Ep. 2530 Adriana Valentini of Monteverdi Tuscany Resort | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2184 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the award-winning wine writer Tamlyn Currin, senior editor and writer for JancisRobinson.com. Every year Tamlyn reads and reviews hundreds of wine books for JancisRobinson.com and this year she has selected five of the best for the Italian Wine Podcast.  As well as her top 5 wine books for 2024, the conversation also covers, amongst other things, the Japanese concept of Tsundoku (having more books than you can read), the Italian taste for bitterness, the Armenian genocide and the perils of ordering in France.   The Italian Wine Podcast Top 5 wine books of 2024 as selected by Tamlyn Currin are: A Season for That by Steve Hoffman     One Thousand Vines by Pascaline Lepeltier    Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti by Dan Keeling    Wine Confident by Kelli A White    Natural Wine, No Drama by Honey Spencer    More about today’s guest: Tamlyn Currin is a senior editor and writer for JancisRobinson.com with particular interests in sustainability, developing wine regions, artisan wine producers, and the connections between community, culture and food that create resilience. She also has a particular fascination with words, and for the last 10 years has written all the wine-book reviews for JancisRobinson.com. She was born and grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK in 1995, which is where she discovered and fell in love with wine. She has been writing about wine for two decades and has a distinction for the WSET diploma. She was the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2024 and is currently studying for a BSc Hons degree in Environmental Science.   Connect: Website: https://www.jancisrobinson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamlyncurrin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamlyn-currin-2941b27/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamlyn.currin    More about the host Richard Hough: Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast.   Connect: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rickhough.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/ Coming soon: Next month’s guest on Book Club is Elia Quarzago and we’ll be discussing his book “100 Custodi per 100 Vitigni, La Biodiversità Viticola in Italia”. _______________________________ 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!

11 Dec 20241h 17min

Welcome to episode 2183 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 169 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Rodrigo Redmont of Tenuta Talamonti winery in Abruzzo, Central Italy. More about today’s guest: Founding partner Rodrigo Brian Redmont is poised at the helm of a new enterprise. Born in Rio de Janeiro and culturally a blend of American and Italian influences, Rodrigo is well educated in the art and business of wine-making. With extensive experience in managing the export sales of Italy’s leading wine estates, including Castello Banfi, Redmont joined forces with his wife, Antonella, and launched their own family estate in Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo.  Talamonti, one of Italy’s most dynamic boutique wine producers, is the first winery to earn the GEEIS-Diversity certification. Established in 2001, the Talamonti Family Estates includes iconic sustainably produced wines from 75 hectares of estate vineyards and olive groves in the village of Loreto Aprutino (Abruzzo) in Central Italy under Talamonti (www.tenutatalamonti.it), Ilauri (www.i-lauri.it) and Colle Corviano estates (www.collecorviano.it). The vineyard-estate was founded by the Redmont-Di Tonno family and has accumulated 20 years experience in selling 150.000 cases of wine in almost 70 countries around the world.  Connect Website: https://www.tenutatalamonti.it/en/home-en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenutatalamonti/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenutatalamonti/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenutaTalamonti/ 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 has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the 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!

10 Dec 202433min

Welcome to Episode 2182, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Jim Clarke live from TEXSOM 2024! Jim is a wine marketer, writer and author based in New York City.   Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews 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:   Jim Clarke is the U.S. country manager for Wines of South Africa (WoSA), the generic, inclusive marketing body for South African wine exports. Jim is a former sommelier, having run the wine programs at New York’s Megu Restaurant and Armani Ristorante.    Connect: Website: https://www.wosa.co.za/home/ and https://jimclarkeus.wordpress.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wosa_usa and https://www.instagram.com/jimwinebeer/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimclarkewinewriter/    More about today’s host:   Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine & Spirit Education 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: www.jessicadupuy.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy Twitter: www.twitter.com/jessicandupuy _______________________________ 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! 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!

9 Dec 202421min

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2181 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, George Michael Grima interviews Genesis Adrian, and they get to chat all about food and wine from DR to NYC to BO! They delve into Genesis' journey into wine from an enthusiast to an amateur and now a MBA graduate of the Food & Wine track, and they also highlight important issues of diversity in wine! More about today’s guest: Genesis Adrian is a food & wine industry HR professional and culinary entrepreneur with a passion for food and connection, and nearly a decade of experience recruiting, developing, and supporting talent in the food and beverage industry. From sourcing culinary professionals to leading HR strategies, her career has focused on empowering diverse talent across the food and wine sectors. Alongside her career, she co-founded Golden Brown Delicious (GBD) with Chef Priya Singh—a culinary platform centred on food, wine, and culture. “As women of colour, we aim to disrupt misconceptions in the fine dining world, making the culinary space more inclusive and accessible”. GBD explores the joys of food, wine, and lifestyle while building bridges through shared culinary experiences. Having worked at the intersection of people, food, and wine, she is committed to fostering cultures where diverse voices thrive. Connect:  Website: https://thegbdgirls.com/about-and-contact     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegbdgirls/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genesis-adrian/  More about the host: George Michael Grima is more often than not thinking or speaking about food, discovering new cuisines, experimenting with recipes or thinking of new wine pairings. He is originally from Malta and found himself in Verona as a Master's student at Bologna Business School currently taking on an internship at the Italian Wine Podcast. While he is still starting out in the Italian wine industry, he is very passionate about food, especially traditional Mediterranean and Maltese dishes. Over his past year studying and living in Bologna, and now Verona, he has been delving deeper in the Italian food and wine scene, and also discovering its common ties with Maltese food!  Connect: Instagram: @georgemichaelgrima LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-michael-grima-6865271b3 _______________________________ 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!

8 Dec 202437min

Welcome to Episode 2180 of On The Road Edition with Stevie Kim. Today Stevie meets Gabriele Valota at Sicilia Enosimposio 2024. The Enosimposio of Assoenologi Sicilia took place in Pollina from 5 to 7 July 2024. The theme for this year’s annual event was: ‘The winemaker between history and future: territory, research and culture’. The event explores the evolution of the sector and the role of the modern winemaker. More about today’s guest:  Gabriele Valota is the Lead coordinator for Northern Italy for Assoenologi. His role is to coordinate the young enologists and winemakers within the organisation in the university for viticulture and enology studies. Assoenologi, founded in 1891, is the oldest and largest national trade association of wine technicians in the world. With its 128 years of activity, it groups and represents more than 4,000 technicians throughout Italy. Assoenologi provides members with numerous services: from training to legal and tax advice to insurance conventions and access to the labor database. Since 1893, moreover, Assoenologi has been publishing and distributing the magazine 'L'Enologo,' the official organ of the category. Connect: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/assoenologi/about/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assoenologi/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AssoenologiItalia/?locale=it_IT  Website: https://www.assoenologi.it/  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: 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! Remember to follow us! Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

7 Dec 20245min

Welcome to Episode 2179 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professo Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language.  Today’s question comes from Marco Nordio. Today’s questions:  What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a small winery when it comes down to being financially sustainable? Are there sufficient incentives for small wineries to merge or join forces with wine consortia or other partnerships?  Quali sono i vantaggi e gli svantaggi di una piccola azienda vinicola quando si tratta di essere finanziariamente sostenibile? Ci sono sufficienti incentivi per le piccole aziende vinicole a fondersi o ad unire le forze con consorzi vinicoli o altre partnership? The lesson from Bolgheri: how likely is it that more territories could be found in Italy with a similar heroic development from pastoral land to the production of superstar wines?  La lezione di Bolgheri: quanto è probabile che in Italia si trovino altri territori con un'evoluzione altrettanto eroica dalla pastorizia alla produzione di vini così rinomati? More about Professor Scienza: Professor Atillio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He 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: 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! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)

6 Dec 202411min

Welcome to Episode 2178 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Luis Reyneri interviews Raffaele and Marianna Gregu of Tenute Gregu winery in Sardinia. Today’s learning objectives: Introduce listeners to Sardinia, in particular the region of Gallura, with an emphasis on location and wine production focused on Vermentino and Cannonau. Co-Moderator – Luis Reyneri  Cuban-born Advanced Sommelier, Italian Wine Professional, Certified Wine Educator, and Certified Wine Specialist Luis Reyneri brings over three decades of wine and hospitality experience to his upscale Italian eatery. As the owner, operator and wine director of The Grove Cucina & Wine in Hobe Sound, Flordia, Luis and wife Jen are on a mission to transform small-town dining into world-class experiences. Luis’s cultural adaptability and multiple foreign language skills have helped him achieve proven results as a well-respected international hospitality professional. Luis' extensive background includes experience as Lead Sommelier at Le Cirque Restaurant at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, National Sales Director at Knight's Bridge Winery, VP of Sales of Domaine Serene Winery, and Sales Director of the Latin Americas for Kendall Jackson, Adjunct Professor at the University of Las Vegas, and head judge for the Miami International Wine Fair. Connect: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrovehobesound  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisreyneri/, https://www.instagram.com/thegrovehobesound/?hl=en LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/luis-reyneri-176649169  Website: www.thegrovehobesound.com  Guests Bio – Tenute Gregu Nestled 500 meters above sea level in the lush landscapes of Gallura, Sardinia, Tenute Gregu spans 30 hectares, with 25 dedicated to Vermentino di Gallura and five to red grapes. The vineyard grows indigenous varieties such as Cannonau, Carignano, and Muristellu, alongside international ones like Merlot and Syrah. Surrounded by cork tree forests, small rivers, and three serene lakes, the terrain is vibrant and varied, crafting a unique terroir that deeply influences the wines. At Tenute Gregu, the approach to winemaking is artisanal; 90% of the work happens in the field, nurturing each vine, with the remaining 10% in the cellar, ensuring each bottle captures the essence of the land and labor. The strength of Tenute Gregu lies not just in its remarkable setting, but in the unity and dedication of the family that runs it. Together, they craft wines that reflect a collective passion and love for nature, offering drinkers a taste of their rich heritage and the soul of Gallura. This is a journey of flavor where tradition meets passion, creating wines as extraordinary as the land they come from.  Connect: Facebook: Tenute Gregu Instagram: Tenute Gregu Website: www.tenutegreguexperience.com  Email: experience@tenutegregu.com  _______________________________ 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! 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!

5 Dec 202436min

Welcome to Episode 2177, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Nikki Lamberti in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Nikki Lamberti is a certified wine professional (CWP), educator and owner/winemaker based in Napa Valley.    About today’s guest: Nikki Lamberti is a dynamic and entertaining Certified Wine Professional (CWP), wine educator and owner/winemaker of a boutique wine brand in Sonoma County, CA.  As a New Jersey native, she earned a BS in Environmental Science from Rutgers University before working in animal husbandry and conservation education for the Disney Company in Orlando. She eventually moved into hospitality, sales and recruitment and traveled the world on the Disney Cruise Line, where she discovered a deep passion for food and wine and the places and people that bring them to life! After vacationing in Napa and Sonoma and feeling drawn to wine country, she made a life-changing move to St Helena to study wine and work as a wine educator, completing her Winemaking Certificate from UC Davis in 2018.  In 2019, Nikki and her partner Michael launched Sollevato Wines, a boutique wine brand specializing in Sonoma County Sangiovese that’s focused on bringing people together with food-friendly wines on the table. As self-proclaimed foodies and at-home Pizzaiolos, they just harvested their 6th vintage of Sangiovese and have also added Grenache and Petite Sirah to their small portfolio.  In 2023, Nikki created the “Sip With Nikki”podcast, and as host/producer she uses her wine background and Disney experience to create magic for her podcast listeners through teaching (and entertaining) about wine appreciation, food and wine pairings, travel and how to find more joy (and less confusion) in all of those things! Connect: Website: www.sollevatowines.com and www.sipwithnikki.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkilamberti/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lamberti-6408406/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sipwithnikki/   About today’s Host: VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine.   Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/    _______________________________ 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 this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!

4 Dec 202441min