Italian Wine Podcast

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Ep. 30 Monty Waldin interviews Edoardo Falvo of Masseria Li Veli | Discover Italian Regions: Puglia/Apulia Jun 05, 2017

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In this episode Monty Waldin takes us to Puglia to meet Edoardo Falvo, who introduces his winery, Masseria Li Veli. Edoardo, who is originally from Tuscany, tells Monty of his move to Puglia and his discovery of local indigenous grape varieties such as Susumaniello and Verdicchio. Listen to another great story about Italian wine-making and discover the heel of Italy between the Adriatic and the Ionian Sea.

Ep. 29 Monty Waldin interviews Thomas Bar of Antico Podere Gagliole | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana May 30, 2017

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In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Thomas Bar, the owner of Antico Podere Gagliole, a winery in Castellina in Chianti. Thomas Bar describes the Tuscan landscape of his winery, with dried stone walls. Thomas also reveals a favorite home recipe to accompany a bottle of his Chianti Classico. Join us for another Cin Cin with Italian Wine People!

Ep. 28 Monty Waldin interviews Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna May 29, 2017

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In this episode Monty Waldin meets Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa Winery near Piacenza in Emilia Romagna. Elena tells Monty about her family history and her forays in the wine world in the 1990s. Elena also discusses La Stoppa’s commitment to indigenous grape varietals and to sustainable viticulture.

Ep. 27 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto May 23, 2017

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Join us for another exciting wine story from one of Italy’s more well-known wine regions. Monty Waldin chats to Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan winery in Soave, Veneto. According to Andrea “wine is emotion.” Andrea tells Monty all about his family history, the innovation and integrity in wine-making brought about by his father Nino and the challenges in producing Soave.

Ep. 26 Monty Waldin interviews legendary wine expert Steven Spurrier | Italian Wine Personalities May 22, 2017

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“Wine-trade quintessential Englishman,” wine writer, and, recently also wine producer, Steven Spurrier reminisces about his initial forays in the wine-trade in London and Paris. In his account, Spurrier talks about the seminal blind competition “The Judgement of Paris” which he organized in 1976 and of his love for Italian wine and Italy. Join Monty Waldin in a friendly chat with a world-famous wine personality.

Ep. 25 Monty Waldin interviews Valentina Argiolas of Argiolas Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna May 17, 2017

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This Italian Wine Podcast journey today takes us to the beautiful island of Sardinia with Argiolas winery. Monty Waldin chats to Valentina Argiolas who helps listeners discover Sardinian grape varieties and the typical wine and food culture of the island. Sardinia is also the region which boasts the greatest number of centenarians alive. Sip some excellent Sardinian wine with Monty to learn how to drink from the fountain of youth!

Ep. 24 Monty Waldin interviews JC Viens (VIA Ambassador & Editor at Spirito diVino Asia) | Education meets Business May 15, 2017

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In this podcast, Monty Waldin meets JC Viens, editor of the magazine Spirito diVino Asia and Vinitaly International Academy Ambassador. Monty and JC talk about the perception of Italy and of Italian wine in Asia. JC’s comments offer an interesting reflection about the potential of the Asian market for Italian wine producers.

Ep. 23 Monty Waldin interviews Henry Davar (Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert) | Education meets Business May 10, 2017

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In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Henry Davar who completed the Vinitaly International Academy certification course in Verona in April 2017, reaching the Expert Level at first sitting. Henry talks to Monty about growing up in New York City, about his work as wine educator in Las Vegas, and his transformative encounters with Italian wine and the community of Italian wine producers.

Ep. 22 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Sangiovese | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese May 09, 2017

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In this episode Monty Waldin and Vinitaly International Academy Scientific Director 2014-2018 Ian D’Agata discuss Italy’s most widely planted red grape variety: Sangiovese. Ian brings us on a journey through Sangiovese areas in Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. He also talks about the origin of the name and his favorite wine and food combination for Sangiovese. Ian D'Agata is an award winning-wine writer, his book "Native Grapes of Italy" (University of California Press) received the prestigious Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Award in the category Book of the Year 2015. He has been writing and lecturing about food and wine for more than 25 years.

Ep. 21 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Glera | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese May 08, 2017

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Here is another episode dedicated to Italian native grape varieties. Monty Waldin and Vinitaly International Academy Scientific Director 2014-2018 Ian D’Agata discuss the Glera grape variety and one of its most famous wines, Prosecco. Join Monty and Ian also to find out how to make the famous Prosecco-based cocktail Bellini. Ian D'Agata is an award winning-wine writer, his book "Native Grapes of Italy" (University of California Press) received the prestigious Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Award in the category Book of the Year 2015. He has been writing and lecturing about food and wine for more than 25 years.

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