The Wine CEO Podcast

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The Wine CEO Episode #75: Top 5 RED Italian Wines you need to know! May 18, 2022

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We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on REDS! In Episode #75, I discuss the top 5 red wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now!

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode!

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Top 5 Italian Reds:

1. Sangiovese Family (including Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Super Tuscans)

2. Nebbiolo Family (Barolo and Barbaresco)

3. Barbera

4. Nero d'Avola

5. Valpolicella Blends (including Amarone and Recite)

Honorable Mention: Dolcetto, Sagrantino, Nerello Mascalese, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

The Wine CEO Episode #74: Top 5 Italian white wines you MUST know! May 11, 2022

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We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on WHITES! In Episode #74, I discuss the top 5 white wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now!

And don't forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

Instagram: @thewineceo

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Top 5 Italian Whites:

1. Pinot Grigio

2. Moscato d'Asti

3. Vernaccia di San Gimignano

4. Soave Classico

5. Grillo

Honorable Mention: Verdicchio

The Wine CEO Episode #73: Top Italian Prosecco - an Interview with Filippo Lapides of Gemma di Luna Wines May 04, 2022

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In today's episode of The Wine CEO Podcast, we continue our mini series on Italy with an interview on white wines from Northern Italy. Filippo Lapides is the National Branding Ambassador for Gemma di Luna, the largest private producer of Prosecco in Italy. Filippo and I discuss how prosecco is different from champagne, delicious pinot grigio and food pairings, and how moscato can be dry or sweet! There's so much incredible wine knowledge in this episode, so grab a glass of prosecco and listen now!

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Today's Guest:

Filippo Lapides of @gemmadiluna

Gemma di Luna

The Wine CEO Episode #72: Mamma Mia! Top Italian Wine Regions you need to know! Apr 27, 2022

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This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show, we dive into the top Italian wine regions you need to know about! From Tuscany to Sicily, join me as I cover 6 of Italy's most important regions in less than 30 minutes. It will give you all the tools you need when you are shopping for Italian wines and is a great overview for anyone looking to learn more about this region. This episode is a part of a mini series on Italian wines, so to make sure you don't miss future episodes in the series, subscribe now to The Wine CEO Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts!

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Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Facebook: @sarahthewineceo

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Today's Sponsor:

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Episodes mentioned in today's show:

Episode #60: Orange Wines

Episode #7: Vin Santo

Episode #62: Marsala

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Wine Region Notes

Piedmont

Nebbiolo (Barolo & Barbaresco)
Barbera
Moscato (Moscato d'Asti)

Veneto

Prosecco
Soave
Amarone
Valpolicella (Amarone della Valpolicella)

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Ribolla Gialla
Friulano

Trentino Alto Adige

Pinot Grigio
Gewurztraminer
Riesling
Pinot Noir
Sparkling Wine

Tuscany

Sangiovese (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano)
Super Tuscans (blends of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and others)
Vernaccia (Vernaccia di San Gimignano)

Sicily

Grillo
Carricante
Nerello Mascalese
Nero d'Avola

The Wine CEO Episode #71: An Intro to Italy Apr 20, 2022

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Italy has been making wine for centuries and this incredible region is known for some of the best wines in the world. Today we kick off a mini series on top Italian wine regions and grape varieties that you need to know about from this region! In today's show, I give a quick overview of Italian wine history, wine laws and labelling practices, as well as what to expect over the next few weeks as we dive into the world of Italian wines. Listen now and subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode!

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The Wine CEO Episode #70: 8,000 Year Old Wine from The Republic of Georgia Apr 06, 2022

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Did you know that wine has been made in Georgia for over 8,000 years?!? And we're not talking about the state of Georgia - we're talking about The Republic of Georgia, straddling Europe and Asia. Wineries in this region are mostly small production facilities on family farms using ancient, traditional winemaking processes. Today on The Wine CEO Podcast Sarah interviews Dr. Kelly McBride, Director of Public & Media Relations for Emerald Wines, the PR firm for Silk Road Wines. Silk Road is a wine distributor that imports natural wines from Georgia. Listen now to learn more about wines from Georgia as well as Kelly's unique career path and how she got into the wine industry without any formal training or hospitality experience!

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Today's Guest:

Dr. Kelly McBride

Silk Road Wines (website)

Instagram: @silkroadwines

The Wine CEO Episode #69: English Bubbly, An interview with Master Sommelier Laura Rhys Mar 30, 2022

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Did you know that England is famous for making sparkling wine? In fact the south of England is perfect for growing Champagne varietals and the English have capitalized on this by making outstanding sparkling wine in the traditional method. In today's episode I interview Master Sommelier Laura Rhys on the current English wine market as well as her position as a female Master Sommelier in London. Laura works as the Global Brand Ambassador for Gusbourne wines, a well known English winery located in Kent. Laura was the 2009 UK Sommelier of the Year and has worked in countless positions in the wine industry. She is an amazing person and we had a wonderful conversation. You don't want to miss it, so press play now and don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com

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Today's Sponsor:

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Today's Guest:

Laura Rhys, Master Sommelier

Gusbourne (website)

Instagram: gusbourne_wine

The Wine CEO Episode #68: England makes wine?! An interview with David Montgomery Mar 23, 2022

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Did you know that wine is made in England? It is! And believe it or not - they grow the grapes there too. Join me in The Wine CEO Podcast Episode 68 as I chat with fellow wine enthusiast, David Montgomery. David lives in Surrey in South East England right in the heart of wine region and he shares his perspective on the history of English wines and why folks should pay attention to the amazing wines coming out of his region! And ps - he's from Scotland originally, so you basically feel like you're listening to Sean Connery talk - it's amazing and you don't want to miss it. Listen now and subscribe to the show if you haven't yet!

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Today's Guest:

David Montgomery

Instagram: david_bikes_and_wine

The Wine CEO Episode #67: Why you should be interested in micro wineries! An interview with Terra Jane Albee Mar 16, 2022

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This week on The Wine CEO Podcast show Sarah interviews Terra Jane Albee, owner of Ownroot Collective. Ownroot is a new kind of wine service or club that offers its members exclusive access to small-batch wines made by professional winemakers as their side projects. Some of the top winemakers in the country spend their free time creating these unique, environmentally friendly, and delicious wines under their own labels and Terra Lee is sourcing them and making them available to consumers across the country! She has a really unique background in wine distribution & marketing and you're going to love this interview. Listen to the episode now and be sure to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode!

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Today's Sponsor:

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Today's Guest: Terra Jane Albee

Ownrootcollective.com

IG: @ownrootcollective

FB: Ownroot Collective

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The Wine CEO Episode #66: Why Do You Decant Wine? Mar 09, 2022

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What is decanting? Do you only decant expensive wines? And how do you know how long you should decant a wine for? In today's episode I dive into these questions and so many more about decanting wine! It's a topic I get asked about all the time and one that I love to talk about. So grab a glass of wine, get comfy on the couch, and press play to learn all about decanting in this quick but approachable and fun episode!

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Great brands of decanters:

Riedel (Classic Decanter from Williams Sonoma)

Riedel (Horn Decanter)