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Welcome to Episode 879 Steve Raye interviews Giovan Battista in this installment of Get US Market Ready With Italian Wine People on the Italian Wine Podcast. About today’s guest: Giovanni Battista Basile is the President of the Montecucco Consortium. Founded in 2000 and representing 68 wine producers, the Montecucco Consortium is committed to the stewardship, protection and promotion of the Montecucco wine denomination. The consortium ensures high quality through a set of formal production guidelines for the entire winemaking process, from cultivation to bottling, including a strict traceability system that allows consumers to know the origin of each wine purchased. The consortium’s ability to provide day in and day out support to local growers, assist in brand promotion and focus on the quality of the end product have earned the organization the trust of numerous leading estates and attracted some of Italy’s most renowned producers. You can find out more about this guest by visiting: Website: consorzio montecucco.it. Instagram: consorziomontecucco Facebook: Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco DOC DOCG More about the host Steve Raye: Steve Raye of Bevology Inc originally joined our weekly lineup with narrations from his book “How to get US Market Ready” - but everyone just loved him so much, we brought him back with this series of interviews that informs and inspires! Each week he speaks to industry professionals; guests who have gained valuable experience in the Italian wine sector and have insightful tips and stories that can help anyone who wants to learn about getting US Market Ready! For more information on the host Steve Raye you can check out his website, Bevology Inc. here: www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

24 Apr 202225min

Welcome to episode 878 in which host Polly Hammond interviews Pauline Vicard in this episode of Uncorked Show Notes: Today we sit down with Pauline Vicard in her first interview since the publication of "Fine Wine and The Restaurants" — a deep dive into the impact of the past two years in the on trade. This report is the culmination of many months worth of research and interviews spanning the globe, including practical, usable data from six major markets. If the future of fine wine matters to your business, this is a not-to-be-missed episode About today’s guest: Pauline Vicard is Co-founder and Executive Director, ARENI Global Born and raised into a winemaking family in Burgundy, Pauline has been working in the wine sector for the last 15 years both in Europe and Internationally, in the market research department of the Burgundy wine office and the French Embassy, before creating her own corporate wine events and education company in Lille, France. She moved to London in 2015 to spearhead the Wine Library of the unique and acclaimed Clerkenwell London, a multi-space design destination, before developing the concept of Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines with Nicole Rolet that led to the creation of ARENI Global. Pauline now directs all ARENI's activities, when she is not studying for the Master of Wine exam or playing ultimate frisbee. Find out more about this guest: site: areni.global areni insta: www.instagram.com/areniglobal/ areni twitter: twitter.com/areniglobal pauline twitter: twitter.com/Labelsandgrapes More about the host Polly Hammond: Polly is Founder and CEO of 5forests. She splits her time between Barcelona, Auckland, and Napa, consulting, writing, and speaking about the trends that impact today’s wine businesses. She’s an advisor to New Zealand Trade & Enterprise, host of Uncorked with the Italian Wine Podcast, cohost of the Real Business of Wine with Robert Joseph, and, occasionally, a knitter. Polly is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned degrees in International Relations and French. Those studies led to a deep and abiding love affair with behavioural Economics, and her wine work is based on insights into all the crazy and irrational reasons consumers engage with brands. With over 20 years experience in growing successful companies, Polly knows first hand the challenges faced by independent businesses. She approaches each client experience with empathy and understanding for what it takes to adapt and thrive in the real world. To learn more about Polly Hammond visit: Twitter: @mme_hammond Instagram: @5forests website: 5forests.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

23 Apr 202257min

Welcome to episode 876, the first in our new series Iconic Women In Italian Wine. Follow along as we bring you the full Tasting and Seminar over the coming weeks. The event took place during Vinitaly 2022 and included: Moderators: Stevie Kim, Monica Larner and Alison Napjus Producers: Marilisa Allegrini • Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Classico Riserva “Fieramonte” 2012 Albiera Antinori • Toscana Igt “Tignanello” 2018 Chiara Boschis • Barolo Docg Cannubi 2010 Elisabetta Foradori • Vigneti delle Dolomiti Igt Nosiola “Fontanasanta”2015 Elena Fucci • Aglianico del Vulture Doc “Titolo” 2012 Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta • Bolgheri Sassicaia Doc 2013 Arianna Occhipinti • Terre Siciliane Igt Frappato “Vini di Contrada BB” 2019 More about this event: A one-of-a-kind meeting of the minds, Monica Larner of Wine Advocate and Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator celebrate their mutual passion for Italian wine. Sharing a podium for the first time, these two leading wine critics and journalists combine their powers to tell the stories of seven women-owned Italian wineries. Seven iconic women, seven signature wines giving voice to the history and narrative that reveals the true soulfulness of Italian wine. An unforgettable expression of the strength of hope and aspiration for the future that women bring to the table. More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim was born in Korea and raised in the United States. Today, she lives in Verona. At first she attended the NYU – Leonard N. Stern School of Business. After settling in Italy, she obtained an MBA at Bocconi University, School of Economics and Management. Later, she achieved a postgraduate specialization in Wealth Management at the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School. As Managing Director of Vinitaly International, Stevie has launched and now coordinates a series of new initiatives connected to the Vinitaly brand. Stevie is always seeking innovative ways to communicate and celebrate Italian wine – with a strong creative emphasis on social media, digital communication, and educational platforms. In 2017, Stevie produced the Italian Wine Podcast, the first podcast in English dedicated exclusively to Italian wine and its personalities; and Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape, a reference book unpacking the hundreds of Italian native grapes in a visually compelling layout. She regularly travels around the world to spread the gospel of Italian wine, with particular attention to USA, Russia, and China. To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

22 Apr 202226min

Welcome to episode 876, A Vinitaly 2022 Recap. This is an informal conversation between Stevie Kim, Cynthia Chaplin, Richard Hough and Joy Livingston. Listen in as they talk about the highlights of Vinitaly 2022! More about Vinitaly: Vinitaly, one of the world's biggest international wine and spirits expos with more than 50 years of history, is held annually in April in Verona, Italy. More than 4000 exhibitors have a chance to compete and showcase their products at this event that gathers the most prominent international producers, distributors, restaurateurs, sommeliers and journalists in the wine industry. Apart from the main exhibition and wine tastings, visitors can join exciting workshops and enjoy various culinary delights. Venue:Veronafiere Exhibition Centre Address: Viale del Lavoro, 8, 37135 Verona VR, Italy Find out more by visiting: vinitaly.com/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim was born in Korea and raised in the United States. Today, she lives in Verona. At first she attended the NYU – Leonard N. Stern School of Business. After settling in Italy, she obtained an MBA at Bocconi University, School of Economics and Management. Later, she achieved a postgraduate specialization in Wealth Management at the University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School. As Managing Director of Vinitaly International, Stevie has launched and now coordinates a series of new initiatives connected to the Vinitaly brand. Stevie is always seeking innovative ways to communicate and celebrate Italian wine – with a strong creative emphasis on social media, digital communication, and educational platforms. In 2017, Stevie produced the Italian Wine Podcast, the first podcast in English dedicated exclusively to Italian wine and its personalities; and Italian Wine Unplugged Grape by Grape, a reference book unpacking the hundreds of Italian native grapes in a visually compelling layout. She regularly travels around the world to spread the gospel of Italian wine, with particular attention to USA, Russia, and China. To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

22 Apr 202247min

Welcome to Episode 875 Chapter 4 of Professor Attilio Scienza's newest book, translated and narrated by Richard Hough. This latest publication is part of the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Series, entitled Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Vine & Prejudice: Fake science and the search for the perfect grape. This is a great way to get a sneak peak at the book before it hits the shelves so listen in and let the geeky knowledge seep into your ears because we all need #alittlebitofscienza If you want to learn more about the Professore: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza 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: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/via-faqs/ winenews.it/en/an-italian-profe…l-be-one-of_307764/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

21 Apr 20228min

Welcome to Episode 874 Stevie Kim asks Professore Attilio Scienza another wine question, taken from the pool of questions posed by listeners all over Italy and beyond. In today’s episode he takes a question from Erin DeMara. If you want to learn more about the Professore: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type "Verdicchio" in place of "Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza 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: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/via-faqs/ winenews.it/en/an-italian-profe…l-be-one-of_307764/ If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also 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! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

21 Apr 202211min

Welcome to Episode 872 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Tommasella Perniciaro interviews Mariolina Baccellieri. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? About about today’s guest host: Tommasella Perniciaro is the CEO of the Good Wine Habit, a WSET Approved Program Provider and wine consulting Company in Gothenburg (Sweden). She is also a WSET Diploma graduate and Certified Educator, a VIA Ambassador and VIA Certified Educator, as well as a Valpolicella Wine Specialist for the Swedish market. If you want to learn more about today’s guest host, you can by visiting: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegoodwinehabit Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegoodwinehabit/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tommasellaperniciaro/ Website: thegoodwinehabit.com/ More about today’s guest producer: Mariolina Baccellieri was born in 1962 in Reggio Calabria, she lived in Florence, Tuscany from 1980 to 2009, where she studied, worked and started a family. She moved back to Calabria in 2009 to take care of her family's winemaking business and properties. Her very first bottle with her name on the label was GRECO DI Bianco DOC 2006. Viticulture is an art she's learned day by day. If you want to learn more about today’s guest producer, you can by visiting: Facebook www.facebook.com/bccllr/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/aziendaagricolabaccellieri/ Website: www.baccellieri.it/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also 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! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Cin Cin!

20 Apr 202256min

Welcome to Episode 873, What to Expect from Wine Online in 2022, with Paul Mabray. Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About today’s session: We are entering a golden age of wine online that will forever change the way wineries think about customers, marketing, and channels. The landscape of wine discovery is changing forever and is not about algorithms, artificial intelligence, or machine learning, but about human beings. About the Speaker Paul Mabray has been a powerful agent of change in the wine industry for over twenty years. He began his career working in traditional three-tier sales and marketing with Napa Ale Works and later innovated direct-to-consumer sales and marketing models with Niebaum Coppola. Find out more about today’s speaker: Facebook: www.facebook.com/pmabray Instagram: @Pmabray Twitter: @pmabray LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pmabray/ About the Moderator: Michelle Erland is a New York-based Sommelier and a Senior Account Executive with Colangelo & Partners Public Relations, an integrated communications agency that specializes in fine wine, spirits, and food. At C&P she works on an array of campaigns including Charles Krug, Marques de Murrieta, Benchmark Wine Group, Prosecco DOC, Frescobaldi, Barolo & Barbaresco, and Livio Felluga. Michelle is a graduate of the Intensive Sommelier Program at the International Culinary Center (French Culinary Institute) and a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. In 2017, she became a Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador. She holds an MBA with a concentration in the hospitality sector through Johnson & Wales University. In 2020, Michelle earned her Crisis Communication Certificate through Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. To find out more: Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellejane.13 Instagram: @vino_with_me Twitter: @Vino_with_me LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-erland-mba-952bb444/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, cin cin!

20 Apr 202232min