Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome Book Club and Episode 2050 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. Today Richard is in conversation with the acclaimed writer, poet and broadcaster Andrew Jefford.

On the bookshelf:

The books discussed in today’s show include:

• Drinking with the Valkyries by Andrew Jefford
• Whisky Island by Andrew Jefford
• The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardie
• The Match by Piero Trellini

More about today’s guest

Andrew Jefford has written for many British newspapers, including The Evening Standard (for ten years), The Financial Times, The Guardian and The Times; he is today Contributing Editor and a regular columnist for both Decanter and The World of Fine Wine, as well as Academic Advisor to the Wine Scholar Guild. He writes a monthly wine column for The New Statesman. He is one of five Co-Chairs for the London-based Decanter World Wine Awards, the largest global wine competition. He has also broadcast extensively on wine, tea and other subjects for BBC Radio in the UK, and leads study tours in France for the Wine Scholar Guild. He has written twelve books and guides including The New France, Andrew Jefford’s Wine Course and Whisky Island (about the island of Islay). A book-length collection of his writings on wine, Drinking with the Valkyries, was published in September 2022. He and his family live near Montpellier, France.

Connect:

Website: www.andrewjefford.com

Instagram: @andrewcjefford

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjefford/

Twitter: @andrewcjefford

More about the host Richard Hough:

Richard Hough is the editor, translator and project curator behind Wine Democracy and Vine and Prejudice. He has also published several books about life in Verona, chronicling the city’s history, culture and daily life, not forgetting, of course, its wine! With a long-standing passion for whisky and beer, he’s a relative newcomer to the world of wine and is now desperately trying to make up for lost time! He is the host of Book Club on the Italian Wine Podcast.

Connect:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rick_hough

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ricksnotesfromverona

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhough/

Coming soon:

Stay tuned for details of our next next on Book Club with the Italian Wine Podcast

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Welcome to Episode 1742 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.

In this episode, Russ Lorber geeks out on the Sangiovese grape, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her personal connections with wines made from this variety.

Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.

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About today’s Host:

“In 2013, a wine guru walked into my life, and I set off on a path of demystifying the wines of Europe–a section of stores and wine lists that I previously avoided. This path rewarded me with an understanding of what wine really is...a centerpiece of gatherings with families and friends; something to facilitate celebration. When visiting family wineries in Europe, I found the experience to be like an invitation to a family gathering, and I admired the passion of the winemakers for their craft. I launched Wide Roots to bring the essence of this experience to more wine drinkers, hoping to help them in unlocking this world much the same way that I did for myself. I am certified by Vinitaly International Academy as an Italian Wine Ambassador. I am also the subject of Wine Hunter, a documentary that follows my journey launching Wide Roots and my travels through the vineyards of Italy.”

Connect:

Website: www.widerootsllc.com/wide-roots-llc/

Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnO0yzn91YA

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russlorber/

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Welcome to Episode 1827 of "On The Road Edition," hosted by Stevie Kim. Today we are celebrating International Women's Day with a special episode, featuring Cristina Mercuri, a renowned wine educator in Italy and a strong female role model for the world of wine.

More about today’s guest

Cristina Mercuri DipWSET – presenter, Wine Educator & Master of Wine candidate in Italy. She abandoned her career as a lawyer to dedicate herself to her great passion, wine. Today she is the founder and responsible for the training of Wine Club.

She teaches students of all levels, from WSET Diploma candidates to Sommeliers and Wine & Spirits companies. She is a presenter for many Italian wineries at important wine events such as Vinitaly and Milan Wine Week. She also conducts various promotional events such as staff training, team building and private tastings.

Cristina has over 10 years of experience in the sector and stands out for her profound multidisciplinary knowledge.

Connect:

Website: https://www.wine-club.it/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinamercuri_wine/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cristina-mercuri-dipwset-004376a

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crismercuri?locale=it_IT

More about the host Stevie Kim:

Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods!

Connect:

Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim

Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/

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