Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2556 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Walter Giomi, wine educator and portfolio manager at Bangkok beer and beverages, to discuss the dynamics of Thailand’s fast-evolving wine scene. Key learning objectives: Get an overview of Thailand’s wine ecosystem, including key players, latest regulations and taxation. Identify consumer trends and the top-performing Italian wine categories in Thailand. Learn about the Bangkok Beer & Beverages portfolio and gain practical, on-the-ground insights from Walter’s experience. More about today’s guest: Born and raised in Rome, Walter Giomi comes from a long line of hospitality professionals. He started working in restaurants at 13, developing strong skills in service, product quality, and guest interaction. After earning his first wine certification at 19, he began his path in the wine world. Since 2013, Walter has worked for a leading beverage importer in Thailand, growin