Ep. 1982 Ciliegolo, Molinara, Monica by Pablo Fernandez | Italian Grape Geek

Welcome to Episode 1982 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties. In this episode, Pablo Fernandez geeks out on Ciliegolo, Molinara, Monica exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety. Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com. Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods. More about today’s host: Pablo Fernandez Born in Florianópolis, Pablo graduated in civil engineering with a specialization in project and contracts management in the renewable energy industry. During his sabbatical year in 2019 he traveled 13,000 kilometers through Italy. Then, he decided to follow his passion for the Bel Paese and turn it into his professional hobby. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began his wine education, earning several certificates . In 2022, he started his studies for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines. Also, in 2022, Pablo became an Italian Wine Ambassador and in 2023 a Certified Educator for the Vinitaly International Academy. Pablo offers educational services for winelovers and students of Italian wines in Brazil, with his project focused on Italy, beboitalia.com. As a certified educator by the Vinitaly International Academy, he will start to offer in 2024 the the Italian Wine Maestro course for the first time in Brazil. He also regularly writes about wine for the digital wine magazine Única. He occasionally writes about Brazilian wines for the South America Wine Guide website. Connect: Instagram www.instagram.com/psfernandez/ Website https://beboitalia.com Facebook www.facebook.com/psoaresfernandez/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/psfernandez _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!