Welcome to episode 2429 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 203 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Giovanni Giacobazzi from Giacobazzi Vini in Modena, winner of 5StarWines BEST SEMI - SPARKLING WINE 2025.
More about today’s guest:
The Giacobazzi family winery has been dedicated to farming for generations, but it wasn't until 1958 that Angelo Giacobazzi, together with his son Antonio, decided to expand and strengthen the small family winery. The winery is synonymous with Lambrusco and is located in Nonantola, in the province of Modena, a city famous for its fine cuisine and as the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti. The company has a strong connection to sports, not least with Gilles Villeneuve and Ferrari, but also with cycling, motorcycling, and volleyball.
The winery’s Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro DOC Frizzante Secco 2 N.V. won 5StarWines Best Semi - Sparkling Wine 2025.
Connect:
Website: https://giacobazzivini.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giacobazzivini/
More about the host:
Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age.
Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History.
In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.
Connect:
Website:
https://www.quaypress.uk
https://www.marcmillon.co.uk
https://www.vino.co.uk
https://www.quaypress.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon
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