Italian Wine Podcast
The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day, covering topics such as Italian wine regions, grape varieties, food pairings, and the Italian lifestyle. The podcast aims to entertain, educate, and inform listeners about the rich and diverse culture of Italian wine.
Episodes
Ep. 2817 Ep. 19: USA Overview | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 19 of Study Smart and Episode 2817 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon-Smith.
Ep. 19: USA Overview
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 expe
Ep. 2816 Singapore: A Gateway to Premium Wine in Asia with Gerald Lu of Praelum Part 2 | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2816 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova speaks with Gerald Lu, President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore, seasoned sommelier, and director and owner of Praelum Wine Bistro, one of Singapore’s best-known wine spots.
In Part 2, they discuss career opportunities and salary expectations in the wine industry, the ro
Ep. 2815 Family Legacy and the Future of Amarone della Valpolicella with Luca Speri & Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2815 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA meets Luca Speri, sixth-generation member and export manager of the Speri family winery in Valpolicella Classica and newly appointed president of Famiglie Storiche.
Luca shares the family’s commitment to estate-grown grapes, native varieties and organic viticulture, as
Ep. 2814 Italianity for Me Is: The Art of Feeling Welcomed with Yannick Benjamin | Italianity Series with Jessica Dupuy
Welcome to episode 2814 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 1 of the Italianity series with Jessica Dupuy. In this episode, Jessica is in conversation with Yannick Benjamin, owner of the Beaupierre wine store in NYC, about Italian hospitality and the people who made him feel welcome and inspired his career in wine.
From Lidia Bastianich’s “nonna” treatment to his early days at Le Cirque under
Ep. 2813 The Taste of Devon: Cheese, Farming & English Wine with Greg Parsons of Sharpham Cheese | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2813 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 265 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Greg Parsons of Sharpham Cheese.
They discuss the landscape of Southern Devon, the current state of farming and the market, the history of cheesemaking in Devon, the challenges of taking over the business in 2019, the product range, and English
Ep. 2812 Brooklyn’s New Wine Palate: Italian Wine Beyond the Classics with Andrea Mancin | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2812 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Marissa Muoio IWA speaks with Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine director, and restaurateur Andrea Mancin about Brooklyn’s evolving wine scene, pairing Italian wines with creative pasta dishes, and the opportunities for small, sustainable producers in New York City.
Key Takeaways:
Understandi
Ep. 2811 Ep. 18: Canada | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 18 of Study Smart and Episode 2811 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon-Smith.
Ep. 18: Canada
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
Ep. 2810 Buried Italy with Joseph Walker | Book Club with Richard Hough
Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2810 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Joseph Walker, author of “Buried Italy”.
Highlights of the conversation include:
Joseph’s personal background and career in the US military
His “origin story” as an explorer of Italian history
The discovery of the submerged Roman remains at Portu
Ep. 2809 The presence of Italian Wine in the Dutch culture: A conversation between Karlijn Tiemersma and Arnoud Zuijdendorp | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2809 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Karlijn Tiemersma interviews Arnoud Zuijdendorp, director of NOVITALIA, an Italian food and wine distributor in the Netherlands, about the evolving Dutch wine market and the growing popularity of Italian wines.
They discuss changing consumer preferences, the importance of storytelling and food
Ep. 2808 From Sunken Roman Cities to Piedirosso: Exploring Campi Flegrei Through Wine with Gilda Martusciello of Salvatore Martusciello winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2808 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 264 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Gilda Martusciello of Salvatore Martusciello winery to explore Campi Flegrei, from sunken Roman cities to Piedirosso.
They discuss what it means to make wine on an active volcano, how the volcanic and yellow tuff soils shape the wines, and how
Ep.2807 Importing Italian Wine to the US with Giuseppe LoCascio of Lucidity Wine Merchants | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2807 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Barbara Fitzgerald is joined by Giuseppe LoCascio of Lucidity Wine Merchants to explore how Italian wine producers can find the right importer and turn that partnership into lasting success in the US market.
Giuseppe explains how his company chooses the producers it works with and the main pill
Ep. 2806 Ep. 17: Greece and Portugal | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 17 of Study Smart and Episode 2806 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon-Smith.
Ep. 17: Portugal and Greece
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 knowl
Ep. 2805 Singapore: A Gateway to Premium Wine in Asia with Gerald Lu of Praelum Part 1 | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2805 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova speaks with Gerald Lu, President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore, seasoned sommelier, and director and owner of Praelum Wine Bistro, one of Singapore’s best-known wine spots.
Part 1 explores Singapore’s wine market, including its import and distribution landscape, key pla
Ep. 2804 How a New Generation of Women Is Shaping Italy’s Wine Industry with Michela Adriano of Marco Adriano e Vittorio | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2804 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Saloni Khanapurkar IWA interviews Michela Adriano of Marco Adriano e Vittorio, who shares her experience working in her family winery and her perspective on the evolving role of women in Italy’s wine industry.
Michela discusses the unique terroir of San Rocco Seno d’Elvio in Barbaresco, her wor
Ep. 2803 From Brodetto to Ribona: Exploring Le Marche Through Food and Wine with Lucrezia Bencivenga of Cantine Fontezoppa | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2803 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 263 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with wine export manager Lucrezia Bencivenga to explore the story of Ribona and the dual soul of Le Marche.
They explore Ribona’s history and character, the influence of Le Marche’s coastal and mountain landscapes, and how local wines reflect the re
Ep. 2802 Italian Wine in South Florida: Restaurant Strategies & Opportunities with Jacqueline Pirolo | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2802 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Marissa Muoio is joined by award-winning Italian-born restaurateur, beverage director, and sommelier Jacqueline Pirolo in a conversation that focused on how Italian wines are positioned, sold and scaled across multiconcept restaurants in South Florida.
Key Takeaways:
How to position Itali
Ep. 2801 Ep. 16: Italy | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 16 of Study Smart and Episode 2801 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon-Smith.
Ep. 15: Italy
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 exper
Ep. 2800 What Ancient Vines Can Teach Us About Wine Today? | The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson
Welcome to Episode 2800 and Episode 12 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson.
Episode 12: What Ancient Vines Can Teach Us About Wine Today?
In this episode, Ryan Robinson explores how ancient vine-training systems reveal the cultural boundaries between early Italian viticulture and that of ancient Greek colonizers. From vines trained on living trees in Italy to different pract
Ep. 2799 The Hungarian Wine Market, Italian Wine & the Journey to Master of Wine with Sue Tolson MW | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2799 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova IWA is in conversation with Sue Tolson MW, exploring her path to achieving the prestigious Master of Wine title and her experience of the Hungarian wine market.
Sue shares insights into the development and character of the Hungarian wine market, including the role of impor
Ep. 2798 Greek Wine, Hospitality & AI: The Future of Wine Consumption with Chris Struck | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2798 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy is in conversation with the New York City-based sommelier, beverage director, and wine educator with over twenty years in the hospitality industry Chris Struck
Chris talks about his masterclass at Texsom and explains why Greek wines might be the answer to falling wine consumption. The conversa
Ep. 2797 5th Anniversary Special | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to this very special episode of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon!
This is episode 2797 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 262 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon.
In this episode Marc celebrates his 5th anniversary as host on the Italian Wine Podcast. To mark this momentous milestone occasion, Marc shares some of the highlights from the past 5 years with personal recollecti
Ep. 2796 What Makes Italian Wine Stand Out on NYC’s Top Restaurant Wine Lists? with Jienna Basaldu | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2796 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Juliana Colangelo is joined by the seasoned American sommelier and wine educator, Jienna Basaldu to discuss, amongst other things, pricing strategies, Italian wines’ competitive advantage, and how it's becoming increasingly hard to wow consumers.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how to get
Ep. 2795 Ep. 15: Spain | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 15 of Study Smart and Episode 2795 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon-Smith.
Ep. 15: Spain
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 exper
Ep. 2794 Inside the South Korean Wine Market with Juhee Ryou IWA from Ethica Wines | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2794 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with the Regional Sales Manager for South Korea at Ethica Wines and VIA Italian Wine Ambassador Juhee Ryou IWA.
Juhee offers an overview of the South Korean wine market, from its key cities, consumer groups and distribution channels to recent market developments.
Ep. 2793 The Importance of a New Approach to Wine Education with Alexandre Centeleghe and Lisa Lazzaretto IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2793 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Lisa Lazzaretto IWA is in conversation with Alexandre Centeleghe to explore what it really takes to teach wine well in today's market.
Alex reflects on a career spanning sales, education and wine criticism, including his time in Asia during its market boom and working with James Suckling. He sh
Ep. 2792 How to Become an Exceptional Wine Professional in Today’s Hospitality Market with Scott Ota | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2792 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy interviews longtime friend and fellow wine professional Scott Ota, sommelier and Culinary Institute of America instructor.
As old friends, Jessica and Scott reflect on their shared journey in wine. Scott talks about the community and camaraderie that make TEXSOM special, as well as his unique
Ep. 2791 Italian Wine in a Changing Climate: PIWI, Terroir & Tradition with Nicola Biasi | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2791 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 261 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Nicola Biasi to explore how Italian wineries are adapting to a changing climate, and why the answer may lie less in chasing higher altitudes and more in rethinking which grapes we grow.
Nicola explains why wineries should consider autochthonous and PIWI v
Ep. 2790 Italian Wine in the US: Building a Narrative and Reaching Asian American Consumers with Susan R. Lin MW | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2790 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Barbara Fitzgerald is joined by Susan R. Lin MW to explore how Italian wine producers can build stronger narratives in the US market and connect with one of the industry's fastest-growing audiences: Asian-American consumers.
Susan also shares five key elements of a strong wine narrative and ins
Ep. 2789 ColleMassari: a long-term vision rooted in Montecucco with Giuliano Guerrini | On The Road With Stevie Kim
Welcome to Episode 2789 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of On The Road Special Edition, Stevie Kim visits Castello ColleMassari and talks with Giuliano Guerrini, Agronomist at ColleMassari, who has spent 27 years working in the Montecucco DOC and knows this territory inside out.
Through Giuliano’s perspective, we get a closer look at what makes Montecucco different, how the identity
Ep. 2788 Ep. 14: Austria and Hungary | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 14 of Study Smart and Episode 2787 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith.
Ep. 14: Austria and Hungary
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 a
Ep. 2787 Prosecco Superiore by Dr Susan H. Gordon | Book Club with Richard Hough
Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2787 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with the wine writer, researcher, and author, Dr Susan H. Gordon. Susan is the author of “The Story of Prosecco Superiore”.
This conversation explores Susan’s background and career as a wine writer, the origins of her fascination with Prosecco, the factors that shape t
Ep. 2786 A Journey into Italian Biodynamic Wine with Stefania Pepe and Artem Lebedev IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2786 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Artem Lebedev IWA is in conversation with Stefania Pepe.
Stefania shares her lifelong connection to wine and her journey from working alongside her father in the vineyards to establishing her own azienda agricola. She discusses her philosophy of biodynamic winemaking, traditional methods and th
Ep. 2785 From Volunteer to Speaker at TEXSOM with Samantha Cole Johnson | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2785 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy interviews wine journalist, educator and sommelier, Samantha Cole Johnson DipWSET.
In this conversation, Samantha traces her path through the wine trade, from waitress to sommelier at some of the industry's most prestigious wine bars and restaurants, through five harvests, before falling in lo
Ep. 2784 The Other Side of Valpolicella: Volcanic Soils & Sparkling Wines with Francesca Marcato of Talestri Winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
What happens when volcanic soils meet the classic wines of Valpolicella?
Welcome to episode 2784 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 260 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Francesca Marcato to explore Valpolicella through its wines, landscapes, food, and fascinating local stories.
Together, they explore the heart of the region, discovering what makes
Ep. 2783 The Suburban Gold Mine: Insights into New Jersey’s Wine Market with Brittney Abell | Masterclass US Wine Market
Is New Jersey the untapped gold mine for Italian wine?
In episode 2783, Marissa Muoio is joined by Brittney Abell to explore New Jersey’s wine market and the opportunities hiding within its affluent suburban retail and dining scene.
Together, they unpack what makes the New Jersey consumer unique, why the state represents an important opportunity for Italian wine producers, and how brands can com
Ep. 2782 Ep. 13: Germany and Alsace | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 13 of Study Smart and Episode 2782 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith.
Ep. 13: Germany and Alsace
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 an
Ep. 2781 China’s Wine Market: From Misleading Import Numbers to Today’s Consumer with Fongyee Walker MW - Part 2 | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2781 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is once again in conversation with China-based wine educator and consultant Fongyee Walker MW.
In Part 2, the conversation explores the evolving role of wine education in China, from the changing motivations of wine learners to the growing influence of digital platforms and social
Ep. 2780 The Bridge between the Past and the Future of Wine with Serena Costanzo from Palmento Costanzo on Etna | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2780 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA is in conversation with Serena Costanzo from the Palmento Costanzo winery on the northern slope of Mount Etna.
The conversation explores the vineyard's use of the traditional Alberello Etneo training system, the restoration of the estate’s 18th-century lava stone Palmento, an
Ep. 2779 The State of Wine Sales in the U.S.: First-Hand Insights from a Wine Retailer with Debbie Zachareas | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome back to TEXSOM 2026 and Episode 2779 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Jessica Dupuy interviews the renowned wine judge, educator and sommelier, Debbie Zachareas.
In this conversation, Debbie provides a fresh perspective on fine wine retailing, drawing on her 23-year experience at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, as well as exploring trends currently affecting
Ep. 2778 Bread of the Sea: The Story of the Anchovy with Sudi Pigott | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2778 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 259 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by the renowned food, travel and restaurant writer Sudi Pigott.
Together, they discuss Sudi’s latest book, “Consider the Anchovy: A journey in pursuit of the little fish with the big flavour” and explore the fascinating world of anchovies—from their history
Ep. 2777 VIA Advanced Tasting Sessions with Sarah Heller MW | Masterclass US Wine Market
Want to improve your advanced wine knowledge?
In Episode 2777 of the Italian Wine Podcast Barbara Fitzgerald is in conversation with the internationally renowned wine educator and consultant, Sarah Heller MW.
In this conversation, Sarah provides insight into the VIA Advanced seminars and this year’s theme of defining quality in Italian wine, while discussing the value of advanced tasting, contin
Ep. 2776 Ep. 12: Loire Valley | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 12 of Study Smart and Episode 2776 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith.
Ep. 12: Loire Valley
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 expe
Ep. 2775 Between Reality and Imagination: A Metaphor for Wine Growing Landscape | The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson
Welcome to Episode 2675 and Episode 11 of The Art of Wine Storytelling with Ryan Robinson.
Episode 11: Between Reality and Imagination: A Metaphor for Wine Growing Landscape.
In this episode, Ryan Robinson explores how we tell the story of wine through autochthony, geography, and landscape.
We reconsider the meaning of autochthony, explore the local identities shaping Italian wine and the
Ep. 2774 Mastering Wine Exams: Preparation, Pressure & the MW Journey with Chris Martin MW | TEXSOM 2026
Welcome to Episode 2774 of the Italian Wine Podcast in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Chris Martin MW at TEXSOM 2026.
Chris is Director of Education at the Wine Scholar Guild. He judges regularly in international wine competitions, hosts masterclasses at trade shows and teaches regularly. In this episode, Jessica and Chris discuss his MW journey, the realities of preparing for demanding win
Ep. 2773 Trento DOC: one of Italy’s finest sparkling wines with Alessandra Caroni of Maso Martis | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
Welcome to episode 2773 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 258 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Alessandra Caroni, Export Manager at Maso Martis, to explore the unique identity of Trento DOC and one of Italy’s leading sparkling wine producers.
Together, they explore what makes Trento DOC one of Italy’s most distinctive sparkling wine regions, the st
Ep. 2772 A Surprising Partnership between Japanese Sake & Italian Wine with Monica Samuels | Masterclass US Wine Market
Welcome to Episode 2772 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo is in conversation with Monica Samuels, President of Kome Collective, a leading U.S. importer of Japanese sake and spirits.
Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of Japanese sake and Italian wine, discussing why Japanese restaurants have become one of the strongest markets for premium Italian win
Ep. 2771 Ep. 11: Dordogne & South West France | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
Welcome to Episode 11 of Study Smart and Episode 2771 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Gill Gordon Smith.
Ep. 11: Dordogne & South West 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 kn
Ep. 2770 China’s Wine Market: From Misleading Import Numbers to Today’s Consumer with Fongyee Walker MW - Part 1 | Asia Wine Market
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2770 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova is in conversation with China-based wine educator and consultant Fongyee Walker MW.
In Part 1, they explore the evolution of the Chinese wine market from the 1990s to today, examining the gap between import statistics and actual consumption, the impact of the post-COVID slowdown, a
Ep. 2769 The Younger Wines from the Volcano with Giulia Monteleone & Darya Nagornyak IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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
Ep. 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 prou
Ep. 2767 Le Marche: Verdicchio and the Wines that Shape the Region with Gianluca Garofoli of Garofoli Vini | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
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:
Ga
Ep. 2766 Inside the U.S. Non-Alcoholic Wine Market: What Wineries Need to Know with Jill Sites | Masterclass US Wine Market
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 Takeaw
Ep. 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 e
Ep. 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 includ
Ep. 2762 The Fashion in Wine with Mariano Buglioni & Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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
Ep. 2761 Winemaking and Consulting Across Sicily with Alessandro Serughetti | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
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 we
Ep. 2760 Winning the Restaurant Floor: Training, Education & Italian Wine with Sylvester Inda of Ci Siamo | Masterclass US Wine Market
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
Ep. 2759 Part 2 – The VIA Educational Program & Italian Wine | Heart-to-Heart Conversation with Sarah Looper
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
Ep. 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 expe
Ep. 2757 Wine Education and Business with Frank Smulders MW & Lisa Lazzaretto IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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
Ep. 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 Struc
Ep. 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
Ep. 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!
Ep. 2753 Part 1 – Changing How America Learns about Wine | Heart-to-Heart Conversation with Sarah Looper
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 unpreten
Ep. 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 expe
Ep. 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. T
Ep. 2750 Planeta Winery: Discovering Sicily’s Marine Wines with Patricia Toth & Stephanie Johnson IWE | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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 I
Ep. 2749 The Many Faces of Etna: Climate, Contrade and the Art of Volcano Winemaking with Federico Graziani | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
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 discu
Ep. 2748 Florida Wine Market & Vinitaly USA with VIA Italian Wine Ambassadors Stefano Campanini & Daisy Penzo | Masterclass US Wine Market
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 Select
Ep. 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 expertis
Ep. 2746 From Almaty to Verona: Inside the Italian Sommelier Challenge with Leonid Kirsanov | Asia Wine Market
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 competiti
Ep. 2745 Discovering the "Rive" of Conegliano Valdobbiadene with Lucia Fragoso IWA & Alessandro Favaro of Rivaluce Winery | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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 winemak
Ep. 2744 Ep 25: Pantelleria, Salina e il fascino del vino insulare | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza
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 in
Ep. 2743 Tenuta Cocci Grifoni: Le Marche, Pecorino & Sustainability | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon
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 r
Ep. 2742 Wine Marketing Insights: Positioning, Occasions & New Consumers with Molly Bossardt | Masterclass US Wine Market
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.
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Ep. 2741 The Future of Timorasso and Italian wine with Walter Massa | Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino 2026
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 innov
Ep. 2740 Ep. 6: Burgundy Pt 2 - Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Mâconnais | Study Smart for your WSET Level 3
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 equippi
Ep. 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 aca
Ep. 2738 Two Barolos, but one hill with Nadia Curto & Pablo Fernandez IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner
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, wor
Ep. 2737 Ep 24: Dai monasteri al Marsala, la Sicilia del vino | Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Attilio Scienza
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 En
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