Italian Wine Podcast

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...

Ep. 205 Monty Waldin interviews Pietro Ratti (Renato Ratti)

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Pietro Ratti owner of the Renato Ratti winery in La Morra, in the heart of the Barolo region. Monty and Pietr...

Ep. 204 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sull'Aglianico

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Prof. Attilio Scienza is back on the show with Monty Waldin to talk about Aglianico. Prof. Scienza is...

Ep. 204 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Aglianico

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

[This is the English-language translation of episode 204, which has originally been recorded in Italian.] In this educational podcast, Prof. Attilio S...

Ep. 203 Monty Waldin interviews Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann) Pt. 2 | LUX Wines Producers

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is the second of two podcasts with Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann Winery). In this episode Monty Waldin meets Alojz Felix Jermann at the ...

Ep. 202 Monty Waldin interviews Vincenzo Ippolito (Ippolito 1845) | Discover Italian regions: Calabria

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Vincenzo Ippolito, owner of the Ippolito 1845 historic winery in Calabria. Vincenzo talks about the family his...

Ep. 201 Monty Waldin interviews Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann Winery) Pt. 1 | LUX Wines Producers

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is the first of two podcasts with Alojz Felix Jermann (Jermann Winery). In this first episode Monty Waldin interviews Alojz Felix Jerma...

Ep. 200 Monty Waldin interviews Thomas Matthews (Wine Spectator) | Italian Wine Personalities

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 200 Monty Waldin interviews Wine Spectator Executive Editor Thomas Matthews. Thomas tells Monty about his personal and professional journey...

Ep. 199 Monty Waldin interviews Bernardo Pinto (Zahil Importadora) | Education meets Business

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Bernardo Pinto, technical director for Zahil Importadora in Brazil and Vinitaly International Academy Italian ...

Ep. 198 Daniele Cernilli (Doctor Wine)on a wine tour of Italy | Native Grape Odyssey

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Daniele Cernilli, Founder of the Doctor Wine magazine (www.doctorwine.it/) and Doctor Wine in person! Daniele...

Ep. 197 Monty Waldin interviews Marino Braccu (Otto e mezzo Bombana Hong Kong) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Marino Braccu, General Manager at the renowned 8 ½ Bombana Restaurant in Hong Kong (a three star Michelin re...

Ep. 196 --ITALIAN-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) sul Sangiovese | Italian Wine Personalities

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this educational podcast recorded in Italian, Monty Waldin meets Attilio Scienza, vine genetics scholar and Chief Scientist of the Vinitaly Interna...

Ep. 196 --ENGLISH-- Attilio Scienza (VIA Chief Scientist) on Sangiovese | Italian Wine Personalities

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is the English-language translation of episode 196, which has originally been recorded in Italian. In this educational podcast, Monty Waldin spea...

Ep. 195 Monty Waldin interviews Sue Tolson (Freelance Writer and Editor) | Education meets Business

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Sue Tolson, wine writer and editor based in Budapest, Hungary. Sue also contributes to the periodical Wine Sof...

Ep. 194 Henry Davar (Vinitaly International Academy Faculty) on Verdicchio | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Henry Davar, Vinitaly International Academy Faculty Member and experienced wine educator. In this educational ...

Ep. 193 Monty Waldin interviews Niklas Bergqvist (Sommelier at Vinkallaren Grappe) | Education meets Business

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Niklas Bergqvist, sommelier at Vinkallaren Grappe, a wine club located in Stokholm, Sweden. Niklas is also a ...

Ep. 192 Sarah Heller MW (Vinitaly International Academy Faculty) on tasting | Education meets Business

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Sarah Heller Master of Wine and Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Faculty Member on the approach to tasting...

Ep. 191 Monty Waldin interviews Erik Klein (Wine Export Consultant) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Erik Klein, wine export consultant based in Slovakia. Erik has more than ten years of experience and has worke...

Ep. 190 Monty Waldin interviews Federica Capobianco (Silvio Carta) | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

***This episode is brought to you by: Native Grape Odyssey is an educational project financed by the European Union to promote European wine in Canada...

Ep. 189 Monty Waldin interviews Renzo Erasmi (Cantina Arvisionadu) | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

***This episode is brought to you by: Native Grape Odyssey is an educational project financed by the European Union to promote European wine in Canada...

Ep. 188 Monty Waldin interviews Luca Fontana (Cantina Mesa) | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

***This episode is brought to you by: Native Grape Odyssey is an educational project financed by the European Union to promote European wine in Canada...

Ep. 187 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Meloni (Tenute Olbios) | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Meloni, export manager at Tenute Olbios in the north-east of Sardinia. Tenute Olbios produces Vermentin...

Ep. 186 Monty Waldin interviews Sergio Solinas (Cantina Sociale Giogantinu) | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Sergio Solinas, General Manager at Cantina Sociale Giogantinu in the Gallura area in Sardinia. Founded in 1955...

Ep. 185 Sarah Heller MW (Vinitaly International Academy Faculty) on Barolo | Education meets Business

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Sarah Heller MW who is a member of the Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Faculty and teaches the Italian Wine A...

Ep. 184 Monty Waldin interviews Ettore Nicoletto (Santa Margherita Group) | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Ettore Nicoletto, CEO of the Santa Margherita Group, owned by the Marzotto family since 1935. Ettore tells Monty a...

Bonus Track | Arthur Waldin interviews his dad Monty Waldin | Special Birthday Celebrations

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

March 10 2017 - March 10 2019: To celebrate the second "birthday" of the Italian Wine Podcast, we are releasing a special episode where podcast host M...

Ep. 183 Monty Waldin interviews Tim O'Connell (Vinitaly Wine Club) | Italian Wine Personalities

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Tim O’Connell, Vice President of Vinitaly Wine Club. Monty and Tim talk about e-commerce for wine and the changed...

Bonus Track | Italian Wine Podcast Second Birthday

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this short bonus track, the Italian Wine Podcast host Monty Waldin talks about the second anniversary from the release of the first Italian Wine Po...

Ep. 181 Monty Waldin interviews Simon Taylor (Stone, Vine & Sun) | Italian Wine Personalities

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Simon Taylor, wine merchant at Stone, Vine & Sun in Winchester, UK. Simon tells Monty about what is trendy in ...

Ep. 180 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Sartori (Casa Vinicola Sartori) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Sartori, whose family owns Casa Vinicola Sartori in the Veneto region in the North of Italy, near Veron...

Ep. 179 Monty Waldin interviews Giovanni Mazzoni (Podere Forte) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Giovanni Mazzoni, manager at Podere Forte in the Orcia valley in Tuscany. Giovanni tells Monty about the origin of ...

Ep. 182 Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Lunelli (Cantine Ferrari) | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Lunelli who leads Cantine Ferrari and Gruppo Lunelli, both crucial and historic players in the Italian...

Ep. 178 Monty Waldin interviews Mark Cuff (The Living Vine) | Natural Wine

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin interviews Mark Cuff, owner of The Living Vine, a Canadian wine import company specializing in biodynamic, natural, and o...

Ep. 177 Monty Waldin interviews Adriano Zago (Biodynamic Viticulture Consultant & Enologist) | Natural Wine

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Adriano Zago, biodynamic agriculture consultant specialized in viticulture as well as enologist. Tune in to learn t...

Ep. 176 Monty Waldin interviews José Rallo (Donna Fugata) | Discover Italian Regions: Sicily / Sicilia

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview Monty Waldin meets José Rallo, whose family owns the Donna Fugata winery in Sicily. José and Monty discuss the long harvest season...

Ep. 175 Monty Waldin interviews Lynne Sherriff MW | Italian Wine Personalities

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Lynne Sherriff MW, wine consultant and passionate educator whose career in the wine business has taken her all over...

Ep. 174 Monty Waldin interviews Caterina Dei (Cantine Dei) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Caterina Dei whose family owns the Cantine Dei winery in Montepulciano, Siena. The winery produces Vino Nobil...

Ep. 173 Adam Teeter & Zach Geballe (The VinePair Podcast) on podcasting | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 173, Monty Waldin talks to Adam Teeter & Zach Geballe, the hosts of the VinePair Podcast, which airs once a week and covers stories from th...

Ep. 172 Chris Scott (The UK Wine Show Podcast)on podcasting | Monty Interviews Other Wine Podcasters

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 172, Monty Waldin meets Chris Scott, the host of the UK Wine Show Podcast, one of the earliest podcast shows. Chris started in the early 20...

Ep. 171 Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti (Consorzio Bardolino Chiaretto) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Angelo Peretti, Director of the Consorzio Chiaretto e Bardolino, business strategist, as well as director and...

Ep. 170 Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley (Vin Natur - La Biancara Angiolino Maule) | Natural Wine

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Emma Bentley, a representative of the VinNatur association founded by natural wine grower Angiolino Maule at ...

Ep. 169 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti (Vino TV) | Wine Influencers

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Giannotti, the mastermind behind the multimedia project Vino TV. Chiara, whose social media channels a...

Ep. 167 Monty Waldin interviews Shenghan Wang (Lady Penguin) | Wine Influencers

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Shenghan Karla Wang, Chinese wine influencer originally from Chengdu in the Sichuan province. Shenghan is the found...

Ep. 166 Monty Waldin interviews Angela Maculan (Maculan Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Angela Maculan, whose family owns the Maculan Winery in Breganze, near Vicenza. Angela tells Monty about their fam...

Ep. 165 Monty Waldin interviews Georgia Panagopoulou (Wine Gini) | Wine Influencers

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Georgia Panagopoulou a.k.a. Wine Gini, wine influencer and communicator based in Greece whose Instagram profile @wi...

Ep. 164 Monty Waldin interviews Bianca Ferrini (Podere Giodo) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Bianca Ferrini, whose family owns Podere Giodo in the Montalcino area of Tuscany. Bianca tells Monty about the wine...

Ep. 160 Monty Waldin interviews Viviana Malafarina (Basilisco Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Basilicata

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Viviana Malafarina at the Basilisco Winery in the Aglianico del Vulture area of Basilicata in the South of Ita...

Ep. 159 Monty Waldin interviews Michaela Morris (Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert) | Education meets Business

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michaela Morris, wine educator from Canada and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert. Michaela te...

Ep. 158 Monty Waldin interviews Jeanette Servidio (Campo alle Comete) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Jeanette Servidio, CEO of Campo alle Comete, a winery in the Bolgheri area and a recent acquisition of the Cap...

Ep. 157 Monty Waldin interviews Elisabetta Geppetti (Fattoria Le Pupille) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Elisabetta Geppetti owner of Fattoria Le Pupille in the Morellino di Scansano area, in Tuscany. Elisabetta tel...

Ep. 161 Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Philip MW (BC Liquor Stores) | Italian Wine Personalities

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Philip MW, Category Manager at British Columbia Liquor Stores, one of the governmental liquor boards o...

Ep. 162 Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Ricci (Leo Ricci Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Ricci who produces Prosecco col fondo at the Leo Ricci winery near Treviso. Leonardo, who is also a g...

Ep. 155 Monty Waldin interviews Ole Udsen (Estrup & Udsen Vin Aps) | Italian Wine Personalities

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Danish wine importer Ole Udsen, CEO at Estrup & Udsen Vin Aps in Denmark. In addition to Italian wine, Ole has a de...

Ep. 154 Monty Waldin interviews Michele Manelli (Salcheto Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michele Manelli owner of the Salcheto Winery in Montepulciano (Tuscany). The winery produces Vino Nobile di Mo...

Ep. 153 Monty Waldin interviews Maddalena Pasqua di Bisceglie (Musella Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Maddalena Pasqua di Bisceglie, owner of the Musella Winery in Veneto near Verona. The winery is biodynamic and...

Ep. 152 Monty Waldin interviews Isidoro Vajra (G. D. Vajra) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Isidoro Vajra at the G. D. Vajra winery in Barolo, in the heart of the Langhe hills in Piedmont. Isidoro talks...

Ep. 163 Monty Waldin interviews Will Predhomme (Sommelier & VIA Italian Wine Ambassador) | Education meets Business

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews William Predhomme, Canadian sommelier based in Toronto and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambass...

Ep. 151 Monty Waldin interviews Lisa and Luca Tommasini (San Gervasio Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Luca and Lisa Tommasini (father and daughter) who own the San Gervasio Winery between Pisa and Florence in Tus...

Ep. 150 Monty Waldin interviews Aldo Vacca (Produttori del Barbaresco) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Aldo Vacca, General Manager of the Produttori del Barbaresco coop. Produttori del Barbaresco now comprises 54 ...

Ep. 149 Monty Waldin interviews Marco Lazzaroni (Benetton Rugby & Sommelier) | Italian Wine Personalities

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode rugby meets wine! Monty Waldin interviews Marco Lazzaroni, rugby player in the Benetton Rugby Team in Treviso and aspiring sommelier. ...