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

Welcome to Episode 2006, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into-  Q&A with Wine Spectator & Wine Spectator presents OperaWine Producers 2024 with Bruce Sanderson, Alison Napjus, Stevie Kim 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: Veronafiere together with Vinitaly and with the contribution of leading magazine “Wine Spectator” are proud to present OperaWine, Finest Italian Wines: Great Producers selected by Wine Spectator. OperaWine offers international wine professionals the opportunity to taste and get to know the best Italian wines presented by Italy’s greatest producers according to Wine Spectator. This American magazine specializes in tasting notes, industry news, and wine-personality profiles; it is a world-leading authority on wine, reaching more than 3 million readers. Each year, the judges taste the selected Italian wines and provide reviews and scores based on different criteria. After the assessment, the list of the top Italian wines is revealed, promoting Italian wine diversity and high quality.  Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/  Learn more about Operawine: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/operawine-2024/  _______________________________ 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!

11 Juli 202416min

Welcome to Episode 2005 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Anna Obuhovskaya interviews Gabriele Brugnori . These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, Anna covers the learning objective: “Matelica is quite a little production area and not quite appreciated yet, so I would like us to discover more of the origin of the particular style of Verdicchio, also about key specifics of the region and what is going on in the area of winemaking.” Co-Moderator - Anna Obukhovskaya Anna obtained 15 years of expertise in wine retail, marketing & sales. Worked in a number of bigger companies and independent projects, founded the italian wine tasting club. In 2023 she became an Italian wine Ambassador. Driven by passion for European wines she moved from Saint Petersburg in Russia to the charming Slovenia. Currently holding the position of a portfolio development and Sales expert at Dobro vino, a wine importing company in Ljubljana. Connect:  Instagram wine_it_anna LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-obuhovskaya-0a4789261/ Website www.dobrovino.si Guest Bio - Gabriele Brugnori BISCI farm is the result of the passion of brothers Giuseppe and Pierino Bisci for their territory and land. They were wood carpenters. In 1972 they bought 25 ha that over the years became the reference in the production of Verdicchio di Matelica. Today Mauro and Tito Bisci, Giuseppe's sons, own the company. The estate is farmed organic since 2015 (certified since 2019), with 18ha under Verdicchio and 2ha under Sangiovese and Merlot. It produces around 140 thousand bottles (120K are from Verdicchio). It is located in mid-hill at 320 to 370 meters above sea level, slightly sloping and in prevalence exposed to the south-west. Aroldo Bellelli, the oenologist and nowadays part of the company, is a key figure in the company. He started as a young agronomist in 1992 and took over winemaking in 2006. Gabriele Brugnoni, export manager, since 2016 when the company, after a long collaboration with the De Grazia group, decided to have a more direct control of all their markets and distribution. Connect Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bisciwines Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bisciwines/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bisciwines/about/ Website - https://bisci.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!

11 Juli 20241h 7min

Welcome to episode 2004 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Riccardo Brighigna of Cantina Tollo The winery is awarded the Best Rosé Wine 2024 Trophy for Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP Deìvaì 2022, in 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2024 More about today’s guest: Winemaking consultant with degree in viticulture and enology, WSET advanced certified and currently in the stage two of the Master of Wine study program.  Twice awarded winemaker of the year of the Abruzzo Region.  Awarded as meritorious of Italian enology and viticulture at Vinitaly 2013 by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. He follows Cantina Tollo as supervisor of the oenological department since 2003 where he has developed most of the super-premium lines. Connect: Website: www.cantinatollo.it  Instagram: @cantina.tollo  Facebook: @cantinatollo LinkedIn: https://it.linkedin.com/company/cantina-tollo  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 _______________________________ 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 listening! - This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

9 Juli 202421min

Welcome to Episode 2003 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo Today she interviews Stefano Lorenzi of Castello di Grumello.  More about today’s guest: Stefano Lorenzi - MANAGER A professional arborist and tree climbing instructor, Stefano was born in Varese, also known as the "Garden City". In his green hometown, and thanks to the teachings of his father – also a gardener - he discovered a passion for nature, especially for taking care of monumental trees. He then combined his work as an arborist with study of wine and winemaking, becoming a sommelier through the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS). This led him to explore the realms of viticulture and agronomy, always with an eye on sustainability. For years now, he has been holding courses and seminars on the importance of agroforestry. Stefano does not believe in monoculture, but in adopting a complex ecosystem, where the vineyard can and must exist alongside multiple plant and tree species. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling, wine touring and, of course, climbing new trees. Connect: Website: www.castellodigrumello.it  Instagram & Facebook: castellodigrumello  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!

7 Juli 202418min

Welcome to Episode 2002 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, Barbara Fitzgerald geeks out on Moscato Family and Raboso Family 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: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US. Connect:  Instagram @aprilabottiglia LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ Website www.aprilacreative.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/

7 Juli 202419min

Welcome to Episode 2001 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Vincenzo Setaro of Casa Setaro Winery. Vincenzo Setaro is a young player on the Italian wine scene. In this episode, he tells us about his winery Casa Setaro, their typical restaurant where you can enjoy paccheri with a special tomato sauce (they grow up to 30 different kinds of tomatoes on the slopes of Vesuvio!) and their B&B, with rooms facing the stunning island of Capri. More about today’s winery: Casa Setaro Is a family business started in 2004 with Massimo Setaro. He loved wines and his family so he created " Casa Setaro", literally "Setaro's home ". Massimo's son, Vincenzo, is a 15 year old little man that's trying to learn everything about wines and his father's business.  Connect:  Website: https://casasetaro.it/en/  More about the host: Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti. Connect: Instagram: @sluttispaghetti Twitter: @sluttispaghetti LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-cece/ _______________________________ 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!

7 Juli 202417min

Today the Italian Wine Podcast is celebrating its 2000th episode! This is a very special milestone, so we’ve decided to share our favorite episode from the past seven years. We’ve asked our listeners to vote for their favortie episodes and this replay won the vote among the 2000 episodes we’ve done so far. So sit back, relax and enjoy a piece of Italian Wine Podcast history! More about Italian Wine Podcast The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the Italian wine world; part of the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp brand of wine related content and books. New episodes are published each day of the week so stay tuned! Connect: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/about/  _______________________________ 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/

6 Juli 202419min

Welcome to Episode 1999 –Part 76 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: Lesser Known - Foglia Tonda, Forastera, Forgiarin, Fortana, Gamba Rossa, Giacchè, Girò, Guardavalle 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!

6 Juli 202410min