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Ep. 78 Monty Waldin interviews Assunta De Cillis (Cantina Due Palme) | Italian Wine Coops Feb 06, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Assunta De Cillis, General Manager at Cantina Due Palme in Apulia. Monty and Assunta discuss local native grapes such as Malvasia Nera, Negro Amaro, and Primitivo. Assunta also talks about the famous Salice Salentino DOP and presents the coop’s new Negro Amaro-based wines vinified with the Charmat method in both wine and rosé. Tune in for a conversation about the main foreign markets for the coop and delicious local food and wine pairings! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 75 Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Cremonini (Le Chiantigiane) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 29, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Cremonini, Export Manager and oenologist at Le Chiantigiane, a large Italian wine coop based in Tavernelle Val di Pesa in Tuscany. Monty and Matteo discuss Le Chiantigiane’s Morellinos and their new Sangiovese-based red IGT “Governo.” They also discuss the influence of climate change on the native grape varieties’ plantings, wine-making processes, and the importance of enabling the new generation to enter the wine making business in Italy. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 76 Monty Waldin interviews SimonPietro Felice (CAVIRO) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 29, 2018

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In Italy, the table wine Tavernello is almost as widely recognized as pizza. The Tavernello brand has enjoyed thriving sales for over 30 years. In this episode, Monty Waldin meets SimonPietro Felice, General Manager at CAVIRO, the Italian wine coop behind Tavernello. Monty and SimonPietro discuss the history of the coop and its effort to make wine of controlled origin. Monty also tries to elicit from SimonPietro the “secret” Tavernello recipe, a blend of wines from 7 Italian regions. Tune in also for a discussion on cooperation, encouraging younger generations to work in the vineyard, and wine consumption trends in Italy. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 74 Monty Waldin interviews Fabio Maccari (Mezzacorona) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 24, 2018

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In this podcast, Monty Waldin talks to Fabio Maccari General Manager at Gruppo Mezzacorona in the Trentino region. Monty and Fabio talk about the coop, local grape varieties such as Teroldego as well as the cooperative's sustainable projects for viticulture. Fabio and Monty also discuss wine marketing for the new consumer generation. Tune in to discover another Italian wine coop! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 73 Monty Waldin interviews Simona D'Alicarnasso (Codice Citra Vini) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 22, 2018

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In this podcast Monty Waldin talks to Simona D’Alicarnasso, Marketing and Communications Manager at Codice Citra Vini, one of the biggest wine coop in the Chieti area of the Abruzzo region. Monty and Simona talk about native grape varieties such as Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Cococciola as well as the main international markets for the coop. They also talk about organic wine, biovegan trends, and the pergola trellising system. Simona also tells Monty about Abruzzo’s tourist attractions, such as the famous national parks of the region and the typical “trabucchi” or fishing machines built on wooden platforms on the sea. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 168 Monty Waldin interviews Luca De Ferrari (Poderi Boscarelli) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Jan 21, 2018

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In this episode, Monty Waldin speaks to Luca De Ferrari, whose family owns the Poderi Boscarelli winery in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area of Tuscany. Luca talks to Monty about the vineyard soils of his area and how they affect the way Vino Nobile tastes. Luca presents their single-vineyard wine “Nocio,” named after a big walnut tree located on vineyard grounds. Monty and Luca also discuss the reputation of the Vino Nobile denomination in the market and presents a number of personal favorites in terms of food pairings with Vino Nobile.

Ep. 117 Monty Waldin interviews Stefano Quaglierini (@italian_wines) | Wine Influencers Jan 19, 2018

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In the last episode of our Italian wine influencer series, Monty Waldin meets Stefano Quaglierini, the mastermind behind the successful Instagram account @italian_wines. Stefano tells Monty about his study in oenology and his social media strategy on his various digital projects which combine Italian wine, Italian food and beautiful Italian landscapes.

Ep. 72 Monty Waldin interviews Nicola Cattaneo (Gruppo VI.V.O.) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 16, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Nicola Cattaneo, Commercial Manager at Casa Vinicola Bosco Malera and representative of Gruppo Vi.V.O. Cantine, a coop based in the Veneto region. Nicola introduces the aims and values of the Vi.V.O. group and chats with Monty about indigenous grape varieties such as Glera and Pinot Grigio. Nicola also discusses the potential of the Refosco grape. Join Monty and Nicola for a cin cin with a glass of Prosecco! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 71 Monty Waldin interviews Carlo Indennitate (Cantina San Donaci) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 15, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Carlo Indennitate, Sales Rep at Cantine San Donaci in the Puglia region. Carlo tells Monty that San Donaci is the oldest cooperative in the Apulia region. They also discuss native grapes such as Negro Amaro, Primitivo and food and wine pairings with Passito wines. Tune in for a wine journey into the heel of Italy! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Ep. 70 Monty Waldin interviews Valeria Quagiotto (Cantine VITEVIS) | Italian Wine Coops Jan 09, 2018

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Valeria Quagiotto, Export Manager at Cantine VITEVIS in Veneto. Valeria tells Monty how Cantine VITEVIS was born in 2015 and how it brought together three wineries of the Vicenza province. Valeria and Monty talk about the presence of French grape varieties in the area. They also discuss indigenous varieties such as Garganega and the uniqueness of some of the vineyard soils such as Gambellara’s basaltic soil. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

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