Ep. 172 Chris Scott (The UK Wine Show Podcast)on podcasting | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters
In episode 172, Monty Waldin meets Chris Scott, the host of the UK Wine Show Podcast, one of the earliest podcast shows. Chris started in the early 2000s and his podcast currently broadcast on average once a week. Chris tells Monty about his beginnings and his passion for podcasting and wine education. Chris also manages a wine education business in the UK with his wife Jane—ThirtyFifty—a certified Wine & Spirits Education Trust course provider and organizer of various wine tasting events. Chris talks about his most recent podcast series on the UK Wine Show Podcast, which aims to support WSET Level 3 students in their studies. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of wine podcasts with Monty Waldin and “podcaster extraordinaire” Chris Scott. You will also discover how Chris selects his wine in an Italian restaurant!
4 Feb 201923min
Ep. 171 Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti (Consorzio Bardolino Chiaretto) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto
In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti, Director of the Consorzio Chiaretto e Bardolino, business strategist, as well as director and wine writer at The Internet Gourmet. Angelo illustrates the wine denominations typical of the Lake Garda area: Bardolino, Lugana, Custoza, Chiaretto, and Bardolino. Angelo focuses on the history of the Chiaretto denomination, its production, vinification, and turn to the rosé style. Monty and Angelo discuss the markets for Chiaretto as well as very interesting food pairings. Tune in for an exciting journey of discovery into one of the most famous Italian rosés.
29 Jan 201922min
Ep. 170 Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley (Vin Natur - La Biancara Angiolino Maule) | Natural Wine
In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley, a representative of the VinNatur association founded by natural wine grower Angiolino Maule at La Biancara winery in Gambellara, Veneto. Emma tells the story of how Angiolino founded the association and started to make natural wine following a “wine epiphany.” Tune in to learn about VinNatur’s objectives and certification parameters. Emma and Monty also reflect on the challenges for wine growers and the future the natural wine movement.
28 Jan 201913min
Ep. 169 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti (Vino TV) | Wine Influencers
In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti, the mastermind behind the multimedia project Vino TV. Chiara, whose social media channels are very popular (107,000 followers on Facebook), has an extensive background in the Italian wine world as she worked for 15 years in the family winery Fazi Battaglia in the Marche region and also in the Fassati winery in Montepulciano. Chiara talks about her Vino TV project and her radio show on Radio Food. She tells Monty about the importance of sharing producers’ personal stories and about building a relationship of trust with her interviewees. Tune in to also learn more about Chiara’s life-long passion for Verdicchio!
22 Jan 20198min
Ep. 167 Monty Waldin interviews Shenghan Wang (Lady Penguin) | Wine Influencers
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Shenghan Karla Wang, Chinese wine influencer originally from Chengdu in the Sichuan province. Shenghan is the founder of the Lady Penguin brand, the most active wine community in China on various digital and social media platforms. Shenghan tells Monty her personal and family story. She talks about her Lady Penguin project and provides her insight into the Chinese wine market. Tune in also to learn about Shenghan’s memorable visit to an Italian winery with her mother!
15 Jan 201926min
Ep. 166 Monty Waldin interviews Angela Maculan (Maculan Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto
In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Angela Maculan, whose family owns the Maculan Winery in Breganze, near Vicenza. Angela tells Monty about their famous Torcolato and Acini Nobili sweet wines. They also discuss local grape varieties such as the distinctive Vespaiola grape and the climate of the area. Angela also provides some very interesting historic information about the cultivation of French grape varieties in the area, documented in a pamphlet dated 1855! Tune in to learn more also about food and wine pairings for Torcolato!
14 Jan 201910min
Ep. 165 Monty Waldin interviews Georgia Panagopoulou (Wine Gini) | Wine Influencers
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Georgia Panagopoulou a.k.a. Wine Gini, wine influencer and communicator based in Greece whose Instagram profile @wine.gini counts over 85,5 k followers. Wine Gini, who is a chemical engineer by trade, started her wine love affair by studying WSET courses and by working for a winery in the Greek island of Santorini. Wine Gini talks about the way wineries can find their own voice on social media by following… “the hero’s journey.” Tune in also to learn more about Greek native varieties and Wine Gini’s love for Italian wine!
8 Jan 201916min
Ep. 164 Monty Waldin interviews Bianca Ferrini (Podere Giodo) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Bianca Ferrini, whose family owns Podere Giodo in the Montalcino area of Tuscany. Bianca tells Monty about the winery’s production of Sangiovese-based Brunello di Montalcino and Toscana Rosso IGT. Bianca talks about the winery’s location and soil and the most important markets for their wines, namely the United States, Norway, and Sweden. Tune in to learn more also about Poderi Giodo’s new endeavor in Sicily in the Etna area with Nerello Mascalese grapes!
7 Jan 20197min
