Ep. 311 Primo Franco (Nino Franco Spumanti)
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 311: Monty Waldin makes a special call to Treviso Province to speak with Primo Franco of Nino Franco Spumanti. (07:15) Primo considered architecture as a profession but ended up an accomplished winemaker. Dry Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Primo Franco 2017 made Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of 100 best Italian wines. Supported by: Smart Working!
19 Maj 20209min
Ep. 310 Vitaliano Tirrito (Bellavista)
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 310: Monty Waldin hears from Vitaliano Tirrito of Bellavista why Franciacorta truly represents Italy. (11:35) Find out what famous footballer shares traits with Vitaliano. Wine Spectator selected Bellavista's Brut Rosé Franciacorta 2014 for the OperaWine list of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart Working!
18 Maj 202012min
Ep. 309 #iobevoacasa LOCKDOWN SERIES | Jeff Porter and Oscar Farinetti
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 309: Jeff Porter rings Oscar Farinetti of Fontanafredda and Eataly. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Jeff and Oscar talk philosophy, food, Italian wine, books, and Sicily. (00:45) Right off the bat a guitar makes an appearance and Jeff and Oscar break out in song. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.
17 Maj 202016min
Ep. 308 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Ciro Pirone Question
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 308: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim (risking death in this very episode) and Professor Scienza (not even realizing that Stevie is choking on cake) take a geeky and technical question from Ciro Pirone, in Boston, about soils and vines! Listen up! Musical guest: Atomo. Check him out! @atomo-cares Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/
14 Maj 202015min
Ep. 307 Jumbo Shrimp Guide | A Brief History of Italian Wine
Narrator extraordinaire Joy Livingston is back with another installment of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, the new book from Positive Press. This week, we get a quick primer on the history of vines and wine in Italy. Stay tuned for more "Jumbo Shrimp" readings each Thursday. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.
13 Maj 202013min
Ep. 306 Monica Colangelo (Nativ) | Discover Italian Regions: Campania
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 306: Monty Waldin gets the rundown on the wines of Irpinia from Monica Colangelo of Azienda Agricola Nativ. (09:25) Nativ focuses on the autochthonous vineyards of their terroir. Irpinia Campi Taurasini Eremo San Quirico 2011 stands out as an exceptional wine on Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!
12 Maj 202011min
Ep. 305 Graziano Prà (Az. Ag. di Graziano Prà)
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 305: Monty Waldin goes rogue and interviews Graziano Prà of Azienda Agricola di Graziano Prà in Italian, eschewing the standard podcast format! (04:15) Although the buzz around wines from volcanic soils has really increased over the last decade, winemakers in the Soave Territory have been making styles using the elements at their disposal throughout recorded history. Soave Classico Colle Sant’Antonio 2014 is an exemplary wine from the Soave Territory, making Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!
11 Maj 202012min
Ep. 304 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Geralyn Brostrom and Tara Empson
Italian Wine Podcast Episode 304: Geralyn Brostrom gets the scoop on Tara Empson's wine import/export businesses along with her cake baking habit. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Tara shows off the fondant cake decorations she's been making at home. (04:10) Tara made it her mission to create beautiful cakes after a chance encounter in a Milan bookstore. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.
10 Maj 202013min
