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 – so stay tuned! With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!
Episodes
January 7, 2026 • 12 mins
Welcome to Episode 2574 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way!
These episodes are generally in Italian.
Today’s question comes from Richard Hough.
Today’s question(s):
🇬🇧 Wine education often relies on technical sheets and scores. But are we truly teaching people to fee...
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Welcome to episode 2573 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 225 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Rachel Roddy, British food writer & columnist, to talk about her life in Italy, her deep connection to Rome, and the way everyday food experiences shape her writing. They explore what it means to truly live a place through food from shopping at the local bakery to sharing meals a...
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Welcome to Episode 2572 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo speaks with Michael Laudenslager, a seasoned American sommelier, about his new role at Wine Enthusiast, current New York on-premise trends, how Italian wine and culture are communicated to restaurant guests, and what’s shaping consumer preferences - from Sardinia and Cannonau to natural wines, age-worthy bottles, and Italian spirits.
Key Take...
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Ep. 2571 Wine, Cocktails, and Guest Experience in Chicago with Elizabeth Terracina | Next Generation
January 4, 2026 • 29 mins
Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2571 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, McKenna Cassidy speaks with Elizabeth Terracina, a sommelier at Andros Taverna and Mano a Mano, about her experience working with wine in the Chicago food and wine scene. They also explore the intersection of wine and cocktail culture, the importance of staff training, and how thoughtful guest interactions shape meaningful hospitality expe...
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Welcome to episode 2570 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, Promoting wine - achieving success in a hostile environment.
Speaker: Karen MacNeil
The cumulative difficulties that the wine industry now faces are well known. They include negative and biased reporting about alcohol, generational down shifts, competition from cannabis and cannabis-infused beverages, the flattening of food and drink ...
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December 31, 2025 • 9 mins
Welcome to Episode 2569 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way!
These episodes are generally in Italian.
Today’s question comes from Anselmo Acquah.
Today’s question(s):
🇬🇧 The taste of modern consumers has changed compared to 30 years ago. Has the scientific interpretat...
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December 30, 2025 • 47 mins
Welcome to episode 2568 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 224 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with the author, food writer, and historian Mary Taylor Simeti. Mary reflects on moving to Sicily after her studies, inspired by her interest in Frederick II, and on building a life there with her husband Tonino, including taking over a family winery that became a passion. The conversation expl...
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December 29, 2025 • 29 mins
Welcome to Episode 2567 of the Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market, The Year in Review with Barbara Fitzgerald and Juliana Colangelo. In this episode, they revisit the best conversations and key takeaways from 2025.
Key Takeaways:
The recurring themes and topics that shaped conversations about the US wine market in 2025.
Tangible, real-world advice shared by their guests.
Holiday wine picks from Barbara Fi...
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December 28, 2025 • 33 mins
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2566 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Sanghamitra Banik in a conversation that focuses on the Indian market.
Key learning objectives:
Gain an overview of how wine importing and distribution work in India, including whether the market is centralized or state-based, how regulations differ across regions, and how import duties and taxation...
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December 27, 2025 • 31 mins
Welcome to episode 2565 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, Wine titles decoded: why MS and MW both matter.
Speakers: Jessica Dupuy DipWSET, Doug Frost MW & MS, Jim Bube MS
What’s the difference between a Master Sommelier and a Master of Wine? Is one more for blind tasting parlor tricks? And the other for breaking down the finer points on what soil compositions and export markets have in com...
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Welcome to Episode 2564 of the Italian Wine Podcast and this On The Road Special Edition: Getting to know Albania with one of its most successful female entrepreneurs.
In this episode of the Italian Wine Podcast, Stevie Kim is in conversation with Erjola Braha, the founder and CEO of the Alehandro Group, one of Albania's most successful importing and distributing companies. With over 25 years of experience, the Alehandro Group re...
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December 23, 2025 • 24 mins
Welcome to episode 2563 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 223 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with Giulia Abbona of the Poderi Luigi Einaudi winery in Piemonte.
More about today’s guest:
The Poderi Luigi Einaudi winery, a historic estate known for its elegant wines, is located in the heart of Italy's famous Piedmont wine region, primarily in Dogliani (Cuneo province), with significa...
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Welcome to Episode 2562 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Alder Yarrow, creator of the award-winning Vinography blog, to uncover how the wine review process works.
Key Takeaways:
How the wine review process works and the details producers often overlook.
What critics value in communication with producers.
What resonates with American consumers and gives producers a strategic a...
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Welcome to episode 2561 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, An Inside Look into Wine Enthusiast’s 100-point Rating System, Upholding Blind-Tasting Protocols, and Scoring Non-Imported Products.
Speaker: Anna-Christina Cabrales, Moderator: Marilisa Allegrini
Wine Enthusiast is a media and commerce company that stands as the leading source of innovation and information around wine. The Certified ...
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December 19, 2025 • 57 mins
Welcome this special Christmas edition of Book Club and Episode 2561 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard speaks with Sophie Thorpe about her top five books of 2025. They explore how Sophie first became interested in wine, trace her career in the luxury wine sector, and discuss the role and influence of wine writing in shaping the industry. The conversation also touches on the wine she plans to e...
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Welcome to Voices and Episode 2559 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin is joined by Canadian wine educator, writer, and influencer Will Ferguson, better known as The Queer Wino. Together, they explore Will’s personal journey into wine, the realities faced by LGBTQ+ professionals in a traditionally conservative industry, and how inclusive communication, community-building, and social media can make wine mor...
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Welcome to episode 2558 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 222 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with the wine educator and entrepreneur Robert Maggi, who shares his unique journey between two lives: one rooted in Puglia, Italy, and the other in Wales, where he now lives and works. Together, they discuss Robert’s path as an Italian wine importer in the UK, his role as an Italian Wine Ambas...
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Welcome to Episode 2557 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Juliana Colangelo interviews Leonardo LoCascio, the founder and former CEO and Chairman of Winebow, Inc.
Drawing on decades of experience as one of the most influential importers in the United States, Leonardo shares his perspective on what it truly takes for Italian producers to succeed today.
Key Takeaways:
Why some Italian wine categories are gaining ...
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December 14, 2025 • 38 mins
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2556 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Walter Giomi, wine educator and portfolio manager at Bangkok beer and beverages, to discuss the dynamics of Thailand’s fast-evolving wine scene.
Key learning objectives:
Get an overview of Thailand’s wine ecosystem, including key players, latest regulations and taxation.
Identify consumer trends ...
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December 13, 2025 • 21 mins
Welcome to episode 2555 of the Italian Wine Podcast from wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum 2025, Beyond the Border: why Mexico matters for Italian wine.
Speaker: Larissa Lawrence IWA, Moderator: Diva Maddalena Moretti Polegato
While often overlooked, Mexico is a dynamic, fast-evolving wine market with growing demand for premium and lifestyle wines—especially among younger urban consumers in cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara, a...
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