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videoVines don’t have legs – people do!
The journey through Professor Attilio Scienza’s book may be over… but Richard still has a few takeaways for us. 👀🍷 In our latest YouTube video, Richard Hough looks back at the series and shares 3 takeaways worth remembering.☝🏼 🎬 Watch the full video on YouTube to discover all 3 takeaways.
videoAn Italian Wine Pilgrimage: 3 Key Takeaways
The Italian Wine Podcast with Professor Attilio Scienza is an epic journey across Italy following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith and historical itineraries that tells the story of Italian grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. In this video, Richard Hough, host of the Italian Wine Podcast's Book Club, introduces three key takeaways from the series: 1. Vines don’t have legs – people do! 2. Every vine has its vocation 3. Autochthony doesn’t mean what you think it does You can find out more about these takeaways and follow the entire series at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts. ------------------------------------------- MammaJumboShrimp is a podcast, a book and a wine school - and so much more!! We love to eat, drink and travel, seeking out the very best that Italy has to offer! Check out our "On the Road Special Editions" hosted by Stevie Kim, as well as our regular conversations with some of Italy’s most interesting wi
videoEp. 2769 The Younger Wines from the Volcano with Giulia Monteleone & Darya Nagornyak IWA | Clubho...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2769 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Darya Nagornyak IWA speaks with Giulia Monteleone of Monteleone Winery on Mount Etna. A former wine communicator who became a wine producer, Giulia shares her journey from Palermo to Etna’s volcanic landscape, the challenges of earning recognition in a traditional wine community as a woman, and how becoming a producer has transformed her understanding of the wine world and her perspective on wine communication. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Since 2018, Darya Nagornyak has been working in the restaurant industry with a strong focus on wine, specializing in Italian wines. She currently serves as Wine Development Manager at Almawine and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador. A certified WSET Level 3 professional, Darya is also Vice President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Associa
videoEp. 2768 Inside TEXSOM 2026: Looking Back, Pouring Forward with James Tidwell MS | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome to Episode 2768 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews James Tidwell MS, American Master Sommelier, wine educator, and founder of the TEXSOM Conference, at TEXSOM 2026. Jessica and James discuss the format and objectives for this year’s event, how TEXSOM has evolved in recent years, and how it will continue to develop in the future. The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the third year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America. Join us at TEXSOM 2026 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry. More about today’s guest: James Tidwell, MS is a writer, speaker, educator, and the founder and
videoA taste of Calabria, with Mamma Jumbo Shrimp. ☀️🍷🦐
Next stop on our Calabrian summer: fried fish by the sea and a bottle of Lamézia by Statti winery. 🌊🐟🍷 Calabria really knows how to do summer. ☀️
videoEp. 2767 Le Marche: Verdicchio and the Wines that Shape the Region with Gianluca Garofoli of Garo...
Welcome to episode 2767 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 257 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Gianluca Garofoli, fifth-generation winemaker and Managing Director of Casa Vinicola Garofoli, one of the Marche region’s most historic family-owned wineries and a pioneer in the production of high-quality Verdicchio wines. More about today’s guest: Garofoli Winery, founded in 1901 in Italy’s Marche region, is one of the country’s historic family-owned wine estates. Known for its Verdicchio and Rosso Conero wines, the winery has played a significant role in showcasing the character and diversity of the Marche territory for more than a century. Gianluca Garofoli, the fifth generation of the family, grew up within the winery and has served as Managing Director since 2014. He leads the estate with a focus on combining its long-standing family heritage with a modern, international vision, while remaining deeply connected to the people
videoA taste of Calabria, with Mamma Jumbo Shrimp. ☀️🍷🦐
This summer, we’re telling wine stories a little differently. ☀️🍷 Through the places we visit, the food we share and the bottles we open along the way. First stop: Calabria, with a panino filled with caciocavallo and ’nduja, paired with Le Formelle Cirò from Caparra & Siciliani winery.
videoEp. 2766 Inside the U.S. Non-Alcoholic Wine Market: What Wineries Need to Know with Jill Sites | ...
Welcome to Episode 2766 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald sits down with Jill Sites to explore the fast-growing U.S. non-alcoholic wine market. Drawing on more than two decades of beverage industry experience, Jill shares practical insights into the opportunities, challenges, and future of the category for wineries looking to succeed in the U.S. market. Key Takeaways: • What every winery should know about the U.S. non-alcoholic wine market. • How the non-alcoholic wine category is evolving and where the biggest opportunities lie. • What separates the brands that succeed in the non-alcoholic space from those that struggle to gain traction. More about the guest: Jill Sites is the founder of Soak Up the Sites, a beverage strategy consultancy launched in 2024 that advises innovative beverage brands on sales, distribution, and growth strategy. Her clients have included Almave, L
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videoEp. 2764 Ep. 10: South of France | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 10 of Study Smart and Episode 2764 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 10: South of France Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners with the knowledge and expertise they need to prepare for industry-standard courses such as WSET. With exam strategies and techniques also included, the "Study Smart" series is designed to help wine students achieve their learning objectives in an accessible and engaging way. This new series has been designed in partnership with the Italian Wine Academy (https://italianwineacademy.org/) , a Verona-based, internationally recognized wine school founded in 2017 that provides WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certification courses and specialized training. The series is delivered by the acclaimed wine e
videoEp. 2763 An Italian Dream by Alec Ross | Book Club with Richard Hough
Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2763 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Alec Ross, author of “The Italian Dream”. Highlights of the conversation include: • Alec’s Italian origins • The concept of the American Dream • Alec’s role as advisor to Barack Obama • The Role of AI in the wine sector • The challenges facing Italy including the brain day, the absence of meritocracy and a short-term mentality • Wine regions and styles • Consumer trends The NOLO startup Alec mentioned during the conversation is Liquid Ventures (https://liquidventurestudio.com/en/) and the gin brand he mentioned is Engine Gin (https://www.engine.land/en/). Skiwasser (literally "ski water") is a popular non-alcoholic Alpine beverage typically made by mixing raspberry syrup, lemon juice and water “The Italia
videoWine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper
Part 3 of Heart to Heart Conversation with Sarah Looper is now live on YouTube. 🎙️🍷 ▶️ Watch now
videoWine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper (Part 3)
What if wine felt less intimidating, more inclusive and a whole lot more fun? In this video podcast series with the Italian Wine Podcast, influential wine educator and sommelier Sarah Looper shares how she is helping to make wine more accessible, one glass and one conversation at a time. In Part 3 of the conversation, the focus shifts to hospitality as Sarah shares her experience as a sommelier, reveals how she likes to surprise and delight her customers, offers her opinion of tech and AI for choosing wine, and describes her dream customer. ------------------------------------------- MammaJumboShrimp is a podcast, a book and a wine school - and so much more!! We love to eat, drink and travel, seeking out the very best that Italy has to offer! Check out our "On the Road Special Editions" hosted by Stevie Kim, as well as our regular conversations with some of Italy’s most interesting wine personalities and producers.
videoEp. 2762 The Fashion in Wine with Mariano Buglioni & Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA | Clubhouse Ambass...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2762 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA is in conversation with the Italian winemaker and entrepreneur Mariano Buglioni to discuss the wines of the Cantina Buglioni estate in Valpolicella Classico, the history of this important brand and how the family business shifted from clothing to organic wine production. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Ekaterina Vislinskaya is a certified wine sommelier and content creator from Yekaterinburg, Russia, specializing in Italian wines. She holds WSET Level 3 and is an accredited Italian Wine Ambassador (IWA) through Vinitaly International Academy. Ekaterina is also a guest blogger for the Italian Wine Podcast and a passionate wine traveler, sharing insights on wine tourism, viticulture, and Italian wine culture. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com
videoEp. 2761 Winemaking and Consulting Across Sicily with Alessandro Serughetti | Wine, Food & Travel...
Welcome to episode 2761 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 256 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Alessandro Serughetti to discuss winemaking and consulting across Sicily. Marc and Alessandro discuss his international winemaking experience, the winery he founded with his wife in 2022, and his consulting work across Sicily, including projects on the western and northern slopes of Etna, in Castiglione di Sicilia, and in the Vendicari area. They explore the influence of Etna’s contrade on wine expression, the potential of native and international grape varieties, Sicily’s rich gastronomic traditions, and Alessandro’s growing focus on hospitality and wine tourism. More about today’s guest: Alessandro Serughetti was born in Palermo in 1992. He is a consulting winemaker and small wine producer on Mount Etna. He holds a degree in Viticulture and Enology and specialized in Viticulture and Enology Sciences, completing his academic path
videoEp. 2760 Winning the Restaurant Floor: Training, Education & Italian Wine with Sylvester Inda of ...
Welcome to Episode 2760 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Marissa Muoio is in conversation with Sylvester Inda, wine director at Ci Siamo, a renowned Italian restaurant in New York City. Together, they explore training, education and Italian wine in the context of hospitality. Key Takeaways: • How top wine directors train busy floor staff. • The power of hidden gems, why American diners are looking beyond classic regions. • Empowering the floor: practical ways Italian producers can format their educational materials & organize their US visits. More about the guest: Sylvester "Sly" Inda is a professional wine director and sommelier in New York City. He is best known as the wine director at Ci Siamo, an Italian restaurant in New York. He began his career in 2013 as a wine/cellar assistant at Keens Steakhouse, later working up to assistant wine director. Post pandemic, he served in key floor an
videoEp. 2759 Part 2 – The VIA Educational Program & Italian Wine | Heart-to-Heart Conversation with S...
Welcome to Episode 2759 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this bonus episode, Stevie Kim sits down for the second part of a heart-to-heart conversation with Sarah Looper, better known as LooperSomm. In Part 2, Sarah shares what motivated her to take the challenging Vinitaly International Academy exam and become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. The conversation explores the wine education paths and her deep dive into the complexities of Italian wine, the styles she loves most, and the lesser-known Italian wines she believes deserve far more attention. More about the guest: Professional sommelier and wine educator Sarah Looper has worked in the food and wine world for over twenty-five years. She is a graduate of the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma program, an expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine; a Certified Wine Educator through the Society of Wine Educators; and she is a candidate for the Master Sommelier Diploma, the highest distinctio
videoEp. 2758 Ep. 9: Southern Rhône | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 9 of Study Smart and Episode 2758 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 9: Southern Rhône Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 is a new series of audio learning resources specifically created for wine students. This new series consists of 30 episodes, each focusing on a particular wine region, with the objective of equipping listeners with the knowledge and expertise they need to prepare for industry-standard courses such as WSET. With exam strategies and techniques also included, the "Study Smart" series is designed to help wine students achieve their learning objectives in an accessible and engaging way. This new series has been designed in partnership with the Italian Wine Academy (https://italianwineacademy.org/) , a Verona-based, internationally recognized wine school founded in 2017 that provides WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) certification courses and specialized training. The series is delivered by the acclaimed wine educ
videoWine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper
Part 2 of Heart to Heart Conversations with Sarah Looper is now live on YouTube. 🎙️🍷 ▶️ Watch now
videoWine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper (Part 2)
What if wine felt less intimidating, more inclusive and a whole lot more fun? In Part 2 of this video podcast with the Italian Wine Podcast, influential wine educator and sommelier Sarah Looper shares how she is helping to make wine more accessible, one glass and one conversation at a time. In this part of the conversation, Sarah reveals what motivated her to sit the gruelling test to become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador and the opportunity to take a deep dive into the complexities of Italian wine. Sarah also shares some of her favourite Italian wine styles and identifies some of the lesser-known wines that we should be trying. ------------------------------------------- MammaJumboShrimp is a podcast, a book and a wine school - and so much more!! We love to eat, drink and travel, seeking out the very best that Italy has to offer! Check out our "On the Road Special Editions" hosted by Stevie Kim, as well as our regular conversations with some of Italy’s most interesting win
videoEp. 2757 Wine Education and Business with Frank Smulders MW & Lisa Lazzaretto IWA | Clubhouse Amb...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2757 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lisa Lazzaretto IWA is joined by Frank Smulders MW to discuss his long and varied career in wine and the future of wine education. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Lisa Lazzaretto, PhD, is a Switzerland-based entrepreneur, wine professional, and marketing strategist. She holds a doctorate in Political Science and a Diploma in Marketing, and is the founder of Wine Mood, an e-commerce platform dedicated to curated Italian wines. An Italian Wine Ambassador and WSET Diploma holder (DipWSET), Lisa bridges academic insight with hands-on industry expertise. Her recent research focuses on neuromarketing, consumer behavior, and modern wine communication. Active across international wine fairs and competitions, she combines research, storytelling, and business innovation to connect people with
videoEp. 2756 Inside Vietnam’s Wine Market with Le Hoang Khanh Vi | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2756 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with Le Hoang Khanh Vi, Beverage Director and Head Sommelier at Nén Restaurant (Vietnam’s first Green Michelin Star) and the Vice President of the Vietnam Sommelier Association, to explore Vietnam’s wine market. Key learning objectives: • Understand the Structure and Evolution of the Vietnamese Wine Market: Explore Vietnam's rapidly developing wine scene, key distribution channels, consumer demographics, and the role of hospitality and tourism in shaping demand. • Identify Consumer Trends and Opportunities for Italian Wines: Discover which wine styles and regions resonate with Vietnamese consumers, how local cuisine influences wine preferences, and where Italian wines have the greatest growth potential. • Learn How Education and Sommeliers Are Shaping Vietnam's Wine Culture: Gain insights int
videoEp. 2755 The Longest Table: Honoring Nello Ghezzo’s legacy | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2755 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 255 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by John Brandon for a heartfelt conversation about their mutual friend Nello Ghezzo, a well known Italian chef who passed away in 1999. In this evocative trip down memory lane, Marc and John share their recollections and reflect on the life and legacy of the popular Italian chef. Nello Ghezzo was a popular Italian restaurateur and community figure in Topsham, Devon, England, originally from the Venetian lagoon town of Rosolina Mare. He is best remembered for founding Ristorante Italiano and inspiring major charitable traditions in his memory following his death from cancer in 1999. More about today’s guest: John Brandon is a retired deputy head teacher who worked in secondary education in Exeter, England and Auckland, New Zealand. His original love was food and, after a year of voluntary work in the South Pacific, he enrolled in cat
videoEp. 2754 Introducing New Co-Host Marissa Muoio | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2754 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Stevie Kim, Barbara Fitzgerald and Juliana Colangelo and joined by the show’s new co-host, Marissa Muoio. More about Marissa Muoio: Equal parts wine geek and storyteller, Marissa Muoio turns up the volume on the Italian Wine Podcast as a host of the Masterclass US Wine Market series! Marissa’s love affair with Italian wine started with a simple realization: behind every bottle of Nebbiolo, Brunello, or Fiano is a wild story of ancient history, passionate families, and incredible food pairings. But getting those stories onto American tables takes strategy. In the Masterclass US Wine Market, Marissa bridges the gap between Italian cellars and the American trade. She brings high energy, sharp questions, and plenty of laughs while chatting with top industry insiders, sommeliers, and importers on the East Coast. When she’s not in front of the mic geeking out over volcanic