Ep. 2532 The Wines of Beaujolais with Natasha Hughes MW | Book Club with Richard Hough

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Matteo Basili, winemaker at Benedetti & Grigi Winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Matteo tells Monty about his previous experience as a winemaker in Australia and his current work for Benedetti & Grigi with Sagrantino grapes in Umbria. Monty and Matteo go deep into the work done in vineyard and in the cellar to make Sagrantino wines. They also discuss the potential of Sagrantino grapes to be cultivated in Australia. Tune in for a close-up on Sagrantino winemaking practices!

2 Juli 201811min

In this episode Monty Waldin meets world-famous actress Carole Bouquet who has been making Passito di Pantelleria on the Pantelleria islands for over a decade. Carole talks passionately about Italy, wine, and her forays in the wine world. She tells Monty about the rich history and beauty of the island of Pantelleria where her Sangue d’Oro Passito is made.

26 Juni 201820min

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Liu Pambuffetti at Scacciadiavoli Winery in the Montefalco area in Umbria. Liu talks about the origin of the Scacciadiavoli name that is also the name of the area. Liu tells Monty about her training in Bordeaux and how her studies in France have informed the winemaking in her family business. Liu describes the wines produced by Scacciadiavoli winery, including Sagrantino-based Montefalco Rosso, Trebbiano Spoletino, Sparkling Sagrantino, Sparkling Rosé and Sagrantino Passito. Tune in also to find out some interesting wine and food pairings!

25 Juni 201831min

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Lorenzo Piccin, owner of the San Martino Winery in the Vulture area of the Basilicata region. The winery produces outstanding Aglianico del Vulture wines, the “Arberesko” and “Siir” Aglianicos. Its vineyards are located between 500 and 600 meters on the sea level, in an area populated by Albanian linguistic and cultural minorities. Tune in also to learn how to cook a local delicacy, the “Cruschi” peppers!

25 Juni 201816min

In this episode of Italian Wine Podcast, we make a little exception in our topic selection and talk about the Italian connections with Japanese iconic drink sake, made with fermented rice! Monty Waldin meets “Sake Samurai” Marco Massarotto, founder of the association La Via del Sake. Marco tells Monty about his discovery of sake and about the sake scene and consumption in Italy. Marco also explores the similarities between wine and sake, both fermented drinks. Tune in to learn more about sake drinking etiquette and how sake was judged at the international wine tasting 5StarWines 2018!

24 Juni 201821min

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Filippo Antonelli at the Antonelli San Marco Winery in Umbria. Filippo tells Monty a little bit about the history of the estate and the area, from the Longobards to the Papal State. Antonelli San Marco Winery is also certified organic and produces Sagrantino-based Montefalco Rosso, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Filippo talks about the Trebbiano Spoletino Renaissance and his most recent endeavours in the production of cold cuts from pigs that he keeps in the estate.

18 Juni 201817min

In the second episode of our wine influencers mini series, Monty Waldin meets the Cantina Social trio (Andrea Amoretti, Matteo Franco, John Murnane, @cantinasocial). Monty’s guests talk about how they got into wine and their passion and expertise not only in wine but also in barbecue! Tune in to their impactful way of communicating Italian wine on their social media.

12 Juni 201812min

In this episode Monty meets Angelo Fongoli of the Fongoli Winery in Montefalco, Umbria. Angelo and Monty talk about native grapes such as Sagrantino, Grechetto, and Trebbiano Spoletino. Angelo and Monty engage in a fascinating discussion on biodynamic viticulture and chaotic vineyards!

6 Juni 201816min