Ep. 135 Monty Waldin interviews Gina Gallo (E.J. Gallo Winery) | Italian Wine Personalities
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Gina Gallo, Senior Director of Winemaking at E. & J. Gallo Winery in California, the largest family-onwed winery in the United States. Gina tells Monty all about her family’s Italian roots and her personal connections with Italy. Gina also talks about market trends for her wines with the new generations and provides her views on how Italian wineries and wine brands can harness the potential of the American market. Tune in also for some “bubbly” conversations on the Chinese market for wine and… Prosecco!
11 Sep 201815min
Ep. 134 Monty Waldin interviews Donatella Adanti (Cantine Adanti) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Donatella Adanti from Cantine Adanti in Bevagna, near Montefalco, in Umbria. Donatella talks about the evolution of wine making and wine growing in the area from the seventies onwards and the role her father Domenico and their winery played in the promotion of Sagrantino and Umbria. She also talks about her views on recent investments made in the region, and the reception of Sagrantino among American consumers. Tune in also to find out more about Adanti’s Sagrantino and Montefalco Rosso wines!
10 Sep 201816min
Ep. 133 Monty Waldin interviews Maria Stella Carletti (Poliziano Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Maria Stella Carletti at the Poliziano Winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany. Maria Stella tells Monty all about the origin of the name Poliziano and discusses the rich family history. Maria Stella introduces also Poliziano’s famous crus, the “Vigneto Caggiole” and the vineyard of the Asinone, the latter yielding Poliziano’s signature Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. She also talks about their Maremma vineyards and their production of Morellino di Scansano. Tune in for another fantastic immersion in the Tuscan wine tradition!
3 Sep 20189min
Ep. 132 Monty Waldin interviews Devis Romanelli (Romanelli Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Devis Romanelli, owner and winemaker at the Romanelli winery in Umbria. Romanelli produces wine but also olive oil. Monty and Devis talk about harvesting Sagrantino grapes, the winery’s production of Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino and their cru wines. Tune in for a deep dive into Sagrantino terroir and viticulture in Umbria!
3 Sep 201834min
Ep. 131 Monty Waldin interviews Gelasio Gaetani d'Aragona | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gelasio Gaetani D’Aragona, whose historic family winery (Argiano) is located in the Brunello area of Tuscany. Gelasio and Monty talk about Brunello di Montalcino and the changes and developments in the area across five decades, from the seventies onwards. Gelasio also reflects on other Tuscan wine areas such as Bolgheri and sketches his personal vision for the future of Montalcino. Tune in to learn more about the history of one of the leading wine denominations of Italy with an iconic wine personality!
28 Aug 20189min
Ep. 130 Monty Waldin interviews Valentino Valentini (Bocale Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria
In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Valentino Valentini, one of the owners of the Bocale Winery in Montefalco and also former town counsellor and mayor of Montefalco. Valentino tells Monty all about the rich history of the Montefalco area, including old vine-growing systems on elm trees, the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and his Franciscan monks who were among the first wine producers in the region. An energy efficient winery, Bocale specializes in Sagrantino- and Trebbiano Spoletino-based wines and is also a mixed farm growing olive trees and cereals. Tune in for a deep dive into the rich history, culture, and delicious wines of Umbria!
27 Aug 201822min
Ep. 129 Monty Waldin interviews Debora Bosoni (Cantine Lunae) | Discover Italian Regions: Liguria
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Debora Bosoni at the family-owned Cantina Lunae Bosoni in Liguria. Debora explains that the area of Lunae takes its name from an ancient Roman site of Luni, that was also renowned for its wines. Debora and Monty talk about local indigenous grapes such as Vermentino and Albarola and the complexity of the Ligurian terroir between the Alps and the sea. Tune in to discover another incredible and underrated wine region in Italy!
31 Juli 20187min
Ep. 128 Monty Waldin interviews Peter Heilbron (Tenuta Bellafonte) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Peter Heilbron at Bellafonte Winery in Umbria. Peter, whose former career was in the Umbrian chocolate industry, tells Monty about his energy efficient winery, the aromas of Sagrantino wines and the rediscovery of Trebbiano Spoletino native grape. Tune in to learn more about the ins and outs of viticulture and winemaking in Umbria’s beautiful Montefalco region.
30 Juli 201819min
