Ep. 71 Monty Waldin interviews Carlo Indennitate (Cantina San Donaci) | Italian Wine Coops
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Carlo Indennitate, Sales Rep at Cantine San Donaci in the Puglia region. Carlo tells Monty that San Donaci is the oldest cooperative in the Apulia region. They also discuss native grapes such as Negro Amaro, Primitivo and food and wine pairings with Passito wines. Tune in for a wine journey into the heel of Italy! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
15 Jan 20186min
Ep. 70 Monty Waldin interviews Valeria Quagiotto (Cantine VITEVIS) | Italian Wine Coops
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Valeria Quagiotto, Export Manager at Cantine VITEVIS in Veneto. Valeria tells Monty how Cantine VITEVIS was born in 2015 and how it brought together three wineries of the Vicenza province. Valeria and Monty talk about the presence of French grape varieties in the area. They also discuss indigenous varieties such as Garganega and the uniqueness of some of the vineyard soils such as Gambellara’s basaltic soil. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
9 Jan 201811min
Ep. 69 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Di Fabio (Cantina Tollo) | Italian Wine Coops
In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Andrea Di Fabio, Sales & Marketing Director at Cantina Tollo, another famous wine coop in the Abruzzo region. Monty and Andrea talk about native grape varieties which are typical of Abruzzo such as Montepulciano, Cococciola, and Passerina. Andrea also discuss the way Cantina Tollo fosters organic principles of viticulture with its associates. Tune in to discover the Abruzzo region and its wealth of wines and native grapes! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
8 Jan 201817min
Ep. 68 Monty Waldin interviews Ermanno Murari (VCR Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo) | Italian Wine Coops
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Ermanno MuRari, agronomist at VCR Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, a grapevine nursery located in the Friuli region of Italy. Monty and Ermanno converse about climate change, disease-resistant grape varieties, and Ermanno’s passion for making Soave to share with his friends. Tune in if you are passionate about the science behind wine-growing or if you like Soave…or both! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
21 Dec 201714min
Ep. 67 Monty Waldin interviews Marco Stenico (Terre d'Oltrepò) | Italian Wine Coops
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Marco Stenico, the Commercial Director at Terre d’Oltrepò. Marco talks about the area of the Oltrepò and the characteristics of the Croatina-based Bonarda wine. Marco discusses also a traditional wine and food local pairing: Bonarda and tortelloni al brasato. Marco also talks about pinot nero, and one of the Oltrepò signature wines very popular in the United States, the ‘Sangue di Giuda’. Tune in to discover another Italian wine personality and for a journey into the world of Italian wine coops! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
19 Dec 20179min
Ep. 66 Monty Waldin interviews Wolfgang Raifer (Cantina di Soave) | Italian Wine Coops
In episode 66 Monty Waldin meets Wolfgang Raifer, who is the Vice Director for Cantina di Soave, one of the biggest coops in Italy and also one of the oldest denominations. Wolfgang, who is also an oenologist by training, talks about the difference of the Garganega grape that grows on different kinds of soils and about the human factor in supporting growers of the coop. Monty and Wolfgang further discuss the pergola system, the typical flavors in Soave wines, sustainability and some of Cantina di Soave’s top brands. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
18 Dec 201715min
Ep. 65 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo Galassi (Terre Cevico) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna
Episode 65 opens a series of interviews dedicated to wine coops in Italy. In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Paolo Galassi, CEO of Terre Cevico, the Cevico Group Consortium that includes “cooperative companies that have been active in wine-growing for over 60 years.” Monty and Paolo discuss the richness of Emilia Romagna in food and wine. They talks about Romagna’s native grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Trebbiano and the numerous projects the coops are undertaking in another beautiful Italian region. [This podcast has been recorded during Vi.Vite an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]
13 Dec 201712min
Ep. 156 Monty Waldin interviews Richard Kershaw MW (Kershaw Wines, South Africa) | Italian Wine Personalities
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Richard Kershaw MW and owner of the Kershaw Wines in South Africa. Monty’s long time friend Richard talks about the possibility of planting Italian native grapes in South Africa, about the South African wine market at an international level, and the Master of Wine programme. Tune in to find out also which Italian wine Richard has in its cabinet!
26 Nov 201720min
