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Welcome to Episode 2077, in which Jessica Dupuy interview James Tidwell live from TEXSOM 2024! This episode Jessica interviews James Tidwell, writer, speaker, and educator, known for founding and producing the TEXSOM Conference and TEXSOM Awards.  Join us as esteemed Wine Journalist, Jessica Dupuy will be interviewing top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry.  More about today’s guest : James Tidwell is a writer, speaker, and educator, known for founding and producing the TEXSOM Conference and TEXSOM Awards. He consulted on The World Atlas of Wine 8th Edition and the upcoming Oxford Companion to Wine update, contributes to the annual Hugh Johnson Pocket Wine Book, and serves on the editorial committee for the Classic Wine Library. He’s judged prestigious competitions, including the Wines of Portugal Challenge and Decanter World Wine Awards. His writing appears in World of Fine Wine and Lonely Planet. Recognized as a Rising Star Sommelier by StarChefs in 2007, WSET’s Outstanding Alumni in 2017, and a Wine Business Leader by Wine Business Monthly in 2021, Tidwell earned the Master Sommelier Diploma in 2009. He holds degrees from Louisiana State University and the Culinary Institute of America.  Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texsom/   Linktree: https://linktr.ee/texsom   More about today’s host:   Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down.  Connect:   Website: jessicadupuy.com  Instagram: @jessicandupuy  Twitter: @jessicandupuy  _______________________________  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!

2 Sep 202428min

Welcome to Episode 2076 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, Andrea Eby geeks out on Corvina, Corvinone 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: Italian Programs Director at the Wine Scholar Guild Andrea is the Director of Italian Wine Education at the Wine Scholars Guild and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through Vinitaly International Academy. Andrea is a Sommelier Instructor with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS/ACSP) and a member of the CAPS National Education Committee. Andrea has also served as a member of the expert judging panels at the Decanter World Wine Awards, International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge, and Vinitaly 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. Manitoba. Connect Instagram @sommymommy Twitter @andreaeby LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/andreaeby _______________________________ 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/

1 Sep 202420min

Welcome to Episode 2075, where host Karla Ravagnolo interviews Mihai Popescu. In this episode, they share some tips on how to communicate and promote Italian wine to two distinct markets: Canada, very rich and filled, and Romania, which is now on the rise. More about today’s guest: Mihai Popescu  Holding WSET Level 4 Diploma alongside a Bachelor's in Commerce from John Molson School of Business, Mihai Popescu judges at prestigious competitions Sélections Mondiales Canada ( largest in North America ) and Vinarium ( largest in Eastern Europe) , co-founded Salon des Vins Roumains, pioneering the first Romanian Wine Fair in North America.  As a Sales & Product Placement Consultant at Brutus Wines, Mihai Popescu curates selections, manages sales for key Eastern-European wine brands and workshops. Recently certified as an Italian Wine Ambassador by Vinitaly International Academy, showcasing expertise in Italian wines, he is looking forward to share his knowledge with Italian wine lovers in his home country Romania. His background in B2B sales, marketing, and business development has allowed him to represent producers internationally at events like World Wine Meeting Chicago and La Grande Dégustation de Montréal.  Connect:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mihai.popescu/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mihai.wine/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihaipopescumtl/  Website : https://brutus-wine.squarespace.com  More about the host: Born in the Dominican Republic, Karla Ravagnolo holds the WSET Level 3 Certificate and has an endless curiousity for all things wine and beverage. Her never-ending quest for knowledge has led her to multiple international beverage experiences in Italy, the USA and Japan. During her time at Colangelo & Partners, a New-York based wine PR agency, she recognized the challenges of conveying the cultural, geographical and historical value of Italian wine to an international and inter-generational audience. Her goal has always been to make wine more approachable and inclusive, through sharing authentic experiences and making real interpersonal connections! Connect:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlamassielravagnolo/ _______________________________ 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!

1 Sep 202428min

Welcome to Episode 2074 –Part 84 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: Uvalino, Uva Longanesi, Uva Rara, Verdea, Verdeca, Verdello, Verdiso, Verduzzo Trevigiano 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!

31 Aug 202410min

Welcome to Episode 2073 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim takes a deep dive into the wine region of Piemonte. Today, she interviews Guido Martinetti, of Mura Mura 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 today’s winery:  “We produce wine with obsessive attention to the ripening of the grapes and respect for the variability of nature. Tasting means learning to know. Through tasting itineraries selected based on the characteristics of the products, you will be able to discover the scents that link the wine to its territory.  Mura Mura means living slowly, taking care of what has value. We indulged our obsession, curiosity and search for perfection.” Connect Website: https://www.muramura.it/en/we  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuraMuraWine/  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!

31 Aug 202416min

Welcome to Episode 2072, 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 question comes from Yvonne Zohar part 2 of 2 Today’s question:  Grapes such as Greco, Grecanico, Grecchetto and Aglianico were assumed to be of Greek origin. Greek dna research indicates that this is not the case. Is there any Italian grape that has a direct DNA relation (parent, sibling, offspring) with a Greek grape variety? Italian: Uve come Greco, Grecanico, Grecchetto e Aglianico sono state ritenute di origine greca. La ricerca sul DNA greco indica che non è così. Esiste un'uva italiana che abbia una relazione diretta di DNA (genitore, fratello, discendenza) con un vitigno greco? 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 :)

30 Aug 202411min

Welcome to Episode 2071, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Ganbei! A closer look at the wine consumption patterns among women in Asia with Alice Wong, Xiaowen Du 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: Do Asian Women move the needle? All eyes have laid on the lucrative market in the East, but how many have grasped the peculiar consumption behavior of that 48% of the population? From teetotalers to tag-alongs and ladies’ night partygoers, women in Asia have been given all sorts of labels when it comes to their drinking patterns. Times have changed, but the social categorization of Asian female drinkers has not caught up. The extent of lost opportunities as a result of stereotyping is hard to calculate. Since the turn of the millennium, we have seen tremendous advancement in women’s education level. Along with the rise in their disposable income emerge the desire to improve their quality of life. Fine dining and wine appreciation have become the norm for many female professionals. Not only are they now sole decision-makers for wine purchase and consumption, but often times women have different preferences compared to men’s. With regard to Asian women’s spending power and distinctive taste, many industries have already taken a head start and established female-focused marketing strategies. Yet when it comes to wine and its related products, the outlook on the Asian female market has been relatively conservative. Clearly, the pie is big enough to share, but how can wine businesses approach this sector and not miss the boat? This session uncovers the lesser-known facts about women in Asia, pinpoints the boundless potential of this untapped market, highlights their preferences in wine, and identifies channels to successfully reach out to this unique demographic 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!

29 Aug 202445min

Welcome to Episode 2070 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Wayne Young interviews Federico Stroppolatini . These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, today’s guest moderator covers the learning objective: “I’m really interested in Federico’s origin story, what it was like to step into the family winery, but also the challenges of being organic in Colli Orientali and working with ancient vines.” Co-Moderator - Wayne Young   Wayne Young is a US expat living in Friuli Venezia Giulia since 2002. He is a self-employed wine marketing and communications consultant, wine educator and events coordinator, and the host of the La Taverna Friuli podcast. Connect:  Facebook @waynegrape Instagram @waynegrape Website latavernafriuli.com Guest Bio - Federico Stroppolatini Federico Stroppolatini, together with his sister Marianna, runs their small family-owned vineyard and Bad and Breakfast in the heart of the Friuli Colli Orientali DOP area, near the UNESCO heritage town Cividale, in the north-east of Italy. The farm was born in the second half of the 1800s and still today it preserve the original vineyard of Friulano planted by their ancestors around 120 years ago. Federico takes care of the production, running the 6 hectares of vineyard (all situated on the traditional tarraces on the slope of the two hills of the estate) with particular care for autochthonous varieties, low environmental impact with organic farming, biodiversity and vine longevity. He follows similar philosophy in the cellar, limiting interventions on musts and wines, avoiding industrial yeasts, clarifications and stabilizations, preferring longer agings both for whites and red wines, aiming to bring territoriality, complexity and elegance in the glass. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stroppolatini.winery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stroppolatini.winery/ Booking: https://www.booking.com/reviews/it/hotel/casali-del-picchio.it.html Website: https://www.stroppolatini.it/ _______________________________ 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! Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content - winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst…FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!

29 Aug 20241h 3min