Ep. 2306 Luca Ciotoli of Eroico Vino Winery in Cinqueterre | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2306 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 185 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Luca Ciotoli of Eroico Vino, a family-run winery overlooking Vernazza, one of the five stunning villages that make up the Cinque Terre. More about today’s guest: Luca Ciotoli Luca, born in 1993, began his career in academia, earning a PhD in Digital Storytelling. Today, he has fully dedicated himself to his family’s vineyard in Vernazza, where he produces Eroico wine and welcomes visitors from around the world. As an Environmental Guide and sommelier, he shares the rich stories of the Ligurian landscape, offering local insights along the way. In 2025, he launched be Eroico, a project that reinvests part of the profits from vacation rentals into restoring the terraced landscape of the Cinque Terre—an extraordinary yet fragile ecosystem that requires ongoing care. Together with his family, Luca is committed to preserving the beauty and heritage of Liguria, a passion they look forward to sharing with you. Connect: Website: https://www.eroico-wine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eroicovino/ More about the host: Marc Millon 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!