Italian Wine Podcast

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Ep. 20 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Aglianico | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese May 07, 2017

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Italian Wine Podcast aims to inform, educate, and entertain about Italian Wine. This episode introduces listeners to one of the many native grape varieties which are cultivated in Italy: the Aglianico. Join Monty Waldin chatting to wine expert and Scientific Director of the Vinitaly International Academy (2014-2018) Ian D’Agata. Ian 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. 18 Monty Waldin interviews Deborah Brenner of Women of the Vine and Spirits | Italian Wine Personalities May 06, 2017

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In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Deborah Brenner, Founder and President of Women of the Wine and Spirits, the “membership alliance dedicated to the support and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry.” Monty meets Deborah on the eve of the inauguration of the European chapter of Women of the Vine and Spirits, launched on 11 April 2017 during Vinitaly. Join Monty and Deborah for a compelling conversation about the work of the alliance in offering support and empowerment for women working in the wine and spirits business.

Ep. 19 Monty Waldin interviews Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige May 03, 2017

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In this episode, Monty Waldin hosts Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino to discuss regional grape varieties, their traditional methods of winemaking, interesting wine and food combinations, and ‘la botte’, an old and unusual wine bar in the heart of the San Leonardo estate. Tune in to Monty Waldin’s and his guests’ storytelling!

Ep. 17 Monty Waldin interviews Norbert Reinisch of Braida Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte May 02, 2017

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In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Norbert Reinisch of the Braida winery in Piedmont. Together they unveil the history of the Bologna family, the evolution and charm of Braida’s barbera wines and their suitability with some typical Piedmontese dishes. Not to miss if you love wines with a great character and versatility like barbera!

Ep. 16 Monty Waldin interviews Karoline Walch of Elena Walch Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige Apr 25, 2017

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In this episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Monty Waldin talks to Karoline Walch of the Elena Walch wine estate founded in 1869 in Alto Adige. Karoline represents the fifth generation of wine-makers in her family. In the interview she talks to Monty about sustainable viticulture and indigenous grape varieties of Alto Adige, and about the reception of women working in the wine business.

Ep. 15 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara De Iulis Pepe of Emidio Pepe | Discover Italian Regions: Abruzzo Apr 24, 2017

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In this episode Chiara De Iulis Pepe of the Emidio Pepe wineries tells Monty Waldin about the benefits of growing grapes using pergola supports — a technique her estate has always successfully employed since the beginning. Chiara fondly describes how grape stomping at Emidio Pepe is also a tradition which brings the family together. Hear more about Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the story of Chiara’s grandfather Emidio in this conversation with Monty.

Ep. 14 Monty Waldin interviews Renzo Rosso of Diesel Farm | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto Apr 05, 2017

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Fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, generally known for being the “denim genius” who founded Diesel Jeans and a number of global fashion and lifestyle brands, is also a passionate wine producer. His Diesel Farm features over 100 hectares on the Marostica hills and grows Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Nero. In the interview Rosso speaks about his humble beginnings, growing up on a farm and helping his father with the land and the animals. Join us for another Cin Cin with Italian Wine People!

Ep. 12 Monty Waldin interviews Alessio Planeta of Planeta Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Sicily / Sicilia Mar 08, 2017

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In this podcast Alessio Planeta of the Planeta Wineries talks to Monty Waldin about the history of his family wineries, five estates in beautiful spots around Sicily. Alessio tells Monty about his love for Sicily which he deems “the heart of the Mediterranean” not only for its wines but also for its food. He also tells Monty that “one of the greatest pleasures of life is to drink wine while you cook.”

Join Monty Waldin on Italian Wine Podcast and stay tuned more “cin cin” with Italian Wine People, forthcoming after Vinitaly 2017.

Ep. 9 Monty Waldin interviews Giuseppe Mazzocolin of Felsina Berardenga Winery in Chianti Classico | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Mar 07, 2017

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In this episode, Giuseppe Mazzocolin from the Fèlsina Berardenga Winery in Chianti Classico tells Monty Waldin that he started to learn about wine “in the family of our farmers, in the osteria, in the trattoria, when wine was something in-between, a connection.” Giuseppe tells Monty that wine-making is also an important expression of man’s deep connection with the natural world. “When I see Siena from our vineyard it is a great way to understand that we are connected with the natural world.” Giuseppe talks about his former career as a literature teacher and how his career path changed when he fell in love with his wife Gloria Poggiali and with Sangiovese.

Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast for a “cin cin” with Italian Wine People.

Ep. 11 Monty Waldin interviews Lamberto Frescobaldi of the Frescobaldi Wineries | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana Mar 07, 2017

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In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Lamberto Frescobaldi, whose family wine-making tradition in the Frescobaldi Wineries dates back to the fourteenth century. “All Number one wines in the world are able to capture the spirit of the soil, of the place, of the people and put them in a glass” explains Lamberto. He talks to Monty about his childhood growing up in the Nipozzano estate in contact with nature and about his recent project of setting up a vineyard on the prison island of Gorgona. On the island, prisoners work with enologists and agronomists of the Frescobaldi estates to produce wine and to learn new skills, with the aim of facilitating their reintegration into society at the end of their detention.

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