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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Virginie Saverys of the Avignonesi Winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany, one of the producers who revolutionized biodynamic wine. Virginie talks about her commitment to work towards a copper-free and sulfur-free vineyard. She tells Monty that she loves cooking spicy food with the chilis she grows in her vegetable garden. Join Monty Waldin and his guests for another festive “cin cin” with Italian Wine People!

7 Mars 201712min

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Lamberto Frescobaldi, whose family wine-making tradition in the Frescobaldi Wineries dates back to the fourteenth century. “All Number one wines in the world are able to capture the spirit of the soil, of the place, of the people and put them in a glass” explains Lamberto. He talks to Monty about his childhood growing up in the Nipozzano estate in contact with nature and about his recent project of setting up a vineyard on the prison island of Gorgona. On the island, prisoners work with enologists and agronomists of the Frescobaldi estates to produce wine and to learn new skills, with the aim of facilitating their reintegration into society at the end of their detention. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to meet the Italian Wine People!

7 Mars 201721min

In this episode, Chiara Lungarotti from the Giorgio Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano tells Monty about the beautiful Umbrian landscape, and the way its climate brings about the unique flavors of their wine, Rubesco, a blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Colorino (10%). She also talks about their world-renowned wine museum ‘MUVIT’ whose collections explore the links between wine and the Mediterranean civilizations. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to discover the uniqueness of the Italian wine making tradition!

5 Mars 20178min

“Sicily is a place with a very deep culture, very deep roots that we can match all together and make a fantastic place for visitors from all over the world,” tells Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita in this fourth episode of Italian Wine Podcast. Monty Waldin chats to Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita about his love for Sicily and for aged white wines, and about his admiration for the young generations working in agriculture and viticulture. Join us for a cin cin with another key protagonists of the Italian wine-making tradition.

4 Mars 20179min

In the third episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Federica Mascheroni Stianti from Castello di Volpaia in Chianti Classico. Federica tells Monty how her parents built Volpaia and about her previous career as a painting restorer. She talks about their production of aromatic vinegars and her passion for sports in contact with nature. Italian Wine Podcast, hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin, explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine.

3 Mars 201713min

In the second episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Francesco Marone Cinzano of Col d’Orcia in Montalcino discusses historic wines such as the ‘Moscadello di Montalcino’, his development of Montalcino as a sustainable ‘bio-distretto’, and his commitment to handing over the land to the next generations in the best possible conditions. Italian Wine Podcast is a new podcast project hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin who explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal anecdotes of renowned producers of Italian wine.

2 Mars 201710min

In Italian Wine Podcast, wine writer Monty Waldin explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine. In the first episode, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini — owner of the Altesino, Borgo Scopeto, Caparzo, Doga della Clavole wineries — tells Monty about her commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient production, and of her love for tortellini.

1 Mars 201712min