In this episode, Monty Waldin talks to Robert Joseph, wine writer, journalist, and consultant. Currently, Robert is also producing wine in the Languedoc region of France with two partners. He has recently completed a new book, The future of wine has changed (forthcoming in March/April 2018). In the podcast, Robert sketches the future of viticulture and wine making in the face of climate change. His future projections deal with the implementation of artifical intelligence in viticulture, the use of water for irrigation and more. Robert and Monty also discuss the idea of wine cooperatives. Step into possible futures in this episode of Italian Wine Podcast!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Denise Marrone at the Agricola Gian Piero Marrone in La Morra in the Langhe wine region in Piemonte. Denise together with Serena and Valentina are the three Marrone sisters who work in the family winery. Denise tells Monty all about her family history and her father Gian Piero’s pioneering work in the vineyard. She also talks about their signature Barolos, Barolo Bussia and Barolo Pichemej. Denise and Monty also discuss climate change and native grape varieties such as Favorita, Arneis, and Moscato.

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Steve Raye the owner of Bevology INC, a consulting company specializing in helping wine export brands penetrate the U.S. market. Steve and Monty discuss wine importing and distribution in the American market and the impact that Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods will have on U.S. retail. Let’s get down to (wine) business in another episode of the Italian Wine Podcast “Let’s talk wine biz" series on air every Tuesday.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Antonio Michael Zaccheo of Carpineto Wines in Tuscany. Monty’s guest talks about how Carpineto Wines came to be, that is, from the joint efforts of two families: the Zaccheo family from Puglia and the Sacchet family from Veneto. Carpineto’s founders came from opposite parts of Italy and met half-way in Tuscany, united by their love of Tuscany and Sangiovese. Antonio Michael Zaccheo talks about Tuscan wines, global markets, and… the ironic sobriquet “pulci in culo” for a local grape variety! Tune in to find out more!

In episode 86 Monty Waldin meets Alison Napjus, Senior Editor at Wine Spectator, the leading American magazine about wine and wine culture. Alison is one of the experts at Wine Spectator who selects the 100 Italian wine producers for Vinitaly’s opening gala, OperaWine (goo.gl/jcB6eN). In this interview, Alison tells Monty about her career and daily work in the magazine, her personal connection with Italy and her passion for Italian wine. Alison explains Wine Spectator’s rigorous blind tasting methodology and talks about wine tasting and the future of wine journalism.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Mateja Gravner who works in the family winery “Gravner” in Oslavia in Friuli Venezia Giulia on the border with Slovenia. Mateja’s father, Josko Gravner is an iconic producer who created the paradigm for so-called “orange wines”—his famous Ribolla wine being made from Ribolla Gialla native grapes. Mateja tells Monty about his father Josko’s innovation in wine-making that includes skin contact and fermentation in amphoras coming from Georgia. Tune in to discover the history of the Slovenian-speaking Gravner family that intersects also with major events in the history of Italy and its contested north-east borders.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Adam Teeter, CEO of Vine Pair, the influential American publication for millennials in the wine, beer, and spirits sector. Adam tells Monty about his initial forays in the wine world, when he used to organize concerts in an Italian restaurant in New York “pairing” alternative rock bands with wines. Adam talks about his publication, Vine Pair, and about strategies for communicating wine to millennials.

In this Italian-language bonus-track in the Italian Wine Coop Series, Monty Waldin meets Eleonora Rossi, export manager at the Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara. Elenora tells Monty about the Lambrusco di Sorbara’s high acidity which goes well with Emilia Romagna’s strong dishes like gnocco fritto. Tune in also to find out more about the “grape love story” between Lambrusco Salamino and Lambrusco di Sorbara which are cultivated together side by side as the Sorbara variety needs the Salamino one for pollination. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this Italian-language bonus-track in our Italian Wine Coop Series, Monty Waldin meets Riccardo Cotarella, oenologist and winemaker in the family winery Falesco near Orvieto. Monty and Riccardo discuss current trends in Italian viticulture, biodiversity, climate change, zonation, and present some comparative reflections on French viticulture and wine business. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Enrico Zanoni, General Director at Cavit, one of the Italian most important wine coops located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region. Monty and Enrico discuss the role of the coops nationally and globally, with specific reference to the Chinese market. Enrico also talks about the famous Pinot Grigio and illustrates in detail its potential and differences with Prosecco. Join Monty and his guest for a cin cin and some storytelling from the Italian wine coop scene. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Federico Gordini, owner of Lievita Agency, one of the organizers of the ViVite event in Milan where the Italian Wine Coops series was recorded. Federico presents an overview of the wine cooperatives in Italy, their role in viticulture and in the marketing of Italian wines in Italy and abroad. Tune in also for some broader reflections on the role of cooperatives more generally. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Gian Maria Bonini, export manager at the Emilia Wine coop and at Casali Viticultori. Gian Maria tells Monty about the coop and the Emilia Romagna region, a land of outstanding tradition in food and wine. Gian Maria, who loves wine and motorcycling discusses Emilia’s native varieties of to the Lambrusco family and the lesser-known grape Spergola, which yelds delicious white wines! Join us also to know more about typical and local food and wine pairings.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Assunta De Cillis, General Manager at Cantina Due Palme in Apulia. Monty and Assunta discuss local native grapes such as Malvasia Nera, Negro Amaro, and Primitivo. Assunta also talks about the famous Salice Salentino DOP and presents the coop’s new Negro Amaro-based wines vinified with the Charmat method in both wine and rosé. Tune in for a conversation about the main foreign markets for the coop and delicious local food and wine pairings! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In Italy, the table wine Tavernello is almost as widely recognized as pizza. The Tavernello brand has enjoyed thriving sales for over 30 years. In this episode, Monty Waldin meets SimonPietro Felice, General Manager at CAVIRO, the Italian wine coop behind Tavernello. Monty and SimonPietro discuss the history of the coop and its effort to make wine of controlled origin. Monty also tries to elicit from SimonPietro the “secret” Tavernello recipe, a blend of wines from 7 Italian regions. Tune in also for a discussion on cooperation, encouraging younger generations to work in the vineyard, and wine consumption trends in Italy. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Cremonini, Export Manager and oenologist at Le Chiantigiane, a large Italian wine coop based in Tavernelle Val di Pesa in Tuscany. Monty and Matteo discuss Le Chiantigiane’s Morellinos and their new Sangiovese-based red IGT “Governo.” They also discuss the influence of climate change on the native grape varieties’ plantings, wine-making processes, and the importance of enabling the new generation to enter the wine making business in Italy. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this podcast, Monty Waldin talks to Fabio Maccari General Manager at Gruppo Mezzacorona in the Trentino region. Monty and Fabio talk about the coop, local grape varieties such as Teroldego as well as the cooperative's sustainable projects for viticulture. Fabio and Monty also discuss wine marketing for the new consumer generation. Tune in to discover another Italian wine coop! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this podcast Monty Waldin talks to Simona D’Alicarnasso, Marketing and Communications Manager at Codice Citra Vini, one of the biggest wine coop in the Chieti area of the Abruzzo region. Monty and Simona talk about native grape varieties such as Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Pecorino, and Cococciola as well as the main international markets for the coop. They also talk about organic wine, biovegan trends, and the pergola trellising system. Simona also tells Monty about Abruzzo’s tourist attractions, such as the famous national parks of the region and the typical “trabucchi” or fishing machines built on wooden platforms on the sea. --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode, Monty Waldin speaks to Luca De Ferrari, whose family owns the Poderi Boscarelli winery in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area of Tuscany. Luca talks to Monty about the vineyard soils of his area and how they affect the way Vino Nobile tastes. Luca presents their single-vineyard wine “Nocio,” named after a big walnut tree located on vineyard grounds. Monty and Luca also discuss the reputation of the Vino Nobile denomination in the market and presents a number of personal favorites in terms of food pairings with Vino Nobile.

In the last episode of our Italian wine influencer series, Monty Waldin meets Stefano Quaglierini, the mastermind behind the successful Instagram account @italian_wines. Stefano tells Monty about his study in oenology and his social media strategy on his various digital projects which combine Italian wine, Italian food and beautiful Italian landscapes.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Nicola Cattaneo, Commercial Manager at Casa Vinicola Bosco Malera and representative of Gruppo Vi.V.O. Cantine, a coop based in the Veneto region. Nicola introduces the aims and values of the Vi.V.O. group and chats with Monty about indigenous grape varieties such as Glera and Pinot Grigio. Nicola also discusses the potential of the Refosco grape. Join Monty and Nicola for a cin cin with a glass of Prosecco! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Carlo Indennitate, Sales Rep at Cantine San Donaci in the Puglia region. Carlo tells Monty that San Donaci is the oldest cooperative in the Apulia region. They also discuss native grapes such as Negro Amaro, Primitivo and food and wine pairings with Passito wines. Tune in for a wine journey into the heel of Italy! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Valeria Quagiotto, Export Manager at Cantine VITEVIS in Veneto. Valeria tells Monty how Cantine VITEVIS was born in 2015 and how it brought together three wineries of the Vicenza province. Valeria and Monty talk about the presence of French grape varieties in the area. They also discuss indigenous varieties such as Garganega and the uniqueness of some of the vineyard soils such as Gambellara’s basaltic soil. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Andrea Di Fabio, Sales & Marketing Director at Cantina Tollo, another famous wine coop in the Abruzzo region. Monty and Andrea talk about native grape varieties which are typical of Abruzzo such as Montepulciano, Cococciola, and Passerina. Andrea also discuss the way Cantina Tollo fosters organic principles of viticulture with its associates. Tune in to discover the Abruzzo region and its wealth of wines and native grapes! --- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Ermanno MuRari, agronomist at VCR Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, a grapevine nursery located in the Friuli region of Italy. Monty and Ermanno converse about climate change, disease-resistant grape varieties, and Ermanno’s passion for making Soave to share with his friends. Tune in if you are passionate about the science behind wine-growing or if you like Soave…or both! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Marco Stenico, the Commercial Director at Terre d’Oltrepò. Marco talks about the area of the Oltrepò and the characteristics of the Croatina-based Bonarda wine. Marco discusses also a traditional wine and food local pairing: Bonarda and tortelloni al brasato. Marco also talks about pinot nero, and one of the Oltrepò signature wines very popular in the United States, the ‘Sangue di Giuda’. Tune in to discover another Italian wine personality and for a journey into the world of Italian wine coops! -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In episode 66 Monty Waldin meets Wolfgang Raifer, who is the Vice Director for Cantina di Soave, one of the biggest coops in Italy and also one of the oldest denominations. Wolfgang, who is also an oenologist by training, talks about the difference of the Garganega grape that grows on different kinds of soils and about the human factor in supporting growers of the coop. Monty and Wolfgang further discuss the pergola system, the typical flavors in Soave wines, sustainability and some of Cantina di Soave’s top brands. -- [This podcast has been recorded during “Vi.Vite – Vino di Vite Cooperative” an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

Episode 65 opens a series of interviews dedicated to wine coops in Italy. In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Paolo Galassi, CEO of Terre Cevico, the Cevico Group Consortium that includes “cooperative companies that have been active in wine-growing for over 60 years.” Monty and Paolo discuss the richness of Emilia Romagna in food and wine. They talks about Romagna’s native grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Trebbiano and the numerous projects the coops are undertaking in another beautiful Italian region. [This podcast has been recorded during Vi.Vite an event organized by the Alleanza delle Cooperative Italiane (Alliance of Italian Coops). This episode has been brought to you by Vinitaly 2018, taking place in Verona from April 15th to 18th. Vinitaly is the wine exhibition that helps you discover and get to know Italian wine and features over 4.200 wineries.]

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Richard Kershaw MW and owner of the Kershaw Wines in South Africa. Monty’s long time friend Richard talks about the possibility of planting Italian native grapes in South Africa, about the South African wine market at an international level, and the Master of Wine programme. Tune in to find out also which Italian wine Richard has in its cabinet!

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) for an interesting discussion on marketing Italian wine and the different psychological perceptions of wine in different cultures. Fran-cesco talks about his father’s “wine” travels in the 70s in places like Australia, New Zealand, Chile, California, Brazil, Argentina, and his stop in Virginia where the family owns Barboursville Vineyards. Francesco talks about the complexities of marketing and communicating Italian wines in today’s rich landscape of social media and communication technologies.

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview to Gianluca Garofoli, Monty and Gianluca discuss the Garofoli family history which dates back to and intersects with the mid-nineteenth century Italian Risorgimento, the political, economic and cultural movement that led to the Italian Unification from 1861 onwards. Monty and his guest also continue their conversation about the Marche terroirs and the Garofoli styles of wine.

In this two-part episode Monty meets Gianluca Garofoli of Garofoli Vini in Marche. Monty and Gianluca talk about the Marche region and Garofoli’s Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi “Podium” wine. Monty and Gianluca also talk about wine and food pairings, particularly their Verdicchio-based wines combined with Asian food. Tune for part 1 of another exciting conversation about Marche and a fantastic Verdicchio terroir!

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Chiara Lungarotti at the Lungarotti Winery in Umbria. The Lungarotti winery put Umbria on the wine map of Italy with the production of their famous wine Rubesco, a perfect wine for a typical lentil soup and other Umbiran produce such as black truffles. Tune in to listen to Chiara’s family history and her childhood memories walking and working in the vineyard with her father Giorgio.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Giovanni Manetti, owner of Fontodi Winery in Panzano, in Chianti Classico. Monty and Giovanni discuss the family history of Fontodi and their way of following biodynamic principles of viticulture. Giovanni also comments on how biodynamic viticulture helps the vineyard cope better with the challenges of global warming. Join Monty Waldin for another exciting conversation with a great Italian wine personality!

In this episode, we return to the beautiful Conero area of Marche where Monty Waldin meets Paolo Berluti at La Calcinara Winery. Tune in to learn more about organic viticulture, Montepulciano grapes and the importance of insects in the vineyard. Join Monty and Paolo for a "smooth and relaxed" cin cin with Rosso Conero!

Monty Waldin’s journey to Marche continues in this episode, dedicated to the Verdicchio grape and biodynamic viticulture. Monty meets Alessandro Fenino, manager at the Pievalta – Castelli di Jesi winery, and a passionate advocate of biodynamics and sustainability. Alessandro talks about the misperception of Verdicchio-based wines as “pizzeria wines” and unveils the potential of this great white grape to yield terroir-driven and versatile wines.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Marco Moroder, manager of the Moroder Winery, in the beautiful region of Marche. Marco talks about his motocross expeditions in his vineyards and discusses Marche's wines such as Rosso Conero. Marco tells Monty about his winery’s commitment to organic and low-impact farming and presents some interesting wine and food pairings: the Montepulciano-based red wines in Marche pair well with stockfish-based dishes and “moscioli” spaghetti – moscioli are wild and D.O.P. mussels to be found along the Marche coast. Will Monty join in for a motocross ride in the vineyard with Marco? Tune in to find out!

Cows, genetics, Montepulciano, and the Conero Terroir in the Marche region: these are the ingredients of this episode of Italian Wine Podcast in which Monty Waldin interviews Roberto Mazzoni (Piantate Lunghe Winery). Join us for a Cin Cin with a glass of Rosso Conero!

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Lorenzo Marotti Campi of the Marotti Campi Winery in the Marche region. Lorenzo and Monty talk about Marche's native grapes such as Verdicchio and Lacrima di Morro d’Alba—the latter being an almost extinct grape recently rediscovered. Lorenzo also discusses wine and food pairing with Lacrima! Tune in for another vinous and gastronomic journey into another fascinating Italian wine region!

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gerd Stepp, a flying winemaker of German origins, who worked in several countries and spent a considerable amount of time working in Italy in the Chianti region. Gerd discusses with Monty how the style of Tuscan wines changed over the last twenty years. He also talks about his favorite wine and food pairings with Chianti wines and offers some insight into the international market for Italian wine.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Rivetto of the Rivetto Winery in the Langhe region of Piemonte. Enrico talks about Piedmontese varieties such as Nascetta, Barbera, Nebbiolo, but also a white grape called Nascetta. Enrico presents his wines and tells Monty all about his wine-making philosophy based on biodynamic principles. He also discusses his experiments with winemaking in claypot and terracotta containers. Tune in to discover another energetic Italian wine personality!

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Tim Manning owner of Vinochisti Winery in Tuscany. Tim tells Monty all about his experiments with Italian native grape varieties such as Sagrantino, Erbaluce, Vernaccia di San Giminiano, and Lacrima di Morro d’Alba. Tune in to discover another exciting wine-making and ‘wine-anarchist’ story from the heart of Tuscany!

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty and Paolo continue their conversation about the Chianti Classico landscape and terroir. Paolo discusses his signature wines and his viticulture and wine-making philosophy. Join us for a cin cin with another outstanding Italian wine personality!

In the first of this two-part interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty Waldin digs deeper into the history of the Chianti Classico area. In this first part, Monty and Paolo discuss the end of the old sharecropping era in the Chianti region and the developments in viticulture in the sixties and seventies. Paolo also talks about the beauty of the Chianti region, the importance of biodiversity in viticulture, and research findings on wild yeasts.

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Sean O'Callaghan who recently started a new wine project called Il Guercio in Chianti Classico. Tune in to discover another compelling story about wine making and the history of the one of the most famous wine areas in Italy and in the world.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer, owner of the Monte Bernardi Winery in Chianti Classico. A German-American producer who arrived in Tuscany in 2003, Michael tells Monty about his viticulture studies in Australia and his "Retromarcia" wine-making philosophy --literally meaning reverse but also the name of one of their wines-- implying the commitment to go "back to simple and straight-forward Chianti Classico." Tune in for an exciting conversation about Sangiovese, Chianti Classico, and biodynamic wine-making.

In this episode Monty Waldin meets John Baum, Director of the Winemakers Club in London. John tells Monty about his career in the world of Italian wine and his fondness for the Italian regional wines of Calabria and Basilicata. Monty and John also discuss winemaking trends in popular wine regions such as Chianti.

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Laura Bianchi, owner of Castello di Monsanto winery in Barberino Val d’Elsa in Tuscany. Laura tells Monty about the story of her family, her vineyards, and her forays in the wine business, when she was just a young woman. Laura also teaches Monty some Italian proverbs about wine, whereby you can’t have 'la botte piena' and 'la moglie ubriaca'! Tune in for some Chianti conversations and folk wisdom!

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Stefano Chiarlo of the Michele Chiarlo Winery in Calamandrana, Asti. Stefano tells Monty about his family history and his own wine-making philosophy. He also recommends a walk in the vineyard as the perfect way to enjoy the territory and appreciate the wine. Tune in for another exciting conversation about the great Piedmontese wines Barolo and Barbera!