Italian vine genetics scholar and Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly International Academy. Scienza’s most recent book La Stirpe del Vino (Sperling & Kupfer, 2018) explores the genetic history of iconic grape varieties. In this interview, Scienza and Waldin discuss the origin of the name Aglianico, Aglianico’s genetic ties with other grape varieties, and the main areas where this vine is cultivated. Scienza also talks about the traditional growing methods for Aglianico called “tennecchia” and the way Aglianico responds to various soils and climates. Tune in to learn more about its wine denominations such as Taurasi, Vulture, and Taburno and discover traditional foods paired with Aglianico. This podcast provides an insight into the importance of the Aglianico grape and its wines in the Italian wine and viticultural tradition and cannot be missed if you are studying Italian wine! [A transcript of this interview is available on www.italianwinepodcast.com. A recorded audio translation into English of this interview is available in the next episode. An English-language transcript can also be found on the Italian Wine Podcast official website].

27 Maj 201926min

This interview is the second of two podcasts with Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann Winery). In this episode Monty Waldin meets Alojz Felix Jermann at the Jermann Winery in Friuli Venezia-Giulia to discuss virtual reality in wine communication. Felix talks about the winery’s investment in VR to bring their story and experience of their wines to wine lovers abroad who cannot travel all the way to Italy. The Jermann Winery was filmed in a virtual reality documentary that will bring foreign consumers—virtually—inside the Jermann estate. Tune in to learn more about this new technology and the ins and outs of filming a wine documentary! --- This episode has been brought to you by Lux Wines, Importer of fine wines from Italy (www.luxwines.com).

21 Maj 201913min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Vincenzo Ippolito, owner of the Ippolito 1845 historic winery in Calabria. Vincenzo talks about the family history and his resourceful grandfather. Ippolito 1845 was among the first wineries who initiated the transformation of Calabria from being a grape producing region to becoming a distinctive wine producing and wine making area! Vincenzo and monty discuss the iconic Gaglioppo grape and its terroir as well as regional food pairings between Cirò wines and “Pasta China” as well as local sausages. Tune in to also learn more about other indigenous grapes from Calabira such as Pecorello, Greco Nero (which makes a distinctive Rosé wine), and Greco Bianco.

20 Maj 201917min

This interview is the first of two podcasts with Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann Winery). In this first episode Monty Waldin interviews Alojz Felix Jermann, who is the International Communications Manager in his family winery in Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Jermann. Monty and Felix talk about the Jermann family history and their investment in local grape varieties of the Collio region such as Ribolla Gialla. Felix also presents some of the winery’s labels, including one of their most renowned one, the Vintage Tunina. Monty and Felix also dig deeper into the “Ponca” soil type of the Collio area and the way this soil impacts on the local viticulture. Tune in to find out more about Felix’s favourite food pairings with his iconic wines. --- This episode has been brought to you by Lux Wines, Importer of fine wines (www.luxwines.com).

14 Maj 201918min

In episode 200 Monty Waldin interviews Wine Spectator Executive Editor Thomas Matthews. Thomas tells Monty about his personal and professional journey in wine, from picking grapes in Bordeaux while writing a novel to his current role as Executive Editor of one of the most prestigious American wine magazines. Thomas talks about Italian wine in the United States and the latest trends in Italian wine consumption as documented in a survey launched through the Wine Spectator website and illustrated also during the Press Conference of OperaWine 2019 “Finest Italian Wines, 100 Great Producers selected by Wine Spectator.” Tune in also to find out about the way wine brought together Thomas and his wife Sara Matthews, who works as a wine photographer!

13 Maj 201912min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Bernardo Pinto, technical director for Zahil Importadora in Brazil and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Monty and Bernardo discuss the Brazilian market for Italian wine. Bernardo talk about recent changes in market trends and the thriving online market for wine in Brazil (wine drinkers who buy online in Brazil are 25% of all Brazilian wine buyers). Monty and Bernardo speak about Italian and Brazilian cuisine and the Italian wines which are trendy in Brazil. Tune in to learn more about the Brazilian wine market and the opportunities for Italian wineries there.

7 Maj 201916min

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Daniele Cernilli, Founder of the Doctor Wine magazine (www.doctorwine.it/) and Doctor Wine in person! Daniele was also the Founder of Gambero Rosso and is a major Italian wine expert and writer. Daniele and Monty speak about future trends in wine learning and how to learn about Italian native grape varieties. Daniele brings listeners on an exciting journey all around Italy discussing some of Doctor Wine’s favourites! Tune in for a tour of Italian gems from Campania, Alto-Adige, Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Sicily, Puglia, Calabria, Abruzzo, Piemonte, Liguria, Friuli and Veneto! --- This episode is part of the Native Grape Odyssey sponsored series. This podcast series is brought to you by Native Grape Odyssey. Native Grape Odyssey is an educational project financed by the European Union and managed by Unione Italiana Vini and Interprofesional del Vino de España (OIVE) for the promotion of PDO and PGI European wines in Japan, Canada, and Russia. Learn more about "Europe. Quality. Wine." at nativegrapeodyssey.com/. Enjoy it's from Europe!

6 Maj 201936min