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Ep. 170 Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley (Vin Natur - La Biancara Angiolino Maule) | Natural Wine Jan 28, 2019

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley, a representative of the VinNatur association founded by natural wine grower Angiolino Maule at La Biancara winery in Gambellara, Veneto. Emma tells the story of how Angiolino founded the association and started to make natural wine following a “wine epiphany.” Tune in to learn about VinNatur’s objectives and certification parameters. Emma and Monty also reflect on the challenges for wine growers and the future the natural wine movement.

Ep. 169 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti (Vino TV) | Wine Influencers Jan 22, 2019

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In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti, the mastermind behind the multimedia project Vino TV. Chiara, whose social media channels are very popular (107,000 followers on Facebook), has an extensive background in the Italian wine world as she worked for 15 years in the family winery Fazi Battaglia in the Marche region and also in the Fassati winery in Montepulciano. Chiara talks about her Vino TV project and her radio show on Radio Food. She tells Monty about the importance of sharing producers’ personal stories and about building a relationship of trust with her interviewees. Tune in to also learn more about Chiara’s life-long passion for Verdicchio!

Ep. 167 Monty Waldin interviews Shenghan Wang (Lady Penguin) | Wine Influencers Jan 15, 2019

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Shenghan Karla Wang, Chinese wine influencer originally from Chengdu in the Sichuan province. Shenghan is the founder of the Lady Penguin brand, the most active wine community in China on various digital and social media platforms. Shenghan tells Monty her personal and family story. She talks about her Lady Penguin project and provides her insight into the Chinese wine market. Tune in also to learn about Shenghan’s memorable visit to an Italian winery with her mother!

Ep. 166 Monty Waldin interviews Angela Maculan (Maculan Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto Jan 14, 2019

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In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Angela Maculan, whose family owns the Maculan Winery in Breganze, near Vicenza. Angela tells Monty about their famous Torcolato and Acini Nobili sweet wines. They also discuss local grape varieties such as the distinctive Vespaiola grape and the climate of the area. Angela also provides some very interesting historic information about the cultivation of French grape varieties in the area, documented in a pamphlet dated 1855! Tune in to learn more also about food and wine pairings for Torcolato!

Ep. 165 Monty Waldin interviews Georgia Panagopoulou (Wine Gini) | Wine Influencers Jan 08, 2019

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Georgia Panagopoulou a.k.a. Wine Gini, wine influencer and communicator based in Greece whose Instagram profile @wine.gini counts over 85,5 k followers. Wine Gini, who is a chemical engineer by trade, started her wine love affair by studying WSET courses and by working for a winery in the Greek island of Santorini. Wine Gini talks about the way wineries can find their own voice on social media by following… “the hero’s journey.” Tune in also to learn more about Greek native varieties and Wine Gini’s love for Italian wine!

Ep. 164 Monty Waldin interviews Bianca Ferrini (Podere Giodo) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Jan 07, 2019

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Bianca Ferrini, whose family owns Podere Giodo in the Montalcino area of Tuscany. Bianca tells Monty about the winery’s production of Sangiovese-based Brunello di Montalcino and Toscana Rosso IGT. Bianca talks about the winery’s location and soil and the most important markets for their wines, namely the United States, Norway, and Sweden. Tune in to learn more also about Poderi Giodo’s new endeavor in Sicily in the Etna area with Nerello Mascalese grapes!

Ep. 160 Monty Waldin interviews Viviana Malafarina (Basilisco Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Basilicata Dec 10, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Viviana Malafarina at the Basilisco Winery in the Aglianico del Vulture area of Basilicata in the South of Italy. The winery produces Aglianico and Fiano based wines. Viviana and Monty talk about vineyard soils that in her estate are made of 95% volcanic lava stones and located on 620mt on the sea level. Viviana also tells Monty about one of their vineyards that is more than 85 years old. Tune in also to learn about the local vine growing method called “a capanno” or “accannato” and to discover Aglianico’s potential for ageability.

Ep. 159 Monty Waldin interviews Michaela Morris (Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert) | Education meets Business Dec 04, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michaela Morris, wine educator from Canada and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert. Michaela tells Monty about how she got into wine and, in particular, how she fell in love with Italian wine in Piemonte despite some initial diffidence. Michaela also talks about the latest trends for Italian wine in Canada and what difficulties foreign students have in learning about Italian wine. Tune in also to hear about her cycling trips around Italy and her love for Bologna!

Ep. 158 Monty Waldin interviews Jeanette Servidio (Campo alle Comete) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Dec 02, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Jeanette Servidio, CEO of Campo alle Comete, a winery in the Bolgheri area and a recent acquisition of the Capaldo family from the Campania region in the South of Italy. Monty and Jeanette discuss the poetic name of the winery that means "fields of comets" and the distinctive soil conditions of the Bolgheri area. Tune in to learn more about their wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vermentino, and various blends Bolgheri-style!

Ep. 157 Monty Waldin interviews Elisabetta Geppetti (Fattoria Le Pupille) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Nov 27, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Elisabetta Geppetti owner of Fattoria Le Pupille in the Morellino di Scansano area, in Tuscany. Elisabetta tells Monty about the history of her winery which developed at a time when there weren't many producers of Morellino. Monty and Elisabetta also talk about the Morellino di Scansano denomination and some of Fattoria Le Pupille's iconic wines, Poggio Valente and Saffredi.

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