Ep. 2527 Unearthing Italy’s hidden gems: sourcing & positioning small-batch grower wines | wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum

Welcome to episode 2022 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Annette Mueller of Fattoria La Vialla di Gianni, Antonio e Bandino Lo Franco The winery is awarded the Best Winery Wine Without Walls Best Organic Sparkling Wine 2024 Trophy for Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Docg Extra Brut Millesimato Vino Biologico Cuvée n° 2 2016, and Best Biodynamic Sweet Wine 2024 Trophy for Vin Santo Del Chianti Doc Occhio Di Pernice Riserva Vino Biologico 2015 in Wine Without Walls, a section of 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s winery: „Metti bòn, cava bòn!“ ( Put good in, get good out)  Since 1978, the Lo Franco family has lived by this motto at Fattoria La Vialla, their organic-biodynamic farm in Tuscany... and this commitment has been rewarded! For the family-run, independent and almost self-sufficient farm, the early years were difficult; it was often ignored or “snubbed” by tasting panels, but now, more than 46 years later, the Lo Franco Family has been named “Wine Family of the Year” at the Meininger Award 2023 – Excellence in Wine & Spirit. In addition, in 2023, Fattoria La Vialla was named “Best Organic Winery - International” for the 9th time at the Mundus Vini Biofach, “Winery of the Year” for the 5th time at Wine Without Walls - Vinitaly , and “Best Producer Organic - Italy” for the 12th time at the Berlin Wine Trophy. That all this is no coincidence is also shown by the numerous other accolades received in recent years, thanks to the untiring commitment of La Vialla’s over 150 employees who work in the vineyards, olive groves, fields,kitchen-workshop, bakery, dairy and hospitality structure. Fattoria La Vialla is a totally eco-sustainable, “climate positive” farm and wine estate. In 2020 the Fattoria was promoted from “Carbon Neutral” to “Climate Positive” by Nature Office. In 2022 the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), together with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) chose Fattoria La Vialla as one of the #GenerationRestoration actors for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The Programme aims to create a global movement to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems, in which sustainable and regenerative agriculture plays a key role. On November 23rd 2023 Fattoria La Vialla won the German Sustainability Award 2024 as an outstanding model of sustainability in agriculture. The award is conferred annually by the Foundation of the same name and the German government. Connect: Website: www.lavialla.com  Instagram: @fattorialavialla  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fattorialavialla/  More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England Connect: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon

23 Juli 202430min

Welcome to Episode 2021 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews They talk about the generational shift from boomers to millennials and how it is affecting the wine market specifically. How does the internet change consumer purchase decisions? What millennials and Gen X are looking for in buying wine? Lastly, how can the wine industry make connections with consumers across generations? More about today’s guest: Susan DeMatei holds a B.S. in Communications from Boston University and an A.S. in Viticulture from Napa Valley College. She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist in Wine with the Society of Wine Educators. She has been awarded numerous awards for strategic & creative excellence for work within her marketing agency, WineGlass Marketing, that she founded in 2012. She is a columnist for Grapevine Magazine and a frequent freelance writer and speaker at conferences. Susan also is a instructor at the WISE Academy as well as Napa Valley Community College, and a repeat lecturer at the Institute for Enology & Viticulture at Walla Walla Community College and California Polytechnic State University. She is a contributing author of “Wine Sales and Distribution” for sale on Amazon and currently collaborating on a second marketing and sales textbook.  Connect: Website: www.wineglassmarketing.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineglassmarketing/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wineglass-marketing/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/wineglassmarketing/  Twitter:  https://x.com/WineGlassMktg  More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!

22 Juli 202425min

Welcome to Episode 2020 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Scott Thomas geeks out on Aleatico and Ansonica exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Scott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. In addition, he’s the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a mighty pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list. Scott's professional credentials include Italian Wine Ambassador, Italian Wine educator, and Certified Wine Educator. Additionally, he is an official Orvieto Ambassador and Langhe Wine Ambassador. His passion for Italian wines grew during his two years in Piedmont and Tuscany, where he earned a Master's degree in Wine Culture from Slow Food's University of Gastronomic Sciences and gained practical experience in the vineyards of Chianti Classico. Connect: Instagram @_scott_thomas_wino LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/scott-thomas-…e-iwa-215069177/ Website: grappolowineschool.com _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

21 Juli 202417min

Welcome to Episode 2019 in which host Giulia Stocchetti interviews Nicolò Zagaglia. Nicolò Zagaglia founded Gajole in Matelica (Marche) when he was only 25 years old. Today, he’s 28 and he’s got lots of projects going on, being both an entrepreneur and an independent wine consultant. In this episode, he tells us about his experience as cellar hand in New Zealand during the 2020 harvest, his decision to start his own wine company once back home and what is going on today. He truly believes in the ageing potential of his Verdicchio di Matelica “M” and in the quality of Vino Cotto from Marche, his latest product. More about today’s guest Nicolò Zagaglia has a very specific dream: producing wine in the land where he was born, Matelica. And that's exactly what he achieved with M, a Verdicchio di Matelica resulting from his experiences in Italy and abroad. It is a particularly savory wine with character, a wine that aims for elegance and longevity. He doesn't have a family of winemakers behind him, but he is eager enough to start his own business project: Gàjole. Connect:  Website: https://www.gajole.it/  Instagram: gajole.nicolozagaglia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicol%C3%B2-zagaglia-0429161a8/  More about the host:  Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi Instagram: theWineSoulGirl LinkedIn: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

21 Juli 202428min

Welcome to Episode 2018 –Part 78 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Marsigliana Nera, Marzemina Bianca, Mayolet, Minutolo, Montonico Bianco, Montù, Nasco, Negretto Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.  Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category. Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN  To learn more visit: Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com More about the Narrator: Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!! _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of this very awesome set of narrations!

20 Juli 202411min

Welcome to Episode 2017 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Clementina Cossetti of Cossetti winery Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines More about the guest:  Clementina Cossetti is currently at the helm of the family-run winery, together with her mother Maria Emma and her sister Giulia. Around them a close-knit team of professionals, all with the aim of continuing to develop what the family has built with passion in over 130 years of history. Connect Website: https://www.cossetti.it/en/about-us.html  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim 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! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim  Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

20 Juli 202411min

Welcome to Episode 2016, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s episode is a recorded session from VIA Verona 2024 Seminar: How climate change will alter production sites, grape varieties, and growing techniques in Italy pt 3 of 3 Abstract:  During this masterclass, Professor Scienza will delve into the effects of climate change on vines and wine, and the problems and challenges it all brings to viticulture. He will conclude with some suggestions on how to develop specific strategies to cope with them. If you want to learn more about the Professor: 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: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

19 Juli 202436min

Welcome to Episode 2015, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Potential for Direct to Consumer business development, and growth within Italian wine regions with Barbara and Daniel Fitzgerald Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held in Verona in November 2023. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key annual reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. About the session: This session will present the concept of the Direct-to-Consumer business model as it relates to the wine industry, highlighting its importance in wine sales in the United States. It will identify the different sectors of D2C and present the main advantages of the D2C channel. The speaker will use 1) hard data from the last 30 years in California and the United States to demonstrate remarkable growth and success, 2) consumer data to illustrate trends in consumer evolution and what drives them, and 3) Current tourism statistics and demographics to support the potential of the D2C model for wine in Italy. The session will also provide practical insights and strategies for implementing successful D2C activities in the wine sector of our peninsula. Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

18 Juli 202447min