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Ep. 179 Monty Waldin interviews Giovanni Mazzoni (Podere Forte) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Feb 26, 2019

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Giovanni Mazzoni, manager at Podere Forte in the Orcia valley in Tuscany. Giovanni tells Monty about the origin of the estate, a 200-year-old “podere” that Pasquale Forte acquired in 1998 and developed as a biodynamic estate. Mazzoni talks about the biodiverse flora and fauna on the estate, its wheat production, Chianina cows, Cinta Senese pigs, and bees (among others!) which all contribute to a healthy vineyard ecosystem. Podere Forte produces Sangiovese-based wines, Petrucci, Petruccino, and Guardiavigna and its main market is Italy. Monty and Giovanni also go deep into technology for viticulture, such as the use of drones!

Ep. 182 Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Lunelli (Cantine Ferrari) | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige Feb 25, 2019

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Lunelli who leads Cantine Ferrari and Gruppo Lunelli, both crucial and historic players in the Italian wine industry particularly with regards to sparkling wines. Matteo tells Monty about the incredible story of Giulio Ferrari, the man who brought Chardonnay to Italy at the turn of the twentieth century and devised the bottle-fermented Trento DOC. Matteo also talks about mountain viticulture and the influence of the Trentino mountains over Ferrari wines. The Lunelli family acquired Cantine Ferrari in 1952 consolidating the brand and also investing in sustainability by creating an official protocol for mountain viticulture for their winegrowers in Trentino. The Lunelli group also further expanded by acquiring an ancient grappa distillery (Grappa Segnana) and by producing still wines in the Lunelli Estates in Trentino, Tuscany, and Umbria. The most recent acquisition of the group in 2014 is Bisol, an iconic producer of Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene. Tune in to learn more about over a century of iconic sparkling wines from the north of Italy with Monty Waldin and Matteo Lunelli of Cantine Ferrari and Gruppo Lunelli!

Ep. 178 Monty Waldin interviews Mark Cuff (The Living Vine) | Natural Wine Feb 25, 2019

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In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Mark Cuff, owner of The Living Vine, a Canadian wine import company specializing in biodynamic, natural, and organic wines. Mark tells Monty about the restaurant and bar scene in Toronto and talks about the latest trends in Italian wine there. Listen to a chat about Canada's love for Italian wine and learn more about the changes in the Toronto wine scene.

Ep. 177 Monty Waldin interviews Adriano Zago (Biodynamic Viticulture Consultant & Enologist) | Natural Wine Feb 19, 2019

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In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Adriano Zago, biodynamic agriculture consultant specialized in viticulture as well as enologist. Tune in to learn the ins and outs of biodynamic and organic viticulture and the challenges posed by climate change. Adriano tells Monty about his educational path and his approach to dealing with wineries willing to embrace biodynamic and organic farming.

Ep. 176 Monty Waldin interviews José Rallo (Donna Fugata) | Discover Italian Regions: Sicily / Sicilia Feb 18, 2019

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In this interview Monty Waldin meets José Rallo, whose family owns the Donna Fugata winery in Sicily. José and Monty discuss the long harvest season in Sicily in their vineyard lands such as the Contessa Entellina cru which yields the grapes for their flagship wine Anthilia. José also talks about their Zibibbo wine Lighea and Donna Fugata’s signature reds Tancredi and Mille e Una Notte. Tune in to learn more about the origin of these wines’ names and the artistic creation behind some of their labels. José, who is also a singer of Brazilian music, tells Monty of her passion for presenting her wines through singing as, in her own words, “wine is rhythm, wine in energy.”

Ep. 175 Monty Waldin interviews Lynne Sherriff MW | Italian Wine Personalities Feb 12, 2019

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Lynne Sherriff MW, wine consultant and passionate educator whose career in the wine business has taken her all over the world and most recently in Italy where in Verona she will be the Senior General Chairman for 2019 edition of 5StarWines – the Book blind tasting. Originally from South Africa and former Chairman of the Institute for Masters of Wine, Lynne tells Monty about her beginnings in the hotel business and her Master of Wine studies. She also talks about her wine travels and work experiences in France, Germany, South Africa, Japan and Italy and how these travels and work experiences have shaped her career. Tune in to learn more about Lynne’s dedication and expertise in the global wine industry as well as a cottage near Lucca that she calls home.

Ep. 174 Monty Waldin interviews Caterina Dei (Cantine Dei) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Feb 11, 2019

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Caterina Dei whose family owns the Cantine Dei winery in Montepulciano, Siena. The winery produces Vino Nobile di Montepulciano from the “Prugnolo Gentile,” the local name for the Sangiovese grape. Monty and Caterina talk about the history of the winery and of the Vino Nobile denomination. Caterina also explains the way different soil types (clay and sandy soils) affect flavour in their Vino Nobile; she also talks about Cantine Dei’s signature wine “Bossone,” their single-vineyard Vino Nobile. Tune in to learn more about Cantine Dei’s sustainable viticulture, their top markets, and some interesting food pairings.

Ep. 173 Adam Teeter & Zach Geballe (The VinePair Podcast) on podcasting | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters Feb 05, 2019

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In episode 173, Monty Waldin talks to Adam Teeter & Zach Geballe, the hosts of the VinePair Podcast, which airs once a week and covers stories from the beverage industry at large. Adam and Zach tell Monty about their approach to podcasting and the power of audio storytelling. They also discuss the challenges to talk about the complexity of Italian wine to the wider public. Tune in to learn about what drives podcasters’s passion in the wine industry.

Ep. 172 Chris Scott (The UK Wine Show Podcast)on podcasting | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters Feb 04, 2019

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In episode 172, Monty Waldin meets Chris Scott, the host of the UK Wine Show Podcast, one of the earliest podcast shows. Chris started in the early 2000s and his podcast currently broadcast on average once a week. Chris tells Monty about his beginnings and his passion for podcasting and wine education. Chris also manages a wine education business in the UK with his wife Jane—ThirtyFifty—a certified Wine & Spirits Education Trust course provider and organizer of various wine tasting events. Chris talks about his most recent podcast series on the UK Wine Show Podcast, which aims to support WSET Level 3 students in their studies. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of wine podcasts with Monty Waldin and “podcaster extraordinaire” Chris Scott. You will also discover how Chris selects his wine in an Italian restaurant!

Ep. 171 Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti (Consorzio Bardolino Chiaretto) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto Jan 29, 2019

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti, Director of the Consorzio Chiaretto e Bardolino, business strategist, as well as director and wine writer at The Internet Gourmet. Angelo illustrates the wine denominations typical of the Lake Garda area: Bardolino, Lugana, Custoza, Chiaretto, and Bardolino. Angelo focuses on the history of the Chiaretto denomination, its production, vinification, and turn to the rosé style. Monty and Angelo discuss the markets for Chiaretto as well as very interesting food pairings. Tune in for an exciting journey of discovery into one of the most famous Italian rosés.

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