Italian Wine Podcast

Ep. 107 Monty Waldin interviews Francesca Bava (Cocchi Spumanti) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Francesca Bava (Giulio Cocchi Spumanti). Francesca is Roberto Bava’s daughter (see episode 105) and works for the...

Ep. 106 Monty Waldin interviews Felicity Carter (Meininger's Wine Business International) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Felicity Carter, Editor-in-Chief at Meininger’s Wine Business International to discuss wine journalism. Felicity...

Ep. 105 Monty Waldin interviews Roberto Bava (Bava Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Roberto Bava, whose family owns the Bava Winery in Cocconato d’Asti (Piemonte). Roberto tells Monty about the Mal...

Ep. 104 Monty Waldin interviews Jeffery Tobias Halter (YWomen) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “Let’s talk wine biz – wine2wine series” Monty Waldin meets Jeffery Tobias Halter, President of YWomen Gender Corporate Con...

Ep. 103 Monty Waldin interviews Tim Banks (Ornellaia Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

01 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Tim Banks, Sales and Marketing Director at the renowned Ornellaia winery in Tuscany. Monty and Tim discuss Ornellai...

Ep. 102 Monty Waldin interviews Roddy Ropner (Wellsprings Wine) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will bring listeners on a journey to two Asian markets for Italian wine, Hong Kong and Japan. Monty Waldin meets Roddy Ropner, director a...

Ep. 101 Monty Waldin interviews Luca D'Andrea (Corvezzo Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Luca D’Andrea, export manager at the Corvezzo Winery in Veneto. Luca talks about sustainable viticulture in the e...

Ep. 100 Monty Waldin interviews Sarah Abbott MW (Swirl Wine Group) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Sarah Abbott MW and CEO at Swirl Wine Group. Monty and Sarah discuss experiential marketing strategies and the pote...

Ep. 99 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Medici (Medici Ermete Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

17 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Alessandro Medici, the youngest generation of the Medici at the Medici Ermete winery in Emilia-Romagna. Alessandro ...

Ep. 98 Monty Waldin interviews Logan Lee (Wine Awesomeness) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Is wine snobby? Created by Logan Lee, Wine Awesomeness brings wine to millennials in an alternative and catchy way. Tune in to Episode 98 of the Itali...

Ep. 97 Monty Waldin interviews Leonardo Bellaccini (San Felice) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Leonardo Bellaccini, oenologist at San Felice Group in Castelnuovo Berardenga in Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Monty a...

Ep. 96 Monty Waldin interviews Paul Howard (Wine Alchemy) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Paul Howard wine writer, educator. and owner of WineAlchemy Limited an expert in blockchain. Paul and Monty disc...

Ep. 95 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandra Boscaini (Masi Agricola) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Alessandra Boscaini at Masi Agricola in the Veneto region. This iconic family winery, at the heart of the Ama...

Ep. 94 Monty Waldin interviews Mike Madaio (Palate Press) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Mike Madaio, wine journalist, blogger, and Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Mike also serves...

Ep. 93 Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Drei Donà (Drei Donà Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Enrico Drei Donà, owner of the Drei Donà winery in Emilia-Romagna. Enrico and Monty discuss the historic area whe...

Ep. 92 Monty Waldin interviews Jeffrey Porter (Batali & Bastianich Group) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Jeffrey Porter, Beverage Director at Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group in New York. Jeffrey shares his excit...

Ep. 91 Monty Waldin interviews Francesca Paladin (Casa Paladin) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Francesca Paladin (Casa Paladin Estates). Francesca talks about the family’s wineries located in multiple regions...

Ep. 90 Monty Waldin interviews Robert Joseph (Wine Writer & Consultant) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin talks to Robert Joseph, wine writer, journalist, and consultant. Currently, Robert is also producing wine in the Langued...

Ep. 89 Monty Waldin interviews Denise Marrone (Agricola Gian Piero Marrone) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

13 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Denise Marrone at the Agricola Gian Piero Marrone in La Morra in the Langhe wine region in Piemonte. Denise togethe...

Ep. 88 Monty Waldin interviews Steve Raye (Bevology INC) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Steve Raye the owner of Bevology INC, a consulting company specializing in helping wine export brands penetrate ...

Ep. 87 Monty Waldin interviews Antonio Michael Zaccheo (Carpineto Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Antonio Michael Zaccheo of Carpineto Wines in Tuscany. Monty’s guest talks about how Carpineto Wines came to...

Ep. 86 Monty Waldin interviews Alison Napjus (Wine Spectator) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 86 Monty Waldin meets Alison Napjus, Senior Editor at Wine Spectator, the leading American magazine about wine and wine culture. Alison is ...

Ep. 85 Monty Waldin interviews Mateja Gravner (Gravner Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Friuli Venezia-Giulia

27 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Mateja Gravner who works in the family winery “Gravner” in Oslavia in Friuli Venezia Giulia on the border ...

Ep. 84 Monty Waldin interviews Adam Teeter (Vine Pair) | Monty Waldin's Let's Talk Wine Biz

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Adam Teeter, CEO of Vine Pair, the influential American publication for millennials in the wine, beer, and spirits ...

Ep. 82 (ITALIAN) Monty Waldin interviews Riccardo Cotarella (Falesco Winery) | Italian Wine Coops

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Italian-language bonus-track in our Italian Wine Coop Series, Monty Waldin meets Riccardo Cotarella, oenologist and winemaker in the family wi...

Ep. 83 (ITALIAN) Monty Waldin interviews Elenora Rossi (Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara) | Italian Wine Coops

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Italian-language bonus-track in the Italian Wine Coop Series, Monty Waldin meets Eleonora Rossi, export manager at the Cantina di Carpi e Sorb...

Ep. 79 Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Zanoni (CAVIT) | Italian Wine Coops

17 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Enrico Zanoni, General Director at Cavit, one of the Italian most important wine coops located in the Trentino-A...

Ep. 81 Monty Waldin interviews Federico Gordini (Lievita Agency) | Italian Wine Coops

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Federico Gordini, owner of Lievita Agency, one of the organizers of the ViVite event in Milan where the Italia...

Ep. 80 Monty Waldin interviews Gian Maria Bonini (Emilia Wine) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Gian Maria Bonini, export manager at the Emilia Wine coop and at Casali Viticultori. Gian Maria tells Monty about t...

Ep. 78 Monty Waldin interviews Assunta De Cillis (Cantina Due Palme) | Italian Wine Coops

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Assunta De Cillis, General Manager at Cantina Due Palme in Apulia. Monty and Assunta discuss local native grapes su...

Ep. 75 Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Cremonini (Le Chiantigiane) | Italian Wine Coops

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Matteo Cremonini, Export Manager and oenologist at Le Chiantigiane, a large Italian wine coop based in Taverne...

Ep. 76 Monty Waldin interviews SimonPietro Felice (CAVIRO) | Italian Wine Coops

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In Italy, the table wine Tavernello is almost as widely recognized as pizza. The Tavernello brand has enjoyed thriving sales for over 30 years. In thi...

Ep. 74 Monty Waldin interviews Fabio Maccari (Mezzacorona) | Italian Wine Coops

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin talks to Fabio Maccari General Manager at Gruppo Mezzacorona in the Trentino region. Monty and Fabio talk about the coop...

Ep. 73 Monty Waldin interviews Simona D'Alicarnasso (Codice Citra Vini) | Italian Wine Coops

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin talks to Simona D’Alicarnasso, Marketing and Communications Manager at Codice Citra Vini, one of the biggest wine coop ...

Ep. 168 Monty Waldin interviews Luca De Ferrari (Poderi Boscarelli) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

21 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin speaks to Luca De Ferrari, whose family owns the Poderi Boscarelli winery in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano area of Tu...

Ep. 117 Monty Waldin interviews Stefano Quaglierini (@italian_wines) | Wine Influencers

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of our Italian wine influencer series, Monty Waldin meets Stefano Quaglierini, the mastermind behind the successful Instagram acco...

Ep. 72 Monty Waldin interviews Nicola Cattaneo (Gruppo VI.V.O.) | Italian Wine Coops

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Nicola Cattaneo, Commercial Manager at Casa Vinicola Bosco Malera and representative of Gruppo Vi.V.O. Cantine, a c...

Ep. 71 Monty Waldin interviews Carlo Indennitate (Cantina San Donaci) | Italian Wine Coops

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Carlo Indennitate, Sales Rep at Cantine San Donaci in the Puglia region. Carlo tells Monty that San Donaci is the o...

Ep. 70 Monty Waldin interviews Valeria Quagiotto (Cantine VITEVIS) | Italian Wine Coops

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Valeria Quagiotto, Export Manager at Cantine VITEVIS in Veneto. Valeria tells Monty how Cantine VITEVIS was born in...

Ep. 69 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Di Fabio (Cantina Tollo) | Italian Wine Coops

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Andrea Di Fabio, Sales & Marketing Director at Cantina Tollo, another famous wine coop in the Abruzzo region. Monty...

Ep. 68 Monty Waldin interviews Ermanno Murari (VCR Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo) | Italian Wine Coops

21 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Ermanno MuRari, agronomist at VCR Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo, a grapevine nursery located in the Friuli region of I...

Ep. 67 Monty Waldin interviews Marco Stenico (Terre d'Oltrepò) | Italian Wine Coops

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Marco Stenico, the Commercial Director at Terre d’Oltrepò. Marco talks about the area of the Oltrepò and the ch...

Ep. 66 Monty Waldin interviews Wolfgang Raifer (Cantina di Soave) | Italian Wine Coops

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 66 Monty Waldin meets Wolfgang Raifer, who is the Vice Director for Cantina di Soave, one of the biggest coops in Italy and also one of the...

Ep. 65 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo Galassi (Terre Cevico) | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65 opens a series of interviews dedicated to wine coops in Italy. In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Paolo Galassi, CEO of Terre Cevico, the ...

Ep. 156 Monty Waldin interviews Richard Kershaw MW (Kershaw Wines, South Africa) | Italian Wine Personalities

26 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Richard Kershaw MW and owner of the Kershaw Wines in South Africa. Monty’s long time friend Richard talks ab...

Ep. 64 Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Monty Waldin meets Francesco Zonin (Zonin 1821) for an interesting discussion on marketing Italian wine and the different psychologica...

Ep. 63 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview to Gianluca Garofoli, Monty and Gianluca discuss the Garofoli family history which dates back to and ...

Ep. 62 Monty Waldin interviews Gianluca Garofoli (Garofoli Winery) Pt. 1 | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this two-part episode Monty meets Gianluca Garofoli of Garofoli Vini in Marche. Monty and Gianluca talk about the Marche region and Garofoli’s Ve...

Ep. 61 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara Lungarotti (Lungarotti Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Umbria

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Chiara Lungarotti at the Lungarotti Winery in Umbria. The Lungarotti winery put Umbria on the wine map of Italy ...

Ep. 60 Monty Waldin interviews Giovanni Manetti (Fontodi Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Giovanni Manetti, owner of Fontodi Winery in Panzano, in Chianti Classico. Monty and Giovanni discuss the family hi...

Ep. 59 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo Berluti (La Calcinara Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we return to the beautiful Conero area of Marche where Monty Waldin meets Paolo Berluti at La Calcinara Winery. Tune in to learn more...

Ep. 58 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Fenino (Pievalta Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Monty Waldin’s journey to Marche continues in this episode, dedicated to the Verdicchio grape and biodynamic viticulture. Monty meets Alessandro Fen...

Ep. 56 Monty Waldin interviews Marco Moroder (Moroder Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

17 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Marco Moroder, manager of the Moroder Winery, in the beautiful region of Marche. Marco talks about his motocross ex...

Ep. 57 Monty Waldin interviews Roberto Mazzoni (Piantate Lunghe Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cows, genetics, Montepulciano, and the Conero Terroir in the Marche region: these are the ingredients of this episode of Italian Wine Podcast in which...

Ep. 55 Monty Waldin interviews Lorenzo Marotti Campi (Marotti Campi Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Marche

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Lorenzo Marotti Campi of the Marotti Campi Winery in the Marche region. Lorenzo and Monty talk about Marche's ...

Ep. 54 Monty Waldin interviews Gerd Stepp (winemaker) | Italian Wine Personalities

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Gerd Stepp, a flying winemaker of German origins, who worked in several countries and spent a considerable amo...

Ep. 53 Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Rivetto (Rivetto Wines) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Enrico Rivetto of the Rivetto Winery in the Langhe region of Piemonte. Enrico talks about Piedmontese varietie...

Ep. 52 Monty Waldin interviews Tim Manning (Vinochisti Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Tim Manning owner of Vinochisti Winery in Tuscany. Tim tells Monty all about his experiments with Italian nati...

Ep. 51 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo De Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 2 | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of Monty Waldin’s interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty and Paolo continue their conversation about the Chianti Classico landscap...

Ep. 50 Monty Waldin interviews Paolo de Marchi (Isole e Olena Winery) Pt. 1 Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of this two-part interview with Paolo De Marchi, Monty Waldin digs deeper into the history of the Chianti Classico area. In this first pa...

Ep. 49 Monty Waldin interviews Sean O'Callaghan (Il Guercio wine project in Chianti Classico) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Sean O'Callaghan who recently started a new wine project called Il Guercio in Chianti Classico. Tune in to disco...

Ep. 48 Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer (Monte Bernardi Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Michael Schmelzer, owner of the Monte Bernardi Winery in Chianti Classico. A German-American producer who arri...

Ep. 47 Monty Waldin interviews John Baum (The Winemakers Club, London) | Italian Wine Personalities

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets John Baum, Director of the Winemakers Club in London. John tells Monty about his career in the world of Italian win...

Ep. 46 Monty Waldin interviews Laura Bianchi (Castello di Monsanto) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Laura Bianchi, owner of Castello di Monsanto winery in Barberino Val d’Elsa in Tuscany. Laura tells Monty abou...

Ep. 45 Monty Waldin interviews Stefano Chiarlo (Michele Chiarlo Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Stefano Chiarlo of the Michele Chiarlo Winery in Calamandrana, Asti. Stefano tells Monty about his family history a...

Ep. 44 Monty Waldin interviews Ben Robson, Italian wine Importer at Bat & Bottle Wine Merchants | Italian Wine Personalities

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 44 Monty Waldin takes us to England to meet Ben Robson, wine merchant at Bat & Bottle in Oakham, Rutland, that specializes in Italian wine....

Ep. 43 Monty Waldin interviews Swedish Sommelier Anna Ronngren | Italian Wine Personalities

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 43 we take a virtual journey to Northern Europe to learn more about the appreciation of Italian wine in Sweden. Monty Waldin is joined by A...

Ep. 42 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro Ceretto (Ceretto Wines) | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Alessandro Ceretto from Ceretto Wines in the beautiful Unesco World Heritage Landscape of Langhe in Piedmont. Monty...

Ep. 41 Monty Waldin interviews Elena Fucci (Elena Fucci Winery) | Discover Italian Regions: Basilicata

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets the “volcanic” Elena Fucci, owner of Elena Fucci Wines in Basilicata. Elena tells Monty about her forays in the...

Ep. 40 Monty Waldin interviews VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Julien Boulard | Education meets Business

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Julien Boulard who is a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador and wine educator based in China. Ju...

Ep. 39 Monty Waldin interviews VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Zhu Mi (Amazon China) | Education meets Business

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Mi Zhu, wine buyer for Amazon China and Vinitaly International Academy candidate in April 2017. Mi Zhu tells Monty ...

Ep. 38 Monty Waldin interviews Carlo Franchetti of Vini Franchetti | Italian Wine Personalities

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Carlo Franchetti, Marketing Manager of Tenuta di Trinoro in Val d’Orcia. Tenuta di Trinoro is part of the Aziend...

Ep. 37 Monty Waldin interviews Marilisa Allegrini of Allegrini Estates | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast travels back to Veneto to meet the Queen of Amarone, Marilisa Allegrini. Monty discusses the grape varieties of the Veneto region...

Ep. 36 Monty Waldin interviews VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Kevin Gagnon | Education meets Business

25 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets VIA candidate Kevin Gagnon, a Canadian-born writer and Opera singer based in Germany. Kevin tells Monty of his fir...

Ep. 35 Monty Waldin interviews Gill Gordon-Smith (Fall from Grace Wine Education & Tasting) | Education meets Business

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin talks to Gill Gordon-Smith “head girl at FFG Fall From Grace Wine Education and Tasting" in Australia and Vinitaly Int...

Ep. 34 Monty Waldin interviews Alessandro François (Castello di Querceto) | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty talks to Alessandro François, owner of Castello di Querceto. Alessandro talks about the history of his French family in Tuscan...

Ep. 33 Monty Waldin interviews Master Sommelier and Natural Wine enthusiast Pascaline Lepeltier | Natural Wine

13 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Pascaline Lepeltier, Master Sommelier and Beverage Director at Rouge Tomate Chelsea in New York. Pascaline is also...

Ep. 32 Monty Waldin interviews Wine Writer Alice Feiring | Natural Wine

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Alice Feiring, award-winning wine writer and critic specializing in natural wine. Join Monty and Alice for an ex...

Ep. 31 Monty Waldin interviews Bibi Graetz of Bibi Graetz Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

06 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin takes us on another journey to Tuscany and talks to Bibi Graetz of Bibi Graetz Winery in Fiesole. In the interview Bibi d...

Ep. 30 Monty Waldin interviews Edoardo Falvo of Masseria Li Veli | Discover Italian Regions: Puglia/Apulia

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin takes us to Puglia to meet Edoardo Falvo, who introduces his winery, Masseria Li Veli. Edoardo, who is originally from Tu...

Ep. 29 Monty Waldin interviews Thomas Bar of Antico Podere Gagliole | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Thomas Bar, the owner of Antico Podere Gagliole, a winery in Castellina in Chianti. Thomas Bar describes the Tus...

Ep. 28 Monty Waldin interviews Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Emilia-Romagna

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin meets Elena Pantaleoni of La Stoppa Winery near Piacenza in Emilia Romagna. Elena tells Monty about her family history an...

Ep. 27 Monty Waldin interviews Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

23 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for another exciting wine story from one of Italy’s more well-known wine regions. Monty Waldin chats to Andrea Pieropan of Pieropan winery i...

Ep. 26 Monty Waldin interviews legendary wine expert Steven Spurrier | Italian Wine Personalities

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

“Wine-trade quintessential Englishman,” wine writer, and, recently also wine producer, Steven Spurrier reminisces about his initial forays in the ...

Ep. 25 Monty Waldin interviews Valentina Argiolas of Argiolas Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Sardinia / Sardegna

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This Italian Wine Podcast journey today takes us to the beautiful island of Sardinia with Argiolas winery. Monty Waldin chats to Valentina Argiolas wh...

Ep. 24 Monty Waldin interviews JC Viens (VIA Ambassador & Editor at Spirito diVino Asia) | Education meets Business

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Monty Waldin meets JC Viens, editor of the magazine Spirito diVino Asia and Vinitaly International Academy Ambassador. Monty and JC t...

Ep. 23 Monty Waldin interviews Henry Davar (Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Expert) | Education meets Business

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin interviews Henry Davar who completed the Vinitaly International Academy certification course in Verona in April 2017, re...

Ep. 22 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Sangiovese | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese

09 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin and Vinitaly International Academy Scientific Director 2014-2018 Ian D’Agata discuss Italy’s most widely planted red ...

Ep. 21 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Glera | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here is another episode dedicated to Italian native grape varieties. Monty Waldin and Vinitaly International Academy Scientific Director 2014-2018 Ian...

Ep. 20 Monty Waldin interviews Ian D'Agata (Vinitaly International Academy 2014-2018) on Aglianico | Introduction to Aglianico, Glera, and Sangiovese

07 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Italian Wine Podcast aims to inform, educate, and entertain about Italian Wine. This episode introduces listeners to one of the many native grape vari...

Ep. 18 Monty Waldin interviews Deborah Brenner of Women of the Vine and Spirits | Italian Wine Personalities

06 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Deborah Brenner, Founder and President of Women of the Wine and Spirits, the “membership alliance dedicated ...

Ep. 19 Monty Waldin interviews Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin hosts Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino to discuss regional grape varieties, their traditiona...

Ep. 17 Monty Waldin interviews Norbert Reinisch of Braida Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Piedmont / Piemonte

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Norbert Reinisch of the Braida winery in Piedmont. Together they unveil the history of the Bologna family, the evo...

Ep. 16 Monty Waldin interviews Karoline Walch of Elena Walch Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige

25 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Monty Waldin talks to Karoline Walch of the Elena Walch wine estate founded in 1869 in Alto Adige. Karoline r...

Ep. 15 Monty Waldin interviews Chiara De Iulis Pepe of Emidio Pepe | Discover Italian Regions: Abruzzo

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Chiara De Iulis Pepe of the Emidio Pepe wineries tells Monty Waldin about the benefits of growing grapes using pergola supports — a ...

Ep. 14 Monty Waldin interviews Renzo Rosso of Diesel Farm | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

05 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, generally known for being the “denim genius” who founded Diesel Jeans and a number of global fashion and lifesty...

Ep. 12 Monty Waldin interviews Alessio Planeta of Planeta Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Sicily / Sicilia

08 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Alessio Planeta of the Planeta Wineries talks to Monty Waldin about the history of his family wineries, five estates in beautiful spot...

Ep. 13 Monty Waldin interviews Francesco Zonin of the Zonin Family Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Veneto

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Francesco Zonin of the Zonin Family Winery talks to Monty Waldin about the challenge to communicate the uniqueness of Italian wine, s...

Ep. 8 Monty Waldin interviews Emilia Nardi of Tenute Silvio Nardi | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Emilia Nardi from the Brunello di Montalcino family estate called Tenute Silvio Nardi talks to Monty Waldin about the challenges women...

Ep. 6 Monty Waldin interviews Virginie Saverys of Avignonesi Winery | Discover Italian Regions: Tuscany / Toscana

07 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Virginie Saverys of the Avignonesi Winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany, one of the producers who revolutionized b...