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Italian Wine Podcast Episode 421: Monty Waldin hears from Ian Harris, WSET Chief Executive. Ian is passionate about wine and spirits education, and it turns out he taught a class that Monty attended years ago! Besides maintaining a high level of instruction, under Ian's leadership WSET has rolled out new options for online study and examination. Listen in to hear about Ian's path to wine and how he has championed education in the wine industry.

20 Okt 202026min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 420: Monty Waldin calls Michael Garner at his home office. Michael wrote "Barlolo: Tar and Roses," a classic book that recognized Piedmont as an exceptional wine producing region. Michael appreciates many styles from around the Italian peninsula, and he mentions a couple of his favorites (along with a specific trattoria that is his favorite in Valpolicella).

19 Okt 202037min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 419: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye and the Top Ten Objections You'll Hear From... Importers, distributors, and accounts have many reasons to say "no" to a brand. Wine and spirit brands can avoid the automatic "no" answer, but doing a bit of homework, being prepared, and following these basic principles. 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/

18 Okt 202016min

It's friday again! We @ IWP know that you need a little Scienza in your life, so here they are! I present you the ones and onlys, Stevie Kim and Attilio Scienzay! Woohooo! Thank you, thank you! Also, the star of this episode is actually Hayley Black, from Seattle, one of Stevie's fave VIA community peeps! She asks about climate change and how it affects different regions of Italy, about new native varieties and other wine stuff. See y'all next friday folkz! Musical Guest: BenJamin Banger, check him out here open.spotify.com/artist/6Gx0T7R9xRsVAu1fRIsSBK Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

15 Okt 202012min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 417: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio paint a picture of medieval events that led to the rise of Ribolla Gialla as a cultivated grape variety. Travel back in time to Venice of the fourteenth century and discover the vine's history. 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).

14 Okt 202010min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 416: Monty Waldin checks in with sommelier Vladislav Markin in Moscow. Vladislav is excited about food and wine and enjoying Moscow's dining scene that has taken advantage of a fine summer to move outdoors into the city's terraces. He was named Russia's top sommelier in 2013 and he followed this up with recognition as best young sommelier in Russia in 2014. He's an Italian Wine Ambassador, has a great appreciation for Italian wines, and has been involved with some of Moscow's most renowned fine dining establishments such as White Rabbit. Listen in to hear how Russian wine growing is becoming established and how new denominations may soon be named.

13 Okt 202028min

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 415: Monty Waldin has the privilege of meeting both Valeria and Benedetta Bianchini, the "Foodie Sisters." Valeria and Benedetta enjoyed an Italian upbringing despite living in distant lands such as Chile and Venezuela. Now, they're excited to share the Italian food and wine experience with others through their tours, classes, events, and online community. Their project, Local Aromas, recognizes that there is no single "authentic Italian" food or wine. Rather, they celebrate the uniqueness of each local area's flavors. Find Local Aromas at: www.localaromas.com

12 Okt 202030min

What's cracking VIA community and IWP listerners? Hey, we have you heard about wine2wine Business Forum 23-24 november 2020? All digital and all? Well we as Italian Wine Podcast are a proud media partner so we want to share with you a lil promocode to participate to all that goodness with a pretty cool discount. DM us on instagram and we'll tell you what to do! Don't miss it! Also, we want to take some time in all seriousness to thank prof. Scienza for sharing his story with us! We're so glad he is doing better than ever, we couldnt survive our friday if it wasn't for it! So show him some love in the comment session! Until next time, CIN CIN lil wine monsterz of our hearts <3 <3 <3 Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of www.wine2wine.net.

12 Okt 202015min