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Ep. 2002 Moscato and Raboso Families by Barbara Fitzgerald | Italian Grape Geek Jul 07, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 2002 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.

In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald geeks out on Moscato Family and Raboso Family exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.

Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.

Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.

More about today’s host:

With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries. As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US.

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Website www.aprilacreative.com

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Ep. 2001 Victoria Cece interviews Vincenzo Setaro | The Next Generation Jul 07, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 2001 in which host Victoria Cece interviews Vincenzo Setaro of Casa Setaro Winery. Vincenzo Setaro is a young player on the Italian wine scene. In this episode, he tells us about his winery Casa Setaro, their typical restaurant where you can enjoy paccheri with a special tomato sauce (they grow up to 30 different kinds of tomatoes on the slopes of Vesuvio!) and their B&B, with rooms facing the stunning island of Capri.

More about today’s winery:

Casa Setaro Is a family business started in 2004 with Massimo Setaro. He loved wines and his family so he created " Casa Setaro", literally "Setaro's home ". Massimo's son, Vincenzo, is a 15 year old little man that's trying to learn everything about wines and his father's business.

Connect:

Website: https://casasetaro.it/en/

More about the host:

Victoria Cece is a food and beverage storyteller whose curiosity is somewhere deep in a bowl of pasta or a bottle of wine. A fool for history, you can find her reading up about ancient grape varietals or wandering around a little Italian town eating everything in sight, under her alias Slutti Spaghetti.

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Ep. 2000 2000th Episode Milestone Top Pick | Special Episode Jul 06, 2024

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Today the Italian Wine Podcast is celebrating its 2000th episode!

This is a very special milestone, so we’ve decided to share our favorite episode from the past seven years. We’ve asked our listeners to vote for their favortie episodes and this replay won the vote among the 2000 episodes we’ve done so far. So sit back, relax and enjoy a piece of Italian Wine Podcast history!

More about Italian Wine Podcast

The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the Italian wine world; part of the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp brand of wine related content and books. New episodes are published each day of the week so stay tuned!

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Ep.1999 Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 76 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0 Jul 06, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 1999 –Part 76 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Lesser Known - Foglia Tonda, Forastera, Forgiarin, Fortana, Gamba Rossa, Giacchè, Girò, Guardavalle

Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord.

Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category.

Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN

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More about the Narrator:

Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!!

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Ep. 1998 Barbera D'Asti - Federica Massimeli | On The Road With Stevie Kim Jul 06, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 1998 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Federica Massimelli of Bersano Winery

Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines.

More about the winery:

Since 1907, Bersano has had a vision: to preserve the best of the winemaking and convivial culture of Langhe and Monferrato and spread it throughout the world.

It is an ambitious goal: for many, an impossible mission – for us, a promise to keep, day after day.

It all started with Arturo Bersano and his boundless foresight. Upon his passing, the challenge passed to other hands, those of the Massimelli family: first Ugo, then, today, his daughter Federica, supported by her sisters and son.

In the vineyard, in the cellar, in our museums: we focus everything on Piedmont.

We do this by selecting and refining only the best bunches of native varieties from our 230 cultivated hectares - a winemaking heritage of inestimable value, a cross-section of Langhe and Monferrato that allows us to show the world the thousand faces of the territory with our wines.

But not only that: we also do it by protecting the peasant memory in the historic museums of Nizza Monferrato and in the 10 owned farms, places with a centuries-long legacy, which collect all the richness of the most important chapters in the history of Italian wine; and promoting the conviviality that has always distinguished us, welcoming anyone who wants to discover the best of Piedmontese culture with us in our cellar.

“A guarantee of lands, men and traditions”: we have believed in it for more than a century, we work there every day - to safeguard the icons of yesterday and create those of tomorrow.

Connect:

Website: https://www.bersano.it/en/about

More about the host Stevie Kim:

Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!

Connect:

Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim

Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/

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Ep.1997 VIA 2024 - Climate Change pt 1 of 3 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza Jul 05, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 1997, where Prof. Scienza takes questions from the wine community and answers them in his inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. Today’s episode is a recorded session from VIA Verona 2024 Seminar: How climate change will alter production sites, grape varieties, and growing techniques in Italy pt 1 of 3

Abstract:

During this masterclass, Professor Scienza will delve into the effects of climate change on vines and wine, and the problems and challenges it all brings to viticulture. He will conclude with some suggestions on how to develop specific strategies to cope with them.

If you want to learn more about the Professor:

The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” in place of “Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff!

To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit:

https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/

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Ep. 2033 How to make more money from your wine | wine2wine Business Forum 2023 Jul 04, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 2033, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- How to make more money from your wine with Robert Joseph, Dominga Cotarella.

Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and we are pleased to present this series of market focus sessions, recorded during the Forum held in Verona in November 2023.

wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key annual reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide.

About the session:

Some of the finest wines sell for very high prices. Many don’t. Too many producers struggle financially, despite the efforts they put into the quality of their wine and the way they communicate.

Former wine critic and wine competition organiser, Robert Joseph, who is both a wine industry analyst - for Meininger’s International - a consultant - for companies and regions - and a successful wine producer - le Grand Noir - addresses this vital topic and offers some practical solutions.

Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/

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Ep.1996 Mutually Beneficial Importer/ Supplier Relationship | wine2wine Business Forum 2023 Jul 04, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 1996, where we present the session recordings from the wine2wine Business Forum 2023. In today's episode, we delve into- Establishing the Foundation for a Long-lasting and Mutually Beneficial Importer/ Supplier Relationship with Peter Mondavi Jr, Marilisa Allegrini

About the session:

Choosing the right importer - and import model - for your business is the most important decision you will make for success in the critical US market. Is a large, established national importer the right fit for your business? Better to be a “big fish in a small pond” with a boutique, specialist importer? What about the human connection: Should family-owned wineries align with family-owned importers? Setting expectations from both sides is critical: What are the expected sales for the first year? First 5 years? What marketing support does the importer expect from the supplier? What is a reasonable expectation? How can the importer partner with the supplier to stay top-of-mind with the critical distributor audience?

Peter Mondavi Jr., family proprietor of Charles Krug Winery and C. Mondavi & Family, will explore these questions and more in his seminar. A historical Napa Valley producer, Charles Krug has now expanded into the import business. This session will explain why this legendary Napa producer is going into the import business and what value they bring to their suppliers. Peter will also share what he looks for in a supplier relationship and how his company sets realistic expectations for sales, marketing and brand-building. He will discuss the necessity of shared values, passion and vision for a successful relationship, the need for open and regular communication, and how quality throughout the organization - from the vineyard and winemaking to sales and marketing - is paramount as he builds his import portfolio.

Find more about wine2wine Business Forum: https://wine2wine.net/

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Ep. 1995 Mauricio de Chiaro interviews Fabio Costantino | Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner Jul 04, 2024

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Welcome to Episode 1995 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Mauricio de Chiaro interviews Fabio Costantino. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, Mauricio covers the learning objective: “We are all hearing a lot about how Etna is THE new destination in Italy. I hope this interview makes people more familiar with what Etna really means, and what kind of wines one can get with quality wine making techniques. And of course, we will all get to know Fabio and his work better.”

Co-Moderator -

As an Italian Wine Ambassador, Mauricio has recently visited more than 100 wineries in Italy and is actively promoting Italian wine in Brazil, particularly highlighting lesser-known native grapes. With a 30+ year career in finance as a background, Mauricio is also bringing his business expertise into the Italian wine industry.

Inspired by the medieval guilds where knowledge was shared among craftsmen and merchants, Mauricio created The Wine Partners, a wine club that bridges the best talent in the industry with more engaged, 'hands-on' wine lovers. This platform empowers small, family-owned producers by allowing Partners not only to buy direct but also to have winemaking experiences. The Wine Partners has chapters in Miami and São Paulo.

For Mauricio, Italy offers a perfect mix of highly motivated talent supported by centuries of traditional knowledge. This, combined with an openness to new winemaking techniques and a vast variety of native grapes, is producing wonderful quality wines in various unique terroirs. Mauricio has discovered an immense number of smaller wine producers who offer high-quality yet unrecognized wines, making Italy the place to be for the avid wine lover.

Connect:

Instagram the.wine.partners

Twitter @thewinepartners

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciodechiaro/

Website www.thewinepartners.com

Guest Bio -

Born in 1974. During his university studies as construction engineer Fabio fell in love with wine, starting to taste, compare and understand how a good wine is made. After his studies, he joined the family construction company as an entrepreneur, always with a look to the other family business: the farm and winery on Etna volcano, acquired by his father Dino in 1970. From the early 2000s Fabio started to join his father more and more in the management of the winery.

Connect

Instagram @terracostantino

Website www.terracostantino.it

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Ep. 1994 Hermione Ireland featuring Académie du Vin Library | IWP Book Club With Richard Hough Jul 03, 2024

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Welcome Book Club and Episode 1994 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the publisher Hermione Ireland, Managing Director of Académie du Vin Library.

On the bookshelf:

The books discussed in today’s show include:

Amarone and the fine wines of Verona by Michael Garner
Judgment of Paris by George M. Taber
A Life in Wine by Steven Spurrier
10 Great Wine Families by Fiona Morrison
Sherry: Maligned, Misunderstood, Magnificent! by Ben Howkins
In Vino Veritas by Susan Keevil (Ed)
Wine Tasting by Michael Broadbent
From Bordeaux to the Stars by Jean-Michel Cazes
Drinking with Valkyries by Andrew Jefford
The Long-Goodbye by Raymond Chandler
Odette by Jerrard Tickell
Behind the Glass by Gus Zhu
Wine Confident by Kelli A White

More about today’s guest

Hermione Ireland is the Managing Director of Académie du Vin Library, the world’s leading dedicated wine book publisher which now includes the Classic Wine Library list. Hermione is a very experienced marketing, PR and sales professional and has worked in the UK consumer publishing industry for 30 years. Before joining AdVL she held senior roles at Penguin, Hachette and Harper Collins. Hermione is passionate about reaching niche audiences, often with small budgets, but has also worked with large brands and budgets during her career including JK Rowling, Disneyand Lego, to name a few. She chairs the UK Board of Trustees for Worldreader, a digital literacy charity. Hermione attended Stanford’s GSB Summer Executive Program in 2013 where she studied with senior executives from a wide range of industries and from many other countries. She also holds WSET Level 3 with Distinction and loves being part of the wine industry, particularly focusing on wine communications.

Académie du Vin Library publishes several kinds of wine books, having acquired the world-renowned Classic Wine Library recently. Our newly commissioned titles aim to bring you the best of modern wine writing. Anthologies, memoirs and literary explorations provide the colour, the background and the essential understanding on which any true enjoyment of fine wine depends. The 'Wines of' series are the most trusted guides to all of the key wine regions, written by world-class experts. Our books really are wine writing at its finest.

Connect:

Website: https://academieduvinlibrary.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/academieduvinlibrary/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/academieduvinlibrary/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/academie_du

More about the host Richard Hough:

Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast.

Connect:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rick_hough

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/

Coming soon:

Stay tuned for details of our next next on Book Club with the Italian Wine Podcast

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