8. Exploring the Wines of Italy with Chris Zimmerman

08/27/20 • 40 min

Chris Zimmerman is well known for his knowledge of Italian wines. In this episode he shares the stories and experiences he gained traversing the Italian peninsula representing wines from many regions of Italy. From Piedmont to Puglia, Friuli to Sardegna and all regions between, Chris knows the grapes grown and the wines produced. We also learn of the history of wine production in Italy and an explanation of the Italian classification system for Italian wines.
Chris's email: [email protected]
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7. An Agriturismo in the Val d'Orcia with Giuseppe Muziarelli

Giuseppe Muziarelli tells us about the history of his hometown, Contignano, located in the iconic area of Tuscany, known as the Val d'Orcia. His family has farmed this land for several generations and he and his wife Paola have converted unused farmhouses into lodging in order to turn the property into the lovely agriturismo, La Montalla. Giuseppe traces the history of his town to the middle ages as a stop on the pilgrim's route to Rome and the Holy Lands. He describes the crops grown on his organic farm and the resulting products of pasta and olive oil.
The agriturismo, La Montalla: lamontalla.com
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9. Vicenza, the Veneto Region and Her Life in Italy with Marzia Caputo

Marzia Caputo grew up in the Veneto town of Vicenza. Her mother and father met in Vicenza when her mother left Calabria to begin a business in a less Mafia dominated region. Marzia describes her favorite sites in her town and the surrounding region and shares stories of growing up in Vicenza, meeting an American who became her husband and her transition to life in the USA.
The antique poem Marzia recited:
Veneziani gran signori
Padovani gran dottori
Veronesi tutti matti
Vicentini magna gatti

Marzia's email: [email protected]
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