Italian Wine Podcast Episode 382: "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" (La Stirpe del Vino) continues with Narrator Joy Livingston. "One Empire, Two Ways of Understanding Wine." Small batch for personal consumption or large, commercial production? High alcohol base wine or refined style with attention to detail? Signs of these splits show up already in the Roman Empire. This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before. "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 381: Monty Waldin hears from Valentina Abbona of Marchesi di Barolo Winery. Valentina's family makes iconic wines right in the heart of Barolo. (1:52) The Marchesa Juliette Colbert herself once left the estate to the local church organization and the winery has been in operation since at least the 1800s. Marchesi di Barolo's Barolo DOCG Sarmassa 2015 vintage was named Best Italian Wine or Miglior Vino Italiano-Banco BPM 2020 by 5StarWines - the Book. Presented by 5StarWines - the Book featuring Wine Without Walls.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 379: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. In this episode Steve shares some mistakes to avoid in order to save wine and spirit producers' time, effort, and money. For example, make sure you have tasting scores BEFORE approaching importers or distributors. Steve has seen it all and he can help you avoid these pitfalls. 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 380: Monty Waldin makes a fortuitous connection with Roger Bissell, founder of UNWINED, a movement celebrating food, wine, and culture. Roger's career has taken him from entrepreneur to restauranteur to sommelier, and now he strives to introduce travelers to the lesser known regions of Italy. Growing up outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Roger's family raised much of their own food. (2:30) Guess whether the time required to reduce make maple syrup is measured in hours, days, or weeks?!

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Danilo Drocco, winemaker at the Nino Negri winery near Sondrio, in the Valtellina valley in Lombardy. Danilo tells Monty all about the Nebbiolo grape, which also goes by the local sobriquet of “Chiavennasca,” and the Valtellina terroir featuring vineyards planted on steep dry-walled terraces which date back to the Roman times (including their single vineyard Sasso Rosso) and winds such as La Breva blowing from Lake Como and contributing to drying the Chiavennasca grapes to make Sforzato. Danilo also talks about the winery which was founded in 1897 and also buys grapes from 200 local small wine growers, thus keeping the local economy alive. Danilo and Monty also discuss Nino Negri’s top wines, Valtellina Superiore and the Sfursat (or Sforzato di Valtellina), as well as the top markets for the winery. Tune in to learn more about local food matches, such as the pizzoccheri pasta and local cheese types Casera and Bitto!

Hopefully you enjoyed last week's question getting personal with Attilio, but this week we are back in the wine world! Attilio Scienza brings out his A-game by suggesting some new wines for Vanessa Green to try. Something on the lines of: if you like this, then you will love that for sure! The more grape varieties you know, the more wines you drink! And we all need some after the holidays don't we all? Musical Guest: Florian Decros, check him out -> www.youtube.com/channel/UCAECvlucQh8u8l9wk7UVLKg Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 377: Narrator Joy Livingston brings us more "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories." This week: Leonardo da Vinci's vineyard in Milan continues to help us untangle mysteries surrounding vine genetics and provenance to this day. This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before. "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" is available from Amazon (Kindle format) and positivepress.net (paperback).

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 376: Alas, Monty Waldin's book, "Biodynamic Wine," draws to a close. Monty leaves us with some parting thoughts on where to continue one's biodynamic agriculture eduction and what it's all about for the wine world: tasting biodynamic wines. Can the position of the moon in the sky affect the taste of the wine in the glass? Maybe. But good company and food may actually be more important... This concludes the reading of Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine." Remember, the book itself contains more in-depth information and is available from Monty's publisher, Infinite Ideas (infideas.com).

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 375: Pod friend Ivring So is back to give Monty Waldin an update from Japan. Irving is a gifted educator who left a career as an actuary to share his love of wine with others. He holds many titles including Italian Wine Expert and DipWSET. Irving specializes in various Italian Regions and had a brush with fate when he tasted a Marzemino for an exam! When travel corridors open back up Irving would very much like to visit Etna and Sicily. Supported by Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 374: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Part three of "Plan your work, work your plan" checks off the final considerations of your U.S. wine and spirits market entry plan. Have you come up with a marketing plan? A distributor activation plan? Have you done a SWOT analysis or identified your target market? Steve has seen it all and he can help walk you through these steps. 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/

Today's episode is all you've ever wanted to know. Carrie Wong asks Scienza a lil personal question so we all can get to know him a little better. Then he proceeds to serenate Stevie which is not impressed AT ALL and makes him promise to never sing ever again. I personally thought he was amazing and Jacob used Scienza's lyrics to write a rap song. It's on our instagram. Musical Guest: Attilio Scienza ft. Stevie Kim, check them out! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 372: Narrator Joy Livingston continues to narrate "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories." This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Did you know that the name "Moscato" may not actually have anything to do with flies?. Also, Malvasia's lineage may surprise you. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 371: Monty Waldin talks biodynamic wine certification. Why jump through the hoops of biodynamic wine certification? More and more consumers, importers, wine shops, and even state monopolies look to biodynamic wine certification as guaranteeing a standard baseline for quality. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," available from infideas.com, gives a much more thorough account of biodynamic practices and certification.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 370: Monty Waldin tracks down Lyka Caparas, the final Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine author. Lyka has a vested interest in making wine more accessible and understandable in her home country, the Philippines. She's also just finished defending her master's thesis and she's ready to celebrate! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 369: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. When planning to enter the U.S. wine and spirits market, it's a good idea to think about your exit strategy, avoiding pitfalls others have found, setting a pragmatic and fundable budget, and setting realistic objectives. This is part two of a three-part series. 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/

Scienza means Friday - wait I think is the other way around? Oh well, we're in August so you know what they say: what happens in august stays in august! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 368: Tommasella Perniciaro! It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question. This time it comes from Tommasella Perniciaro Musical Guest: Anonymous420 - Check her/him out! open.spotify.com/artist/2IlJcxBQFOUor89KPSI6lU Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 367: Narrator Joy Livingston continues the "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories" saga. This is the English language version of the original Italian book, "La Stirpe del Vino," written by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio. Lambrusco's origin story may have some surprises in store for you. Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 366: Monty Waldin lets us into the world of biodynamic wines and practices. The position of the moon, sun, and stars have long helped farmers plan activities on their estates. The jury may still be out on whether astronomical phenomena produce a measurable influence on plant growth, but those working to celestial cycles tend to have a good handle on how to organize farm chores. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," available from infideas.com, gives a much more thorough account of biodynamic practices and techniques.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 365: Monty Waldin hears from both Angela and Marianna Velenosi of Velenosi Vini. Velenosi is one of the largest family-owned wineries in the Marche region. Located near Ascoli Piceno, the vineyards benefit from the climatic influence of the Adriatic sea and the Balkans. Supported by: You! Consider donating to support the Italian Wine Podcast: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 364: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. When deciding to bring your wine or spirit to the U.S. Market it's important to have a concrete plan. Steve walks us through the elements of a successful market entry plan. This is part one of a three-part series. 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/

Hey hey hey, looks like it's friday again! We @ IWP know that you need a little Scienza in your life but we also know you're super extra busy and studying it's hard so... Here's some knowledge in pillz: they call them "Il mignolo col Prof." and we think they're right: I present you the ones and onlys, Stevie Kim and Attilio Scienzay! Woohooo! Thank you, thank you! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 363: Irving So, Italian Wine Expert and our man in Japan asks the professor for the background story on a couple of interesting Ligurian and Tuscan wines he's recently encountered. It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from Irving So! Musical Guest: Andreaciurli - Check him out! open.spotify.com/track/5ecspOVNbT…NaTo-Su13Pu2Ghjw Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 362: Narrator Joy Livingston continues the Italian Wine Book series, kicking off a first reading from the book "Sangiovese, Lambrusco and Other Vine Stories by Attilio Scienza and Serena Imazio." This is the English language version of the pair's original Italian work, "La Stirpe del Vino." Get to know the vines that produce the grapes used to make the wine you love, like you've never seen them before. Disciplines ranging from anthropology through genetic examination help us plot the migration of peoples and vines around the Mediterranean. Scienza and Imazio tell the gripping story of the forces that have led to the richness of grape varieties present in the Italian peninsula today.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 361: Monty Waldin continues to guide our biodynamic wine education. Biodynamic practices tend to use inexpensive, readily-available plants found around the estate, making them a good economic choice in addition to avoiding the use of industrially-synthesized products in the environment. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of the methods and practices discussed. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Hey Y'all. It is friday and today, for the first time ever, friday doesnt mean weekend. It means you only have 2 days to register to wine2wine Business Forum 2020 with a special offer provided by us! We are super extra proud to be a media partner of w2w Business Forum, and we want to give back to you! To get your Offer, write an email to [email protected] and you will be sent your promocode! Right after, you can sign up to the event here www.wine2wine.net/biglietti . It's pretty dope tbh and il Professore will hold a couple of super interesting sessions. So we all know that il professore would love you see you there, and we would love to see you too! Anywayz, back to reality. Prof Scienza strikes again with a striking question from Susannah Gold. This one is perfect to start off your friday morning, as always. Musical Guest: Simon Panrucker: check H** out here open.spotify.com/artist/0fI6cqhny…Bl?autoplay=true just lovely. LOVELY.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 360: Longtime podcast friend Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator comes back on the show to catch up with Monty Waldin. A tasting director at the magazine since 2016, she focuses on Italian wine as one of her specialties. Alison helps us appreciate the people behind the scenes, working to make blind wine tastings happen. The current global health emergency my have disrupted specific travel plans, but Wine Spectator has pivoted to embrace social media and new initiatives involving those making the most of the situation.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 359: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. Ever consider the United States wine and spirits market and wonder why the playing field is set up the way it is? This week Steve guides us through the history of the U.S. market and the advent of the "three-tier system." 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/

Hey hey hey, looks like it's friday again! We @ IWP know that you need a little Scienza in your life, but we also know you're super extra busy and studying it's hard so... Here's some knowledge in pillz: they call them "Il mignolo col Prof." and we think they're right: I present you the ones and onlys, Stevie Kim and Attilio Scienzay! Woohooo! Thank you, thank you! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 358: Slawek Kominski must be the best person on earth. It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question. This time it comes from our #1 listener: the man we admire the most (after il Professore). His name is Slawek Kominski from Poland and he wants to unveil the secrets of Cannonau. Will the Professor be up for the task? Musical Guest: Lvca - Check him out! open.spotify.com/artist/1biNZrgog…g-RbeSBEaeQzMZIA Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 357: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine narrated by Joy Livingston is winding down, with only a couple episodes left. Our story wouldn't be complete without an examination of the market for Italian wines. ...And back by popular demand we have Narrator Joy's "Wines to Try" featuring Ruché, Nascetta, and Prié. (We tried super hard to nail the pronunciation this time, but just in case we didn't, please send snarky tweets to @itawinepodcast!) Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 356: Mr. Biodynamic Wine, Monty Waldin, gives us a glimpse of the range for biodynamic preparations available to the modern winemaker. This week we discover those biodynamic sprays and techniques that have evolved since Rudolf Steiner first gave his agriculture lecture in 1924. Importers, distributers, and wine sellers continue to demand more and more biodynamic wines. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of the methods and practices discussed. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 355: Monty Waldin interviews another Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine author, Jacopo Fanciulli. Jacopo, the only Italian native speaker among the "Four Musketeers," wrote the "Guide" along with an international group of authors. Jacopo has experience at many steps of the wine production chain, even having worked in cantine and made wine himself. Representing the Liguria Region, his preferred wine pick surprises Monty and might surprise you too! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 354: IWP presents "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" with Steve Raye. 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/ Brands looking to do business in the U.S. typically pay Steve and his partners to guide them through the obstacles of market entry. In "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready" Steve has gathered the most important lessons that he's learned over the course of his career - extremely valuable information for those wishing to bring their products to the United States. In this weekly series Steve shares insights from his book, "How to Get U.S. Market-Ready," along with extra commentary and state of the art information. First up: "Preface," a brief introduction to the subject. Tune in each Monday for an exclusive look into the wine and spirits market.

💡 Please consider donating any amount to support the Italian Wine Podcast - donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ and receive a free hard copy of The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 353: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question. This time it comes from the lovely Amy Ezrin: she asks about the existence of flysch in Piedmont and other vines related stuff. Also, Stevie asks Scienza about his origins, and that's pretty interesting! Musical Guest: Nctrnm - Check him out! open.spotify.com/artist/5BdBnD6dxdw0ICt6KlxqdK Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 352: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine continues with narrator Joy Livingston. In Italy, there are some "AIAs" that are kind of a big deal, and Joy wants to make sure you know who and what they are. Of course we get into wines to try, including tasting notes on Nosiola, Marzemino, and Arneis. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 351: Monty Waldin, podcast host and author of "Biodynamic Wine" introduces us to biodynamic practices. Monty shines a light for those curious about what is going on behind the scenes in the production of biodynamic wine. This week we see how biodynamic preparations are stirred into water for application on cultivated fields. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of the methods and practices discussed. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 349: Monty Waldin hears from Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW in Belgium. Pedro explains that lifelong education takes passion and self-knowledge. Pedro consistently works to elevate Mediterranean grapes and wines on the world stage. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

Laura Felluga has a world of experiences and hobbies that she’s picked up through travels and that she’s continued to cultivate while quarantining at home. Here, she shares some of these with Michelle Erland. Examples include phrases in foreign languages such as Chinese and Italian, as well as meditation techniques she picked up in India. Laura is impressed by the beauty and similarities among diverse cultures, in addition to the importance of finding concentration and balance to get through a busy day.

💡 Please consider donating any amount to support the Italian Wine Podcast - donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ and receive a free hard copy of The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 348: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from Asami Yoshikawa: Italian Wine Ambassador and actress from Tokyo. She is looking forward to steal Professor Scienza's secret of longevity, after hearing rumors that SOMEONE (cough Stevie Kim cough) spread around about him being 100 years old... Someone's jelly!! Musical Guest: Ketsa - Check him out! ketsamusic.com/ Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 347: Joy Livingston narrates still more Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. This week we propose major Italian grape "families" or "groups" as a simplified way of approaching the study of Italian grapes and wine. Wines you absolutely, positively must try include Schiava Gentile, Schioppettino, and Erbaluce. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 341: Host Monty shares the secrets of biodynamic preparations from his book "Biodynamic Wine." Have you every wondered "what do I do now with all of this biodynamic compost I've just made?" Then tune in as Monty explains how to site your compost piles and how to apply the finished product to fields. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of the methods and practices discussed. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 345: Monty Waldin connects with Emma Gao of Silver Heights Winery in China. Emma is one of the winemakers helping to drive the craft in the Ningxia Province near Yinchuan. In addition, Emma is a member of the Vinitaly International Academy community and all-around amazing person. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

Lawrence Cronin shares his lockdown experience in spontaneous and light discussion with Michelle Erland. Lawrence likes to make stuff up on his guitar as one of his hobbies, though he wouldn’t call it songwriting per se (definitely a must watch!). His other passions (besides wine making) include driving his motorcycle, watching children’s television shows with his son, and riffing on traditional Italian cooking with his wife. One sentiment would sum up Lawrence’s existence: "my heart's in New York, my soul's in Sicily."

💡 Please consider donating any amount to support the Italian Wine Podcast - donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ and receive a free hard copy of The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 343: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from David Pinzolo. I think I almost fainted by only listening to the question, and Stevie needed to have a coffee break so... You get the idea. Musical Guest: ATOMO - Check him out! @atomo-cares Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107 Questions from David Pinzolo, cofounder of Three Tier Partners: Do you foresee a far-reaching change in the trellising systems used in vineyards away from vertical training and a return to pergola/horizontal systems as a result of climate change? If so how would you expect the characteristics of the resulting grapes to change assuming the growers are continuing to focus on quality and not quantity so the new vineyards are set up to carry "proper yields" and are planted to the proper vine density per hectare? What do you think of the concept of wild yeast and/or spontaneous fermentations with the idea that doing so gives the wines more product specificity? I have heard many producers talk about this practice with the belief that it works a little bit like a zip code so if done regularly and scrupulously it will yield wines that will speak of the area but even more so the vineyard and the specific winery. Do you agree? How should one think of the most recent studies published in the US which seem to indicate that once commercial yeasts have been used in the fermentation area they are so aggressive that fermentations can be started spontaneously or using indigenous yeasts but in short order the ambient commercial strains will overtake the wild strains and the fermentation will effectively become one under the control of the non-native strains? What is the difference, in your opinion, between genetically engineered vines and vines that are modified via more traditional crossing and propagation methods? Are the two essentially the same except that, in a very simplified fashion, the former involves a specific question and the attempt to reach the answer by working on the DNA sequence of the plant whereas the latter involves taking two plants with desirable characteristics mating them and hoping that those desirable characteristics will emerge in the resulting "offspring?” Thanks, in advance, should you decide to answer one or more of my questions. Cheers!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 342: Narrator Joy Livingston answers some fun FAQs from the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. For example: What is a "Super Tuscan" and what makes it so super? This week's installment of "Wines to Try" includes Grignolino, Nero d'Avola, and the Uva di Troia. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 341: Host Monty Waldin shares more biodynamic compost preparations. Are you planning to make biodynamic compost preparations of oak bark, dandelion, or valerian? Get the short instructions here then check out Monty's book for the finer details. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. Monty's book, "Biodynamic Wine," gives a much more thorough account of biodynamic compost preparation. For a limited time Infinite Ideas is offering a 15% discount off the book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 340: Guest podder Stevie Kim again fills in for Monty Waldin to continue the conversation with Natalie Wang in Hong Kong (part 2 of a two-part series begun last week). Natalie founded the website vino-joy.com and you should absolutely check it out. Natalie shares specific, concrete information that those looking to do business in wine in China should absolutely pay attention to. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today!

As Italy starts to ease “lockdown” measures, Paul Yanon and Axel Heinz reflect on rediscovering hobbies and changing routines. Axel shares his love for the foods and wines associated with the places he would like to visit following lockdown. He helps us try to understand the interesting characteristics of Bolgheri wines that express the territory’s sunny summer season.

💡 Please consider donating any amount to support the Italian Wine Podcast - donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ and receive a free hard copy of The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine! Italian Wine Podcast Episode 333: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from Giuseppe Rosati, a pioneer of VIA that is worried about the possible disappearance of vine varieties as Dolcetto. Musical Guest: Billy Early, check him out on Spotify after you listen to this episode! open.spotify.com/artist/67aey8iWi…cuSDetCUdVFwyA8A Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 337: Joy Livingston narrates more Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. Narrator Joy invites us on a tour of Central Italy, including the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, Lazio, and Abruzzo. Her weekly wines to try this round include Pecorino, Verdicchio, and the quaffable Grechetto. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.