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videoEp. 2753 Part 1 – Changing How America Learns about Wine | Heart-to-Heart Conversation with Sarah...
Welcome to Episode 2753 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this bonus episode, Stevie Kim sits down for a heart-to-heart conversation with Sarah Looper, better known as LooperSomm. In Part 1 of their conversation, Sarah—recently certified as a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador—shares her journey as a sommelier at il Buco NYC and a wine educator dedicated to making wine approachable, engaging, and unpretentious. Together, they discuss her passion for changing how Americans learn about wine and the importance of making wine education more accessible, confidence-building, and fun. 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 h
videoEp. 2752 Ep. 8: Northern Rhône | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 8 of Study Smart and Episode 2752 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 8: Northern 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
videoEp. 2751 From Montalcino to Kazakhstan with Francesca Arquint of Collemattoni | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2751 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with Francesca Arquint from Collemattoni winery in Montalcino. Together, they explore the history and philosophy of this family-owned winery, Collemattoni’s experience at the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, and the opportunities they see in the Kazakhstani market. They also discuss how boutique wineries build successful export partnerships through trusted importers, education, and long-term collaboration. Key learning objectives: • Discover Collemattoni and the Family Behind the Wines • Explore the Opportunities for Italian Wine in Kazakhstan. • Understand How Boutique Wineries Build International Partnerships. More about today’s guest: Francesca Arquint is a winemaker with an international background. Alongside her husband Marcello Bucci she runs the Collemattoni winery i
videoChanging how America learns about wine with Sarah Looper
Wine Without the Snobbery: A Heart-to-Heart with Sarah Looper What if wine felt less intimidating, more inclusive and a whole lot more fun? In 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. She reveals the inspiration behind LooperSomm, her online brand created to take the intimidation and snobbery out of wine, explains how the leftovers from one bottle changed her life, and recalls how a community of wine nerds helped shape her palate. Watch Part 1 now on the Italian Wine Podcast YouTube channel, and stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon. ------------------------------------------- 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
videoEp. 2750 Planeta Winery: Discovering Sicily’s Marine Wines with Patricia Toth & Stephanie Johnson...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2750 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE is joined by Patricia Tóth of the Planeta winery to discuss her role at the winery, the native grapes that are grown in the corner of Sicily, and the enduring characteristics of Sicily’s marine wines. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: As well as being a certified Italian Wine Expert (IWE), Stephanie Johnson holds a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits. Her wine career spans the journalism, retail and restaurant sectors. She joined Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2013 and later served as Italian Wine Editor from 2016 to 2024. Stephanie has judged at international competitions such as the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in Bordeaux and 5StarWines – the Book in Verona. She has led masterclasses for top sommeliers in New York City and presented at major industry events including V
videoVinitaly and the City - Sibari 2026 | The Third Edition
Vinitaly and the City - Sibari 2026 returned for its third edition from 17 to 19 July, celebrating Calabrian wine, food, culture and the people shaping the region’s future. 🍷☀️ The event brought together wine producers, institutions, young professionals and wine lovers to discover Calabria through its native grape varieties, biodiversity, history and local traditions. As media partner, Italian Wine Podcast followed Vinitaly and the City - Sibari 2026 on the ground, capturing interviews, tastings, stories and key moments from across the three-day event. 🎥 Discover the people, wines and territories behind one of Calabria’s leading wine events. Full event coverage produced in collaboration with ARSAC - Azienda Regionale per lo Sviluppo dell’Agricoltura Calabrese and Vinitaly and the City. 📲 Follow the full event coverage: Vinitaly and the City: https://www.instagram.com/vinitalyandthecity/ ARSAC: https://www.instagram.com/arsacweb/ Italian Wine Podcast: https://www.instagram.co
videoEp. 2749 The Many Faces of Etna: Climate, Contrade and the Art of Volcano Winemaking with Federic...
Welcome to episode 2749 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 254 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by the Etna wine producer Federico Graziani. Together, they explore Federico’s journey from sommelier to winemaker, the influence of Salvo Foti, the impact of climate change on Etna, and the unique character of the volcano’s diverse contrade. They also discuss the ageability of Etna’s white wines, the expression of Nerello Mascalese, and the distinctive wines of the Feudo di Mezzo contrada. More about today’s guest: The Federico Graziani winery is located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, near the towns of Passopisciaro and Randazzo. The winery is famous for its high-altitude, volcanic terroir wines, most notably its iconic "Profumo di Vulcano" (a rare field blend of over 40 ancient, pre-phylloxera white and red grape varieties). The estate is also celebrated for "Mareneve," an exceptional white wine grown at a freezing
videoEp. 2748 Florida Wine Market & Vinitaly USA with VIA Italian Wine Ambassadors Stefano Campanini &...
Welcome to Episode 2748 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Bonus Episode of Masterclass US Wine Market, Stevie Kim is joined by two VIA Italian Wine Ambassadors, Stefano Campanini and Daisy Penzo, to discuss the Florida wine market and Vinitaly USA. More about the guests: Daisy Penzo is an Italian-born wine professional, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, and Sales Director for ViVino Selections, where she leads U.S. market development for a portfolio of European wineries. Based in South Florida, she is also the founder of Tuscany Wines Import and the women-owned Fiori & Colori Wines, championing boutique producers and authentic Italian wines. A certified Wine Scholar Guild educator, Daisy regularly shares her expertise through trade events and wine education. Connect: Website: https://vivinoselectionsfl.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-p-a48251139/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisy_wines/ Stefano Campanini is the founder of Ital
videoEp. 2747 Ep. 7: Beaujolais | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 7 of Study Smart and Episode 2747 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 7: Beaujolais 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 educator
videoEp. 2746 From Almaty to Verona: Inside the Italian Sommelier Challenge with Leonid Kirsanov | As...
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2746 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova speaks with Leonid Kirsanov, Head Sommelier at La Vue Restaurant in Saint Petersburg and the winner of the Italian Sommelier Challenge held during the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2026. Returning to Almaty for the second consecutive year, Leonid claimed first place in the competition, earning a scholarship to attend the prestigious Vinitaly International Academy Flagship Edition in Verona in 2027. Now in its third year, the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow, held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 29 June 2026, is a trade event that brings together industry professionals, Italian wineries and other key stakeholders. The Roadshow, organized in collaboration with ITA - the Italian Trade Agency, features a walk-around tasting and a series of private masterclasses. The Italian Sommelier Challenge is an element of the Roadshow dedicated to the next generation of wine professional
videoEp. 2745 Discovering the "Rive" of Conegliano Valdobbiadene with Lucia Fragoso IWA & Alessandro F...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2745 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lucia Fragoso IWA is joined by Alessandro Favaro of Rivaluce Winery to explore the renowned Rive of Valdobbiadene. Together, they discuss what makes the Rive subzones unique, how they differ from other Prosecco Superiore vineyards, and how terroir, steep hillside viticulture, and careful winemaking shape the character of these exceptional wines. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. More about today’s host: Lucia Fragoso is a Mexican sommelier, wine educator, hospitality entrepreneur, and international wine communicator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management from The University of Queensland, Australia. Her professional career has taken her across Mexico, the United States, Australia, and China. A
videoEp. 2744 Ep 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con At...
Welcome to Episode 2744 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 25th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into English, in the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp book: An Italian Wine Pilgrimage: with Professor Attilio Scienza. Now available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.it/dp/8894686361) . A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historical itineraries. Genetics, morphology, climate change, and the concept of viticulture vocation come together to tell the story of our grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. Expect amazing stories, random digres
videoEp. 2743 Tenuta Cocci Grifoni: Le Marche, Pecorino & Sustainability | Wine, Food & Travel with Ma...
Welcome to episode 2743 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 253 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Marta and Camilla Cocci Grifoni of Tenuta Cocci Grifoni, a historic family-owned winery in Italy's Marche region. Together, they explore the rich winemaking heritage of Le Marche, the story behind the estate and its relais, Guido Cocci Grifoni's pivotal role in rescuing the Pecorino grape from extinction, the significance of Rosso Piceno DOC and the winery's flagship wines, as well as its commitment to sustainability, PIWI varieties, Il Manifesto, and the evolving role of women in wine. More about today’s guest: Tenuta Cocci Grifoni is a family-run winery that today cares for 65 hectares of vineyards, cultivating both native grape varieties and disease-resistant vines. Since the early 20th century, its research activity has been closely intertwined with the history of winemaking in the Marche region. In the 1980s, the estate helpe
videoPellegrinaggio Enoico: Ep 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare
⚓️ Rotta verso le isole! L’ultima tappa del nostro viaggio siciliano con il Professor Scienza ci porta alla scoperta di Pantelleria, Salina e della maestosità dell'Etna. In questa puntata esploriamo territori incredibili dove il vino è il risultato di un incontro millenario tra vulcani, mare e antiche civiltà. 🌋 Ma lo sapevate che l’Etna viene considerata un’"isola nell’isola"? Con i suoli lavici e i vigneti ad alberello, rappresenta uno dei territori del vino più dinamici e affascinanti del mondo! 🍇 Guarda gli highlight della puntata su Youtube e ascolta l'episodio completo su Italian Wine Podcast il 22/07!
videoPellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza: Ep 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare
La tappa 25 del nostro viaggio siciliano esplora le isole minori e l’Etna, territori dove il vino nasce dall’incontro tra suoli vulcanici, mare aperto e tradizioni millenarie. Il Professor Scienza descrive le isole come vere e proprie "zattere" fondamentali per la diffusione della viticoltura nel Mediterraneo, soffermandosi in particolare su Pantelleria e sulla tecnica dell’alberello pantesco, oggi patrimonio UNESCO e simbolo di un dialogo perfetto tra uomo e natura. Il racconto si conclude sull'Etna, definita un’isola nell’isola per la sua straordinaria varietà di terroir e i suoi vigneti ad alberello, confermandosi come uno dei distretti vitivinicoli più affascinanti e dinamici del mondo. The MammaJumboShrimp family is a podcast, it's a book & it's a wine school - but the truth is we love Italian wine but we won't turn our nose up at other wines!! In addition to wine, we also cover food and travel, this winning trifecta makes up our identity. Projects to date include the Itali
videoEp. 2742 Wine Marketing Insights: Positioning, Occasions & New Consumers with Molly Bossardt | Ma...
Welcome to Episode 2742 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Molly Bossardt about the future of wine marketing, exploring consumer behavior, subscription models, strategies for engaging different generations, lessons from the coffee industry, the role of education, and why creating new wine occasions may be the key to building stronger brands. Key Takeaways: • Wine doesn't necessarily have a consumer problem—it has a positioning problem. • The wine industry spends a lot of time explaining wine, but not enough time making people want it. • The future belongs to the brands that create occasions. More about the guest: Molly Bossardt is a wine marketing strategist and founder of Bread & Butter Digital Marketing, where she helps wineries build the systems behind consistent, revenue-driving marketing. With 10 years of marketing experience and six years focused entirely
videoEp. 2741 The Future of Timorasso and Italian wine with Walter Massa | Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte...
Welcome to episode 2741 of the Italian Wine Podcast recorded live at Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026. As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, revealing Piedmont's impact on the global wine scene. Today, Stevie Kim’s guest is Walter Massa, the producer behind Vigneti Massa and one of the key figures in the revival of Timorasso in the Colli Tortonesi. In this conversation, Walter reflects on the evolution of Timorasso, a grape that has grown from a small presence in the Tortona area into one of the most talked-about stories in Piemonte wine. Stevie and Walter d
videoEp. 2740 Ep. 6: Burgundy Pt 2 - Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais | Study Smart for your WSE...
Welcome to Episode 6 of Study Smart and Episode 2740 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith. Ep. 6: Burgundy Pt 2 - Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais 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
videoTHE FUTURE OF TIMORASSO AND ITALIAN WINE
We couldn’t have closed our Grandi Langhe series with anyone other than Walter Massa. 🍷 Producer behind Vigneti Massa and one of the key figures in the revival of Timorasso, Walter looks at the future of this grape with the same direct, passionate and unmistakable voice that has shaped its story. But his answer goes beyond Timorasso: it becomes a reflection on real growers, honest wine and the future of Italian wine itself. A bold and unmistakably Italian way to close our Grandi Langhe journey. Watch the full conversation on YouTube
videoEp. 2739 A Bite-Sized History of Italy by Dr Danielle Callegari | Book Club with Richard Hough
Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2739 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with professor of Italian wine and culture, Dr Danielle Callegari, author of (amongst other things) “A Bite-Sized History of Italy: Tales of the Roman Empire, Renaissance, and Republic.” This conversation explores Danielle’s Italian ancestry, her career as an academic, the importance of Dante to Italy’s linguistic identity, the role of food and wine in shaping Italy’s cultural identity, the beer before bread hypothesis, “carbonaragate” and other Italian food controversies, and Italy’s evolving culinary habits. Further reading and other resources mentioned in the conversation: • “Dante’s Gluttons: Food and Society in Medieval Italian Literature” by Dr Danielle Callegari • “Drunk” by Dr Edward Slingerland • “Tracing one delicious snack around the Mediterranean showed me that modern borders are ab
videoTHE FUTURE OF TIMORASSO AND ITALIAN WINE WITH WALTER MASSA
As an official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026, Piedmont's premier wine event that took place on January 26-27, in Turin. Join top producers, buyers, and experts to explore emerging styles, winemaking innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, revealing Piedmont's impact on the global wine scene. Today, Stevie Kim’s guest is Walter Massa, the producer behind Vigneti Massa and one of the key figures in the revival of Timorasso in the Colli Tortonesi. In this conversation, Walter reflects on the evolution of Timorasso, a grape that has grown from a small presence in the Tortona area into one of the most talked-about stories in Piemonte wine. Stevie and Walter discuss Derthona, the role of producers who have invested in the territory, and Romanzo del Vino, a project built arou
videoEp. 2738 Two Barolos, but one hill with Nadia Curto & Pablo Fernandez IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors...
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2738 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Nadia Curto, the renowned winemaker from La Morra (Cuneo), in the heart of the Langhe and the Barolo region. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. Nadia discusses her hands-on approach to winemaking, working without consultants or enologists while combining her father's traditions with her own vision. She also shares the winery's philosophy of minimal intervention, featuring chemical-free viticulture, spontaneous fermentation, and a simple motto: "Nature above everything." Key Learning Objectives: • Learn about the history of Nadia Curto's family winery in La Morra and its multigenerational approach to Barolo production. • Explore Nadia's philosophy of natural winemaking, including spontaneous fermentation and minimal intervention in both the vineyar
videoEp. 2737 Ep 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio...
Welcome to Episode 2737 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 24th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian. Episode 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into English, in the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp book: An Italian Wine Pilgrimage: with Professor Attilio Scienza. Now available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.it/dp/8894686361) . A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historical itineraries. Genetics, morphology, climate change, and the concept of viticulture vocation come together to tell the story of our grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. Expect amazing stories, random digressions
videoEp. 2736 Erminia D'Angelo on Aglianico del Vulture, Volcanic Terroir & Basilicata's Wine Heritage...
Welcome to episode 2736 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 252 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Erminia D'Angelo, fourth-generation winemaker at Casa Vinicola D'Angelo in Basilicata. They discuss the winery's pioneering role as one of the first to export Aglianico del Vulture beyond Italy, the influence of the volcanic terroir and old vines (some up to 80 years old), and the unique characteristics of harvesting Aglianico on Mount Vulture. The conversation also highlights the estate's flagship wines, Basilicata's rich gastronomic traditions, and classic local pairings, including the iconic peperone crusco. More about today’s guest: Erminia D'Angelo, along with her brother Rocco, represents the fourth generation of D'Angelo, one of the historical wineries in the heart of Vulture in Basilicata, always involved in producing Aglianico del Vulture. The winery was born in 1920. The family history goes hand in hand with t