Italian Wine Podcast

🎙Ep. 2226 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Master Sommelier, June Rodil. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/IC7P4MI 🍷 More about today’s guest: Born in the Philippines and raised in Texas, June is the CEO and Partner of Houston-based Goodnight Hospitality, founded in 2019. The group includes Montrose Cheese & Wine, Rosie Cannonball (a 2020 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Wine Program), and MARCH, which earned accolades like Esquire's Best New Restaurants and Robb Report's No. 2 Restaurant in America (2022). MARCH also received a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Best Chef Texas. Their fourth concept, The Marigold Club, is set to open in 2024. Connect: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/june-rodil-ms-bb3876102/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople #winebusiness #winemarket Stevie Kim

🎙 Ep. 2225 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! These shows are generally in the Italian language. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/IK0jqQY Today’s question: In regards to organoleptic traits, how do you think climate change will affect updated DOC/DOCGs? 🍷 If you want to learn more about the Professor: The one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” in place of “Vermentino.” Attilio Scienza is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff! To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://loom.ly/kt90Qx8 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #mammajumboshrimp Stevie Kim Stevie Kim

🍷 How to combine tradition with innovation to create authentic experiences? 🌍 In this episode, Karla Ravagnolo chats with Grégoire Desforges, a fourth-generation member of the Marzotto winemaking family. Together, they explore: 🌿 Baglio di Pianetto ♻️ Sustainability in viticulture and wine tourism 💡 Creating authentic experiences 🤝 Social responsibility, inclusivity and ethics Get the full episode at https://loom.ly/K92Bs08 #ItalianWinePodcast #NextGeneration #Sustainability #WineEthics #EcoTourism

🎙 Ep. 2224 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Stevie Kim’s Ambassadors’ Corner on Clubhouse. In this episode Italian Wine Ambassador Eugen Gabriel Axinte Szakacs interviews Renato De Bartoli of the De Bartoli winery in Sicily. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/xb0rzBQ 🍷Co-Moderator – Eugen Gabriel Axinte Szakacs Eugen, an Italian Wine Ambassador (IWA) from Romania, began as an engineer before earning a Master’s in Communication, PR, and Hospitality. Having lived and worked in eight countries, he’s traveled extensively, embracing diverse cultures and languages. Recently, he transitioned from a successful career in business consulting to pursuing his passion as a multidisciplinary sommelier and premium beverage communicator. Connect: Facebook: www.facebook.com/eugen.axentziu 🍷More about today’s winery: The Marco De Bartoli winery, 12 kilometers from Marsala, was founded in 1978 when Marco De Bartoli revitalized the historic Baglio Samperi estate and the Marsala wine denomination. He pioneered a quality-driven approach, reviving ancient winemaking traditions to produce iconic Marsala, passitos, and dry wines. The family also crafts wines on Mount Etna, with Marco's son Renato now continuing this legacy. Connect: www.marcodebartoli.com/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople Stevie Kim

🎙 Ep. 2223, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Gary Saperstein in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Gary is the founder of the tour and event company for the LGBT community & friends in wine country, Out in the Vineyard. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/YCovXzY 🍷 More about today’s guest: Gary, a Sonoma local of 24 years and former New Yorker, has over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Auberge du Soleil and "the girl & the fig." Passionate about hospitality, he’s built strong ties with local winemakers, restaurateurs, and hoteliers, and served on the boards of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Sonoma County Tourism. In 2008, he founded Out in the Vineyard, an LGBTQ+ Wine Country travel company offering luxury tours and events. His signature event, Gay Wine Weekend, is the world’s only 3-day LGBTQ+ wine festival, now in its 14th year. Connect: Website: www.outinthevineyard.com/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople Stevie Kim

🎙Ep. 2222 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 175 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Christopher Barnes, founder editor and publisher of the Grape Collective. 🎧 listen: https://loom.ly/DEMokWY 🍷 More about today’s guest: Christopher Barnes is the founder of Grape Collective, a media and retail business focused on wine. The ten year old company is centered on grapecollective.com an online wine magazine that features a bi-weekly column by former Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy J Gaiter and John Brecher as well as a multitude of contributors from around the world. Connect: Website: grapecollective.com/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople #italianfood Stevie Kim

🍷 What makes Piemonte a treasure trove for wine lovers? In this episode of the Texsom, Jessica Dupuy is joined by David Way, wine author and senior wine qualifications developer at WSET, to explore the fascinating world of Piemonte wines. They dive into: 📚 His new book "The Wines of Piemonte" 🍇 The unique grape varieties 📍 Understanding MGAs (Menzioni Geografiche Aggiuntive) 🏞 What makes Piemonte’s terroir so special Get the full episode at https://loom.ly/7PJvUJI 💬 What’s your favorite wine from Piemonte? Share it below! #ItalianWinePodcast #WinePeople #ItalianWine #PiemonteWines #WineEducation

🍷 Get ready for Grandi Langhe 2025! 🍷 We’re thrilled to announce that Italian Wine Podcast is the official Media Partner for Grandi Langhe 2025, Piedmont’s premier wine event! 📍 Where: OGR Cultural Center, Turin� 🗓️ When: 27-28 January 2025 📣 Join us for a journey through 500 wineries showcasing their finest DOCG and DOC wines, alongside 200+ international buyers from over 30 countries and don’t miss this immersive celebration of Piedmont’s rich wine culture. Save the date, follow us for updates, and get your front-row seat to the magic of Piedmont! 🙌 🌐 Learn more: www.grandilanghe.com #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople #grandilanghe2025

🎙Ep. 2221 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Juliana Colangelo interviews a wine merchant and president of US Wine Trade Alliance, Benjamin Aneff. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/h8HbRa8 🍷 More about today’s guest: Ben Aneff, Managing Partner of Tribeca Wine Merchants in NYC—named among "America’s Best Wine Shops" by Food & Wine and an "Editor’s Favorite" by Wine Spectator—is a leading advocate against wine tariffs. Before co-founding the US Wine Trade Alliance, he spearheaded campaigns generating over 28,000 letters to Congress and testified on tariff impacts at the International Trade Commission. Aneff collaborates with Congress and the wine trade to protect the industry. Connect: Website: www.tribecawine.com/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople #winebusiness #winemarket Stevie Kim

💡 Blending wine with unexpected partnerships 🍷✨ In this episode of US Wine Market, Barbara Fitzgerald, interviews Erica Nonni, the founder of Nonni Strategic Marketing, a marketing communications agency. They dive into: ✨ Building strong relationships ⏰ Timing the market entry 🤝 Creative collaborations 🛠 Sales mindset 📡 Media channels Get the full episode at https://loom.ly/a7XbFX4 📲 💬 What’s your go-to strategy for building strong relationships? Let us know below! #ItalianWinePodcast #WineMarketing #WineIndustry #WinePeople

🎙 Ep. 2220 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Karla Ravagnolo interviews Gregoire Desforges of the Baglio di Pianetto winery in Sicily. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/UFmSVAg 🍷 More about today’s guest: Grégoire Desforges, born in Paris to an Italian mother and French father, hails from the fourth-generation winemaking Marzotto family. With a global outlook shaped by living in five countries and traveling to 75+, plus experience in consulting and F&B ventures, he recently acquired his family’s unprofitable winery and hotel in Palermo’s mountains. Tasked with revitalizing the distressed estate, he aims to blend innovation, sustainability, and tradition, centering humans and nature in the transformation. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/bagliodipianetto_official/?hl=en 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #mammajumboshrimp #winepeople Stevie Kim

🎙Ep. 2219 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews sommelier David Way live from TEXSOM 2024! Together, they explore Piemonte, its wines, grape varieties and MGAs. Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. 🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/c0MydYk 🍷 More about today’s guest: David Way, a wine expert with a focus on Tuscan Maremma wines, later expanded his interests to include Italy and other regions. Passionate about local varieties and regional wine styles, he shares his insights on www.winefriend.org, covering Italy, France, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. As Senior Researcher for WSET, David co-authored the five digital textbooks for the Level 4 Diploma in Wines and has been updating them since 2019. Connect: Website: winefriend.org/ 💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ #italianwine #italianwinepodcast #winepodcast #winepeople #winebusiness #winemarket Stevie Kim