Ep. 2366 Isa Ketebaev of Monte Bianco Almaty | Asia Wine Market: Almaty Special Edition

Ep. 2366 Isa Ketebaev of Monte Bianco Almaty | Asia Wine Market: Almaty Special Edition

Welcome to Episode 2366 and the sixth episode of the special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Isa Ketebaev, Managing Director of Monte Bianco Almaty. Key Learning Objectives: Understand Monte Bianco’s role, operational structure and portfolio development strategy. Gain insights into operational realities, partnerships and bureaucratic hurdles. Understand consumer behavior, identify trends and market opportunities for Italian producers. Asia Wine Market is a new podcast series from the Italian Wine Podcast that explores the fast-growing wine markets across Asia. Designed for wine professionals, importers, and producers, the series highlights regional trends, consumer behavior, and business opportunities for Italian wine exports. Through 10 exclusive episodes, this series offers insights from key industry players and builds up to the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2025 — a strategic event connecting Italian wineries with Central Asian wine importers, sommeliers, and distributors. Whether you're looking to enter the wine market or expand your brand presence in Central Asia, this series is your starting point. Link to the Episode with Artem Lebedev mentioned by Roza: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-1780-new-territories-spotlight-on-central-asia-wine2wine-business-forum-2023/ Today’s guest: Isa Ketebaev Since 2015, Issa has been part of Monte Bianco, a small family-run business specializing in the import and distribution of premium wines and spirits. Since 2021, he has served as the branch director in Almaty. Monte Bianco operates branches in four major cities in Kazakhstan—Aktau, Atyrau, Astana, and Almaty—and runs nine retail locations across the country. While Monte Bianco offers wines in all price segments, its main focus is on rare and exceptional wines from boutique producers. The portfolio includes renowned Italian wineries such as Tunella, G.D.Vajra, Braida, Travaglini, Produttori del Barbaresco Ferrari, St.Michael Eppan, Produttori Vini Manduria, Tasca d'Almerita, Altesino, Casanova di Neri, La Spinetta, Querciabella, Astoria, Bisol, Michele Castellani, Arnaldo Caprai, Capichera, among others. Connect: Website: https://monte-bianco.kz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monte.almaty/ Today’s host: Roza Zharmukhambetova Roza Zharmukhambetova has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales. Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Ambassador (VIA), Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association. Since late last year, she has been a member of the Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) team, contributing her passion for Italian wine. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roza.zharmukhambetova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vin_enrose/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozazharmukhambetova/ _______________________________ 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!

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Ep. 67 Monty Waldin interviews Marco Stenico (Terre d'Oltrepò) | Italian Wine Coops

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

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

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

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

Ep. 64 Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

Ep. 64 Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) for an interesting discussion on marketing Italian wine and the different psychological perceptions of wine in different cultures. Fran-cesco talks about his father’s “wine” travels in the 70s in places like Australia, New Zealand, Chile, California, Brazil, Argentina, and his stop in Virginia where the family owns Barboursville Vineyards. Francesco talks about the complexities of marketing and communicating Italian wines in today’s rich landscape of social media and communication technologies.

16 Okt 201711min

Ep. 63 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

Ep. 63 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview to Gianluca Garofoli, Monty and Gianluca discuss the Garofoli family history which dates back to and intersects with the mid-nineteenth century Italian Risorgimento, the political, economic and cultural movement that led to the Italian Unification from 1861 onwards. Monty and his guest also continue their conversation about the Marche terroirs and the Garofoli styles of wine.

10 Okt 20179min

Ep. 62 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 1 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

Ep. 62 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 1 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

In this two-part episode Monty meets Gianluca Garofoli of Garofoli Vini in Marche. Monty and Gianluca talk about the Marche region and Garofoli’s Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi “Podium” wine. Monty and Gianluca also talk about wine and food pairings, particularly their Verdicchio-based wines combined with Asian food. Tune for part 1 of another exciting conversation about Marche and a fantastic Verdicchio terroir!

9 Okt 201714min

Ep. 61 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Lungarotti (Lungarotti Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria

Ep. 61 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Lungarotti (Lungarotti Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Chiara Lungarotti at the Lungarotti Winery in Umbria. The Lungarotti winery put Umbria on the wine map of Italy with the production of their famous wine Rubesco, a perfect wine for a typical lentil soup and other Umbiran produce such as black truffles. Tune in to listen to Chiara’s family history and her childhood memories walking and working in the vineyard with her father Giorgio.

3 Okt 20178min

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