Italian Wine Podcast

Ep. 316 -ENGLISH- Rebecca as Scienza on Verdicchio

06 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 316: Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza is back to talk Verdicchio with Monty Waldi...

Ep. 301 Franco Massolino (Vigna Rionda)

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Ep. 300 Sabatino di Properzio (Binomio)

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 300: Monty Waldin and Sabatino di Properzio of Azienda Agricola Binomio are troopers and make it through episode 300 of t...

Ep. 299 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Michelle Erland and Lamberto Frescobaldi

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 299: Michelle Erland gets a crash course in agriculture from Lamberto Frescobaldi at his Florence estate. #iobevoacasa -...

Ep. 298 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Gianluca Alaimo di Loro Question

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 298: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" is back! Along with their signature banter, Stevie Kim and Professor Scienza mana...

Ep. 297 Davide Champion (Sella e Mosca)

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 297: Monty Waldin powers through dropped calls to interview Davide Champion of Tenute Sella e Mosca, one of the largest c...

Ep. 296 Lisa Anselmi (Anselmi)

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 296: Monty Waldin and Lisa Anselmi of Anselmi Winery form a Montalcino-Soave connection. (06:40) Talk of "vitello tonnato...

Ep. 295 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Susannah Gold and Luca Giavi

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 295: Italian Wine Ambassador Susannah Gold catches up with Luca Giavi of the Prosecco DOC Consortium. #iobevoacasa - LOC...

Ep. 294 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Jodie Hellman Question

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 294: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" style. Jodie "Jojo" Hellman, (USA) Western Regional Sales Manager for The Sorting...

Ep. 293 Gianlorenzo Neri (Casanova di Neri) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 293: Monty Waldin battles through gremlins attacking his internet connection to interview Gianlorenzo Neri of Casanova di...

Ep. 292 Michele Bernetti (Umani Ronchi)

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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) Ve...

Ep. 291 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Michelle Erland and Matteo Ascheri

19 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 291: Michelle Erland checks up on Matteo Ascheri, owner of Ascheri Cellars of Bra and president of the Barolo Barbaresco ...

Ep. 290 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Erik Klein Question

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 "...

Ep. 289 Gabriele Gorelli (BROOKSHAW&GORELLI)

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 289: Monty Waldin reconnects with Gabriele Gorelli of BROOKSHAW&GORELLI. (01:55) Gabriele may have caused some damage whi...

Ep. 288 Federica Mascheroni Stianti (Volpaia)

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 288: Monty Waldin rings up Federica Mascheroni Stianti, of Volpaia, in her castle. (05:30) Federica doesn't spoil her pla...

Ep. 287 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Stevie Kim and Marilisa Allegrini

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 287: Marilisa Allegrini teaches Stevie Kim to make pasta with pea sauce. #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Marilisa Allegr...

Ep. 286 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Hugh Preece Question

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 286: "Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza" edition. Hugh L. Preece of Salt Creek Grille in New Jersey, USA asks what makes t...

Ep. 285 Veronica Ruggeri (Le Colture)

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 285: Monty Waldin and Veronica Ruggeri of Le Colture have a nice fireside chat, making all of us jealous. (06:30) Veronic...

Ep. 283 #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES | Gill Gordon Smith and Rebecca Hopkins

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 283: Gill Gordon Smith and Rebecca Hopkins. New segment: #iobevoacasa - LOCKDOWN SERIES. Monty Waldin hands the keys to...

Ep. 282 Axel Heinz (Ornellaia)

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 282: Monty Waldin and Axel Heinz of Ornellaia e Masseto Società Agricola discuss coastal winemaking, special vintages, a...

Ep. 281 Alessandra Stelzer (Maso Martis)

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 281: Monty Waldin and Alessandra Stelzer of Maso Martis discuss zero dosage Trento DOC via videoconference. Alessandra is...

Ep 280: Happy 3rd birthday, Italian Wine Podcast! In this special episode, Monty is interviewed by none other than his son Arthur

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 280: Happy 3rd birthday, Italian Wine Podcast! In this special episode, Monty is interviewed by none other than his son A...

Ep. 280 Monty Waldin, hosted by Arthur Waldin

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 280: Happy 3rd birthday, Italian Wine Podcast! In this special episode, Monty is interviewed by none other than his son A...

Ep. 279 Jonas H Röjerman MW

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 279: Monty Waldin and Jonas H Röjerman MW discuss quality control at Systembolaget and Italian wine in Sweden. (16:50) "...

Ep. 278 -ITALIAN- VIA Chief Scientist Attilio Scienza on Cannonau

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 278: Monty Waldin and Professor Attilio Scienza discuss Cannonau, its importance to the Mediterranean, and its place in v...

Ep. 278 -ENGLISH- VIA Chief Scientist Attilio Scienza on Cannonau

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 278: Monty Waldin and Professor Attilio Scienza discuss Cannonau, its importance to the Mediterranean, and its place in v...

Ep. 277 Matilde Poggi

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 277: Monty Waldin and Matilde Poggi discuss the estate Le Fraghe, the Italian Federation of Independent Wine Growers (FIV...

Ep. 276 Simon J Woolf

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 276: Monty Waldin and Simon Woolf discuss natural wine, "My January," writing, and more. (21:00) Monty tries to figure ou...

Ep. 275 Hannah Luxenberg

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast Episode 275: Monty Waldin and Hannah Luxenberg of Tactic discuss virtual/augmented reality. New segment: "Everybody Needs a bit o...

Ep. 274 Polly Hammond (5forests) on Wine Marketing

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Monty Waldin meets Polly Hammond, founder of 5forests, a leading communication and marketing agency for wineries. Polly talks about how she got into w...

Ep. 273 André Ribeirinho (CEO of Adegga) on the Portuguese Wine Market

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Portuguese food, wine, and travel entrepreneur André Ribeirinho. André is the CEO and co-founder of Adegga a...

Ep. 272 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Malvasie Part 2

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Mavisias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely intere...

Ep. 271 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Malvasie Part 1

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Attilio Scienza returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to share knowledge of Malvasias in a discussion with Monty Waldin that will surely inter...

Ep. 270 Cristina Ziliani (Berlucchi Winery) on the Franciacorta Wine Region

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Cristina Ziliani, daughter of Franciacorta creator and co-owner of Guido Berlucchi - Franco Ziliani. Cristina talks...

Ep. 269 Julia Coney (Wine Writer, Educator, and Consultant) on Diversity in Wine Communication

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews wine journalist Julia Coney to explore issues of race and language in wine communication in the US. Julia, who...

Ep. 268 Maureen Downey (Chai Consulting) on Combating Wine Fraud

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maureen Downey, founding member of Chai Consulting (chai pronounced chez), walks Monty Waldin—and listeners of the Italian Wine Podcast—through he...

Ep. 267 Joe Fattorini (The Wine Show) on Wine on TV and the UK Wine Market

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 266 Lamberto Frescobaldi (Marchesi Frescobaldi) on Frescobaldi per il Sociale and Gorgona Island

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Esteemed guest Lamberto Frescobaldi returns to the Italian Wine Podcast to further discuss Frescobaldi wines and associated social projects. Since 201...

Ep. 265 Sonal Holland MW (Sonal Holland Wine Academy) on the Indian Wine Market for Italian Wine

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews India’s first Master of Wine, Sonal Holland MW. Sonal, who is a wine educator, entrepreneur, and consultant,...

Ep. 264 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Vermentino | Italian Wine Essentials

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English language translation of episode 264 (originally recorded in Italian). Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief ...

Ep. 264 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sul Vermentino

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Original educational podcast recorded in Italian language. Italian Wine Podcast favorite (and Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist) Attilio ...

Ep. 263 Annette Scarfe MW (Wine Consultant) on the MW Journey and the Singapore Wine Market

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 262 Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator) on Wine Journalism, Barolo and Montalcino

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 261 Ondine de la Feld (Tenuta di Tavignano) on European Influences and Marche Traditions

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 260 Lawrence Francis (Interpreting Wine Podcast)on Wine Podcasts | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lawrence Francis, host of the Interpreting Wine Podcast, joins Monty Waldin in the wine bunker to discuss his path to become a prolific podcaster. Law...

Ep. 259 Yannick Benjamin (Wine on Wheels & Wheeling Forward) on inclusivity in hospitality & wine

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews US-based sommelier Yannick Benjamin, co-founder of Wine on Wheels and Wheeling Forward, owner of Contento rest...

Ep. 258 Elizabeth Schneider (Wine for Normal People) on wine podcasts | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Elizabeth Schneider, host of Wine for Normal People Podcast, a show for wine lovers and learners. Elizabeth te...

Ep. 257 Gaia Gaja (Gaja Estates) on the family estates in Barbaresco, Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Etna

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gaia Gaja, co-owner of the Gaja Estates in Barbaresco, Montalcino, Bolgheri, and Etna. Gaia is the fifth gener...

Ep. 256 Heini Zachariassen (VIVINO) on wine apps and online marketplaces

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Heini Zachariassen, Founder of Vivino, world’s largest wine app. Heini, who is originally from the Faroe Isl...

Ep. 255 Giovanni Luigi Brumat (Cantina Toblino) on Trentino wines, Nosiola, Schiava, and Rebo

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Giovanni Luigi Brumat, Brand Manager at Cantina Toblino in Madruzzo, near Trento. This wine coop was establis...

Ep. 254 Angelo Minelli (Wine-Searcher) on wine search engines, New Zealand and Italian wines

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interview Angelo Minelli, Italian wine specialist at Wine-Searcher, one of the most influential wine search engines. Ange...

Ep. 253 Serena Imazio (Book Author & Researcher) on the lineage & genetics of vines and wine history

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews book author and vine genetics expert Serena Imazio who recently published a book with scientist Attilio Scienz...

Ep. 252 Gérard Spatafora (E-Studi’OZ.wine) on e-commerce, big data, and SVOD platforms

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 E-...

Ep. 251 Mauro Di Maggio (Consorzio Primitivo di Manduria) on Primitivo, Manduria, and Trulli

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Mauro Di Maggio who serves as the President of the Consorzio Primitivo di Manduria, in Apulia, the “heel” ...

Ep. 250 Lorenzo Fortini (Poggio al Tesoro) & Luca D'Attoma (Consultant) on Bolgheri & climate change

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode recorded on site, Monty Waldin meets Lorenzo Fortini, winemaker at Poggio al Tesoro and Luca D’Attoma, Consultant Enologist. Lorenzo...

Ep. 249 Michele Scienza (Guado al Melo) on Bolgheri wines, co-plantation, and microvinification

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michele Scienza, whose family owns Guado al Melo, in the Bolgheri area in Tuscany. Michele explains Monty the ...

Ep. 248 Marco Ferrarese (Guado al Tasso - Antinori) on Bolgheri wines, winemaking, and terroir

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode recorded on site, Monty Waldin interviews Marco Ferrarese, winemaker and vineyard manager at Guado al Tasso, an estate owned by the An...

Ep. 247 Leonardo Raspini (Tenuta Argentiera) on Bolgheri wines and agronomy

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Raspini, General Manager of Tenuta Argentiera near Donoratico, Tuscany, in the Bolgheri denomination ...

Ep. 246 Federico Zileri Dal Verme (Consorzio Bolgheri DOC) on the Bolgheri DOC & Supertuscans

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode recorded in September 2019, Monty Waldin interviews Federico Zileri Dal Verme, Former President of the Consorzio Bolgheri DOC (until S...

Ep. 245 Shigeru Hayashi (Solo Italia) on the Japanese market for Italian wine

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Ep. 244 Brandon Tebbe MS on the sommelier profession in the US

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Brandon Tebbe MS, currently the lead sommelier at the Encore Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. Brandon is a certif...

Ep. 234 Alessandro Gallo (Castello di Albola) on Chianti Classico and Chardonnay

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Gallo, general manager as well as vineyard manager and wine maker at Castello d’Albola, an estate...

Ep. 243 Sara Norell (Systembolaget AB) on the Swedish alcohol monopoly system and consumer trends

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, which is part of the wine2wine series “Let’s Talk Wine Biz,” Monty Waldin interviews Sara Norell, Director of Assortment, Purch...

Ep. 242 Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini (Tenuta di Ghizzano) on organic viticulture and Sangiovese

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini, owner and CEO of Tenuta di Ghizzano near Pisa in Tuscany. The Venerosi Pesciolini...

Ep. 241 Massimo Serradimigni (Winebow Imports) on the U.S. wine market

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Massimo Serradimigni, Portfolio Specialist for Winebow Imports in Chicago and Vinitaly International Academy ...

Ep. 239 Dmitry Fedotov (journalist & brand ambassador at Gambero Rosso) on the Russian wine market

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast which is part of the wine2wine series “Let’s Talk Wine Biz”, Monty Waldin interviews Dmitri Fedotov, Russian wine journalist and...

Ep. 238 Rosa Moio (Quintodecimo) on Taurasi, Fiano d'Avellino, and Greco di Tufo

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Rosa Moio Communication and Hospitality Manager at Quintodecimo in Campania. Monty and Rosa discuss the main ...

Ep. 237 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Nebbiolo

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the English-language translation and dubbed version of episode 237, which has originally been recorded in Italian. In this interview, Monty Wa...

Ep. 237 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sul Nebbiolo

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Monty Waldin welcomes again Professor Attilio Scienza, vine genetics scholar and also the Chief Scien...

Ep. 236 Francesco Ripaccioli (Canalicchio di Sopra) on Brunello di Montalcino

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Ripaccioli, co-owner and winemaker at Canalicchio di Sopra winery in the Montalcino wine area near S...

Ep. 235 Veronika Denisova (Enotria Wine School) on wine education in Russia

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Veronika Denisova, wine journalist, educator and Deputy Director of the Enotria Wine School in Moscow, Russia....

Ep. 233 Sarah Heller MW (RADIX) on the master of wine studies and her visual tasting notes

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ep. 232 Diego & Debora Bosoni (Cantine Lunae) on the Vermentino and Albarola wines of Liguria | Discover Italian Regions: Liguria

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep. 231 Patrick Schmitt MW (The Drinks Business) on publishing a drinks magazine and the UK market

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Patrick Schmitt MW, Editor in Chief of The Drinks Business, the English-language print and online magazine for...

Ep. 230 Paulo De Carvalho (Famiglia Cotarella) on Merlot, Sangiovese, and other wines from Umbria

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Ep. 229 Francesco Marchio (Vino Veritas) on the Hong Kong wine market

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Francesco Marchio, Managing Director of Vino Veritas, an Italian wine import company based in Hong Kong. Francesco ...

Ep. 228 Cristian Ridolfi (Cantina Santi - GIV) on Lugana and Valpolicella wines

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Cristian Ridolfi, winery manager at Cantina Santi which is part of the Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV) and located ...

Ep. 227 Sharon McLean (Cru Consultancy) on wine education in Canada

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Sharon McLean, wine educator and consultant at Cru Consultancy based in Victoria Island near Vancouver, Canada...

Ep. 226 Valter Fissore (Elvio Cogno) on Barolo and Nascetta

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 loca...

Ep. 224 Pierangelo Tommasi (Tommasi Family Estates) on Amarone and other Italian wines

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Pierangelo Tommasi, Owner and Executive Director at the Tommasi Family Estates. The family owns estates in Ven...

Bonus Track | Panel discussion on wine podcasts at wine2wine 2018

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus Track | "Wine podcasts around the world: the craft of audio storytelling" Panel discussion on wine podcasts during wine2wine 2018. During wine2w...

Ep. 222 Ottavia Giorgi di Vistarino (Conte Vistarino) on Pinot Noir and Oltrepo Pavese wines

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Ottavia Giorgi di Vistarino at the Tenuta Conte di Vistarino in the Oltrepo Pavese area of Lombardy. The winer...

Ep. 221 Monty Waldin interviews Catherine Stratton (CS Selections)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Catherine Stratton, founder of C.S. Selections and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. A n...

Ep. 220 Monty Waldin interviews Gabriele Brugnoni (Bisci)

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gabriele Brugnoni, export manager at Bisci winery, in the Verdicchio di Matelica zone in Le Marche. Monty and ...

Ep. 219 Monty Waldin interviews Silvia Imparato (Montevetrano) | Discover Italian Regions: Campania

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Silvia Imparato, the owner of the Montevetrano winery near Salerno in the Campania region. Silvia talks about ...

Ep. 218 Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castegnedi (Tenuta Sant'Antonio)

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Armando Castagnedi, whose family owns Tenuta Sant’Antonio in the Illasi valley between the Valpolicella and ...

Ep. 223 Puru Manvi (Manvi) on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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. P...

Ep. 217 Monty Waldin interviews Diana D'Isanto (I Balzini)

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Diana D’Isanto, whose family owns I Balzini Winery in Barberino Val D’Elsa in Tuscany. The winery speciali...

Ep. 216 Monty Waldin interviews Simona Fino (Gianfranco Fino)

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Simona Fino. Simona and Gianfranco own the Gianfranco Fino winery in the Manduria region of Puglia. Simona tel...

Ep. 215 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Carucci (Carucci & Pico Maccario Barbera Chinato project)

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin hosts three special guests: Alessandro Carucci, the creator of the Carucci Barbera Chinato; Gianluca Cariniti, export man...

Ep. 214 Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Chiarli (Cleto Chiarli)

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Chiarli whose family owns the historic Cleto Chiarli winery in Modena, Emilia-Romagna. Cleto Chiarli i...

Ep. 213 Monty Waldin interviews Veronica Ruggeri (Le Colture)

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Veronica Ruggeri whose family owns Le Colture winery in Valdobbiadene, in the heartland of Prosecco. We were a...

Ep. 212 Monty Waldin interviews Vito Palumbo (Tormaresca)

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ep. 211 Monty Waldin interviews Martin Foradori Hofstatter (Hofstatter Winery)

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Martin Foradori Hofstätter, owner of the J. Hofstätter Winery in Tramin/Termeno, in the Trentino-Alto Adige ...

Ep. 210 Monty Waldin interviews Michele Faro (Pietradolce Winery)

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Michele Faro, owner of the Pietradolce Winery in the Etna area of Sicily. Michele tells Monty about his family hist...

Ep. 208 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on 4 Sicilian wines

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

[This is the English-language translation and dubbed version of episode 208, which has originally been recorded in Italian.] In this educational podca...

Ep. 208 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist)su 4 vini siciliani

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Monty Waldin hosts Prof. Attilio Scienza again to talk about 4 grape varieties and related wines from...

Ep. 207 Monty Waldin interviews Bernardino Sani (Argiano)

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Bernardino Sani, owner of the Argiano winery in Montalcino near Siena and renowned Brunello producer. Bernardi...

Ep. 206 Monty Waldin interviews Maurizio Zanella (Ca' del Bosco) | Discover Italian Regions: Lombardy / Lombardia

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Maurizio Zanella, owner of Ca’ del Bosco and famous producer of Franciacorta wines. Ca’ del Bosco was born...

Ep. 209 Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Widmer (Brancaia Winery)

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Widmer owner of the Brancaia Winery in Castellina in Chianti. Barbara is also the enologist of the win...