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Italian Wine Podcast
The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned! With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to…
Episodes
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 271 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Malvasie Part 1
Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Malvasias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely interest…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 270 Cristina Ziliani (Berlucchi Winery) on the Franciacorta Wine Region
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Cristina Ziliani, daughter of Franciacorta creator and co-owner of Guido Berlucchi - Franco Ziliani. Cristina talks about…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 269 Julia Coney (Wine Writer, Educator, and Consultant) on Diversity in Wine Communication
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews wine journalist Julia Coney to explore issues of race and language in wine communication in the US. Julia, whose work…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 268 Maureen Downey (Chai Consulting) on Combating Wine Fraud
Maureen Downey, founding member of Chai Consulting (chai pronounced chez), walks Monty Waldin—and listeners of the Italian Wine Podcast—through her decision to…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 267 Joe Fattorini (The Wine Show) on Wine on TV and the UK Wine Market
In this episode Monty Waldin meets volcanic TV personality Joe Fattorini, co-host of TV show, The Wine Show (now broadcasting in 100 countries and on Prime)…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 266 Lamberto Frescobaldi (Marchesi Frescobaldi) on Frescobaldi per il Sociale and Gorgona Island
Esteemed guest Lamberto Frescobaldi returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to further discuss Frescobaldi wines and associated social projects. Since 2012…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 265 Sonal Holland MW (Sonal Holland Wine Academy) on the Indian Wine Market for Italian Wine
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews India’s first Master of Wine, Sonal Holland MW. Sonal, who is a wine educator, entrepreneur, and consultant, tells…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 264 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Vermentino | Italian Wine Essentials
English language translation of episode 264 (originally recorded in Italian). Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 264 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sul Vermentino
Original educational podcast recorded in Italian language. Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist) Attilio Scienza…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 263 Annette Scarfe MW (Wine Consultant) on the MW Journey and the Singapore Wine Market
Annette Scarfe MW visits Monty Waldin at Itialian Wine Podcast home base to discuss her journey from corporate banking to Master of Wine. At the peak of a…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 262 Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator) on Wine Journalism, Barolo and Montalcino
Senior Editor at Wine Spectator Bruce Sanderson joins Monty Waldin on the podcast to talk about his career in wine journalism and Italian wine trends in the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 261 Ondine de la Feld (Tenuta di Tavignano) on European Influences and Marche Traditions
Ondine de la Feld of Tenuta di Tavignano takes time out from wine2wine 2019 to speak with Monty Waldin and help us understand the wines that come from “le…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 260 Lawrence Francis (Interpreting Wine Podcast)on Wine Podcasts | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters
Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine Podcast, joins Monty Waldin in the wine bunker to discuss his path to become a prolific podcaster. Lawrence…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 259 Yannick Benjamin (Wine on Wheels & Wheeling Forward) on inclusivity in hospitality & wine
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews US-based sommelier Yannick Benjamin, co-founder of Wine on Wheels and Wheeling Forward, owner of Contento restaurant…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 258 Elizabeth Schneider (Wine for Normal People) on wine podcasts | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Elizabeth Schneider, host of Wine for Normal People Podcast, a show for wine lovers and learners. Elizabeth tells Monty…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 257 Gaia Gaja (Gaja Estates) on the family estates in Barbaresco, Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Etna
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gaia Gaja, co-owner of the Gaja Estates in Barbaresco, Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Etna. Gaia is the fifth generation of…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 256 Heini Zachariassen (VIVINO) on wine apps and online marketplaces
In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Heini Zachariassen, Founder of Vivino, world’s largest wine app. Heini, who is originally from the Faroe Islands, tells…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 255 Giovanni Luigi Brumat (Cantina Toblino) on Trentino wines, Nosiola, Schiava, and Rebo
In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Giovanni Luigi Brumat, Brand Manager at Cantina Toblino in Madruzzo, near Trento. This wine coop was established in…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 254 Angelo Minelli (Wine-Searcher) on wine search engines, New Zealand and Italian wines
In this episode Monty Waldin interview Angelo Minelli, Italian wine specialist at Wine-Searcher, one of the most influential wine search engines. Angelo, who…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 253 Serena Imazio (Book Author & Researcher) on the lineage & genetics of vines and wine history
In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews book author and vine genetics expert Serena Imazio who recently published a book with scientist Attilio Scienza on the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 252 Gérard Spatafora (E-Studi’OZ.wine) on e-commerce, big data, and SVOD platforms
In this episode which is part of the Let’s Talk Wine Biz Series, Monty Waldin interviews Gérard Spatafora, E-Commerce strategist and Director of…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 251 Mauro Di Maggio (Consorzio Primitivo di Manduria) on Primitivo, Manduria, and Trulli
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Mauro Di Maggio who serves as the President of the Consorzio Primitivo di Manduria, in Apulia, the “heel” of Italy…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 250 Lorenzo Fortini (Poggio al Tesoro) & Luca D'Attoma (Consultant) on Bolgheri & climate change
In this episode recorded on site, Monty Waldin meets Lorenzo Fortini, winemaker at Poggio al Tesoro and Luca D’Attoma, Consultant Enologist. Lorenzo and Luca…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 249 Michele Scienza (Guado al Melo) on Bolgheri wines, co-plantation, and microvinification
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michele Scienza, whose family owns Guado al Melo, in the Bolgheri area in Tuscany. Michele explains Monty the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 248 Marco Ferrarese (Guado al Tasso - Antinori) on Bolgheri wines, winemaking, and terroir
In this episode recorded on site, Monty Waldin interviews Marco Ferrarese, winemaker and vineyard manager at Guado al Tasso, an estate owned by the Antinori…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 247 Leonardo Raspini (Tenuta Argentiera) on Bolgheri wines and agronomy
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Raspini, General Manager of Tenuta Argentiera near Donoratico, Tuscany, in the Bolgheri denomination area. An…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 246 Federico Zileri Dal Verme (Consorzio Bolgheri DOC) on the Bolgheri DOC & Supertuscans
In this episode recorded in September 2019, Monty Waldin interviews Federico Zileri Dal Verme, Former President of the Consorzio Bolgheri DOC (until September…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 245 Shigeru Hayashi (Solo Italia) on the Japanese market for Italian wine
In this interview, Monty Waldin talks to Shigeru Hayashi, CEO of Solo Italia, a Japanese wine import company based in Tokyo. Shigeru, who has lived and worked…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 244 Brandon Tebbe MS on the sommelier profession in the US
In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Brandon Tebbe MS, currently the lead sommelier at the Encore Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. Brandon is a certified…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 234 Alessandro Gallo (Castello di Albola) on Chianti Classico and Chardonnay
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Gallo, general manager as well as vineyard manager and wine maker at Castello d’Albola, an estate in Radda…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 243 Sara Norell (Systembolaget AB) on the Swedish alcohol monopoly system and consumer trends
In this episode, which is part of the wine2wine series “Let’s Talk Wine Biz,” Monty Waldin interviews Sara Norell, Director of Assortment, Purchasing, and…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 242 Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini (Tenuta di Ghizzano) on organic viticulture and Sangiovese
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini, owner and CEO of Tenuta di Ghizzano near Pisa in Tuscany. The Venerosi Pesciolini family…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 241 Massimo Serradimigni (Winebow Imports) on the U.S. wine market
In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Massimo Serradimigni, Portfolio Specialist for Winebow Imports in Chicago and Vinitaly International Academy Italian…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 239 Dmitry Fedotov (journalist & brand ambassador at Gambero Rosso) on the Russian wine market
In this podcast which is part of the wine2wine series “Let’s Talk Wine Biz”, Monty Waldin interviews Dmitri Fedotov, Russian wine journalist and Brand…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 238 Rosa Moio (Quintodecimo) on Taurasi, Fiano d'Avellino, and Greco di Tufo
In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Rosa Moio Communication and Hospitality Manager at Quintodecimo in Campania. Monty and Rosa discuss the main wines of…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 237 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Nebbiolo
This is the English-language translation and dubbed version of episode 237, which has originally been recorded in Italian. In this interview, Monty Waldin…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 237 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sul Nebbiolo
In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Monty Waldin welcomes again Professor Attilio Scienza, vine genetics scholar and also the Chief Scientist of…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 236 Francesco Ripaccioli (Canalicchio di Sopra) on Brunello di Montalcino
In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Ripaccioli, co-owner and winemaker at Canalicchio di Sopra winery in the Montalcino wine area near Siena…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 235 Veronika Denisova (Enotria Wine School) on wine education in Russia
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Veronika Denisova, wine journalist, educator and Deputy Director of the Enotria Wine School in Moscow, Russia. Veronika…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 233 Sarah Heller MW (RADIX) on the master of wine studies and her visual tasting notes
In this episode Monty Waldin chats again with Sarah Heller MW, Master of Wine based in Hong Kong, Proprietor of Radix Consultancy as well as Vinitaly…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 232 Diego & Debora Bosoni (Cantine Lunae) on the Vermentino and Albarola wines of Liguria | Discover Italian Regions: Liguria
In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Debora and his brother Diego Bosoni, whose family owns the Cantine Lunae near La Spezia in Liguria. Debora and Diego…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 231 Patrick Schmitt MW (The Drinks Business) on publishing a drinks magazine and the UK market
In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Patrick Schmitt MW, Editor in Chief of The Drinks Business, the English-language print and online magazine for the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 230 Paulo De Carvalho (Famiglia Cotarella) on Merlot, Sangiovese, and other wines from Umbria
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Paulo De Carvalho who works and is a member of the Famiglia Cotarella winery near Orvieto, in Umbria. Paulo, who was…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 229 Francesco Marchio (Vino Veritas) on the Hong Kong wine market
In this episode Monty Waldin meets Francesco Marchio, Managing Director of Vino Veritas, an Italian wine import company based in Hong Kong. Francesco is also a…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 228 Cristian Ridolfi (Cantina Santi - GIV) on Lugana and Valpolicella wines
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Cristian Ridolfi, winery manager at Cantina Santi which is part of the Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV) and located in the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 227 Sharon McLean (Cru Consultancy) on wine education in Canada
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Sharon McLean, wine educator and consultant at Cru Consultancy based in Victoria Island near Vancouver, Canada. Monty…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 226 Valter Fissore (Elvio Cogno) on Barolo and Nascetta
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews winemaker Valter Fissore, the co-owner of the Elvio Cogno winery with his wife Nadia Cogno. The winery is located in…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 224 Pierangelo Tommasi (Tommasi Family Estates) on Amarone and other Italian wines
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Pierangelo Tommasi, Owner and Executive Director at the Tommasi Family Estates. The family owns estates in Veneto where…
Italian Wine PodcastBonus Track | Panel discussion on wine podcasts at wine2wine 2018
Bonus Track | "Wine podcasts around the world: the craft of audio storytelling" Panel discussion on wine podcasts during wine2wine 2018. During wine2wine 2018…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 222 Ottavia Giorgi di Vistarino (Conte Vistarino) on Pinot Noir and Oltrepo Pavese wines
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Ottavia Giorgi di Vistarino at the Tenuta Conte di Vistarino in the Oltrepo Pavese area of Lombardy. The winery…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 221 Monty Waldin interviews Catherine Stratton (CS Selections)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Catherine Stratton, founder of C.S. Selections and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. A native of…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 220 Monty Waldin interviews Gabriele Brugnoni (Bisci)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gabriele Brugnoni, export manager at Bisci winery, in the Verdicchio di Matelica zone in Le Marche. Monty and Gabriele…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 219 Monty Waldin interviews Silvia Imparato (Montevetrano) | Discover Italian Regions: Campania
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Silvia Imparato, the owner of the Montevetrano winery near Salerno in the Campania region. Silvia talks about her…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 218 Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castegnedi (Tenuta Sant'Antonio)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castagnedi, whose family owns Tenuta Sant’Antonio in the Illasi valley between the Valpolicella and Soave…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 223 Puru Manvi (Manvi) on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Puru Manvi, owner of the Manvi winery together with his wife Sudha in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area. Puru and…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 217 Monty Waldin interviews Diana D'Isanto (I Balzini)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Diana D’Isanto, whose family owns I Balzini Winery in Barberino Val D’Elsa in Tuscany. The winery specializes in IGT…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 216 Monty Waldin interviews Simona Fino (Gianfranco Fino)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Simona Fino. Simona and Gianfranco own the Gianfranco Fino winery in the Manduria region of Puglia. Simona tells Monty…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 215 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Carucci (Carucci & Pico Maccario Barbera Chinato project)
In this episode Monty Waldin hosts three special guests: Alessandro Carucci, the creator of the Carucci Barbera Chinato; Gianluca Cariniti, export manager at…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 214 Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Chiarli (Cleto Chiarli)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Chiarli whose family owns the historic Cleto Chiarli winery in Modena, Emilia-Romagna. Cleto Chiarli is the…
Italian Wine PodcastEp. 213 Monty Waldin interviews Veronica Ruggeri (Le Colture)
In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Veronica Ruggeri whose family owns Le Colture winery in Valdobbiadene, in the heartland of Prosecco. We were also…