Women in Wine: Francesca Seralvo with Tenuta Mazzolino

This week on The Italian Radio Hour - Today, we’re taking you to the rolling hills of Oltrepò Pavese—an under-the-radar wine region in northern Italy that’s quietly producing some of the country’s most elegant Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. And who better to take us there than Francesca Seralvo—a woman who quite literally grew up among the vines.Francesca is the third generation behind Tenuta Mazzolino, a family-run estate with deep French roots and a big Italian heart. She left behind a successful legal career to return to the family vineyard, where she’s now not only crafting beautiful wines like Noir, Blanc, and a stunning Blanc de Blancs, but also shaping the future of the region as the newly elected President of the Oltrepò Pavese Wine Consortium.We’ll talk about her journey from courtrooms to cellars, the legacy of her grandfather’s bold vision, the role of women in Italian wine today, and what makes this corner of Lombardy so special.So pour yourself a glass—maybe something bubbly—and enjoy this inspiring conversation with Francesca Seralvo.