Ep. 1897 Alessandro Granata | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

Welcome to Episode 2420 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s question comes from Yegas Naidoo (Part 2). Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧 Did Robert Parker have respect for vineyard, grape and heritage practices when casting judgement on the wines that he tasted?  🇮🇹 Robert Parker aveva rispetto per il vigneto, le uve e le pratiche legate alla tradizione quando esprimeva un giudizio sui vini che degustava?   More about Professor Scienza: Professor Attilio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti.  He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit:https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/    If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler: Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale. The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series. Stevie often joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/ Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

25 Juli 13min

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2419 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Mihai Popescu IWA interviews Carlotta Salvini of Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino.  These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.  Key Learning Objectives:   Gain a deeper understanding of the wines of Montalcino, including their history, styles, and unique terroir. Explore the role of the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino in protecting quality, promoting producers, and guiding educational efforts. Learn about current trends, challenges, and opportunities for Brunello in global markets and how the region is evolving to meet them. More about our Co-host:  Mihai Popescu is a Canadian-based wine expert dedicated to helping producers enter and thrive in the Canadian market. A WSET Diploma holder (DipWSET), Italian Wine Ambassador, and international wine judge, he supports wineries with strategic brand positioning, market access, and distribution. Mihai organizes professional tasting events, attends major trade shows, and creates tailored marketing plans to boost visibility and sales. Active on Instagram and social media, he reviews and promotes wines—mainly Italian—to an engaged audience of wine lovers and professionals, blending digital influence with in-market expertise. Connect: Website: https://www.brutus-wine.ca/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mihai.popescu  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mihai.wine  LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mihaipopescumtl  More about today’s guest:   Carlotta Salvini is a wine communication professional with a solid technical foundation and over a decade of experience in the wine industry. She holds a Master’s degree in Agronomy with a specialization in Agro-engineering (2013), a degree in Viticulture and Oenology (2020), and completed the WSET Diploma in 2024. Since 2022, she has served as Marketing and Communication Manager at the Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino.  Previously, Carlotta led hospitality and direct-to-consumer sales at Fèlsina winery (2015–2022), following an early career as an agronomic consultant specializing in organic and biodynamic viticulture (2014–2015). In 2019, she was named Best Italian Sommelier by FISAR. Her professional path blends scientific expertise with strategic communication, with a focus on promoting Italian wine through education, storytelling, and global outreach. Carlotta has spoken at major international wine events and was recognized among the “Top 50 Wine Influencers in Italy” in 2023. Connect:  Website: https://carlottasalvini.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlotta_salvini/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlotta-s-726948b0/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlottaSalviniWine  _______________________________  Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!    Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content – winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

24 Juli 40min

Welcome to Voices and Episode 2418 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin meets the team behind Mela Vino, a private label wine and lifestyle brand centered on creating wine for the modern social drinker. More about the guests: Mela is a Black women-owned wine brand rooted in friendship, culture, and connection. Founded by four lifelong friends, Mela blends premium Napa Valley winemaking with intentional storytelling and joy. Their four signature wines—Rosé, White, Red, and the limited-edition IV—honor the act of gathering and the richness of identity. Named for melanin and inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning “to gather,” Mela creates more than wine, it creates space. From its origin in a shared Zoom toast during the 2020 pandemic to pop-ups and community events today, Mela invites everyone to pour up, connect, and celebrate life’s moments, big and small. Connect: Website: https://www.melavino.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_melavino/  More about our host:  VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a certified wine educator, author, international judge, and content creator. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia- _______________________________  Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

23 Juli 34min

Welcome to episode 2417 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 201 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is the Italian wine travel expert, writer, and founder and CEO of Fufluns Wine Tours, Filippo Magnani.   More about today’s guest: Born and raised in the Tuscan village of Suvereto, Filippo is a wine travel expert, writer, and founder and CEO of Fufluns Wine Tours. His journey started in 1996, when he received a degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from the University of Economics in Florence, followed by an MBA in Hospitality Management from Brighton University, in the UK. He subsequently worked as a food and beverage manager in several luxury hotel chains, before transitioning his career into wine following several life changing tastings and trips to leading wine producing regions around the world. In 2001 he earned a degree from Le Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux and in 2006 completed the WSET Diploma, becoming the first Italian to achieve this distinction. Connect Website: https://www.filippomagnani.it/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filippomagnaniwine/?hl=it  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/filippomagnaniwine/    More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!   Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

22 Juli 35min

Welcome to Episode 2416 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Stacy Buchanan, the creator of the Blood of Gods zine. Together, they explore how the wine industry can better connect with new audiences through passion and unexpected experiences. More about the guest:  Stacy Buchanan is the creator of the “Blood of Gods” zine, a biannual publication that brings together his appreciation for wine with his passion for heavy metal music. Stacy also organises Merrymaking, an annual event held in Walla Walla that brings together heavy metal, wine, and art. With a background in both the music and hospitality industries, Stacy was named to Wine Enthusiast’s Future 40 list in 2023 for his innovative contributions to wine culture. Connect: Website: https://bloodofgods.bigcartel.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodofgodszine/  More about the host: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022, Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: https://x.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

21 Juli 30min

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2415 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews Claudia Bustos from Viña Raíz Criolla in Chile.   More about today’s guest:  Claudia Bustos, a Chilean winemaker, has been immersed in the world of wine from a very young age, influenced by her father, Patricio Bustos, a winemaker himself. The profession had traditionally been passed down through the men in her family, reaching its fifth generation with Claudia. Captivated by this heritage, she chose to dedicate herself fully to the craft after graduating from university, joining her father at Viña Raíz Criolla — a small family winery committed to environmental stewardship and honoring the traditions of its land. Viña Raíz Criolla is a Chilean winery located in Portezuelo, specializing in traditional, handcrafted wines made from old-vine País and Moscatel de Alejandría grapes. They focus on minimal intervention winemaking, using native yeasts and emphasizing the terroir of their vineyards. Their portfolio includes red País wine, white Moscatel de Alejandría, a Moscatel Late Harvest, and a sweet red País wine.  Connect:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinasraiz/  More about the host:  Giulia Stocchetti is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. An enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.”She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/  _______________________________   Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

20 Juli 25min

Welcome to Episode 2414 of the Italian Wine Podcast and On the Road Edition. In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Michele Noal, President of Consorzio Asolo Prosecco. More about this episode: In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim is in Asolo, one of Italy's most beautiful towns, in the Veneto region of northern Italy near Venice.  From the breathtaking Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova, Michele Noal, President of the Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello, provides an overview of the region, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the area and introducing the masterpieces of one of the greatest neo-classical sculptors in the world as well as introducing Asolo Prosecco and other wines from the region.  Connect:  Website: https://www.asoloprosecco.com/   More about the host: Stevie Kim Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines and Wine Without Walls. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale. The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series. Stevie also frequently joins Professor Attilio Scienza on his shows—helping keep our beloved professor in check! Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/ Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

19 Juli 10min

Welcome to Episode 2413 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These episodes are generally in Italian. Today’s question comes from Yegas Naidoo. Today’s question(s):  🇬🇧With your wealth of knowledge and insightful visionary guidance are you confident that the current generation,  in particular those associated with heritage names like Antinori, Gaja, Boffa, are interpreting philosophical and vocational practices with due respect combined with what you see as their own current day methodology in the vineyards/production and styling of wines and embracing new problems. Are we going to emerge successful while still respecting the heritage of the past without compromise?  🇮🇹Con la tua vasta conoscenza e la tua guida visionaria e illuminata, sei fiducioso che l’attuale generazione — in particolare coloro legati a nomi storici come Antinori, Gaja, Boffa — stia interpretando le pratiche filosofiche e vocazionali con il giusto rispetto, unito al proprio metodo contemporaneo nella gestione dei vigneti, nella produzione e nello stile dei vini, affrontando al contempo le nuove sfide? Riusciremo ad avere successo, continuando a onorare l’eredità del passato senza compromessi? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Attilio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti.  He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit:https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/    If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler: Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale. The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series. Stevie often joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/ Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________   Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!   Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

18 Juli 12min