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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 entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!

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    • 4.5 • 38 Ratings

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 entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!

    Michael Albarello of Fongaro | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon

    Michael Albarello of Fongaro | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon

    Welcome to episode 1893 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he is interviewing Michael Albarello of Fongaro
    More about today’s guest
    The Fongaro Winery was born in 1975 from the passion and commitment of its founder, Guerrino Fongaro. Since the beginning the founder’s strongly believed in the cultivation of an native Veronese grape variety: Durella. The name of the grape also gives the name to the type of wine developed: Durella the grape, Durello the wine. The Durella is one of the oldest and most typical vines of the Lessini Mountains, area where the company stands. The winery is located in Roncà (province of Verona) and is part of the Lessinia National Park where an extinct volcanos left us a fantastic soil structure composed of basalt. In 1975 the Fongaro Winery decided to focus its activity on the exclusive production of Classic Method Sparkling Wines. The use of this grape variety (Durella) with particular characteristics, enhanced in the sparkling process, and the long skilled experience made it possible today to offer a unique and unmistakable product in the panorama of Traditional Method Sparkling Wines. An added value to our Spumante was the advance of the times’ choice, since 1985, to embrace the principles of organic agriculture, becoming one of the first organic winery in the Veneto region. This style of production once again underlines the respect and love for the land, and also guarantees high standards of the product’s quality.To date, the management of the company has passed into the hands of Tanita Danese, a young agriculturist and oenologist who has long been linked to the Fongaro family. With her skills and experience, she is expanding the vision of the winery, inextricably linking tradition and innovation.
    Connect:
    Website: fongarospumanti.it
    Instagram: fongarospumantiofficial 
    Facebook: Fongaro Spumanti Metodo Classico

    More about the host Marc Millon:
    Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England

    Connect:
    quaypress.uk/
    marcmillon.co.uk
    vino.co.uk
    quaypress.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624
    Twitter: @Marc_Millon
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    Until next time, Cin Cin!

    Thanks for listening! - This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join his food, wine and cultural journey!

    • 28 min
    Robert Joseph | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo

    Robert Joseph | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo

    Welcome to Episode 1892 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, she interviews Robert Joseph

    More about today’s guest
    Robert Joseph is an associate editor of Meininger’s Wine Business International, which he helped to launch in 2006. In 1983, after living in Burgundy for five years, he launched the Wine International magazine; set up the International Wine Challenge; became a wine writer for the Sunday Telegraph, and wrote The Wine Lists, the first of his 25 books. He has chaired and launched over 50 wine competitions in Asia, Europe and the UK. Robert has been in Who’s Who since 2013, and the awards he has received include the Jacob’s Creek ‘Golden Vine’; ‘the Best Wine Guide in the World’; the Glenfiddich (twice); The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom Premier; the Marques de Caceres. He regularly appears on television and radio and has lectured at the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust, Burgundy and Sonoma Wine Business Schools. Joseph is one of the trio behind Hugh Kevin & Robert Wines whose le Grand Noir range now sell over 3.8m bottles per year in over 60 countries. His website is winethinker.com. He recently-launched his own Georgian wine venture: K’AVSHIRI.
    Connect:
    Instagram & Threads: https://www.instagram.com/wine_thinker/ 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertejoseph/ 

    More about Juliana Colangelo:
    Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador.

    Connect:
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/
    Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang  
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ 


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    Until next time, Cin Cin!

    Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!

    • 21 min
    Bosco and Arneis by Paul Bologna | Italian Grape Geek

    Bosco and Arneis by Paul Bologna | Italian Grape Geek

    Welcome to Episode 1890 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties. 

    In this episode, Paul Bologna geeks out on Bosco and Arneis, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety. 

    Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com. 

    Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods. 

    More about today’s host:
    Paul is a native to Southern California and a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Economics and began his wine career working in Napa Valley and then started a long fruitful career working as a sommelier for the JW Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton resort brands. Paul has had many wine experiences in Italy from working in production to taking UC Davis students on tours to wine estates. He is now a VIA wine ambassador and is looking forward to spreading the word about the quality of Italian wines as he explores all 20 regions of Italy and the native grapes found in each area.

    Connect:
    Instagram: bologna_paul
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    LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast
    If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ 
    Until next time, Cin Cin! 
    Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast! 

    • 14 min
    McKenna Cassidy interviews Alojx Felix Jermann | The Next Generation

    McKenna Cassidy interviews Alojx Felix Jermann | The Next Generation

    Welcome to Episode 1889 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Alojz Felix Jermann this week on The Next Generation. 

    More about today’s guest 
    Alojz Felix Jermann is a wine consultant and world-traveller seasoned in culinary arts, wine service, and brand advocacy. After working in Fine Dining restaurants in Australia, Felix became the Brand Ambassador for Jermann & Lux Wines (Gallo). Felix took what he learned as an ambassador for Friuli and created a personal style of wine communication, developing projects in the wine sector to convey the true identity of the brands with which he collaborates. Authenticity and transparency are the basis of the wine storytelling, impacting customers and creating trends. His goal is to help companies communicate unique sensations in wine, while increasing digital brand awareness and sales velocity.

    Connect
    YouTube: Alojz Felix Jermann -- Italian Fine Wines
    Instagram: @alojzfelixjermann

    More about the host:
    McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years.
    Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023).
    She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine.

    Connect:
    Facebook @mckennacassidy
    Instagram @mckennacassidy
    LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy
    Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy


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    Until next time, Cin Cin!

    If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!

    • 23 min
    Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 65 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

    Marco Gandini Narrates Pt. 65 | Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0

    Welcome to Episode 1888 –Part 65 of this fantastic wine book series in which Marco Gandini narrates the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp Guide, Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0. Today, Marco narrates: Primitivo, Ribolla Gialla, Rondinella

    Each week, Marco will provide some new quality edutainment, as he reads from the second edition of this wine geek smorgasbord. 

    Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0, offers a comprehensive guide to the world of Italian wine and winemaking with contributions from Professor Attilio Scienza (including his groundbreaking research on the topic), has won the prestigious OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine Award 2023 in the Wines and Territories category.

    Get a copy on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/ajX2gwN 

    To learn more visit:
    Website: www.mammajumboshrimp.com

    More about the Narrator:
    Marco Gandini is a Communications Manager at Vinitaly International, he also seems to love being a student since he is always studying and harnessing his brain! When he is not helping out with events in the office such as wine2wine, or helping out the social media department, he can be found in the Italian Wine Podcast booth, narrating this very very long book!!!

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    If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

    Until next time, Cin Cin!

    Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of this very awesome set of narrations!

    • 11 min
    Livin' The Dolce Vita with Jeff Porter Pt. 6  | On The Road With Stevie Kim

    Livin' The Dolce Vita with Jeff Porter Pt. 6  | On The Road With Stevie Kim

    Welcome to Episode 1887 - another installment of "On The Road Edition", hosted by Stevie Kim. Join us today for another exciting installment featuring an Instalive sub-series titled "Livin’ The Dolce Vita," Part 6 where Stevie and Jeff Porter share their adventures as globe-trotting wine professionals in Italy. In this episode, they continue to talk about wine trends, and Jeff unveils his Vinitaly Masterclass theme

    Article link: https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/insights-trends-wine/seven-wine-trends-2024 

    More about today’s co-moderator
    Jeff is an American beverage professional with over 22 years experience in retail and restaurants. He specializes in wine and beverage education, restaurant operations and management. He is part of the Wine Enthusiast team covering Italian wines. In addition to his consulting business Jeff hosts the Italian travel and wine series, SIP TRIP, now streaming on SOMMTV. He has recently relocated to Torino in northern Italy where he will spend the next six months with his family.
    Connect:
    Instalive: www.instagram.com/jeffporterwine/
    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@siptripitalywithjeffporter4938
    Website: www.jeffreyeporter.com/

    More about the host Stevie Kim:
    Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!
    Connect:
    Facebook: @steviekim222
    Instagram: @steviekim222
    Website: www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/


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    Until next time, Cin Cin!

    Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
38 Ratings

38 Ratings

Diana Irigaray ,

Podcast

Great interviews!!
You should talk about other opportunities in the wine industry besides winemakers.
I handle the TTB international side and it can be a challenge and never dull

Laytony10 ,

Love Monty’s personality and of course Italian Wine

Monty’s personality is fantastic. Funny, very knowledgeable. He’s very witty with the all winemakers or owners of the vineyard that makes the interview so engaging. This is fantastic listen! If you love wine and like a little humor on a dry topic ;) you will absolutely love this, especially if you love Italian wine!

Palm Springs Sommelier ,

Insightful and entertaining

Informative and nuanced, Monty approaches each interview with a keen interest in showcasing the best producers that articulate the special qualities of each regional wine found throughout Italy. Truly unique and a must listen for anyone interested in furthering their Italian wine knowledge.

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