Ep. 398 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Antoinette Cialdella Question
Ready to rock and roll once again with Stevie Kim and il Professore! This week we have another amazing personal question from Antoinette Cialdella, founder of FineWine007. Attilio tells us all about his extracurriculuar activities that include many, many, maaaaaany conferences and... 5 chickens. So jump on board, grab a snack, a glass of wine and get ready to start off your friday in the best way! Cin Cin!
17 Sep 202010min
Ep. 397 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Family Atmosphere: Sauvignon
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 397: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. What examination of vines on the Italian peninsula would be complete without a review of Sauvignon? "The shape of its leaf, reminiscent of selective vines, makes one think of a vine derived directly from wild flora." 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).
16 Sep 202011min
Ep. 396 Roddy Ropner
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 396: Esteemed pod friend Roddy Ropner is back to talk with Monty Waldin from Japan. Roddy is both a perennial student and instructor, helping WSET Diploma candidates achieve their goals while pursuing his own Institute of Master of Wine studies. Since his last appearance on the Italian Wine Podcast, Roddy has become established in Tokyo after moving from Hong Kong. Here, he shares some thoughtful takes on Japanese wine culture and wine education.
15 Sep 202019min
Ep. 395 Milena Pepe | Discover Italian Regions: Campania
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 395: Monty Waldin has the privilege of a few minutes on the phone with Milena Pepe of Tenuta Cavalier Pepe. Milena's family winery hails from Irpinia near Avellino and Napoli. Their wine, Taurasi DOCG Riserva “La Loggia del Cavaliere” 2013, was named best red wine by judges at 5StarWines 2020. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
14 Sep 202014min
Ep. 394 Steve Raye U.S. Market-Ready | Find the Right Import Solution Part 2
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 394: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. The discussion on finding an import solution that works for you continues... Steve has some practical considerations for how to identify a potential importer. If you're hoping to bring your product to the U.S. Market, what criteria are you looking for in a prospective importer? 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/
13 Sep 202016min
Ep. 393 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Francesco Ditta Question
Today we take a look at the future: Scienza becomes a Fortune Teller and Stevie Kim is... not impressed. Francesco Ditta wonders what will the future hold for wine and we kinda want to know too. Are you ready to travel to the future with the professore? Ready, Steady...Wine! Musical Guest: Illocanblo, check him out -> www.youtube.com/channel/UCAN7u6XFvTvNQuAeDjIJIbA Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107
10 Sep 202011min
Ep. 392 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Dynasties of European Wine
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 392: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. This week we start to get to know some of the so-called international grape varieties in "Dynasties of European Wine." Though Italy has a complex, nuanced, and unique wine landscape, Italian Wine does not exist in a vacuum and some major grape lineages have influenced worldwide wine culture, including that of Italy. 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).
9 Sep 202015min
Ep. 391 Elmar Hofer
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 391: Monty Waldin and Elmar Hofer talk fine wines, fine dining, and professional sports. Elmar is an Italian Wine Ambassador and AIS Sommelier and he also has a background in Hungarian wines. His career path has been interesting and varied, and now he curates the wines for restaurant St. Hubertus in San Cassiano, Bolzano. The restaurant occasionally recommends some food wine pairings that raise eyebrows, but leave diners pleasantly surprised.
8 Sep 202011min
