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Ep. 2638 Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan Winery in Soave, Part 2 | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner Mar 19, 2026

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Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2638 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Andrea Pieropan of the world-renowned Pieropan Winery in Soave.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.

Key Learning Objectives:

Pieropan Winery Legacy & Innovation – Explore the history of Pieropan across four generations, Leonildo Pieropan’s innovations, and Andrea Pieropan’s vision for modernizing the winery.
Sustainable Winery Development & Winemaking – Learn about the new winery project, sustainable vineyard management, and technical details of the wines, including Garganega grape characteristics.
Production, Markets & Brand Strategy – Understand annual production, key markets, bottle and label choices, and the story behind La Rocca.

Note: This is Part 2 of the interview with Andrea Pieropan.

Listen to the Part 1 here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-2632-ekaterina-vislinskaya-iwa-interviews-andrea-pieropan-of-pieropan-winery-in-soave-part-1-clubhouse-ambassadors-corner/

More about today’s host:

Ekaterina Vislinskaya is a certified wine sommelier and content creator from Yekaterinburg, Russia, specializing in Italian wines. She holds WSET Level 3 and is an accredited Italian Wine Ambassador (IWA) through Vinitaly International Academy. Ekaterina is also a guest blogger for the Italian Wine Podcast and a passionate wine traveler, sharing insights on wine tourism, viticulture, and Italian wine culture.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vislinskaya.wine/

More about today’s guest:

Pieropan is world-renowned as a pioneering producer of high-quality, terroir-driven Soave Classico in Italy's Veneto region, having elevated the Garganega grape to international acclaim. Founded in the 1880s, the family estate is famous for creating the first single-vineyard Soave ("Calvarino") in 1971 and for its commitment to sustainable, organic, and innovative underground winemaking.

Andrea Pieropan is a fourth-generation agronomist and winemaker, co-owner of the historic Pieropan winery. Having gained international experience, Andrea Pieropan oversees export and vineyard management at Pieropan Winery and also serves as a board advisor for the Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers (FIVI), promoting independent Italian viticulture. Along with his brother Dario, he took over the estate after the passing of their father, Leonildo "Nino" Pieropan, in 2018.

Connect:

Website: https://www.pieropan.it/en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieropanwines/

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Ep. 2637 Ep. 7: Toscana, quando il territorio diventa vino | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza Mar 18, 2026

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Welcome to Episode 2637 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 7th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian.

Episode 7: Toscana, quando il territorio diventa vino.

A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historical itineraries. Genetics, morphology, climate change, and the concept of viticultural vocation come together to tell the story of Italian grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. Expect amazing stories, random digressions, curious anecdotes, and a new way of thinking about wine.

Join us on A Wine Pilgrimage with Professor Attilio Scienza.

More about Professor Scienza:

Professor Attilio 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/

If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler:

Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale.

The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series. Stevie often 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:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/

Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/

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Ep. 2636 Almaty’s Wine and Dining Scene — Through an Italian Chef’s Eyes with Fabrizio Fatucci | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon Mar 17, 2026

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Welcome to episode 2637 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 235 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc interviews Italian chef Fabrizio Fatucci, currently based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Drawing on more than 30 years of international experience, Fabrizio shares his perspective on the evolving dining scene in Almaty through the lens of an Italian chef. The conversation also explores his culinary journey from Italy to London and later to Saint Petersburg, where a planned six-month stay turned into a twenty-year career, before bringing his expertise to Central Asia.

More about today’s guest:

Fabrizio Fatucci is an Italian chef and culinary consultant from Rome with over 30 years of international experience in the restaurant industry. Trained at the Culinary Institute IPSEOASC Giancarlo De Carolis in Spoleto, he has worked across Italy, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Kazakhstan, specializing in opening restaurants and developing high-end culinary concepts.

Throughout his career, Fabrizio has served as executive and brand chef for leading restaurant groups in Saint Petersburg and Sochi, collaborated with the Probka Group, and contributed to the founding of the Italian culinary school Academia del Gusto in Moscow. He also taught as a master chef at Gambero Rosso Città del Gusto in Rome.

After completing his latest restaurant project at Giardino in Almaty, he now focuses on his consulting company, Fatucci Consulting, supporting new hospitality projects while expanding his work across Central Asia.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabriziofatucci/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabrizio-fatucci-41576a362/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fatucci-Consulting-100067161470750/

More about the host:

Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the ‘Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon’ weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon

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Ep. 2635 Building a Digital Marketing Strategy in Wine with Georgia Panagopoulou | Masterclass US Wine Market Mar 16, 2026

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Welcome to Episode 2636 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with award-winning creator and digital strategist Georgia Panagopoulou about the role of digital marketing in today’s wine industry. Together, they explore how wineries and wine professionals can build meaningful online visibility through consistency, strategic platform choices, and focused storytelling.

Key Takeaways:

Digital marketing requires discipline and consistency — building visibility means showing up regularly and communicating with purpose.
Effective storytelling is selective — strong brand narratives focus on meaningful stories rather than trying to share everything.
Brand clarity begins with listening — understanding consumers and the market helps businesses refine their message and focus their strategy.

More about the guest:

Georgia Panagopoulou is an international wine communicator and digital strategist and the founder of wine.gini, established in 2017. Through her agency, she works with wineries and wine institutions worldwide on digital strategy, content creation, and brand storytelling. Her work has been featured in international media including Wine Enthusiast, The Sunday Times, VinePair, and The Drinks Business. She has collaborated with partners in more than 25 countries and has visited over 45 wine regions globally.

Georgia has received several international recognitions, including World’s Best Social Media Marketer at the Women in Wine & Spirits Awards and World’s Best Wine Travel Creator at the VinoInfluencers World Awards. She holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering, an MSc in Wine Management from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, and is an alumna of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 4 Diploma.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wine.gini/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpanagopoulou/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winegini

More about the host:

With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald 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: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/

Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com/

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Ep. 2634 EU-India Trade Deal & Indian State Monopolies with Mohona Chowdhury | Asia Wine Market Mar 14, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2634 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews wine consultant and digital content creator Mohona Chowdhury to explore the Indian wine market. They discuss the EU–India trade deal and its impact on import duties, emerging opportunities, and the role of major state monopolies.

The conversation also covers the Indian wine consumer profile and preferences, strategies for digital marketing targeting Indian audiences, and educational initiatives for wine professionals in the country.

Key learning objectives:

Understand the structural and regulatory complexity of the Indian wine market.
Identify who the Indian wine consumer really is and what drives them.
Learn how Italian wineries can adapt their communication, storytelling, and digital strategy to resonate with Indian audiences.

Bonus - Mohona Chowdhury’s favorite wine spots:

Delhi: Captain’s Cellar at Taj Hotel, Perch Wine Bar
Bangalore: Wine in Progress

Influencers mentioned by Mohona:

Sonal Holland MW @sonalholland_masterofwine
Ankush @sipwithkush
Devati Mallick @devatimallick

The advertisement mentioned: https://youtu.be/RId_UXL3rI8?si=vUXFFKkMp9JuZ0Xs

More about today’s guest:

Mohona Chowdhury is a wine consultant, educator, and writer based in France. Born and raised in India, her journey took her from luxury hospitality with the Oberoi Group to completing a Master’s in Wine and Hospitality Management with KEDGE Business School and École Hôtellerie de Lausanne. She has worked as a sommelier inMichelin-starred restaurants in Paris and hosted tastings in Burgundy, while also writing for Indian and UK wine publications. Mohona is especially passionate about making wine education more inclusive and helping European producers better understand the evolving Indian market through storytelling, digital communication, and cultural insight.

Connect:

Website: https://www.thewinediangirl.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohona-chowdhury-61684b18a

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_winedian_girl/

More about the host:

Roza Zharmukhambetova has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales. Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Ambassador (VIA), Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association. Since the end of 2024, she has been a member of the Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) team, contributing her passion for Italian wine.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vin_en_rose/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozazharmukhambetova/

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Ep. 2633 From James Bond to Odysseus: wine as the helper of the hero | The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson Mar 13, 2026

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Welcome to Episode 2633 and Episode 7 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson.

In this episode, we explore wine as the “helper of the hero”, from James Bond to Odysseus, and how storytelling and metaphor make wine more accessible. By using hero metaphors, producers, buyers, and communicators can help people understand wine more easily, making it both engaging and memorable while potentially boosting sales.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an eager student, or simply a curious wine lover, The Art of Wine Storytelling takes you on a journey that bridges ancient history with modern consumer culture. Discover how wine is much more than just a drink – it’s a narrative shaped by centuries of tradition, innovation and human interaction. Ignite your imagination, deepen your appreciation for wine, and be inspired to savor not just what’s in the bottle, but the remarkable story behind each and every glass.

About Ryan Robinson:

Ryan Robinson is the Director of Education for Brescome-Barton Inc., and Worldwide Wines in Connecticut, an Adjunct Professor at the University of New Haven, and is the Principal at SommCentric, a beverage education and consulting agency. He is a member on the USA Wine Tasting Team, representing the United States and the World Wine Tasting Championships and holds the credentials of Advanced Sommelier-CMS; WSET Diploma and WSET Educator in Wine, Sake and Beer; Rioja Wine Educator; VIA Italian Wine Ambassador; Wine Scholar Guild Educator and Italian and Spanish Wine Specialist; and Certified Scotch Whisky.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommryan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sommryan/

The Art of Wine Storytelling by Professor Attilio Scienza is available now at: https://mammajumboshrimp.com/products/the-art-of-wine-storytelling

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Ep. 2632 Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan Winery in Soave, Part 1 | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2632 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA interviews Andrea Pieropan of the world-renowned Pieropan Winery in Soave.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.

Key Learning Objectives:

Pieropan Winery Legacy & Innovation – Explore the history of Pieropan across four generations, Leonildo Pieropan’s innovations, and Andrea Pieropan’s vision for modernizing the winery.
Sustainable Winery Development & Winemaking – Learn about the new winery project, sustainable vineyard management and technical details of the wines.
Production, Markets & Brand Strategy – Understand annual production, key markets, bottle and label choices, and the story behind La Rocca.

More about today’s host:

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vislinskaya.wine/

More about today’s guest:

Connect:

Website: https://www.pieropan.it/en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieropanwines/

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Ep. 2631 Ep. 6: La Vigna Ritrovata di Leonardo | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza Mar 11, 2026

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Welcome to Episode 2631 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 6th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian.

Episode 6: La Vigna Ritrovata di Leonardo

Join us on A Wine Pilgrimage with Professor Attilio Scienza.

More about Professor Scienza:

To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/

If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler:

Connect:

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Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/

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Ep. 2630 The Evolution of Prosecco from Col Fondo to Modern Tank Fermentation with Umberto Cosmo of Bellenda winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon Mar 10, 2026

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Welcome to episode 2630 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 234 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc speaks with Umberto Cosmo, co-founder of the pioneering Prosecco producer Bellenda.

They dive into Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, exploring the region’s history, the evolution from bottle to tank fermentation, and the revival of traditional col fondo wines. The conversation also covers the concept of Rive and Metodo Classico Glera, Bellenda’s flagship wines and their international grape experiments, local gastronomy and pairings.

More about today’s guest:

Umberto Cosmo is an Italian winemaker and entrepreneur, and co-founder of Bellenda Winery in Carpesica near Vittorio Veneto, in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG area. Founded in 1986 with his brother Luigi, Bellenda is a family-run winery known for producing terroir-driven sparkling wines, including traditional bottle-fermented (col fondo) and Charmat-style Prosecco.

Born in 1961 in the Prosecco hills of Veneto, Cosmo grew up surrounded by vineyards and a strong family tradition of agriculture. Beyond his work at Bellenda, he has played an active role in regional wine development, co-founding the Colli di Conegliano DOCG Consortium and serving as its president for nine years, as well as vice president of UVIVE (Unione dei Vini Veneti), promoting Veneto wines internationally.

Connect:

Website: https://www.bellenda.it/en/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellenda1986/

Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/umbertocosmo

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/umberto.cosmo

More about the host:

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https://www.vino.co.uk

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon

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