Italian Wine Podcast

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Deborah Brenner, Founder and President of Women of the Wine and Spirits, the “membership alliance dedicated to the support and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry.” Monty meets Deborah on the eve of the inauguration of the European chapter of Women of the Vine and Spirits, launched on 11 April 2017 during Vinitaly. Join Monty and Deborah for a compelling conversation about the work of the alliance in offering support and empowerment for women working in the wine and spirits business.

In this episode, Monty Waldin hosts Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo in Trentino to discuss regional grape varieties, their traditional methods of winemaking, interesting wine and food combinations, and ‘la botte’, an old and unusual wine bar in the heart of the San Leonardo estate. Tune in to Monty Waldin’s and his guests’ storytelling!

In this episode, Monty Waldin meets Norbert Reinisch of the Braida winery in Piedmont. Together they unveil the history of the Bologna family, the evolution and charm of Braida’s barbera wines and their suitability with some typical Piedmontese dishes. Not to miss if you love wines with a great character and versatility like barbera!

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 represents the fifth generation of wine-makers in her family. In the interview she talks to Monty about sustainable viticulture and indigenous grape varieties of Alto Adige, and about the reception of women working in the wine business.

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 technique her estate has always successfully employed since the beginning. Chiara fondly describes how grape stomping at Emidio Pepe is also a tradition which brings the family together. Hear more about Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the story of Chiara’s grandfather Emidio in this conversation with Monty.

Fashion entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, generally known for being the “denim genius” who founded Diesel Jeans and a number of global fashion and lifestyle brands, is also a passionate wine producer. His Diesel Farm features over 100 hectares on the Marostica hills and grows Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Nero. In the interview Rosso speaks about his humble beginnings, growing up on a farm and helping his father with the land and the animals. Join us for another Cin Cin with Italian Wine People!

In this podcast Alessio Planeta of the Planeta Wineries talks to Monty Waldin about the history of his family wineries, five estates in beautiful spots around Sicily. Alessio tells Monty about his love for Sicily which he deems “the heart of the Mediterranean” not only for its wines but also for its food. He also tells Monty that “one of the greatest pleasures of life is to drink wine while you cook.” Join Monty Waldin on Italian Wine Podcast and stay tuned more “cin cin” with Italian Wine People, forthcoming after Vinitaly 2017.

In this podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Lamberto Frescobaldi, whose family wine-making tradition in the Frescobaldi Wineries dates back to the fourteenth century. “All Number one wines in the world are able to capture the spirit of the soil, of the place, of the people and put them in a glass” explains Lamberto. He talks to Monty about his childhood growing up in the Nipozzano estate in contact with nature and about his recent project of setting up a vineyard on the prison island of Gorgona. On the island, prisoners work with enologists and agronomists of the Frescobaldi estates to produce wine and to learn new skills, with the aim of facilitating their reintegration into society at the end of their detention. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to meet the Italian Wine People!

In this podcast, Monty Waldin meets Meri Tessari of the Suavia Winery in Soave. Meri tells Monty that she works in the family winery with her two sisters. Her winery works with locally-grown grapes such as Garganega and Trebbiano di soave and their aim is to transmit the unique identity of the Soave Classico territory. Italian Wine Podcast hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine.

In this episode, Giuseppe Mazzocolin from the Fèlsina Berardenga Winery in Chianti Classico tells Monty Waldin that he started to learn about wine “in the family of our farmers, in the osteria, in the trattoria, when wine was something in-between, a connection.” Giuseppe tells Monty that wine-making is also an important expression of man’s deep connection with the natural world. “When I see Siena from our vineyard it is a great way to understand that we are connected with the natural world.” Giuseppe talks about his former career as a literature teacher and how his career path changed when he fell in love with his wife Gloria Poggiali and with Sangiovese. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast for a “cin cin” with Italian Wine People.

In this podcast Emilia Nardi from the Brunello di Montalcino family estate called Tenute Silvio Nardi talks to Monty Waldin about the challenges women face in the wine business. As she explains in the interview, her experience has been rewarding and one where she received help and solidarity from other women. Emilia speaks of the rhythms of wine-making and the need for patience and respect in order to understand what nature offers. She considers herself “a country woman,” who loves cooking and sharing her cooking with friends. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to discover the uniqueness of the Italian wine-making traditio

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Virginie Saverys of the Avignonesi Winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany, one of the producers who revolutionized biodynamic wine. Virginie talks about her commitment to work towards a copper-free and sulfur-free vineyard. She tells Monty that she loves cooking spicy food with the chilis she grows in her vegetable garden. Join Monty Waldin and his guests for another festive “cin cin” with Italian Wine People!

In this episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Maria Sabrina Tedeschi from Cantine Tedeschi in Valpolicella tells Monty Waldin about her commitment to protect what the past generations did for Valpolicella and her willingness to improve both the quality and the image of the land. She also tells Monty about her love for Burgundy wines and the Burgundy region where she spent 6 months in an Erasmus exchange. According to Maria Sabrina, Burgundy wines share a similar elegance to Valpolicella wines. Join Monty Waldin on Italian Wine Podcast for exciting conversations about Italian wine.

In this episode, Francesco Zonin of the Zonin Family Winery talks to Monty Waldin about the challenge to communicate the uniqueness of Italian wine, since Italy has a huge grape biodiversity. Francesco also talks about the Italian wine culture and how wine is synonymous with community: in Italy people “live wine” with family and friends. Italian Wine Podcast, hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin, explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine.

In this episode, Chiara Lungarotti from the Giorgio Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano tells Monty about the beautiful Umbrian landscape, and the way its climate brings about the unique flavors of their wine, Rubesco, a blend of Sangiovese (90%) and Colorino (10%). She also talks about their world-renowned wine museum ‘MUVIT’ whose collections explore the links between wine and the Mediterranean civilizations. Tune in to Italian Wine Podcast with Monty Waldin to discover the uniqueness of the Italian wine making tradition!

“Sicily is a place with a very deep culture, very deep roots that we can match all together and make a fantastic place for visitors from all over the world,” tells Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita in this fourth episode of Italian Wine Podcast. Monty Waldin chats to Giuseppe Tasca d’Almerita about his love for Sicily and for aged white wines, and about his admiration for the young generations working in agriculture and viticulture. Join us for a cin cin with another key protagonists of the Italian wine-making tradition.

In the third episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Monty Waldin interviews Federica Mascheroni Stianti from Castello di Volpaia in Chianti Classico. Federica tells Monty how her parents built Volpaia and about her previous career as a painting restorer. She talks about their production of aromatic vinegars and her passion for sports in contact with nature. Italian Wine Podcast, hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin, explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine.

In the second episode of Italian Wine Podcast, Francesco Marone Cinzano of Col d’Orcia in Montalcino discusses historic wines such as the ‘Moscadello di Montalcino’, his development of Montalcino as a sustainable ‘bio-distretto’, and his commitment to handing over the land to the next generations in the best possible conditions. Italian Wine Podcast is a new podcast project hosted by wine writer Monty Waldin who explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal anecdotes of renowned producers of Italian wine.

In Italian Wine Podcast, wine writer Monty Waldin explores family histories, wine-making traditions, and personal stories of renowned producers of Italian wine. In the first episode, Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini — owner of the Altesino, Borgo Scopeto, Caparzo, Doga della Clavole wineries — tells Monty about her commitment to sustainability and energy-efficient production, and of her love for tortellini.