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
Ep. 390 Diego Bosoni
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 390: Monty Waldin hears from Diego Bosoni of Cantina Lunae Bosoni. All the way from the easternmost corner of the Ligurian region, between the Alps and the sea, Cantina Lunae partners with many small producers in their area to continually improve the wines produced. This year's 5StarWine/Wine Without Walls guide awarded 96 points for the cantina's Colli di Luni DOC Vermentino “Etichetta Nera” 2019, naming it the best wine wine tasted. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
7 Sep 20208min
Ep. 284 Isabella Pelizzatti Perego (ArPePe)
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 284: Monty Waldin and Isabella Pelizzatti Perego of ArPePe discuss winemaking in Lombardy, extreme landscapes, and Nebbiolo. Isabella brings a 2007 Valtellina Superiore DOCG Sassella Riserva Rocce Rosse (try saying that ten times fast) selected by OperaWine as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!
6 Sep 202010min
Ep. 389 Steve Raye U.S. Market-Ready | Find the Right Import Solution Part 1
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 389: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. This week we begin the discussion on finding an import solution that works for you. Make sure you keep your importers and distributors straight! Follow Steve's advice to get your quality wine or spirit into the United States and start to develop a track record of sales velocity. 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/
6 Sep 20208min
Ep. 388 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Emily Wynbrandt Question
Scienza is in da haus once again yayyyyyy! You already know the deal: Scienza+Stevie = friday = weekend is near = rock climbing for me, not sure what you do on the weekends but i guess the mutual mood is: woohoo! This week's question comes from Emily Wynbrandt, NY, and she is talking yeast. As always, Attilio manages to answer and to keep talking after he's done answering the question. Some say he's still in the podcast booth speaking while everybody left.. We don't feel like confirming this rumor. See ya next time! Music by Jason Shaw on AudionautiX: check it out audionautix.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @italianwinepodcast
3 Sep 202011min
Ep. 387 Sangiovese Lambrusco... | Traminer, Border Grape
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 387: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. "Traminer: Border Grape Variety." Where does Traminer come from? "Certainly... the random coincidence between the toponym Tramin and the name of the vine Traminer does not help to clarify things!" 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).
2 Sep 202011min
Ep. 386 Marco Cervellera | Italian Wine World
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 385: Monty Waldin has the honor of speaking with Marco Cervellera of Fattoria la Vialla Winery. Fattoria La Vialla was crowned winery of the year or "Miglior Cantina dell’Anno" at 5StarWines/Wine Without Walls 2020. This recognition stems from multiple high-scoring wines plus Fattoria la Vialla's commitment to organic and biodynamic practices. Fattoria la Vialla's Vin Santo del Chianti DOC Occhio di Pernice Riserva Vino Biologico 2012 was also awarded Miglior Vino Italiano at the selection. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
1 Sep 202011min
Ep. 385 Elio Pisoni
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 385: Monty Waldin continues his quest to learn from this year's 5StarWines and Wine Without Walls trophy winners, this week speaking with Elio Pisoni. Elio represents the Azienda Agricola Fratelli Pisoni Winery that produced the exceptional Trento DOC Spumante Extra Brut Riserva Erminia Segalla 2010. This particular vintage was awarded 96 points from judges at 5StarWines/WWW 2020, making it the best sparking wine (or miglior vino spumante of the event). Guess how may months - or years - this wine spends resting on lees? Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.
31 Aug 202012min
