Ep. 601 Whitney Pope | Voices

Ep. 625 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Di Fabio of Cantina Tollo on this episode of Biodynamic & Organic. More about ANDREA DI FABIO, CANTINA TOLLO GROUP GENERAL MANAGER From CFO to Export Sales Manager to Commercial and Marketing Director and now General Manager of Cantina Tollo Andrea Di Fabio, in the company since 2004, where he currently plays the role of managing commercial policies and coordinating the sales force and customer office as well as being part of the management committee. 47 years old, from Abruzzo, graduated in Business Administration at Bocconi University of Milan, Andrea Di Fabio has always been involved in business development and management in his career. He began his work experience in Milan as a subsidized credit consultant. Subsequently involved in administration auditing at Ernst & Young where he acquires knowledge of various sectors dealing with engineering, fashion, pharmaceutical, industrial production, air transportation, services companies also collecting experiences in M&A and quotations on the stock exchange also abroad. He is also responsible for the certification of Cantina Tollo financial statements where, at the end of Ernst&Young experience, he becomes CFO. Linked to Cantina Tollo and to the town of Tollo for family reasons (his grandfather originally from Tollo was a teacher in the village and taught to many who later became farmers of the winery) for 5 years he deals with administration and management control. Then he is progressively involved in the management of commercial and marketing policies and coordination of the sales force. First he was entrusted with the start-up of Feudo Antico in 2009 which he continues to manage with functions of general manager. Then export Director of Cantina Tollo in 2012 and mid of 2014 Sales&Marketing Manager of the whole group. At the end of 2020, he became General Manager also maintaining the position of sales and marketing director. He is committed to develop strategies aimed to strengthen the presence of Cantina Tollo - a wine company that is the ambassador of Abruzzo wines in the world - both on the Italian market and abroad. Find out more about the winery! www.cantinatollo.it/ To find out more about Monty visit: Website: www.chateaumonty.com Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

2 Aug 202118min

Ep. 624 Steve Raye interviews Erin DeMara in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People. More about Erin: Erin DeMara is a twenty-nine-year professional of the wine and restaurant industries. Currently in his seventh year with 1821 Fine Wine and Spirits, an Italian-focused importer, he manages the portfolio of 100+ wines and spirits within Florida, USA. Erin is a Certified Wine Educator by the Society of Wine Educators and an Italian Wine Ambassador and Educator by VinItaly International Academy – the only wine professional in America to hold both titles. He is also a Certified Spirits Specialist, a Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, and an awarded member of the Guild of Sommeliers Social media contacts: Florida District Manager 1821 Fine Wine & Spirits www.1821fws.com For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

1 Aug 202135min

Episode 623 - Day 1 - Part 2 of Professore Attilio Scienza's Seminars at the Vinitaly International Academy (Translated into English by Francesco Marchio). Welcome to another installment of #everybodyneedsabitofscienza. Class is in session! Follow the Professore in his advanced Wine Seminars during the Vinitaly International Ambassador Certification Course, Flagship Edition in Verona! Seminars were on the Ten must-know Italian soils - “I Vini del Fuoco”, “I Vini del Mare” & I Vini del Ghiaccio”..just think Fire, Water and Ice... very Game of Thrones...but way more nerdy and ofcourse starring our very own Super Hero Professore Scienza. oh and for all those English speakers-only in the house, Scienza's sidekick Francesco Marchio was there to back him up all the way, translating all the material on the spot! Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

29 Juli 202119min

Ep. 622 Joy Livingston interviews Roberto Anesi Post Vinitaly International Academy Masterclass! More about Roberto: He’s from Canazei and he’s the first sommelier of Trentino to be awarded "Best Italian Sommelier of 2017" by the Associazione Italiana Sommelier “It’s a huge goal for me, as I’m also the first sommelier of Trentino to receive the prestigious prize” commented Roberto Anesi after the award ceremony. “I feel the responsibility of being the Italian ambassador of wine, and I will give my best to face all challenges and events that the future holds for me”. Roberto and wife also own and operate a restaurant in his hometown named El Paèl. He also speaks at seminars such as the one that took place in June 2021; Vinitaly Internation Academy Masterclass in Verona, he also holds tastings and writes about his passion: wine. Find out more about El Pael and Roberto! www.elpael.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

28 Juli 202118min

Ep. 621 Rebecca Lawrence interviews Jodie Hellman in this episode of Voices More about Jodie: Jodie is an avid traveller and she especially loves Italy and attending the massive trade shows such as Vinitaly and visiting wineries all around the country. Currently she is the Sales Consultant for Johnson Brothers Distribution – Nevada - selling wine, spirits and beer In the past she was the Western Regional Manager for The Sorting Table (6yrs) Nevada State Manager for J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines Sommelier on Las Vegas strip for 10 years. Worked for Daniel Boulud, Tom Collichio, Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, among many others. You can find out more about Jodie by visiting: Instagram: @jojowinegirl Facebook: Jodie Hellman Twitter: @jojowinegirl Linkedin: Jodie Hellman Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

27 Juli 202139min

Ep. 620 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Vincenzo of Azienda Capoano on this episode of Biodynamic & Organic. More about the Capoano Winery: A small company with long big history, Baroni Capoano is a winery specializing in the production of small batches of very high-quality wine, with a very varied selection. The Capoano family, which gives the company its name, has been on the forefront of the production of wine in the region since the 1700s, and the latest scion of the family, Massimiliano Capoano, has been pushing it in new and exciting directions. Andrea Vincenzo is the newest employee of the Baroni Capoano winery. With a master’s degree in Interpreting and Translation and a bachelor’s degree in Compared Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Andrea’s main responsibility within the company is handling public relationships with foreign clients; he has taken to this role with great aplomb. To find out more about the Capoano winery visit: Website: www.capoano.it/home/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/baronicapoanowine/?hl=it Facebook: it-it.facebook.com/baronicapoanowine/ To find out more about Monty visit: Website: www.chateaumonty.com Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

26 Juli 202114min

Ep. 619 Steve Raye interviews Deborah Parker Wong in this episode of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People. More about Deborah Parker Wong Deborah Parker Wong, DipWSET was appointed National Editor, USA for the Slow Food Slow Wine guide in 2020. As global wine editor for sister publications the SOMM Journal and The Tasting Panel magazines, she has been writing about the beverage alcohol industry for these and other outlets since 2004. Deborah teaches as an adjunct professor in the Wine Studies departments at Santa Rosa Junior College and Cabrillo College and owns a Wine & Spirit Education Trust school offering Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. In addition to writing and speaking about wine, she consults to producer groups and judges wine competitions. Her motto is: To learn, read. To know, write. To master, teach. A partial archive of her published work can be found at www.deborahparkerwong.com Social media contacts: Twitter - @parkerwong Instagram - #deborahparkerwong Facebook - www.facebook.com/deborah.parker.wong Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/deborahparkerwong/ For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

25 Juli 202134min

Episode 618 - Day 1 - Part 1 of Professore Attilio Scienza's Seminars at the Vinitaly International Academy (Translated into English by Francesco Marchio). Welcome to another installment of #everybodyneedsabitofscienza. Class is in session! Follow the Professore in his advanced Wine Seminars during the Vinitaly International Ambassador Certification Course, Flagship Edition in Verona! Seminars were on the Ten must-know Italian soils - “I Vini del Fuoco”, “I Vini del Mare” & I Vini del Ghiaccio”..just think Fire, Water and Ice... very Game of Thrones...but way more nerdy and ofcourse starring our very own Super Hero Professore Scienza. oh and for all those English speakers-only in the house, Scienza's sidekick Francesco Marchio was there to back him up all the way, translating all the material on the spot! Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

22 Juli 202122min