Italian Wine Podcast episode 530 Monty Waldin has a chat with the first Master of Wine of Italy Gabriele Gorelli MW. Gabriele Gorelli was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha’s. That’s where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine’. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Nowadays, KH Wines holds a significant number of custom-made products designed from scratch, from the sensory profile end of the spectrum, to packaging, to storytelling. Since 2019, he has been the ambassador for Italy at the ‘International Wine Challenge’ in London. Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Italian Wine Podcast ep. 529: Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People. Steve Raye sits down with Gianfranco Sorrentino "Originally from Naples, Italy, Gianfranco Sorrentino carries over 44 years of experience in restaurant management at properties including Quisisana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, and Bice Restaurant in New York. In 1990, he opened Sette MoMA Restaurant at The Museum of Modern Art of New York (1990-2002). In 2002 he opened Union Bar and Grill in Great Barrington, Massachusetts (2002-2006), and in September 2001, he opened Il Gattopardo, across the street from MoMA, along with his wife Paula Bolla and his Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo. In May 2011, he opened The Leopard at des Artistes, his restaurant in the New York landmark Hotel des Artiste and, in 2014, his newest restaurant Mozzarella & Vino opened in the old Il Gattopardo space, directly across from MoMA. Il Gattopardo moved down the block to its current location in the historically landmarked Rockefeller Townhouses.” Check out il Gattopardo here www.ilgattopardonyc.com/ Check out Bevology inc here bevologyinc.com/ Check out Mozzarella e Vino here www.mozzarellaevino.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep.5 BORSA VINI | Az.agricola Sallemi Giovanni, La Guardiense, LIMONIO In this episode Dr. Rebecca Lawrence talks about the exhibitors taking part in B2B BORSA VINI sessions in Russia. They continue to introduce you the exhibitors Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia from the programme "Piano Sud”: Az.agricola Sallemi Giovanni. Small wine farm, family-run, which produces integrally (from grapes to bottled wine) natural nero d'avola to granieri (caltagirone), about 15 km from vittoria, in the territory of cerasuolo di vittoria (soon it will begin to produce this as well). The natural fermentation of the destemmed grapes and must is limited to a to around 36 h. Wine to try: The Terre Di Conventazzo, Terre Siciliane – IGP, 2015. Find more here www.nerodavolasallemi.it/?lang=en La Guardiense. The winery is situated in South of Italy, in Campania Region, in the Sannio Wine district not far from Naples and Vesuv. Founded in 1960 nowdays focuses its production on indigenous grapes as Falanghina, Fiano, Greco, Aglianico and more wines with unique characteristic often reviewed by wine critics "guru" as Suckling, Parker and Gambero Rosso. Wine to try: Senete | Falanghina Del Sannio Guardia Sanframondi DOP. Find more here www.laguardiense.it/ LIMONIO. We are the producers of one of the best limoncello; a quality product made with organic certified lemons in Sicily in the Conca d’Oro, and other liqueurs as Black Mulberry, Prickly Pear Cactus, Mandarine, Orange, Cinnamon, Spices, Coffee, Chocolate, Laurel Bay Leaves, Amaro and GIN. Liqueur to try: LIMONCELLO Lemon. Find more here limonio.com/en/home-2/ Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Ep.4 BORSA VINI | Assuli Winery, Vignaioli Pugliesi, Cantine Iorio, Le Vigne di Sammarco. In this episode Dr. Rebecca Lawrence introduced you Italian wine producers taking part in B2B BORSA VINI sessions in Russia this year. This time we have 4 wineries from a programme called “Piano Sud”, each of them chose one wine that best represents the winery: Assuli Winery. ASSULI is a Sicilian Winery located in the Western side of the island, in the core of the renowned DOC SICILIA where the wines are enhanced by the power of the sun and the proximity to the sea. Assuli promotes the production of traditional Sicilian grapes: Nero d’Avola, Zibibbo, Insolia, Lucido, Grillo, Perricone. Wine to try: Lorlando - Nero d'Avola DOC Sicily. Find more here www.assuli.it/en/home/ Vignaioli Pugliesi. In 1959 in Orta Nova, during the economic boom, a group of farmers decided to found the Cantina Sociale, a cooperative set up among members only to make good local wine by harvesting the grapes from their fields. Wine to try: Nero Di Troia - PGI Puglia. Find more here www.vignaiolipugliesi.it/en/ Cantine Iorio. Cantine Iorio is an Italian winery located in Torrecuso, a little village in the Sannio (Campania region) with an exceptional wine vocation.It is at the slopes of Mount Taburno, calcareous massif known as “the Sleeper”.The company is dedicated to promote this territory through wines that are able to recount a piece of it in every glass. Wine to try: Sannio Aglianico DOC. Find more here www.cantineiorio.it/it/ Le Vigne di Sammarco. It all started in 1972.The Rizzello family’s history is intricately linked to that of its vineyards; interwoven vines suspended between the rows and the generations.The Rizzello family farms 180 hectares of land, some of which is cultivated using the “alberello” vine-training method. Le Vigne di Sammarco is recognized for its uniqueness in the world. Wine to try: Zifa - Primitivo Di Manduria – DOP. Find more here levignedisammarco.com/ Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Episode 574 Steve Raye sits down in conversation with Irene Graziotto of Studio Cru. About Irene: She has been surfing the wine world for over a decade so far, specializing in Italian wine promotion. First as a certified sommelier and wine writer for national and international publications and then as an educator, University lecturer and PR person. Currently, she is the International Press Office Manager at Studio Cru (www.studiocru.com), a food & wine communication agency based in Vicenza, Italy, offering strategic and integrated communication including PR and digital marketing. At Studio Cru she is in charge of foreign communication (US, UK, EU) for wineries and consortia such as Gravner, Cantina Tramin, Tenuta Sette Cieli, Castello di Cigognola, Asolo Prosecco Consortium, Bardolino Chiaretto Consortium, etc If you want to find out more about Irene and Studio Cru you can always visit the webpage: www.studiocru.com/ For more information on Steve Raye you can check out Bevology inc here www.bevologyinc.com/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the 3rd installment of Vinitaly Russia | Davide Acerra, Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo If you want to know more about the wines of Abruzzo then you should listen to this episode; Dr. Rebecca Lawrence interviews Davide Acerra from Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo. www.vinidabruzzo.it/en/ Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo is a non-profit association, made up of all the entities forming part of the control DOC system, which aims to protect, enhance and take care of the interests relating to the controlled designations of origin of Abruzzo. For those interested The Consorzio protects wines from the following designations: Controlled Designation of Origin: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Abruzzo DOC Villamagna DOC Typical Geographical Indication: Colline Pescaresi IGT Colline Teatine IGT Colline Frentane IGT Colli del Sangro IGT Del Vastese or Histonium IGT Terre di Chieti IGT Terre Aquilane or Terre de L’Aquila IGT There are going to be two Tasting Labs on Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia this year, presenting wines from Abruzzo: Vinitaly Russia | Moscow: Alberto Tiberio Organic Wines www.vinialbertotiberio.it/ , Codice Citra www.citra.it/en , Barone Di Valforte www.baronedivalforte.it/en/vini/ , Cantina Tollo www.cantinatollo.it/en/ , Cantina Valle Tritàna www.cantinavalletritana.it/ , Casa Catelli www.casacatelli.com/ , Fattoria La Valentina www.lavalentina.it/ , Tenuta Arabona www.tenutaarabona.it/?lang=en . Vinitaly Russia | St.Petersburg: Casal Thaulero, Torre Zambra, Azienda Agricola Cirelli Francesco, Ca’ D’Abruzzo, Tenuta Terraviva, Cantina Dei Feudi, Vellenosi, Tenuta Secolo IX. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to the 2nd Installment of Vinitaly Russia | Azienda Agricola Drius Mauro, ITC wine Company who presents 3 projects: Vignia Preziosa, Integrale, Pian di Mare; Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano and Cantine Colomba Bianca, Italybe srl. In this episode Dr. Rebecca Lawrence continues to introduce you to Italian wineries taking part in the B2B VINITALY RUSSIA sessions in Moscow and St. Petersburg this year. Here are the next Italian wine producers presenting one wine that best reflects the territory and the winery: Azienda Agricola Drius Mauro - www.driusmauro.it/en/ Drius winery is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, between Collio and Isonzo DOC areas. The winery's focus is the production of quality wines. Joining the tradition with continuous study, the respect for the natural environment is the mainstay of the Drius' farming philosophy. Wine to try: Vignis di Siris. Wine projects presented by ITC Wine Company: Vigna Preziosa ( vignapreziosa.com/ ) a marriage between the glass-making Venetian art and the land of Prosecco Doc. Wine to try: Brut Premium Prosecco DOC. ---Integrale - an entirely organic production, sustainable, that combines modernity and tradition. Wine to try: Organic unfiltered Bianco Frizzante. Piandimare www.piandimare.it/en/ - a little cooperative in Abruzzo, between the sea and the mountains, specialized in Montepulciano D'Abruzzo. Wine to try: Montepulciano d’Ambruzzo DOC. Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano - www.vignaiolidiscansano.it/en/ Founded in 1972, Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano was formed by 160 members whose vineyards spread over the hills, surrounding the village of Scansano, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany Region), even though the vast range of it is concentrated mostly on the main protagonist of the area, namely Morellino di Scansano (which is available in many different facets) demonstrating the versatility of this wine by which Maremma Toscana is defined. Wine to try: Sangiovese Toscano Igt Vin del Fattore. Governo All’Uso Toscano. Cantine Colomba Bianca - www.colombabianca.com/ Cantine Colomba Bianca was founded in 1970, it has become one of the biggest Sicilian wine cooperatives and one of the biggest producers of organic wine in Europe. The organic production of Colomba Bianca represents 25% of the total production. Colomba Bianca wines are an expression of the very best of the territory. A mosaic of terroir to produce different wines, each one with its own personal character, deriving from different grapes. Wine to try: Vitese Zibibbo. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Welcome to this 1st instalment of our Russian Tour. Dr. Rebecca Lawrence introduces you to 4 Italian wine producers taking part in the B2B VINITALY RUSSIA sessions in Russia this year, each of them chose one wine that best represents their winery: Montelvini - www.montelvini.it/it/ Montelvini is a family-owned winery, located in Venegazzù, in the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in the world. This area in particular is famous for the exclusive production of Asolo Prosecco DOCG, of which they are proud ambassadors. Wine to try: Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Casale del Giglio - www.casaledelgiglio.it/ Casale del Giglio is a winery located 30 miles south of Rome. In parallel with the challenge to select Italian and international varieties best suited to the area, Casale del Giglio has always maintained a keen interest in Lazio’s native grape varieties such as Biancolella, Cesanese and Pecorino rediscovered in areas close to the property. Wine to try: Anthium Bianco Lazio IG. Azienda Vinicola Anna Spinato - www.spinato.it/ The story of Anna Spinato is the story of a Venetian family from Ponte di Piave, conquered by the love for wine and the passion for its land. Created by Pietro in 1952, who understood the enological potential of the land, today his daughter Anna and his nephew Roberto work to give it identity, value and prestige to international and local wines. Wine to try: Prosecco DOC Rose Millisimato Brut. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar - www.cantinanegrar.it/ Since 1933, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar has been producing quality wines, a sincere expression of the territory of Valpolicella Classico area, in northern Italy, where they cultivate over 700 hectares of vineyards. Amarone and Ripasso are our leading wine, made with a mix of tradition and modernity. Wine to try: Liparello Amarone DOCG Classico. Vinitaly Russian Tour is a series dedicated to the events being held at the end of March this year in Moscow and St. Petersburg at Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia, organised by the Veronafiere and the Italian Trade Agency powered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Catalogo Borsa Vini - Vinitaly Russia: eventi.vinitalytour.com/en/catalogue/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 523: #everybodyneedsabitofscienza - Soil: Southern Italy CIAO wine people! Today magnificent Attilius drives us through the soils of Southern Italy and we are living for it! Yas Kweeeeen Attilio go for it! I gotta say that this time Steevey is actually taking part in the convo! Like it is not a monologue between Il Professore and himself anymore! Styvy made some Confessions on the Pod Floor (Madonna reference 1), saying that just a few years ago she could only understand 30% of what il Professore was saying. She just couldn't get Into the Groove (Madonna reference 2) of Attilio's words and she would just get True Blue (Madonna reference 3). But now, after just a couple minutes with Mr. Science, she looked at herself in the mirror and said, hey, I now get 60% of what he is saying!! Who's That Girl?? (Madonna reference 4)! We await for the day when Shtevie will also have her own podcast where she talks about the soils of La Peninsula Bonita (Madonna reference 5 - and best one.) K, sashay away wine qweens and keengs! Today's returning Musical Guest is Le Serotonine! Woot Woot! open.spotify.com/artist/480kgZtvE…kGS0i2qcSvQI8ruQ

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 522: Pinot (Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine Book 2) "Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Grigio/Gris are grape varieties that have often been speculated about in wine circles. Although they produce wines that are very different, on a cellular level they are incredibly similar. In this chapter we dive a bit deeper into their origins and discuss whether they are truly an international variety or whether in reality we should be considering them to be Italian natives." Narrator Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine International Grape Varieties for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. This is the second book in this series. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. The book has been broken up into manageable portions with a short focus on specific international grape varieties at the end. Find out more at: italianwinebook.com/index.php/the-j…o-italian-wine/ Release date: 11 March 2021

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 521: Voices Series with Rebecca Lawrence - Caterina Dei Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Caterina Dei of Cantine Dei for this weekly instalment of the show entitled "Voices" - a series that focuses on diversity and inclusion in the wine industry. In 1964, Alibrando Dei purchased the land at Bossona and planted his first vineyard. It turned out to be an extraordinary place for producing great red wines. In the 1970s, he went on to purchase the villa at Martiena and surrounding farmland. The rest is history: the Dei family produced its first bottle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1985, thus starting a tradition as independent winemakers. Over the past twenty years, Caterina Dei has led the winery using the knowledge and tradition she inherited to cultivate the best of Montepulciano. Cantine Dei is a company founded on deep roots of tradition with a vision for innovation, find out more here www.cantinedei.it/en/

Ep. 520 Monty Waldin sits down with Riccardo Campinoti of Le Ragnaie Winery in Montalcino, Italy. His winery extends over 28 hectares in Montalcino and the land is cultivated with vines and olive groves. He practices organic agriculture and the vineyards are divided into three distinct parcels of land throughout Montalcino which allows him to produce three diverse 'terroirs' of Brunello. La Ragnaie are amongst the pioneers in creating single-vineyard designated wines in Brunello. For information on this fantastic winery, visit: leragnaie.com/

Ep. 519 Steve Raye sits down in conversation with Tony Apostolakos of Masi Wines. An experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the wine and spirits industry. His skills include Marketing Management, Wineries, Food & Beverage, Market Planning, and the beverage Industry. Tune in for some quality edutainment! Check Masi Wines here www.masi.it/en Check out Bevology inc here bevologyinc.com/

What did I tell you??? Las week I promised that this fab show would have made a come back and... Here is is! Now tell me where do you find something as fun but as the same time packed with wine info!!! Today we talk volcanic soils with a question from Sarah Heller MW - or as I call all MW, a "wine guru". This time, the Wine Albus Silente aka the Professor gets deep in the soil - not literally - and makes his knowledge erupts. DONT GET BURNT YALLLLLLLLL Till next time - SALUT! oh, no, wait, it's cin cin. Did we actually own the right to "cin cin with italian wine people?" I think we do, imma check with the lawyers and get back to you with the info. LUV LUV

Hi. I've been thinking about this little space that i cut out for myself and myself only each friday. I tell you so much about my life, and yes sometimes I overshare my thoughts and it gets messy, but I enjoy doing it.. But yeah I was thinking... Do these people ACTUALLY know who is speaking here is this lil box? Well, let me fix that. Just in the same way that Prof. Scienza wants to go deep in the italian soils, I feel like I should do the same. In this episode especially, he talks about central Italy, the core of il Belpaese, while I try to work on my core 2 or 3 times per week with no results #sad. Scienza talks about seas, lakes and rivers, while the rivers i see are just the ones i cry (cit. Justin Timberlake, Cry me a River, one of the best masterpieces ever created.) Scienza goes on and on about minerality and I have to say I've been at my rock bottom so many times that I start to get what Scienza is saying. Il Professore said something that shook me: he said that even the soil material found on the mountains is sometimes been dragged by the sea. #GOALS. A buon intenditor. BYE. Today's musical guest is Mello C and you should listen to his thangz open.spotify.com/artist/2pSTq4JIs…6wT6yx7DAZGfiDog

Narrator Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine International Grape Varieties for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. This is the second book in this series. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. The book has been broken up into manageable portions with a short focus on specific international grape varieties at the end. Find out more at: italianwinebook.com/index.php/the-j…o-italian-wine/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 516: Voices Series Hosted by Rebecca Lawrence - Violante Cinelli Colombini In this episode Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Violante Cinelli Colombini. Violante inherits from her mother Donatella Cinelli Colombini – creator of Cantine aperte – she has a real passion for wine tourism. She has dedicated herself to two degree theses in Business Economy and in the Master OIV –International Organization of Vine and Wine- as well as a period of work experience for the National secretariat of the Movimento turismo del vino, under Chiara Lungarotti. She has a fascinating story to go along with her amazing family. Find out more about Cinelly Colombini Family and projects right here www.cinellicolombini.it/en/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode episode 497: Wine Competitions and Scores vs. Social Media Stories and Pictures. What makes people buy? Session by Robert Joseph and Polly Hammond For the last three decades, the global wine industry has obsessed over numbers and medals. US retailers refused to list wines with less than 87 points while ones in Britain demanded at least a Bronze medal. Then, almost overnight, the secret to wine sales shifted to storytelling and eye-catching images on Instagram. Wine producers have every right to feel confused. In this session, Polly Hammond and Robert Joseph will attempt to make some sense of this situation.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 496: An immersion trip of social media in the China wine market Social media in mainland China has taken on unique forms not adopted by other parts of the world. Lin Liu MW and Gus Zhu MW will demonstrate how social media has merged with Chinese culture and daily life for many. And the wine industry in China is no exception – social media is crucial at all levels of interaction among wine professionals and consumers alike

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 495: Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Amelia Singer. Internationally award winning Wine Communicator and Educator, HULU TV presenter on The Wine Show, previous Wine Writer for the UK’ s most read Food Magazine (Waitrose), UK Ambassador for the California Wine Institute and Founder of Amelia’s Wine – an event and media business which offers a range of original, fun, helpful and ultimately relatable wine experiences and content. Amelia considers wine to be a lens through which we can see the entire world. It brings together culture, food, travel, politics and social trends to enhance our lives; acting as a social glue to bring people together. Find out more about Amelia Singer here www.amelias-wine.com/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 515 : IWP presents onte Francesco Marone Cinzano interviewed by Monty Waldin This week Monty Waldin talks to Conte Francesco Marone Cinzano, owner of the Col D'Orcia Winery. Col D'Orcia is a certified organic winery in Sant Angelo Scalo in the south-west of the Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. It is the biggest organic wine producer and second-largest producer overall of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG after the nearby Castello Banfi. The origins of the estate dates to 1650, when the family of the cavaliers Della Ciaia established a vast estate near to Sant’Angelo. In 1973 Count Alberto Marone Cinzano acquired the company from the Franceschi family of Il Poggione. At this time Montalcino was relatively unknown but its renown was growing. From 1992 the estate passed to Francesco Marone Cinzano. Learn more about his fantastic winery by going to: www.coldorcia.com/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 494: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Today Steve Raye will go through a shortlist of things that can help guide you in your entry into the US market and pursue growth in it. Find all the resources and examples Steve describes in this podcast on his website, listed below. Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 514: IWP presents "Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People - Cheryl Durzy Steve Raye's new podcast Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People is dedicated to the personalities who have been working in the Italian wine sector in the US. Here he uses some of the lessons he has learned from 30 years in the wine and spirits business, helping brands enter and grow in the us market. Throughout, Steve will discuss their experiences, challenges and personal stories - uncovering their stories and shedding light on current trends, business strategies, and their unique brands. In this episode Steve interviews Cheryl Durzy, LibDib Founder & CEO Cheryl Murphy Durzy managed wholesale sales for her family’s 80,000 case winery, Clos LaChance, for over 17 years. In June 2016, she started LibDib, the first alcohol distributor and technology company to offer a three-tier compliant web-based platform. Cheryl has a full understanding of the industry and issues regarding alcohol distribution in U.S. She is passionate about evolving the current system by offering all small, family-owned wineries and distilleries an opportunity to sell their products to the businesses that want them. She is truly entrenched in the industry, sitting on several boards including the California Sustainable Wine Association and Free the Grapes. Check out the amazind LibDib here libdib.com/ Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

HELLOW HELLOW HELLOW! Have you ever wondered what's underneath the ground you step on? Well, then step on our ground coz we're about to tell ya all about it. Well, Scienza is. Anyways guyz our delighting and well mannered boss aka Stevie the asian Kim has been pretty much on Clubhouse this whole month but somehow she also decided that we need to step up the Tiktok Game. I mean, I do agree, we kinda suck at TikTok but you can see that we did put so much effort in it y'all! C'mon, no one can say we haven't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean people in the streetz have been recognizing us from "the asian lady's tiktok" and trust me its not a look.............................. SO now we're doing like makeup and shaise on TikTok. Good point there, I needed to ask y'allz, who in here does their eyebrows? Coz like i paint them with some girly product and gosh I'm obsessed with it! And Steevee Keeem was so jelly she made me paint her eyebrows and now im scared for my life coz i feel like she'll come for me. SOrry I was born with good brows yall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok I've been definiteoy watching too much of Rupaul Drag Race. PS THANKS FOR PRODUCER PO-Leen for the muzak!

Narrator Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine International Grape Varieties for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. This is the second book in this series. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. The book has been broken up into manageable portions with a short focus on specific international grape varieties at the end. Find out more at: italianwinebook.com/index.php/the-j…o-italian-wine/

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Mavisias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely interest scholars of Italian grape varieties. In part 1 the Professor gets into the various types of Malvasia and tries to clear up uncertainties surrounding the grape’s many names. Monty and Professor Scienza attempt to place the proliferation of the variety within a historical context and set out to explore its relationships with other varieties. As always, discussions with Professor Scienza are recorded first in Italian then re-recorded in English with Rebecca Lawrence playing the English language voice of Attilio Scienza. Both Italian and English transcripts are made available to assist studious listeners. This is the original recording in Italian.

#metoo in the wine business, what happened and what can we do to change the sexist culture online and at work Laura Donadoni, Tatiana Livsey, Michelle Erland The focus will be on the challenges that female freelancers face, but also on the ways they can ensure respect and support in the industry. A discussion about social media and the role it plays will also take place, focused in particular on cyber bullying and attacking women online.

Ep. 510 Monty Waldin sits down with Giuseppe Sala to talk about his winery in Arezzo, I Selvatici. Giuseppe understands the important principles of vine growing and treats the vines of I Selvatici in a way that brings out their best qualities. Over the years, he has learned the finest practices of viniculture and winemaking from his lineage, mentors and his formal studies. For more information on I Selvatici, visit www.iselvatici.it/contatti/

Steve Raye's new podcast Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People is dedicated to the personalities who have been working in the Italian wine sector in the US. Here he uses some of the lessons he has learned from 30 years in the wine and spirits business, helping brands enter and grow in the us market. Throughout, Steve will discuss their experiences, challenges and personal stories - uncovering their stories and shedding light on current trends, business strategies, and their unique brands. In this episode, Giuseppe LoCascio opens up about how Covid has changed the wine U.S. Market and has a word on what the future holds. To find out more about Giuseppe have a look here: www.glcwines.com/

Guuuuuuuuuuuuurl! I'm about to get y @$$ on a journey through Italian soils! This is the first station: Intro. Attilio will talk to you about Italian soils, their differences, their secrets, their all! Extra tip! If you're writing your bachelor thesis and it's about soils.... I would *whispers* write down each and every single word of that Prof. Attilio Scienza says! You have not read it here tho! This is just a poor gurl tryna help you out. Also c'mon how many yongsters will be listening to this! No Stevie I am not advising people to copy their thesis, im just saying they should freaking take notes! I dunt care what you've heard, it is not what i said! Hey, look, there is a Wine Influencer room on Clubhouse, you should join! Sorry about that, I always get in trouble but a gurl gotta do shat she gotta do. Passo e chiudo xoxo Gossip Girl Music by the amazing Darr@

Narrator Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine International Grape Varieties for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. This is the second book in this series. The guide should be a good refresher or reference for longtime podcast listeners. New fans of Italian wine will find a quick crash course on the subject of Italian Wine. The book has been broken up into manageable portions with a short focus on specific international grape varieties at the end. Find out more at: italianwinebook.com/index.php/the-j…o-italian-wine/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode episode 506 Sustainability and Resilience—Staying the Course on Climate Adaptation Session recording by Sandra Taylor and Remi Cohen In 2019 (as in years prior) momentum continued to build in terms of acknowledging, addressing, and adapting to climate change. Late in the year, however, our collective consciousness shifted to the crisis of the day, COVID–19. Still, climate change continues unabated, and every winegrower faces its immediate consequences. They realize that their continued success depends on rethinking business models in the face of climate-related events that represent a clear and present danger, not a future risk. What steps must the wine industry take to adapt?

Ep. 505 Monty Waldin interviews Bernardo Guicciardini Since 1200 the Guicciardini, one of the most ancient Florentine families, held a prominent position in the social, political and commercial life of Florence. Follow along as Monty Waldin interviews one of the most compelling personalities on the Italian Wine scene. Find out more about Bernardo Guicciardini at www.guicciardini1199.it/en/

Ep. 504 Steve Raye How to Get U.S. Market Ready | Stevie Kim Interviews Steve Raye This is a very light-hearted look into what Steve Raye has been working on with his book How to Get US Market Ready. Fun conversation and lots of laughs were had as Steve Raye talks about the US market wine and spirits world. Stevie also asks him about his new show about to Air "Get US Market Ready with Italian Wine People" Stay tuned!

Raga this time you're not going to believe this episode. We got the asian side of the duo to ask Scienza her very own question, and he was actually happy to answer! Oh, and you'll notice how this time around Stevie is not complaining about the lenght of the episode! This is a miracle. Also--- tough week huh? at least over here it was, so guess who is about to crack one (or 50) ice cold beer (i mean wine) in less than one hour? Not me oc lmaoooo jk me bye gals and boys and whatevers in the middle! xoxo The PodcastR Musical Guest Andrea Darra ft Producer M

Explore the Polish wine market – how to work a small/medium-sized importers and retailers Sławomir Komiński and Izabela Kamińska A quick overview of the Polish wine market and the essential elements influencing it. Sławek Komiński outlines Polish consumers’ habits and the key factors to sell your wines in the country. He will guide you through the intricate legal rules, and explain the daily work of small and medium-sized importers. The seminar is aimed at all Italian wine producers wanting to start their business in a country full of opportunities, such as Poland.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode episode 501: wine2wine session "Adapt or Die: Wine Marketing in the New Normal" Polly Hammond and Robert Joseph Never before has wine faced such rapid shift in experiences, expectations, and communications, with internal systems and external demands calling for immediate attention, and wine sellers scrambling to catch up. This 20 minute action-packed session will help you: target an appropriate digital marketing budget, identify hidden liabilities that can undermine success no matter how much you spend, understand what your data is telling you, and set a course toward resilient, profitable, wine marketing in a post-pandemic world. Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of wine2wine.net/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 500: Monty Waldin sits down with Gill Gordon-Smith In this episode, Monty Waldin talks to Gill Gordon-Smith. Gill tells Monty about her past with Qantas... tasting wines all over the world. In 2009 she jumped into wine in a big way and Started FFG, Fall From Grace Wine Education and Tasting" in Australia ... This Australian native's story is dynamic and exciting! Find out more about Gill by visiting www.fallfromgracewine.com

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 499: Don't Make These Mistakes Again For The First Time Hello and welcome to the final episode of Steve Raye's How to get US Market ready. Don't worry, he is not going anywhere! Find all the resources and examples Steve describes in this podcast on his website, listed below. Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 493: Scienza Seminar Part 2 (ENG) Audio from the wine2wine 2020 session featuring Whatsuppppp boyz and gurlz and whatever's in the middleeeeeeeeee!! I promise, from next friday EverybodyNeedsaBitOfScienza will be back to its normality..... BUT, while you wait, you can have a laugh listening to this dubbed version on Scienza's seminar during w2w. Margherita is playing Stevie Kim, Joy is playing Alessio and Rebecca is playing the one and only Mr Science himself! Gotta say, I don't see the resemblance, also can someone tell these guys to put more effort in it?????? Whoevers paying them shuld also have them study some dubbing lessons because im cringing all my way to the next bottle of wine. I might or might not be one of the dubbers but you'll never know. I might aswell be Attilio. Or your mom, GOTCHAAAAAA! xoxo gossip girl aka the lonely podcaster gurl ----- Professor Attilio Scienza, Alessio Planeta & Stevie Kim Professor Attilio Scienza will unpack the topic of international grape varieties through various case studies including Trentino-Alto Adige (i.e. San Michele and Foianeghe), Tuscany (with the experiences of Antinori and Sassicaia), Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli. Some producers of the Conegliano school, lower Lazio and Campania, Irpinia, and Frusinate will round out the discussion. Of course, Scienza will delve into the cultural underpinnings (such as French influence) of vine diffusion as well as ties to the so-called “modern” viticulture that was born through post-phylloxera reconstruction.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 492: COVID's Impact on Chinese Fine Wine Consumers Audio from the wine2wine 2020 session featuring Sarah Heller MW and Jeannie Cho Lee MW An overview of consumption behaviour among 24 Chinese fine wine collectors in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing gathered from in-depth, hour-long interviews over the past three months.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 491: Future Of Wine Capital In Central Asia Audio from the wine2wine 2020 session featuring Artem Lebedev and Piero Mastroberardino present: Future Of Wine Capital In Central Asia. Despite its rich wine history, Central Asia remains one of the most underdeveloped and underrated wine regions of the world, both in terms of wine production and wine consumption. During this session, Artem Lebedev will give an overview to the past, the present and the future of the wine capital of Central Asia - the city of Almaty.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 490: Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Vinka Woldarski. Her passion for wine grew from her travels after finishing her Bachelor's degree in International Relations, and from periods of residence in wine-producing countries including Chile, Argentina, Spain and New Zealand. After completing the WSET Level 3 in Wine and Spirits in 2015 at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, she decided that she would turn her passion into a career and has worked to create a life full of wine, travel and adventure. In July 2018, she completed a two-year European Master's degree in Wine Tourism Innovation, a joint program offered at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, Spain), the University of Bordeaux and University of Porto. Here more about Vinka's adventures in wine right here on the Italian Wine Podcast

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 489: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Find all the resources and examples Steve describes in this podcast on his website, listed below. Steve "Work your booth, baby. That means don't stand behind the table. Get our in front or at least just beside it and proactively engage passerby with open-ended question." Steve Raye, president and CEO of Bevology, Inc. and author of the book "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," helps wine and spirit brands enter the United States market. Bevology, Inc. | bevologyinc.com How to Get U.S. Market Ready | italianwinebook.com/index.php/how-t…ne-and-spirits/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 488: Scienza Seminar Part 1 (ENG) Audio from the wine2wine 2020 session featuring Whatsuppppp boyz and gurlz and whatever's in the middleeeeeeeeee!! I promise, from next friday EverybodyNeedsaBitOfScienza will be back to its normality..... BUT, while you wait, you can have a laugh listening to this dubbed version on Scienza's seminar during w2w. Margherita is playing Stevie Kim, Joy is playing Alessio and Rebecca is playing the one and only Mr Science himself! Gotta say, I don't see the resemblance, also can someone tell these guys to put more effort in it?????? Whoevers paying them shuld also have them study some dubbing lessons because im cringing all my way to the next bottle of wine. I might or might not be one of the dubbers but you'll never know. I might aswell be Attilio. Or your mom, GOTCHAAAAAA! xoxo gossip girl aka the lonely podcaster gurl ----- Professor Attilio Scienza, Alessio Planeta & Stevie Kim Professor Attilio Scienza will unpack the topic of international grape varieties through various case studies including Trentino-Alto Adige (i.e. San Michele and Foianeghe), Tuscany (with the experiences of Antinori and Sassicaia), Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli. Some producers of the Conegliano school, lower Lazio and Campania, Irpinia, and Frusinate will round out the discussion. Of course, Scienza will delve into the cultural underpinnings (such as French influence) of vine diffusion as well as ties to the so-called “modern” viticulture that was born through post-phylloxera reconstruction.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 487: Finding Silver Linings: Applying Learnings from a Pandemic World with Stephanie Gallo and Kristina Kelley Stephanie Gallo, CMO of the world’s largest family-owned winery, will share how embracing change with agility and empathy during the pandemic can help the wine industry emerge stronger in the future. Silver linings have emerged from these unprecedented times, and Stephanie will provide real-world examples of how this “glass half-full” mentality can help the wine industry lay a foundation for success in the years to come. Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of wine2wine.net/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 486: Virtual Wine Tourism Audio from the wine2wine 2020 session featuring Liz Thach MW and Marilisa Allegrini present: Wine tourism is important to most major wine-producing countries, but global warming events such as wildfires, floods, and heatwaves, and unexpected crises like earthquakes, pandemics, and terrorism often put an abrupt stop to wine visitors. However, many resourceful wineries have turned to virtual wine tourism in the form of virtual tours, tastings, and events, where consumers can “visit” the winery from the comfort of their home and purchase wine online. This session focuses on this growing trend linked to digital marketing and e-commerce. It showcases case studies from wineries and wine regions who have been successful in embracing an important aspect of the future of wine tourism. Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of wine2wine.net/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 485: Rebecca Lawrence sits down with Rania Zayyat. Rania Zayyat is one of those personalities that inspires change - she is the founder of Lift Collective, a non-profit organization created as a result of her experience in wine culture during her formative years. An esteemed sommelier, wine educator, and gender equality advocate in the wine industry, Zayyat is passionate about creating equity in the wine industry through the Lift Collective and its respective annual conference. In addition to serving as Lift Collective’s Board President, Rania is the Wine Director at Bufalina in East Austin.