Ep. 1965 Dominic Zucchetto | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 1965 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Dominic Zucchetto. They discuss the aperitivo culture in Italy and the UK, as well as the distillation processes for spirits like Grappa and Gin, particularly from Beniamino Maschio. As the company's export manager, Dominic also shared his insights into the drinks industry. More about today’s guest: Born in London but raised in Italy in a small village called Quero near Valdobbiadene, I first entered the wine & spirits world during my latter school years through harvesting in order to earn some money. This initial interest in wine making, followed by my appreciation of the finished product, convinced me to unite what I was studying at school (economics) with this new passion, and I decided that I wanted to become a sales agent, and having had the good fortune of being raised in an English speaking family, it had to be for foreign markets. After a 5 year experience in a small winery in Valdobbiadene as the only employee where I was involved in the entire production process, therefore acquring great experience and knowledge, it was time to move on and follow my ambition of becoming a sales agent. For the following 6 years I worked in the export department for a larger company that owned not only 2 wineries but also a distillery, and that is where I also started to get passionate about the unique world of Spirits. Last year I was contacted by the Beniamino Maschio company as they were looking for a new Export Sales Manager and I decided to accept the offer, taking into consideration the career opportunity but also the incredible portoflio that the company offers and that today I am extremely proud to represent. Connect: Website: https://beniaminomaschio.it/ 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!
11 Juni 202430min
Ep. 1964 Barbara Fitzgerald | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo
Welcome to Episode 1964 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Barbara Fitzgerald. In this episode, we delve into the Italian wine industry's thriving Direct to Consumer channel, exploring its remarkable growth potential and how wineries can leverage this evolving landscape to bolster customer engagement and increase revenue in a competitive market. More about today’s guest: 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 @aprilabottiglia LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website www.aprilacreative.com More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ 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! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!
10 Juni 202427min
Ep. 1963 Gropello, Negrara, and Pallagrello Groups by Michele Longari | Italian Grape Geek
Welcome to Episode 1963 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, Michele Longari geeks out on Gropello, Negrara, and Pallagrello Groups 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: Until 10 years ago, Michele worked as a Computer Engineer in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Despite dedicating his days to a different industry, a profound love for fine wine and cuisine already thrived within him. Most of his spare moments and vacations were spent traversing the Italian regions, delving into local culinary delights and traditional wines. As his passion for wine burgeoned, he enrolled in the Professional Sommelier Diploma course with the Italian Sommelier Association, initially with no intention of pursuing the final exams. However, the allure of wine steadily eclipsed his interest in computers and coding, leading him to complete the AIS Sommelier Diploma in 2013. That same year, he relocated to the UK to pursue an MSc in Wine Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University. While concluding his Master Dissertation, he seized an opportunity at HAY WINES, a small independent British wine merchants & importers. Eight years on, he remains with the company, now holding the title of Purchasing Director. His primary duties entail crafting purchasing strategies and overseeing imports management. Connect: Facebook: @MicheleTLongari Instagram: @micheletlongari Twitter: @MicheleTLongari LinkedIn: @micheletlongari Website: haywines.co.uk _______________________________ 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!
9 Juni 202422min
Ep. 1962 Victoria Cece interviews Carlotta Allegrini | The Next Generation
Welcome to Episode 1962 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Carlotta Allegrini this week on The Next Generation. Victoria Cece chats to winemaker Carlotta Allegrini about her passion for wine and how she balances life between Veneto and Tuscany as a young mother, a brand ambassador and a doctor! More about today’s guest Carlotta Mastella Allegrini is Vice-President and Brand Ambassador of the Marilisa Allegrini Group. After studying sciences, she enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine in Florence, while also doing part of her coursework at the Sorbonne in Paris, graduating summa cum laude in 2015. She refers to her choice of university studies as her ‘youthful rebellion’ because, as an independent spirit, she wanted to pursue her own path. Living in Florence over the years, however, has allowed her to spend all her available free time among the vineyards of Bolgheri and Montalcino, learning something new every day and becoming more and more enthusiastic about these projects, which now occupy a special place in her heart as well as being ethical spaces to be protected with the utmost care and attention. Thanks also to her background training, her dream is to create new spaces for hospitality where wine and health, nature and man, art and holistic well-being can all come together: places where balance and peace are generated in the people who stay, live and work here. Connect: Website: https://www.marilisa-allegrini.com/en/family More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti. Connect: Instagram: @sluttispaghetti Twitter: @sluttispaghetti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/ _______________________________ 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! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!
9 Juni 202425min
Ep. 1961 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 72 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0
Welcome to Episode 1961 –Part 72 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Aspirinio Bianco, Avanà, Barsaglina, Becuet, Bellone, Biancame, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Bianco d'Alessano Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category. Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!! _______________________________ 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 this very awesome set of narrations!
8 Juni 202413min
Ep. 1960 Piemonte Travel Series: Roberta Ceretto | On The Road With Stevie Kim
Welcome to Episode 1960 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to the Ceretto winery in the Piedmont region of northern Italy where she meets Roberta Ceretto, the winery's Director of Communications and Marketing. More about the winery: Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous Barolo wines. Join Stevie as she tastes some of the winery's flagship wines and goes behind the scenes in the vast cellars and finally discovers the significance of the winery's remarkable colourful chapel. Watch the interview on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1roRS3YUsE Connect: https://ceretto.com/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim 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! Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!
8 Juni 202433min
Ep. 1959 David Way featuring The Wines of Piemonte | IWP Book Club With Richard Hough
Welcome Book Club and Episode 1959 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the English wine writer David Way, discussing his book, The Wines of Piemonte. On the bookshelf: The books mentioned in today’s show were: Drinking with the Valkyries by Andrew Jefford Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year by Allie Esiri More about today’s guest David Way has been engaged with Italian wine for the last fifteen years. He writes about it extensively on his website, www.winefriend.org, which has been his platform since he began as a wine blogger in 2009. He works for Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He is one of the two principal writers of the new online textbook for the WSET Diploma in Wine, the highest level WSET qualification, first issued to students in 2019. Connect: Website: https://winefriend.org/ Get a copy of his book: https://academieduvinlibrary.com/products/the-wines-of-piemonte More about the host Richard Hough: Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast. Connect: Twitter: www.twitter.com/rick_hough Instagram: www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/ Coming soon: In the next episode of Book Club, Richard will be in conversation with Hermione Ireland to discuss her career in publishing and the work of the Academie du Vin Library. _______________________________ 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/
7 Juni 202447min
Ep. 1958 Lyka Caparas Pt 5 of 5 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza
Welcome to Episode 1958, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s question comes from Lyka Caparas part 5 of 5. Professor Scienza answers the question: What advancements have been made in the field of biological pest control in viticulture, particularly regarding the breeding and release of predatory insects to manage pest populations? How do these methods compare to traditional chemical pesticides in terms of effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact? Italian: Quali progressi sono stati fatti nel campo del controllo biologico dei parassiti in viticoltura, in particolare per quanto riguarda l'allevamento e il rilascio di insetti predatori per gestire le popolazioni di parassiti? Come si collocano questi metodi rispetto ai tradizionali pesticidi chimici in termini di efficacia, sostenibilità e impatto ambientale? 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/ More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim 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! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)
7 Juni 20249min
