Juliana Colangelo interviews Heini Zachariassen and learns of some of his newfound hobbies while quarantining - especially hiking and outdoor activities. Heini describes his family time at home and the two exchange pointers on how to reduce stress between work hours. Heini also notes an overall increase in wine sales and consumption via online deliveries. He analyzes an apparent increase in Italian wine consumption and discusses how this information has helped to support the industry. Juliana and Heini conclude that people adapting to digital tools during the global pandemic has been an important development.

💡 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 Erik Schneider, who is the 2017 Sweden Somm of the Year! Whoo! Scienza suspects that he is actually Erik il Rosso, a Viking that got all the way to America - but Stevie believes that il Professore is actually making it all up. Will Scienza be able to answer a very Viking-like question from Erik, or will Stevie interrupt him? Find out! Musical Guest: The Gays www.facebook.com/gays4days/ Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 332: Joy Livingston continues the narration of Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. Ever wonder what those Italian words mean on that wine label? Listen in to find out what clues they can give you to help understand the provenance of your wine. Joy has selected following three wines to try this week: Cesanese, Albana, and Sagrantino. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 331: Host Monty Waldin brings us more Biodynamic Wine discussion. We start to get into some of the biodynamic preparations described by Rudolf Steiner, namely the treatments that are applied to vineyards as sprays. Tune in each Wednesday for more biodynamic wine talk with Monty Waldin. For a limited time Monty's publisher, Infinite Ideas, is offering a 15% discount off his book. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 330: Monty Waldin gets the rundown on the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Lan Liu. Lan Liu wrote the "Guide" along with an international group of authors. Lan has a well rounded background in European wines, but he's settled in Italy to specialize in Italian wines and business. He coordinates the Vinitaly International Academy and he has some suggestions on what to check out if you make it to Piedmont - listen in to hear his recommendations! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA!

Even with her busy schedule, Jeannie Cho Lee MW somehow teaches JC Viens to prepare a Korean steamed egg dish called Gyeranjjim - in less than 15 minutes! Jeannie is a pro when it comes to time management: she has juggled Master of Wine studies, writing and teaching jobs, and she’s a mother of four! She caps off the discussion with a lesson on how to pair the Korean dish with Italian wines, creating purposeful harmonies between the flavors of the food and drink.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 328: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from Gianluca Queiroli from Boston, who is either looking to clone or become the new Scienza. Stevie of course tried to change his mind... Musical Guest: Creo check him out! open.spotify.com/artist/7oh6gwRCY…obQWKgfBwo6sqeqw Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 327: Joy Livingston brings us more Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. This week we catch up on the remaining regions of North Italy: Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna. Narrator Joy's "Wines to Try" of the week include Lagrein, Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, and Ribolla Gialla. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 326: Host Monty Waldin continues the presentation of his classic book, Biodynamic Wine. This week Monty covers the origins of Biodynamics and how such practices relate to the organic movement. Expect more Biodynamic Wine conversation with Monty Waldin each Wednesday. For a limited time Monty's publisher, Infinite Ideas, is offering a 15% discount. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 325: Author, educator, narrator, and future voice of the BBC Rebecca Lawrence is back on the Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin. Can you guess which of Rebecca's cats causes her the most problems? Listen to find out! Rebecca, along with three other authors, put together the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, a book that aims to serve seasoned Italian wine students and neophytes alike. Supported by: Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine

Umberto Bombana tells JC Viens of his lockdown travels with stops in Zurich, London and Hong Kong. The two also discuss Bombana’s culinary mentoring alongside his son, and of course they get into wine tasting. Both based in Hong Kong, JC and Umberto have some perspective to share on quarantine lockdown measures. They have some experience with best practices at the airport, in public places, and also in restaurants. Umberto shares his optimism for the recovery of the restaurant industry and changes to life in Europe.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 323: What is Scienzay up to these days? It's #everybodyneedsabitofscienza and Professor Scienza is back to answer a question from Monika Zakrzewska, an Italian Wine Consultant for Empson. Musical Guest: Pistol Jazz! Check them out! @pistoljazz Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 322: It's Thursday so that must mean Narrator Joy Livingston is back with another installment of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. Joy takes us on a cruise through eight regions of Northern Italy. Listen in to glean tasting notes on Barbera, Dolcetto, and Fumin. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 321: Host Monty Waldin introduces us to his book, Biodynamic Wine. Monty's book is the authoritative text on biodynamic wines. Here, he reads excerpts and expands on concepts that are key to understanding the differences between biodynamic grape production and conventional agriculture. Expect more Biodynamic Wine conversation with Monty Waldin each Wednesday. For a limited time Monty's publisher, Infinite Ideas, is offering a 15% discount. Check Italian Wine Podcast social media channels for details. UK shop: loom.ly/yy9GBPg US shop: loom.ly/wHgaTAQ

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 320: Pod favorite and Italian Wine Ambassador Tiziana Forni is back to chat with Monty Waldin. (04:35) Tiziana gets into some of the particulars of the three-tier system in the United States. The "Dark Lady" of Italian wine misses lots of things about Italy but loves her current home, New York City. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join VIA today!

From Piemonte to New York, Giancarlo Gariglio shares his lockdown experiences with Giuseppe Leonardo LoCascio. He discusses how lockdown has changed his routine from a frequent traveler for Slow Wine Guide to stay home dad. He’s making the most of the opportunity to focus on his exercise routine, cooking with his wife, teaching his daughter, and even writing a fiction book! Similarly, Giuseppe has been cooking with his wife and thinking about wines to pair with their meals.

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Malvasias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely interest scholars of Italian grape varieties. In part 2 the Professor shares the story of a real-life mystery surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s ancient vineyard in Milan as well as a fictitious crime story involving the Professor himself as told by Giovanni Negri in his novel, Il Vigneto da Vinci (rest assured: spoilers have been removed). 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 Italian recording.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 318: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza take a super interesting question from Francesco Marchio, directly from Hong Kong, about the different PIWI vines varieties. Musical guest: Hazy Place Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

It's time for our weekly reading of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, the new book from Positive Press. Narrator Joy introduces us to the links between the Italian wine and fashion industries. Stay tuned for more "Jumbo Shrimp" readings each Thursday. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 315: Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza is back to talk Verdicchio with Monty Waldin. Monty and the professor take a deep dive into the grape variety for the benefit of our serious Italian wine scholars. This is the original Italian recording of Monty's chat with Professor Scienza. Find the transcript on the Italian Wine Podcast website and stay tuned for the English language version of the podcast up next. Supported by VIA: Join the Vinitaly International Academy! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Laura Maniec-Fiorvanti catches up with Matteo Lunelli and shares the new hobby she’s picked up during lockdown—clamming. Laura has been cooking up some interesting shellfish dishes and she seeks Matteo's advice on how to saber (open Trento DOC bottles with a blade) like a pro. Matteo offers some do’s and don’ts of sabering, shares some anecdotes of his experiences with the technique, and finally opens a bottle of Ferrari. Supported by Colangelo & Partners

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 313: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza take a super interesting question from Patti Robinson, in LA, about global warming and Erbamat, a new old vine. Musical guest: Lets Apocalypse Later Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Narrator Joy Livingston brings us yet another installment of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, the new book from Positive Press. This week Joy takes us on a trip through Southern Italy. Stay tuned for more "Jumbo Shrimp" readings each Thursday. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 311: Monty Waldin makes a special call to Treviso Province to speak with Primo Franco of Nino Franco Spumanti. (07:15) Primo considered architecture as a profession but ended up an accomplished winemaker. Dry Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Primo Franco 2017 made Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of 100 best Italian wines. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 310: Monty Waldin hears from Vitaliano Tirrito of Bellavista why Franciacorta truly represents Italy. (11:35) Find out what famous footballer shares traits with Vitaliano. Wine Spectator selected Bellavista's Brut Rosé Franciacorta 2014 for the OperaWine list of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 309: Jeff Porter rings Oscar Farinetti of Fontanafredda and Eataly. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Jeff and Oscar talk philosophy, food, Italian wine, books, and Sicily. (00:45) Right off the bat a guitar makes an appearance and Jeff and Oscar break out in song. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 308: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim (risking death in this very episode) and Professor Scienza (not even realizing that Stevie is choking on cake) take a geeky and technical question from Ciro Pirone, in Boston, about soils and vines! Listen up! Musical guest: Atomo. Check him out! @atomo-cares Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Narrator extraordinaire Joy Livingston is back with another installment of the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine, the new book from Positive Press. This week, we get a quick primer on the history of vines and wine in Italy. Stay tuned for more "Jumbo Shrimp" readings each Thursday. Supported by: The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine from Positive Press. Paperback available from positivepress.net, Kindle version on Amazon.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 306: Monty Waldin gets the rundown on the wines of Irpinia from Monica Colangelo of Azienda Agricola Nativ. (09:25) Nativ focuses on the autochthonous vineyards of their terroir. Irpinia Campi Taurasini Eremo San Quirico 2011 stands out as an exceptional wine on Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 305: Monty Waldin goes rogue and interviews Graziano Prà of Azienda Agricola di Graziano Prà in Italian, eschewing the standard podcast format! (04:15) Although the buzz around wines from volcanic soils has really increased over the last decade, winemakers in the Soave Territory have been making styles using the elements at their disposal throughout recorded history. Soave Classico Colle Sant’Antonio 2014 is an exemplary wine from the Soave Territory, making Wine Spectator's OperaWine list of Italy's top 100. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 304: Geralyn Brostrom gets the scoop on Tara Empson's wine import/export businesses along with her cake baking habit. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Tara shows off the fondant cake decorations she's been making at home. (04:10) Tara made it her mission to create beautiful cakes after a chance encounter in a Milan bookstore. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 303: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza manage to take a question on the uniqueness of vines, from Alice Wong, Hong Kong. Musical guest: tagirijus. Check them out on Instagram! www.instagram.com/tagirijus/?hl=en Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 316: Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza is back to talk Verdicchio with Monty Waldin. Monty and the professor take a deep dive into the grape variety for the benefit of our serious Italian wine scholars. This is the dubbed English language version of the "Verdicchio" podcast where Rebecca Lawrence plays the voice of Attilio Scienza. Supported by VIA: Join the Vinitaly International Academy! www.vinitalyinternational.com/?page_id=3107

Narrator extraordinaire Joy Livingston reads the Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian wine for the benefit of Italian Wine Podcast Listeners. 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. Here, Joy has broken the book up into manageable portions with themes such as "Italian Sparkling Wines" and "A Brief History of Italian Wine." Each reading is accompanied by a rundown on the most important grape varieties and some exemplary wines to try, along with tasting notes.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 300: Monty Waldin and Franco Massolino discuss the Serralunga d'Alba area of the Piedmont region. (06:00) Franco has a hard time imagining a universe in which he isn't a winemaker! Massolino's Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva 2011 was named to the OperaWine list of Italy's 100 best by Wine Spectator. Supported by: Smart Working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 300: Monty Waldin and Sabatino di Properzio of Azienda Agricola Binomio are troopers and make it through episode 300 of the podcast, even with spotty internet service! (01:55) Monty confirms that Sabatino is not in fact crazy for growing Montepulciano grapes that are not especially resistant to disease or stress. Binomio manage their vines for quality non quantity and Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Riserva 2015 was named by Wine Spectator as of one of Italy's 100 best wines. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 299: Michelle Erland gets a crash course in agriculture from Lamberto Frescobaldi at his Florence estate. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Lamberto shows off some Angus cattle. It's tough to not be inspired by Lamberto's optimism and world view. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 298: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza manage to take a question on soils, Barolo, and Barbaresco from Gianluca Alaimo di Loro of Big Head Wines in Ontario, Canada. Musical guest: Heavy City from Portland, Oregon. Check them out on bandcamp! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy. Join the VIA Community! www.vinitalyinternational.com/vinitaly-i…l-academy/

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 297: Monty Waldin powers through dropped calls to interview Davide Champion of Tenute Sella e Mosca, one of the largest contiguous estates in Europe. (07:00) Sella e Mosca has successfully brought Sardinian wines to foreign markets by maintaining a continuous relationship with partners and highlighting food-wine pairings. Wine Spectator named Sella e Mosca's Vermentino di Gallura Superiore Monteoro 2016 as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 296: Monty Waldin and Lisa Anselmi of Anselmi Winery form a Montalcino-Soave connection. (06:40) Talk of "vitello tonnato" gets everybody hungry... From the Soave area of the Veneto Region comes Anselmi's Veneto White Capitel Croce 2017, selected by Wine Spectator for OperaWine as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 295: Italian Wine Ambassador Susannah Gold catches up with Luca Giavi of the Prosecco DOC Consortium. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Luca teaches Susannah to make risotto using asparagus and Prosecco DOC. (18:55) In the Veneto Region, risotto is served "all'onda" with a fair amount of broth. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 294: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" style. Jodie "Jojo" Hellman, (USA) Western Regional Sales Manager for The Sorting Table, asks about wine culture differences between "new" and "old" worlds. Musical guest: The New Monitors from Tucson, Arizona. Check them out on facebook and bandcamp. They're big in France! Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 293: Monty Waldin battles through gremlins attacking his internet connection to interview Gianlorenzo Neri of Casanova di Neri. (05:30) Gianlorenzo has a hard time choosing a favorite classic Brunello (besides his own)! Even with all the exceptional Brunellos out there, Casanova di Neri's Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2010 stands out as one of OperaWine's 100 best.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 292: Monty Waldin and Michele Bernetti of Umani Ronchi just make it through a video call before Wi-Fi crashes! (08:40) Verdicchio may serve as the best symbol of the Marche region. Umani Ronchi's Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Casal di Serra Vecchie Vigne 2015 was chosen by Wine Spectator for OperaWine as one of Italy's 100 best. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 291: Michelle Erland checks up on Matteo Ascheri, owner of Ascheri Cellars of Bra and president of the Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Protection Consortium. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Michelle and Matteo share a toast between New York and Piedmont. (04:10) It turns out Matteo is a Depeche Mode fan. Supported by: Colangelo & Partners.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 290: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" edition. Erik Klein based in Vicenza asks the Professor what he looks for in an "easy drinking" wine (and somehow they keep the answer short for once). Musical guest: @atomo-cares from Louisville, Kentucky USA. Supported by: Vinitaly International Academy.

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 289: Monty Waldin reconnects with Gabriele Gorelli of BROOKSHAW&GORELLI. (01:55) Gabriele may have caused some damage while "helping" his family in the vineyards as a kid. Gabriele has launched multiple wine business ventures and he is a Master of Wine candidate. Supported by: Smart working!

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 288: Monty Waldin rings up Federica Mascheroni Stianti, of Volpaia, in her castle. (05:30) Federica doesn't spoil her plants - they need to work to get water! Find out how soil, climate, blend, and more combine to earn Toscana Balifico 2016 a place on OperaWine's 100 best list.