Podcasts about Barbaresco

SummaryIn this episode of the Bella Italy podcast, the hosts discuss various travel itineraries across Italy, focusing on maximizing travel efficiency, exploring alternative coastal destinations, and enjoying authentic culinary experiences. They emphasize the importance of planning to avoid backtracking and wasting time, while also highlighting the beauty and crowds of popular spots like Cinque Terre. The conversation also touches on the significance of relaxation during travel and the unique culinary traditions of different regions, particularly Liguria. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the rich culinary landscape of Piemonte, Italy, highlighting its renowned wines, truffles, and the unique experiences offered in the region. They discuss the ease of exploring smaller towns, the significance of truffles in local cuisine, and the vibrant culture of Torino, emphasizing its blend of influences and the quality of its food and coffee culture.Takeaways Traveling efficiently in Italy can enhance your experience. Avoid backtracking to maximize your travel days. Cinque Terre is beautiful but can be very crowded. Consider alternative coastal towns for a more authentic experience. Relaxation is key to enjoying your vacation in Italy. Pasta shapes are designed to hold specific sauces well. Exploring local cuisine is essential when traveling. Beach clubs can provide a more relaxing beach experience. Planning your itinerary can help avoid wasted time. Piedmont is a hidden gem worth exploring. Piedmont is known for its exceptional wines, particularly Barolo and Barbaresco. The culinary experiences in Piemonte are elevated by the quality of its wines. Truffle hunting is a unique and authentic experience in the region. Torino offers a vibrant cultural scene with a mix of French and Swiss influences. The smaller towns in Piemonte provide a more intimate and accessible experience for visitors. Piedmont's cuisine is characterized by its use of butter rather than olive oil, reflecting its proximity to France. The region is less marketed than Tuscany, making it a hidden gem for travelers. Truffles are best enjoyed during the rainy season, particularly in December and January. Torino is home to one of the best Egyptian museums outside of Egypt. The diversity of Italy is showcased in the contrasting experiences from town to town.

In this episode of the No Sediment Wine Podcast, I sit down with the Barbaresco legend Aldo Vacca, the Managing Director of Produttori del Barbaresco. We discuss on Produttori del Barbaresco's success as a wine cooperative, the rich history of Barbaresco region and how single vineyards (MGAs) of Barbaresco and Barolo were mapped. You can also listen to the No Sediment Wine Podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and Castbox. Some of the WINE ACCESSORIES I use regularly:

La mia  lista dei 5 vini che cerco di non farmi mai mancare nella mia cantinetta, a volte con fatica. Un Nobile di Montepulciano, un Bolgheri Rosso, uno Champagne, un Sauvignon Blanc, un Barolo e un Barbaresco. Ma voi potete aggiungerne altri. Buon ascolto e Buon Natale! ———Unisciti al gruppo Telegram The Digital Wine Lovers e al canale The Digital Wine, chatta con me su Telegram e seguimi su Instagram, mi trovi come Wine Roland. Puoi finanziare il podcast abbonandoti alla newsletter o con una donazione offrendomi un caffé:La Newsletter: https://thedigitalwine.com/newsletterOffrimi un caffè: https://ko-fi.com/thedigitalwineFai una donazione: https://thedigitalwine.com/grazieIl sito web: Storie del Vino———Soundtrack: Funk 'n' Jazz by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/51247 Ft: Bill Ray, Stefan Kartenberg, Reiswerk

In northern Italy,  Alba, Barolo and Barbaresco have become wine tourist destinations. How can you make the most of your visit to these regions in Piemonte? Why should you try a Nebbiolo wine from Roero? Why is there so much excitement about the sparkling wines of Piemonte now? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with David Way, author of the terrific book The Wines of Piemonte. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you will win a copy of his terrific new book, The Wines of Piemonte. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What should you know about Gaja and the Barbaresco cooperative? Why did David have to wait outside a Barbaresco winery for an hour past his appointment without any explanation? How does Moscato d'Asti compare to Champagne, and why is it often undervalued? What are the differences between how Moscato d'Asti and Prosecco are produced? What is the history of sparkling wine production in Piemonte, including the pioneering work of Carlo Gancia? What can you expect from the red sparkling wines of Piemonte? Why should you try a Nebbiolo from Roero and what characteristics can you anticipate? How can you plan a fascinating wine trip to Piemonte?    Key Takeaways  David notes that Alba, Barolo and Barbaresco have beautiful landscapes, amazing wines, and incredible cuisine with lots of lovely small Michelin-starred restaurants. There are also boutique hotels that are relatively inexpensive.  There is a region called Roero, which is 20 minutes north of Alba. What people don't know about Roero, is that it's also an excellent source of Nebbiolo wines, at much lower prices.  Piemonte has both tank method and traditional method sparkling wines. Traditional method sparkling wine made in the bottle is typical of two areas outside Piemonte, Franciacorta and Trentodoc. But Piemonte is actually the pioneer of that style.    About David Way David Way initially specialized in the wines of the Tuscan Maremma before broadening his interests to the rest of Italy and beyond. He works as Senior Researcher on the five textbooks for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines. In his own name, David wrote The Wines of Piemonte . The book gives unparalleled coverage of one of Italy's most important regions and includes 200 producer profiles. The book was honoured by the OIV at its award ceremony in Lisbon in 2024.   Bonus Interview – Jo Penn: Highlights How can you legally protect yourself as a writer? What can writers do to engage readers and especially book clubs? What are some of my multiple streams of income as a writer?   About Jo Penn Jo Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of horror, thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, and travel memoirs, as well as short stories. She's also an award-winning podcaster. Her latest novel is Blood Vintage, a folk horror story set in an English vineyard.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/316.

Are you curious about the wines of Piemonte in northern Italy? Why are Barolo and Barbaresco often compared with Burgundy? What makes Nebbiolo unique as a grape? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with David Way, author of the new book The Wines of Piemonte. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Two of you will win a copy of his terrific new book, The Wines of Piemonte. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and let me know that you've posted a review of the podcast. I'll choose two people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights What makes David's book, The Wines of Piemonte, different from other Italian wine books? How does Piemonte compare geographically to other well-known Italian wine regions? Why does the Piemonte region have so many wine denominations and what are the challenges this presents? What approach does David recommend for understanding Piemonte denominations? Why is Piemonte often compared to Burgundy? What are the unique qualities of Piemonte's signature grape, Nebbiolo? How has Nebbiolo evolved from the “tannic monster” of the past? How do Nebbiolo and Barbera grapes compare? Should you decant your wines?   Key Takeaways Much has been written about the Barolo and Barbaresco appellations of Piemonte but very little about the rest of the region. Barolo and Barbaresco have many small plots owned by many small growers so in that sense, it's very much like Burgundy. It's also similar in that tiny differences of altitude, soil type, vineyard orientation, and wind direction make big differences in the final wine.  David believes that the magic of Nebbiolo is its extraordinary aromatic complexity and amazing structure. It has structure, but not too overt in that it still has a silky and textured and it can age for decades.   About David Way David Way initially specialized in the wines of the Tuscan Maremma before broadening his interests to the rest of Italy and beyond. He works as Senior Researcher on the five textbooks for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines. In his own name, David wrote The Wines of Piemonte (Classic Wine Library, 2023). The book gives unparalleled coverage of one of Italy's most important regions and includes 200 producer profiles. The book was honoured by the OIV at its award ceremony in Lisbon in 2024.   Bonus Interview – Jo Penn: Highlights What are the challenges of writing memoir compared to more journalistic writing? How does it feel to be a supertaster? How does the concept of "terroir" in wine compare to the development of a writer's unique voice?   About Jo Penn Jo Penn is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of horror, thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, and travel memoirs, as well as short stories. She's also an award-winning podcaster. She has a Master's in Theology from the University of Oxford. Her latest novel is Blood Vintage, a folk horror story set in an English vineyard.       To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/315.

This is the weekly columNebbiolo is the extraordinary grape closely identified with the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy and particularly with the region's great wines: Barolo and Barbaresco. Let's explore.The origins of the nebbiolo name is a bit foggy. It likely derives from the Italian word “nebbia” or the Piedmontese word “nebia.” Both mean “fog”—a reference to fogs that come to the Langhe region, where the grapes are grown, during the October harvest.Italian Piedmont region vineyardNebbiolo grapes make wines with bold flavors and very high levels of tannins and acidity, which is why they require several years of aging to become drinkable, and can age for decades. While the wines are bold, the color is not—more the pale ruby also associated with pinot noir.Nebbiolo flowers early and ripens late, so vineyard site selection is important. Vines are vigorous, requiring significant management to ensure quality grapes. This finicky nature challenges grape growers and increases the price, but the reward is some of the world's most prestigious wines.Barolo and Barbaresco—named for the small villages in the center of their production areas—are the iconic nebbiolo wines. They are produced in adjacent areas in the Langhe hills of Piedmont. Barolo is southwest of the city of Alba. Barbaresco is northeast of Alba, 14 miles away from Barolo.Although geographically close, the wines have somewhat different characteristics. Barolo—called “the wine of kings and the king of wines”—is more robust and full-bodied with higher tannins and acidity. And the “kings” quote is not just a clever 18th century tagline. The Savoys, Italy's first (and last) kings really did love Barolo.Barbaresco is more approachable and elegant with softer tannins and lighter body. There is a royalty quote about Barbaresco, too: “We call Barolo the king, and Barbaresco the queen.”Italian DOCG regulations are strict for both. Barolo must have a minimum of 38 months total aging, with a minimum of 18 months in wood. Barbaresco must have a minimum of 26 months total aging, with a minimum of nine months in wood. In both cases, winemakers routinely exceed the minimum requirements.Tasting notes• Riva Leone Barbaresco DOCG 2017: Prominent tannins, as expected in Barbaresco, well-balanced by acidity. Recommend decanting, pretty much standard on a young Barbaresco. $35 Link to my review• Pio Cesare Barolo Pio DOCG 2018: Polished, approachable, delicious from signature maker. Rich dark fruits framed by approachable tannins and oak. You can let this age gracefully, but when decanted it is wonderful now. $75-85 Link to my reviewLast roundWhy did the math student do multiplication problems on the floor? Because the teacher insisted students could not use tables. Wine time.Email: wine@cwadv.comNewsletter: gusclemens.substack.comWebsite:  Gus Clemens on Wine websiteFacebook:  facebook.com/GusClemensOnWine/posts/Twitter (X): @gusclemensLong form wine stories on Vocal: Gus Clemens on VocalLinks worth exploringDiary of a Serial Hostess Ins and outs of entertaining; witty anecdotes of life in the stylish lane.As We Eat Multi-platform storytelling explores how food connects, defines, inspires. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gusclemens.substack.com/subscribe

Ratti Ochetti Nebbiolo darf sich ob seiner Herkunft nicht "Barolo" nennen, kommt aber ganz aus der Nähe und ist genauso gemacht wie ein Barolo. Aber deswegen muss er ja noch lange nicht schmecken. Wir finden's raus. Der Wein ist erhältlich bei www.hawesko.de/vierflaschen

ÉvénementsQuantAlps Days les 30 septembre et 1ier octobre à Grenoble. Nous y étions tous les deux. C'était la troisième édition de ces deux journées qui permettent à l'écosystème de la recherche quantique grenoblois associant UGA, le CEA, le CNRS et Inria de mettre en avant ses récents travaux. Ils accueillaient aussi des chercheurs externes à Grenoble.Séminaire Teratec AQADOC à Jussieu le 2 octobre piloté par Teratec, EDF, avec Welinq, Pasqal et Quandela, entre autres (slides). Le sujet : l'interconnexion entre ordinateurs quantiques, indispensable pour atteindre un régime utile d'avantage quantique en mode FTQC. Diverses méthodes de partitionnement d'algorithmes quantiques étaient présentées par Welinq.Journée Quantique Minalogic à Grenoble (programme),avec un keynote d'Oliver sur l'état de l'art du calcul quantique (slides), le cinquième depuis 2020. Fanny intervenait sur la stratégie européenne d'OVHcloud. Bpifrance BIG à Bercy le 10 octobre, le grand rendez-vous de l'entrepreneuriat. Avec notamment un panel avec Jean-François Bobier du BCG, Cécile Perrault d'Alice&Bob, Frédéric Barbaresco de Thales, et Christophe Legrand de Pasqal (vidéo). Maud Vinet de Quobly intervenait dans la grande scène du BANG pour parler de progrès en 7 minutes (vidéo) tout comme Christophe Jurczak de Quantonation (vidéo). Théau Péronnin d'Alice&Bob intervenait la veille dans la journée Deep Tech (vidéo).Alain Aspect faisait mi-octobre une visite à Taiwan et en Corée du Sud, accueilli comme un prince et intervenant dans de nombreux événements. Il était fait docteur honoris causa de NTU, intervenait auprès d'étudiants et de lycées, et visitait un événement organisé par Foxconn. En Corée, il était accompagné de Georges-Olivier Reymond, le CEO de Pasqal.Munich Quantum Software Forum et visite de l'écosystème de Munich, des 21 au 25 octobre.  Conférence Quantum+AI à New York le 29 octobre avec une intervention d'Olivier sur le rôle des LLM dans le domaine des technologies quantiques (support de présentation). La conférence durait 2 jours au Brookfield Center. Événements à venir :Les journées GDR TEQ à Jussieu des 13 au 15 novembre qui feront le point de la recherche quantique au CNRS et avec des intervenants de renom d'autres pays comme David Awschalom de l‘Université de Chicago (lien).Les journées Teratec sur les algorithmes et les capteurs quantiques chez EDF à Palaiseau les 13 et 14 novembre (lien).Le Symposium Alain Aspect sur le climat organisé par Pasqal les 19-20 novembre à Saint Germain en Laye chez Exail (programme et inscriptions payantes).Quantum Matter du 20 au 23 mai à Grenoble, une grande conférence internationale avec un tas de pointures académiquesInternational Conference on Quantum Computing, Institut Poincaré à Paris les 12-16 mai. Ca a l'air bien mais l'agendan'est pas encore disponible. Actualité France Annonces scientifiques de QuoblyQuobly commence à publier quelques papiers scientifiques concernant l'avancement de ses qubits.Notons aussi que Maud Vinet (CEO) a gagné le prix EY Entrepreneur de l'année. Annonce de roadmap FTQC de Quandela En octobre 2024, Quandela annonçait sa roadmap qui va jusqu'en 2030. Voir aussi Ils utilisent la lumière pour faire du calcul quantique par Serge Abiteboul et Claire Mathieu, Le Monde, octobre 2024, contenant une interview de Pascale et Jean Senellart. IQM chez EvidenLa machine IQM Spark de 5 qubits a été livrée à Eviden à Angers.  Qubit de tungsten au CEAUne équipe de recherche internationale pilotée par le laboratoire SPEC du CEA à Saclay démontrait des qubits de spins de noyaux avec des temps de cohérence de plusieurs secondes avec un contrôle cohérent et la lecture d'état. Voir Individual solid-state nuclear spin qubits with coherence exceeding seconds by James O'Sullivan, Thierry Chanelière, Philippe Goldner, Daniel Esteve, Denis Vion, Patrice Bertet, Emmanuel Flurin et al, CEA, UGA, Chimie Paristech, University of Toulon, UCL, arXiv, October 2024 (14 pages). Actualité Étranger Prix Nobel de Physique et de Chimie Les salves de prix Nobel de physique et de chimie 2024 on récompensé des chercheurs sur des travaux portant sur l'intelligence artificielle. John Hopfield et Geoff Hinton pour la physique. Ouverture d'un Quantum Data Center IBM en Allemagne Ce « data center » était Inauguré par le chancelier Scholz le 1ier octobre 2024 à Ehningen, près de Stuttgart. Dans les locaux d'IBM.Levée de fonds de Q-CTRLQ-CTRL réalise une levée de $59M Google investit dans QuEraQuEra annonçait que Google investissait chez eux. Zapata AI fait failliteZapata est en dépôt de bilan. Applications for Climate ChangeL'Open Quantum Instit...

Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Vinpusheren https://vinpusheren.dk/   Find en smagekasse med vinene fra afsnittet her https://vinpusheren.dk/products/vin-for-begyndere-smagekasse-alto-piemonte   …………………   I dagens afsnit skal vi have den helt store indføring i området Alto Piemonte. Som navnet antyder er det i den nordlige del af Piemonte og det er et område, der skiller sig ud i forhold til resten af Piemonte. Vi smager tre rødvine fra huset NOAH.     Det er vine på nebbiolo-druen, men i en helt anden stil end længere sydpå i Piemonte og hvor alkoholprocenten ligger ca. 1,5% under vinene i Barolo og Barbaresco. Det her er “moderne/seje/cool” vine på nebbiolo.   Vi skal også have den grundige introduktion til nebbiolo-druen.   Hvad sker der hvis jorden er FOR fertil og hvad sker der hvis vinene står i meget næringsrig jord?     Hvad er og kan druerne croatina og vesplina, som de også bruger i vinene hos NOAH?     Hvilken jordbund findes der i området, hvornår modner nebbiolo-druen og hvilke regler er der for antal procenter af hjælpedruesorter i vinene?     Har René mon fået brugt sit nye forklæde, som Jonas gav ham i gave og hvilken mad kan man spise til vinene?     Til slut svarer vi på et lytterspørgsmål angående den nye vinstil vs. den “gamle” vinstil og hvad der mon bliver moderne at drikke i fremtiden?     Kort over Piemonte https://media.winefolly.com/Piedmont-Italy-Wine-Map-2016-Wine-Folly-1.jpg       Vi smager på   1) Rossonoah, NOAH, 2023 https://vinpusheren.dk/products/rossonoah-2020-magnum     2) Bramaterra Salero, NOAH  2019https://vinpusheren.dk/products/noah-bramaterra-salerno-2019     3) Lessona, NOAH, 2019https://vinpusheren.dk/products/noah-bramaterra-salerno-2019   ..................... Køb vores nye bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" i en signeret udgave her: http://vinforbegyndere.com/   Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374

The fame and recognition of the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco are undeniable but what about the wine regions due north? They use the same grape, sort of, and express a completely different personality. Get ready to explore the wines of Alto Piemonte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Vintage Wine https://vintagewine.dk/   Find en smagekasse med de tre vine her: https://vintagewine.dk/shop/13-smagekasser/1426-vin-for-begyndere-i-barbaresco/     ……………………….   Det er helt skørt det her! Der er nemlig debut til det elegante vinområde Barbaresco, der trods sin popularitet af en eller anden grund ikke har været en del af programmet. Vi skal drikke tre rødvine lavet på druen Nebbiolo.     Hvordan smager Barbaresco og hvor kan man placere det i forhold til Barolo?     Hvilke lovkrav er der omkring fadlagring og frigivelse af vine i Barbaresco og hvordan har Nebbiolo-vine smagt før i tiden?     Hvilke produktionsmetoder benytter huset Massimo Rattalino og hvorfor?     Hvad er en MGA, hvad er en rotofermentator og hvad kan man spise til sin barbaresco?     Til slut svarer vi på et lytterspørgsmål om vigtigheden af vinmagerens markarbejde.     Kort over Barbaresco her: https://cadelbaio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mappa-barbaresco.jpg   Kort over Piemonte her: https://media.winefolly.com/Piedmont-Italy-Wine-Map-2016-Wine-Folly-1.jpg     Vi smager på   1) Massimo Rattalino, 42, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco DOCG, 2020https://vintagewine.dk/shop/7-vin/1129-massimo-rattalino-barbaresco-docg-2020/     2)  Massimo Rattalino, Meruzzano, 43, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco Meruzzano DOCG, 2019https://vintagewine.dk/shop/7-vin/1253-massimo-rattalino-barbaresco-meruzzano-docg-2019/   3) Massimo Rattalino, 45, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG, 2018https://vintagewine.dk/shop/7-vin/1425-massimo-rattalino-barbaresco-riserva-docg-2018/   ..................... Køb vores bog "Vin for begyndere og øvede" i en signeret udgave her: http://vinforbegyndere.com/ Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/ Besøg os på Facebook og Instagram, hvor man kan se billeder af vinene og få tips til vin og mad sammensætning. https://www.facebook.com/vinforbegyndere https://www.instagram.com/vinforbegyndere Web: https://www.radioteket.dk/ Kontakt: radioteket@radioteket.dk Musik: Jonas Landin Lyt vores bog som lydbog her: Køb den her https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere-og-oevede_lydbog_9788773397374

Dans le Piémont existe une petite appellation, non loin de la célèbre Barolo, qui produit de très grands vins à base de Nebbiolo. Aujourd'hui je vous emmène à Barbaresco...Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nebbiolo é uma das variedades mais prestigiadas do mundo! Famosa por seus vinhos intensos nas regiões de Barolo e Barbaresco. Apesar disso, há uma denominação, na Itália, que vem ganhando ainda mais destaque para a uva; inclusive, pode ter sido o local de origem da casta. OUÇA E APRENDA: sobre a região de Valtellina: influências geográficas, estilos das bebidas e perfis sensoriais, além de dicas de produtos e vinícolas destacados. VINHO DEGUSTADO: Alberto Marsetti Vigna le Prudenze - Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG ------------------------------------- Aulas Gratuitas de Vinhos: https://www.sensorybusiness.com/cadastro⁠ ------------------------------------- Dicas e novidades sobre vinhos : Instagram ☛ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marcelo_vargas⁠ Saber mais sobre o prof. Marcelo Vargas: https://www.sensorybusiness.com/marcelo-vargas

Send us a textRosa Dell'Olmo Langhe Nebbiolo 2021-Trader Joe's $9 Piedmont BargainThis is a Trader Joe's $8.99 from an import Producer who makes excellent Barolo and Barbaresco wines.This Langhe Nebbiolo wine (Nebbiolo is the grape used in Barolo Wines) is more of a value-priced daily drinker than those high-end sensational wines.But is this value-priced Piedmont Italian wine worth drinking?Yes, it delivers for $8.99.For more information check out https://cheapwinefinder.com/ and listen to the best value-priced wine PODCAST!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

The guys are back and drinking fantastic Italian wine from the Piedmont and Tuscany regions! We get started with two Sangiovese wines; Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. We finish with two Nebbiolo wines from Piedmont, a Barbaresco and Barolo, the king if Italian wine! Also some great tips on what you may find on an Italian Wine label, and a little knowledge around that black rooster. Enjoy!

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Brady Weller and Billy Galanko sit down with Gaia Gaja, the fifth-generation winemaker from the legendary Gaja family, renowned for their iconic Barbaresco wines. The conversation delves into the rich heritage of Gaja Wines, the evolution of winemaking practices in the family, and how the younger generation, led by Gaia and her siblings, is balancing tradition with innovation.Gaia offers an in-depth look at the Gaja family's journey, highlighting their expansion into Tuscany and Sicily, and the introduction of Chardonnay and Cabernet varieties into their portfolio. She shares her thoughts on the impact of climate change on viticulture, the importance of preserving a sense of place in winemaking, and the challenges and opportunities of producing wines in new regions.Chapters:02:57 Interview with Gaia Gaja03:21 Gaia Gaja on Family and Winemaking04:12 Expanding the Gaja Legacy07:29 Balancing Tradition and Innovation13:36 The Essence of Barbaresco22:11 Impact of Climate Change on Winemaking26:16 The Golden Age of Barolo and Barbaresco28:52 Vertical vs. Horizontal Wines32:41 Influential Winemakers and Their Impact35:26 Exploring New Regions and Varietals44:07 The Potential of White Wines in Barolo and Barbaresco49:56 Climate Change and Its Effects on Winemaking51:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Vint Podcast is presented by Coravin, the world's leader in wine preservation systems. Listeners of the Vint Podcast can take 15% off their purchase on Coravin.com by using promo code VINT15 at checkout*. Members of the trade can access exclusive discounts at trade.Coravin.com.The Vint Podcast is a production of the Vint Marketplace, your source for the highest quality stock of fine wines and rare whiskies. Visit www.vintmarketplace.com. To learn more about Vint and the Vint Marketplace, visit us at https://vint.co or Vintmarketplace.com or email Brady Weller at brady@vint.co, or Billy Galanko at Billy@vintmarketplace.com.*Terms and Conditions Apply. Offer valid only on Coravin.com while supplies last. Pricing and discount are subject to change at any time. Coravin reserves the right to limit order quantities. No adjustments to prior purchases. Not valid for cash. Cheers!Past Guests Include: William Kelley, Peter Liem, Eric Asimov, Bobby Stuckey, Rajat "Raj" Parr, Erik Segelbaum, André Hueston Mack, Emily Saladino, Konstantin Baum, Landon Patterson, Heather Wibbels, Carlton "CJ" Fowler, Boris Guillome, Christopher Walkey, Danny Jassy, Kristy Wenz, Dan Petroski, Buster Scher, Andrew Nelson, Jane Anson, Tim Irwin, Matt Murphy, Allen Meadows, Altan Insights, Tim Gaiser, Vince Anter, Joel Peterson, Megan O'Connor, Adam Lapierre, Jason Haas, Ken Freeman, Lisa Perrotti-Brown,...

Sip, share, shape our podcast!If we asked you to name rare wines made from nearly extinct grapes, could you name any? Neither could we until we started looking beyond our local wine shop and city limit! What we discovered are entire species of wine grapes being rediscovered and replanted. They're making a comeback in vineyards from grand cru estates to small, off-the-beaten-path vineyards in the U.S. and abroad!As we kick off a three-part series on wine grapes, or grapes used to make wine, we're going back in time to explore some ancestral varietals innovative winemakers and wine brands are using for sparkling wine to still wine. We're not talking about new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Bordeaux. Nor are we talking about New styles of Sauvignon Blanc in Napa Valley.  We're talking obscure varietals we've never seen on a wine list or in stock at any store!This week's episode takes us to TerraVox Vineyard in Kansas City Unincorporated. In other words, outside the main city with a full view of cornfields, cows, and vineyards!  Here, visionary entrepreneur and museum designer, Jerry Eisterhold, is living out his dream one case at a time. With somewhere between 40 and 60 different wine varietals soaking up the sun in the south-sloping vineyards, Jerry and winemaker, Jean-Louis Horvilleur, are testing not only varieties such as Stark Star, Favorite, Cloeta, Hidalgo, Lomanto, and many other rare grapes, they also are trying different winemaking styles to make these unique grapes shine! Why, you ask? As Jerry says, if he didn't do it, who would? Inspired by the work of American horticulturist, Thomas Volnay Munsun, most famous for introducing American rootstock to European vineyards to battle Phylloxera, some saying he saved the European wine industry, Jerry is on a quest to ensure no more varieties go extinct. Jerry and the team pursued grapes from Texas, Arkansas, U.C. Davis, and beyond. Often they weren't even sure what they received was what they ordered!Tune in to hear Jerry's story and how TerraVox creating a new product from ancient, or ancestral, grapes and putting a new spin on what you'll find in your 750ml bottle! We're certain you'll plop a few bottles in your cart!Crossing the Atlantic, we're not stopping to visit the great Domaine and Chateau of France. We're not even stopping in Piedmont to pick up a few bottles of Barolo or Barbaresco. We're heading to Spain, Catalunya to be exact, to visit Familia Torres and check out their Varietat Recuperada project. That's all we're sharing! You'll have to listen in for the story!Stay tuned for Chapter 2: Hybrids and Chapter 3: Noble Grapes! These are episodes we know you don't want to miss!We're so thankful for your continued support! We'd love for you to be part of our growth by liking our episodes and commenting. More importantly, SHARING our podcast with all of your wine-loving friends!Thanks for joining Somm Women Talk Wine! Check out our socials for more fun filled wine exploration!Instagram:@somm_women_talk_wine@kristiwinenerd@charissehenryfw@kmayfield109All episodes are also on our website:SommWomenTalkWineCharisse and Kristi

Diego Vaschetto"A piedi e con il treno tra Langhe e Monferrato"Edizioni del Capricornowww.edizionidelcapricorno.itA piedi e con il treno tra Langhe e Monferrato. In questo volume, Diego Vaschetto presenta un'originale selezione di escursioni green e sostenibili: per ogni itinerario è prevista la possibilità di raggiungere in treno il luogo di partenza (e in molti casi anche quello di arrivo), utilizzando alcune spettacolari tratte ferroviarie.Dalle Rocche di Pocapaglia alle colline del Barbaresco e del tartufo con la linea Alba-Asti; dai dolci rilievi della bassa Langa al Monferrato astigiano; da Acqui Terme a Strevi, sui colli dove si producono Moscato e Brachetto, alle strade bianche che hanno visto nascere Luigi Tenco, con le tratte Acqui-Asti e Acqui-Savona.Dai calanchi di Piana Crixia, tra Piemonte e Liguria, fino agli antichi fondali oceanici dei colli ovadesi, sfruttando le storiche linee che da Acqui Terme portano al mare.Per ogni itinerario: scheda tecnica con lunghezza, dislivello e informazioni su orari e frequenza dei treni, una cartina dettagliata, la descrizione puntuale del percorso, approfondimenti su storia, arte, architettura e ambiente, e un focus sulle caratteristiche di ciascuna delle linee ferroviarie utilizzate.A piedi e con il treno tra Langhe e Monferrato. A piedi e a ritmo lento, la magia di alcune storiche tratte ferroviarie e la bellezza di alcuni tra i paesaggi collinari più spettacolari del Piemonte.Diego Vaschetto, laureato in Scienze geologiche all'università di Torino, ha svolto collaborazioni come fotografo con alcune riviste ed è stato consulente scientifico nella stesura di guide turistico-escursionistiche. Per Edizioni del Capricorno ha pubblicato, fra l'altro: A piedi sul Vallo Alpino (2009), A piedi sul mare e Cime fortificate (2010), Sentieri della Resistenza (2012), Le più belle fortezze delle Alpi Occidentali e Strade e sentieri del Vallo Alpino (2013), Fortezze sul mare. Itinerari di scoperta in Liguria e Costa azzurra, Strade e sentieri della Linea Cadorna (2015), Sui sentieri della libertà e Le grandi battaglie degli Alpini nella Grande Guerra (2018), A piedi sul Vallo Alpino in Piemonte, Sui sentieri della guerra partigiana in Piemonte, Cime fortificate delle Alpi occidentali e Sui sentieri dei forti tra Veneto e Trentino (2020), Dolomiti fortificate (2021), Alpini. Sui sentieri del mito, Sentieri balcone e di cresta in Piemonte e Valle d'Aosta (2022), Le più belle escursioni all'isola d'Elba, Sui sentieri della Grande Guerra e A piedi sul mare della Costa Azzurra (2023).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Mette Mayli Albæk smager på vinens dronning fra Piemonte. Niels fortæller om mødet med Angelo Gaja og møder en ny, fremragende producent, han ikke vil glemme igen. Vine:Produtori di Barbaresco 2019 – 230 kr. hos PhilipsonPico Maccario - Barbaresco 2020 – 239 kr. (v/ 6 fl.) hos Fine WinesLodali - Rocche Dei 7 Fratelli - Barbaresco 2020 – 199 kr. hos Copenhagen WineFrancesco Verzio – Barbaresco 2019 - 460 kr. hos Adriat

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil kick off their NEXT 100 episodes! Because Global Nebbiolo Day is March 5th and Open That Bottle Night is tomorrow, we've decided to check off a number of boxes by opening a New World Nebbiolo (from Saviah Cellars) and two Old World Nebbiolo's (a Barbaresco and a Barolo). So much to talk about in this one! #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #KingOfWines #WineOfKings #QueenOfWines #BaroloWars Wines this episode:2020 Saviah Cellars Nebbiolo ($40 at the winery)

In this episode I talked with Gaia Gaja, the co-owner of Gaja Family Winery, about being visionaries and pioneers in winemaking, Gaja winery's viticulture practices and tackling the climate change, as well as other exciting wine topics. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, as I am posting weekly videos on all things wine and monthly episodes of wine podcast. **FOLLOW ME: Youtube: http://youtube.com/@NoSediment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blancdenoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blancdenoir

Welcome to Episode 1671; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today's interview features Simone Cane of Vietti Stevie Kim and her team traveled to the Bologna Slow Wine Fair in March 2023. There they conducted dozens of interviews with some of Italy's most inspiring producers. Join the fun every Thursday afternoon! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. More about today's winery: In 1917, returning after many years from living in the United States, Mario Vietti, Carlo's son, took the reins of the company, transforming it into a winery suitable for the production of high-quality wines. At the end of the 1950s, Alfredo Currado, husband of Luciana Vietti, oenologist and art lover, put into relation the great experience of the Vietti family with new intuitions, capable of intertwining wine knowledge with art and culture. Beginning of 2023, Luca Currado Vietti, together with his wife Elena, departed from the Winery. The Heritage is taken over by the Krause Family, already owner of the Cellar since 2016 and standard-bearer of the new future of the Vietti brand. As the seasons progressed, the company also grew and the focus on improvement soon became a real distinctive style of the winery. Just like the selection and care in the vineyard. Today, Vietti counts, within its heritage, some of the finest and most representative vineyards of the Barolo and Barbaresco areas. As in the past, Vietti maintains those founding values, the same that animated Carlo Vietti at the beginning, and all his successors then. It looks towards the future with even more promising and stimulating prospects. Each wine is the result of artisanal work and the profound understanding and interpretation of each individual terroir. Vietti is thus the place where the intelligence of the hands, applied in the vineyard and the cellar, meets the vision. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViettiWinery/ Website: https://www.vietti.com/ Watch our backstage interviews on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIgyYe8MhzC1DZFyKPLTmVNx6bhe9jAsu&si=JnO1h2TSG6Wu6JuT _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

The Piedmont Region is Italy's overlooked, "hidden" gem! This is a region overflowing with culinary goodies: Barolo and Barbaresco wine, Alba white truffles, gianduia chocolate. The landscape is magnificent and deserves exploration to uncover and enjoy the region's marvelous castles, wineries, and historic landmarks. Listen to my chat with Carlotta Prandi, the one woman business owner of Piedmont Tours. Carlotta is always available and expert at helping find perfect accommodation, and she also organizes experiences like fabulous white truffle hunts and tours.  Piedmont and Carlotta need to be on your bucket list for Italy travel!

Giancarlo Gariglio"Slow Wine"Slow Food Editorewww.slowfood.it39 chiocciole, 39 bottiglie, 12 monete e 118 Top Wine: questi i riconoscimenti della Guida Slow Wine 2024 assegnati in Piemonte, ai quali si aggiungono i 61 videorealizzati in vigna e cantina dai collaboratori, accessibili direttamente dalla guida tramite QRCode. La quattordicesima edizione di Slow Wine racconta le migliori cantine italiane e le etichette più interessanti, selezionate da più di 200 collaboratori sparsi in tutte le regioni della penisola. È l'unica guida in Italia, infatti, realizzata a partire dalle visite di tutte le cantine recensite, tratteggiando così uno spaccato aggiornato e puntuale del panorama vitivinicolo italiano contemporaneo di qualità. Il tema già accennato lo scorso anno si afferma come centrale in questa edizione: la crisi climatica e le sue conseguenze stanno modellando in maniera significativa il mondo enologico. Le condizioni climatiche avverse, in intensità e forza del tutto eccezionali, unite alla peronospora che ha dimezzato la produzione di intere regioni, la flavescenza che contribuisce all'estinzione di alcune varietà e insetti importati da altri continenti sono elementi che, nel complesso, definiranno in maniera sempre più impattante la produzione italiana (e non solo) del vino, soprattutto di impronta biologica, ponendo questioni importanti sui prezzi delle uve e l'immancabile risvolto della medaglia che è la speculazione.Il Piemonte visto da Slow WineNel disegnare un affresco del Piemonte, tentiamo di non essere eccessivamente “langhecentrici”, nonostante la qualità delle annate 2019 per il Barolo e 2020 per il Barbaresco. Tra i produttori di Alto Piemonte, Monferrato e Roero notiamo un fermento generalizzato in diversi territori che contribuiscono a dare alla regione un senso di biodiversità maggiore rispetto al recente passato, anche nel numero di riconoscimenti distribuiti. Al Nord crescono diverse denominazioni come Boca, Bramaterra, Carema, Fara e Lessona, mentre si vedono nuove aziende interessanti affacciarsi con sicurezza tra Astigiano e Monferrato, e sul Nizza, capaci di dare ai vini di queste colline interpretazioni fresche e promettenti. Cresce l'Alessandrino grazie alla Docg Gavi e all'avanzata inesorabile delle colline che sono culla del Timorasso. A proposito di biodiversità, tanti vitigni storici tornano prepotentemente sugli scudi e dimostrano di possedere grandissime qualità, due su tutti: freisa e grignolino. Il racconto delle 2.006 cantine visitate e recensite è affidato ancora una volta a schede che descrivono i vigneti e i migliori vini (in elenco gerarchico di qualità) disponibili in commercio, nonché le persone dell'azienda. Il lettore, inoltre, ha la possibilità di essere guidato in un viaggio ancora più immersivo grazie ai video girati durante le visite in cantina e in vigna, fruibili da 422 QR code. Oltre alle schede dedicate alle cantine, Slow Wine fornisce un racconto puntuale delle migliori etichette con l'assegnazione di una serie di simboli e riconoscimenti: tra i Top Wine, l'edizione 2024 distingue i Vini Slow (vini che, oltre ad avere una qualità eccellente, condensano valori legati a territorio, storia e ambiente) e i Vini Quotidiani, ovvero vini di alta qualità con un prezzo massimo di 12 euro sullo scaffale.Alle cantine più interessanti viene invece assegnato il massimo riconoscimento della Chiocciola, che premia le aziende il cui lavoro ben interpreta i valori (organolettici, territoriali e ambientali) in sintonia con la filosofia di Slow Food. Seguono poi altri riconoscimenti quali la Bottiglia, ai produttori che esprimono un'ottima qualità per tutte le bottiglie presentate in degustazione, e la Moneta, alle realtà che esprimono un buon rapporto tra la qualità e il prezzo per tutte le bottiglie prodotte. I numeri di Slow Wine 202425.100 vini assaggiati durante le degustazioni • 2.006cantine visitate e recensite • 238 cantine buone, pulite e giuste premiate con il simbolo della Chiocciola • 198 cantine i cui vini esprimono un'eccellente qualità organolettica premiate con il simbolo della Bottiglia • 63 cantine i cui vini hanno un ottimo rapporto tra la qualità e il prezzo premiate con il simbolo della Moneta • 799 Top Wine, dal profilo organolettico eccellente di cui 421 Vini Slow: Top wine buoni, puliti e giusti e 130 Vino Quotidiano: Top wine che costano fino a 12 euro in enoteca • 540 cantine che offrono lo sconto del 10% sull'acquisto di vino per chi si presenta in azienda con l'edizione cartacea della guida Slow Wine 2024 IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

I first spoke to Marina Marcarino of Punset in 2017 and I was fascinated by her story and loved her wines. We became friends and I've visited her over the years and keep in touch with her for a pulse on what is happening in the vineyards and wineries of Barbaresco, where Punset is located. Marina Marcarino of Punset Wines in Barbaresco As a recap of the first show, when Marina Marcarino was in her early 20s, she took over the family vineyard in Neive, Barbaresco (Piedmont, Italy) and named it Punset. She had a revolutionary idea for the 1980s: to turn the vineyard organic. Marina became the first organic producer in Barbaresco. Her vineyards look different, her practices were strange to most back then and when she started using biodynamic in the 1990s, her reputation as “la pazza” – the crazy, was cemented.   Fast forward to today, and everyone has followed Marina and she has become one of the thought leaders in environmental stewardship of vineyards in Barbaresco. Those who once mocked her, now use the very same practices she pioneered and she has gained the respect of them all. Photo: The Amazing Punset wines   When I was visiting Piedmont recently, I was able to catch up with Marina and ask her for an update about the region and about Punset. She is such a forward looking person -- this is a real opportunity to hear about what will likely be happening in wine and in Piedmont in the future.   We discuss controversial topics and general ones, and her insightful answers will have you thinking more deeply about the entire region and about farming, winemaking, and a little of life philosophy thrown in. She is the president of Albeisa, a consortium of quality producers who seek to educate and properly market the wines of the Langhe, and she shares some of the things she's done and is doing in that role as well.    I hope you find her passion and intelligence as awesome as I do! Enjoy this one – you'll learn so much!   Don't forget to listen to Ep 182, the OG with Marina that goes over her story...LINK   Full show notes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________ I love my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access, my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can't find locally. You HAVE to check out our Halloween pack at https://wineaccess.com/wfnp-halloween/  -- Spooky wines for my favorite holiday! GREAT Wines and a ton of fun. Get 10% your first order with my special URL.    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes  

可以搜索公号【璐璐的英文小酒馆】或者添加【luluxjg2】咨询课程or加入社群，查看文稿和其他精彩内容哦~The project is funded by “Top Taste Original, High Quality Products from Europe,” an European Union campaign promoting the Consortium of Abruzzo Wines and the Piave DOP Cheese Consortium. Hi everyone and welcome back to a special episode of Global Village. 欢迎回来【小酒馆大世界】的特别节目. Let's continue to talk about Abruzzo wines. After our talk with Davide who represents the Abruzzo wine region. I'm sure you all got to know a bit more about this beautiful wine region of Abruzzo and the unique wines and cheese it produces. Now let's connect with one of our old friends, Roger. And Roger is not only a wine expert who regularly holds like master classes on wine appreciation, but also the owner of a few very popular restaurants in Xiamen, was one on Gulangyu Island, right Roger?Yeah sure. I love my restaurant, anyway, this is by the seaside. Sounds beautiful! Love the seafood by the seaside. I mean, so today we invite you to the studio. So hopefully we can get some insights from you as a wine expert and also obviously someone in the food and beverage business. What is your impression of Abruzzo wine? So first of all, what is your personal impression and perhaps also professional impression of Abruzzo wine? OK! Shall we start with the professional side? Sure, of course. Which feel more, a lot more complicated. But overall, I think Abruzzo is not a very complicated wine, of course, but when it comes to the aging, and Abruzzo shows a very good potential of aging, shows complexity, shows the tertiary, a typical character of tertiary flavors, for example, like leather, chocolate, and which is (what) I like most. And apart from that, Abruzzo always comes from very ripe grapes. And that gives the Abruzzo wine a very beautiful, you know, there's a plum, ripe cherry, the sort of red fruit or dark fruit flavors; and plus with there's some aging in the oak. So, give it a hint of vanilla plus the chocolate I talked about and toffee, you know, the sort of sweet tasting. But it's not sweet, it's like just give you the sweetness. Sweetness, without the sugar. No, no sugar. So, I'm just talking about the ripening of the fruit. And it's no sweet but still really, really mature and ripe wine that you can have. From the other side, we also have easygoing Abruzzo wines. So, it's like daily consuming wines. So, it's more like a red and dark fruit together with red berry, strawberry and mixed with plum, mulberries. They sort all the different red and black fruits all mixed together. Lots of berries. It does, lots of berries over there. And it shows... there're sort of the really fruitiness and all over again and again, give you a really nice feeling of… in the flower garden, you know this sort of things. The floral and the fruity feeling. It all... from what you're describing, it sounds like quite an approachable wine. When I say approachable, I mean, some of the wines, although very famous, very like big wines from Italy, but they are actually harder for beginner wine lovers because they find it way too heavy. You know, like the Barolo, not everyone, especially like the beginners, they don't have that palate to appreciate that. So, it sounds like with the fruitiness, with the floral tasting notes, Abruzzo wine sounds perfect for people who want to know a little bit more about Italian wines. Exactly Lulu, I totally agree with you. For the big wine, for example, like what you say about Barolo and Barbaresco. They are big wine. They are really big. However, it's very harsh, you need a really good time for you to do the canteen and then to solve out all the tannin. Actually, for some beginners, you feel a lot of tart, you know, this sort of black tea, this sort of feeling that makes you like try to run away from it. Like quite a lot of people who first contact of the champagne, they can't even deal with those yeast. I know. A very strong yeast taste over there. It's the same story.

In part one of this two-part episode, the Thieves will go behind the scenes in Chianti Classico to discover the thought process and philosophy behind the UGAs and some techniques used to create the Atlas and the detailed maps therein. In this and the following episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the recently approved “added geographic units” of the Chianti Classico region in Tuscany, Italy, which were officially signed into law this past July 2023.Known in Italian as Unità Geografiche Aggiuntivi, or simply “UGAs” to English-speaking insiders, these geographic units divide the rather large Chianti Classico denomination into 11 smaller sub-areas that sometimes, but not always, follow historical communal boundaries, and broadly group these sangiovese-based wines together into more coherent style categories. This is especially relevant given the significant variability of physical and human factors that shape and mould Chianti Classico into so many delicious expressions.Joining the discussion are Caterina Mori, director of Communication for the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico , along with another important guest who will be familiar to Wine Thieves listeners, Alessandro Masnaghetti, aka Map Man Masnaghetti. Alessandro joined us for one of our three episodes devoted to the wines of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano also in Tuscany (see episode 22 from season 1). Masnaghetti is the director and editor of Enogea, an independent Italian wine newsletter founded in 1997 that continues the work of the late great Luigi Veronelli, a legendary Italian wine writer who launched the first independent Italian wine newsletter known as Ex Vinis back in the 1970s with the aim of recognizing the deserving work of smaller Italian wineries, Alessandro worked with Veronelli, and brought map-making skills to the table to add another dimension to the modern Italian wine narrative. Fast forward to 2023, and Masnaghetti has created dozens of detailed maps of wine regions, mostly around Italy but also a few outside, including Barolo, Barbaresco, Valpolicella and Amarone, Vino Nobile, and even Bordeaux. But his latest magnum opus, and the one most relevant to our two episodes, is the incredibly detailed Atlas of Chianti Classico. This atlas and its series of detailed maps and background geological information, or as Masnaghetti himself puts it, “geo-viticultural” information – that is the aspects of geology most relevant to grapegrowing, was commissioned by the Chianti Classico Consorzio, with the main aim of establishing the boundaries for the 11 new UGAs. Masnaghetti's work is an impressive tome that should be on every wine lover's shelf, and indeed should be in your hands right now to follow along on these two episodes. You can get yourself a copy at enogea.it. The maps contained within the atlas show geology, topography, vineyard boundaries, estates, and much much more. In the previous episode we spoke with Giovanni Manetti, current president of the Chianti Classico Consorzio and owner of the Fontodi estate in Panzano. Signore Manetti shared loads of valuable information with us on the history and the current status of Chianti Classico, and we touched upon the introduction of these UGAs and what it means to both producers and wine drinkers around the world. So be sure to have a listen to that episode, if you haven't already, to set the stage for these next two episodes.  Cin Cin! This episode was produced thanks to a Campaign Financed According to EU Regulation No 1308/2013.

Welcome to Episode 1558, Lost art of listening with Oscar Farinetti, moderated by Stevie Kim This is the wine2wine Business Forum 2022 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. More about today's speaker: Oscar Farinetti (full name Natale Oscar Farinetti) was born on the 24th of September, during harvest time, in 1954, an excellent vintage for wine in Alba, the capital of the Langhe, by mother Bianca from Barolo, and father Paolo from Barbaresco. He lives on the tip of a hill, among his vineyards. He founded Unieuro (electronics) and then Eataly (food). At the end of 2020 he launched his third major project: Green Pea, a huge department store entirely dedicated to high quality and design non-food products, but at the same time sustainable because built in harmony with the earth, air and water. He owns several farms where he grows and processes organic products. He has received two Honoris Causa degrees, has written various successful books and holds lectures around the world. His specialty consists in being able to describe in a simple but suggestive way how to create a project, tell his idea of what marketing is and define the actions necessary to successfully face the future. Through an innovative vision that is based on rules and feelings, poetry and mathematics, moves and human relationships. Oscar donates all the revenues of his lectures to two non-profit foundations; the Mirafiore Foundation that deals with spreading literature among ordinary people, and Earth (Eataly Art House) that deals with spreading art among ordinary people. Connect: Instagram: @oscar__farinetti Twitter: @FarinettiOscar _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Thanks for tuning in! Listen to more stories from the Italian Wine Community here on Italian Wine Podcast!

Why is Bandol the only appellation to lead with Mourvèdre? What would surprise you about the northern Italian grape and wine Barbaresco? What would it be like to spend half a day picking grapes in a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Andy James, author of Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvèdre. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks   Giveaway Three of you are going to win a personally signed copy of Andy James' terrific new book, Bandol Wine and the Magic of Mourvèdre. To qualify, all you have to do is email me at natalie@nataliemaclean.com and tell me that you'd like to win a copy. I'll choose three people randomly from those who contact me. Good luck!   Highlights Why is Bandol the only appellation to lead with Mourvèdre? What are Andy's favourite pairings for Mourvèdre Rosé? What was it like to spend half a day picking in a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard? Who are some of the famous past residents of Bandol? What did Andy learn from interviewing famous Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja? How have Barbaresco and Barolo wines changed over the decades? What can you expect from Domaine Le Galantin Bandol Rosé? Why does Andy like Lehmann's Synergie and RIEDEL's Winewings glasses? What's the tasting experience like for G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera? How can you pair G.D. Vajra Barolo Ravera with food? What controversial take does Andy have on decanting? Which fascinating book can you read to learn about the history of Burgundy? Why is a thermometer Andy's favourite wine gadget? Which English writer would Andy love to share a bottle of breakfast Champagne with?   Key Takeaways Andy's explanation of why Bandol is the only wine region to lead with Mourvèdre was fascinating. As he said, there's a salinity and freshness in the wines, good Mourvedre has to see the sea. I enjoyed his description of the northern Italian grape and wine Barbaresco and the changes it's experiencing. He painted a terrific picture of what it's like to spend a day picking grapes in a Sauvignon Blanc vineyard.   Join me on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live Join the live-stream video of this conversation on Wed at 7 pm ET on Instagram Live Video, Facebook Live Video or YouTube Live Video. I want to hear from you! What's your opinion of what we're discussing? What takeaways or tips do you love most from this chat? What questions do you have that we didn't answer? Want to know when we go live? Add this to your calendar: https://www.addevent.com/calendar/CB262621   About Andy James Andrew James is a Canadian who received a doctorate in 20th century English literature from Ulster University. He is currently a professor in the School of Commerce at Meiji University in Tokyo. He is the author of a monograph on Kingsley Amis and numerous essays on literature, biography and literary theory, but he is also a wine lover.         To learn more, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/250.

In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David chats to Master of Wine, Sarah Heller, about her series of detailed reports on Italian fine wine, being published across the month of September by Club Oenologique, featuring Tuscany's Chianti Classico and Brunello, Piedmont's Barolo and Barbaresco, plus Amarone di Valpolicella. Featured wines: La Togata Seconda Stella a Destra 2018 (gold) Fattoria La Vialla Riserva 2013 Vin Santo Del Chianti Occhio Di Pernice (gold) Fattoria La Vialla Vin Santo 2018 (gold) G.D.Vajra Coste di Rose 2019 (gold) Lo Zoccolaio 2018 (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tina Johansson, Michelin restaurant sommelier, and Robert Tas join forces to navigate the wine list at Ferraro's Kitchen in Miami where they serve authentic Italian cuisine by Igor Ferraro from Venice. He draws inspiration and experience from all over Italy, so you know the food will be an authentic Italian adventure, and in addition to his culinary experience, Igor was introduced to the world of wines at an early age, so you know the wine list is going to be thoughtfully curated with some exemplary small producers. Tina spots wine from a well-known Barbaresco producer, wine from the Dolomites, and a truly unique cult wine. Wines reviewed include: 2017 Langhe Nebbiolo, La Spinetta, Italy 2018 Foradori Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta, Italy 1980 Le Pergola Torte from Montevertine, Italy For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.  

Today, I am sharing a Best of episode. This originally dropped on June 22, 2020 and has had a significant amount of downloads, so I thought I would bring it up to the forefront for anyone who missed it.  Do you remember your elementary school days? There were the small desks and short water fountains. You stayed in one classroom, but the subject you were learning about changed throughout the day. Oh, and don't forget about recess! The best time of the day! Back then, the three Rs were all the rage! Reading, Writing and Arithmetic. It is said that there are three learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. For wine lovers, kinesthetic is definitely our favorite modality. The best way to learn about wine is to taste it and over the last few months I was privileged to taste my way through the Three Bs of Italy. On today's episode, I am sharing another Raid Y(our) Cellar virtual event I attended hosted by Benchmark Wine Group on Barolo and Barbaresco made from Nebbiolo and Brunello which is made from Sangiovese. Better known as the Three Bs. These virtual tastings are free to join but you may want to contribute in support of the United Sommeliers Foundation, a non for profit organization that helps wine industry professionals during times of hardship. If you'd like to make a donation you can click here. Now, unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and lets discuss the 100% Nebbiolo regions of Barolo and Barbaresco. Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW STAY IN THE KNOW - GET SPECIAL OFFERS

Dan and Don. While The Drive and California Wine Country are on Summer vacation, there is no new show again this week, so here is a repeat of an episode recorded on June 22, 2022, featuring Don Chigazola of Chigazola Merchants, importers of selected Italian wines. Cheers, and cin-cin! Piemonte wines are on the table today as Don Chigazola is back on California Wine Country with Steve Jaxon and Dan Berger. He has brought some wines from Piemonte (the region in northwest Italy located south of Switzerland and east of France). His company Chigazola Merchants imports unique wines produced in the various regions of Italy. They travel back roads in Italy and meet the local people in order to find the best long-established producers. These wineries are mostly small family operations making the wines that are traditional in that region. They taste a lot of wine and meet a lot of people and they build relationships with the ones that make the best wines, which they will import. They work with 12 different families, soon to be 13, in 10 different regions. On these previous editions of California Wine Country, Don Chigazola showed white wines from various regions of central Italy, and once specifically from Umbria. Today he has brought wines from Piemonte (which is also known for truffles). Click the logo to visit our sponsor Bottle Barn online for the coolest bargains on wine, beer and spirits. Traveling the Back Roads of Italy They just got back from almost a month in Italy, hunting for Riesling in the northeastern province of Alto-Adige. There he found a new producer and he hopes to have their wines in California by the end of the year. They make Riesling, Silvaner and Kerner. The last of those two are not well known over here at all. Their travel patterns to Italy were somewhat interrupted during the pandemic. Vinitaly is a Verona-based international wine show, which takes place annually in April. There are more than 6,000 Italiain producers showing their wines there. Don also attends this show to find leads. Chigazola Merchants is a small operation. They typically import 300-500 cases per year, into Sonoma County. That qualifies them as a micro-importer. They are going back to Sardinia in September. Cannonau is a big red from Sardinia, and Vermentino is a tasty white wine produced there (and also in Tuscany and Liguria). Dan Berger points out that these wines are not going to be known or reviewed by the mainstream press and commercial outlets. He is a direct importer, so his prices will not be marked up as much as the national distributors do. Piemonte wine tastings A varietal called Langhe Arneis is the first tasting. This comes from the Pola family in the village of Neve, in the Barbaresco district. It is called Fontanabianca, which means white fountain. There is a fountain on their property whose water is white due to the minerality. This wine is “poco mosso” which means it has light natural bubbles. It ls light and easy drinking but also has good acidity so it pairs with food. Don likes it alone or with salads and soups, or light meats or spaghetti alle vongole. Dan Berger explains that they figured out how to make good wine from Arneis after stainless steel tanks came on, which lets you keep it cool. The two titans, Barbaresco and Barolo, are both based on Nebbiolo grapes but the two areas have very different terroir. First they taste a Barbaresco, which must be held for a full two years. It is supposed to be a light color. It is like a daily drinking wine but it will also stand 6-8 years in the cellar. Michele Pola, the winemaker, recently took over from his father. The other big red is a 2017 Sobrero Barolo, “the wine of kings and the king of wines.” Barolo has more of a “leather belt” character. It is big, dark and lush. Barolo's weather and soil are completely different so the Nebbilo grape expresses very differently than Barbaresco. (Nebbiolo the name comes from the Italian word neb...

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Nebbiolo expresses itself in different forms as it is planted further and further outside Barolo and Barbaresco. In this episode, we take about all of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evénements Workshop EQSI le 2 mai par le workshop organisé par l'European Quantum Software Institute qui rassemble plusieurs pays européens dont la France.https://www.eqsi.org/events/workshops/eqsi-workshop-2-may-2023/ Q2BLa Q2B organisée par QCWare avait lieu à Paris les 3 et 4 mai https://q2b.qcware.com/2023-conferences/paris/agenda/ Evénement TQCI de Terratec sur le benchmarking chez Thales le 11 mai avec un excellent line-up d'intervenants internationaux sur le thème du benchmarking applicatif dans le calcul quantique.https://teratec.eu/Seminaires/TQCI/2023/Seminaire_TQCI-230511.html+ le projet BACQ piloté par Frédéric Barbaresco de Thales, qui se place dans la stratégie nationale quantique, et dans le cadre du projet METRIQ du LNE. https://thequantuminsider.com/2023/05/17/bacq-delivering-an-application-oriented-benchmark-suite-for-evaluating-quantum-computing-performance/ Lab Quantique chez OVHcloudLa dernière réunion du Lab Quantique avait lieu le 17 mai chez OVHcloud. Elle rassemble l'écosystème français du quantique.Workshop de kick-off du Working Group IEEE de la QEI le 25 mai Visite au QuébecNous participions tous les deux à un voyage d'étude quantique au Québec organisé par Bpifrance (Nolvwen Simonot) et Investissement Québec.Il s'agissait de découvrir l'écosystème quantique québécois et surtout d'inciter les entreprises françaises du voyage à s'implanter au Québec et notamment à Sherbooke.France Quantum le 13 juin à Station F. Billet offert par OVHcloud ici : (code de réduction = OVHVIP74072) : https://www.francequantum.fr/registration/registration-attendees/?discount=OVHVIP74072&productid=761d242e-98be-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4&qty=1 Actualité technologiques Lancement d'Eviden CaptivaNouveau packaging de l'offre logicielle d'Atoshttps ://www.hpcwire.com/2023/05/11/eviden-atos-launches-qaptiva-platform-for-quantum-software-development/ QuEraPlateforme logicielle Bloqade pour le contrôle des simulations quantiques.Présentation : https ://drive.google.com/file/d/1httkGph_2VNYv-PcyX1OgRpLBUwaGetX/view ?usp=sharingVidéo : https ://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/05/moving-entangled-atoms-in-quantum-processor/ IBMBeaucoup d'actualités récentes chez IBM.https://research.ibm.com/blog/100k-qubit-supercomputer Google Google investit $50M sur 10 ans au Japon et aussi à l'Université de Chicago.https://blog.google/technology/ai/quantum-computing-partnership-chicago-tokyo-universities/ Les papiers scientifiques d'OlivierPremier peer review paper sur les qubits supraconducteurs dans European Physical Journal A.https://www.oezratty.net/wordpress/2023/my-first-peer-reviewed-paper-on-quantum-computing/ Papier arXiv sur le NISQ. « Where are with heading with NISQ?”https://www.oezratty.net/wordpress/2023/where-are-we-heading-with-nisq/ RDV à France Quantum et Vivatech en juin !

Michaela Quinlan, certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Sorellina. This Italian-inspired restaurant is invitingly warm and chic, and the wine list offers an excellent representation of wines from both the Old World and New World. Their wines-by-the-glass program offers a broad range of wines, including nearly 40 wines to taste from-sparkling, red, white, and dessert styles, and they provide a stand-out selection of Italian wines.   Wines reviewed include: 2020 Cantina del Taburno Falanghina, Italy 2019 Luigi Giordano ‘Cavanna' Barbaresco, Piedmont 2019 Ridge ‘Three Valleys' Zinfandel from Sonoma County For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.

Welcome to Episode 1309 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Alan Kwok IWE interviews Alberto Cordero di Montezemolo. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Guest-Moderator Alan Kwok IWE Italian Wine Expert VIA HK 2022. Alan fell in love with Italian wine during his PhD Chemistry studies in Melbourne when he discovered an old bottle of Barbaresco wine in a bottle shop. In 2014, he established DECO Wines Limited, a boutique wine importing company with a main focus on Italian wines in Hong Kong. Alan has been climbing up the Vinitaly International Academy ladder since 2020, it was an unforgettable journey from Maestro to Ambassador and to Expert. He is currently the Master of the Knights of Alba (Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba) Hong Kong Delegation. If you want to learn more you can by visiting: Facebook @alan.kwok.505 Instagram @alankwok_wine About today's guest producer: Alberto Cordero di Montezemolo Alberto is the 19th generation of the Cordero di Montezemolo family, owner of a historical family farm in the heart of the village of La Morra in Barolo. Born in 1981, he is the winemaker of the winery which he managers together with his father Giovanni and sister Elena. Most of their vineyards are located in the hamlet of Annuziata, which is known as Montfalleto, a name derived from “Mont Falet” or “Monte del Falletti”. The Cordero di Montezemolo family is related to the Falletti family and the property has been in these hands since 1340. To learn more visit: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/corderodimontezemolowinery/ Website https://www.corderodimontezemolo.com/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie 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! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/

Maria Valetta, wine educator, and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas review the wine list at Carbone, a high-end Italian restaurant that retains the glamor of mid-20th-century Italian restaurants. The New York-inspired menu is complemented by a wine list that offers a stellar selection of wines from Italy, France, and, of course, California.  Wines reviewed include: 2021 Lunae, Colli di Luni, Liguria Vermentino, Italy 2018 Barbaresco, Musso, Rio Sordo, Piedmont  2007 Fontodi, Flaccianello della Pieve, Tuscany  For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.  

Palle Weis og Niels Lillelund smager på nebbiolo, Piemontes drue nummer ét, der står bag så mange store vine - bl.a. barolo og barbaresco.'Vine:La Prevostura. 400 kr. hos VinomondoMatteocarregia. 235 kr. AdriatMassolino. Langhe Nebbio 2020. 165 kr. Copenhagen WineRivetti. Barbaresco 2019. 225 kr. (v/ 3 fl.) Jysk VinCascina Luisin. Rababa-Bas. Barbaresco 2019. 325 kr. (v/ 2 fl.) BichelLuigi Pira. Margharia. Barolo 2018. 479 kr. Adriat

Did you know that the King of Italian wines is Barolo made from the Nebbiolo grape? Ok, but did you know that you can find some great wines made from the same grape and that cost a lot less by seeking out Langhe Nebbiolo?!? Trust us - and we'll tell you more! In this episode, we return to Italy to explore this fantastic red wine, and we specifically focus on Nebbiolo wines from Langhe, which is the area of Piedmont where Barolo and Barbaresco are made as well. If you are stuck on French varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, you really have to try Nebbiolo. Seriously! We mean it! We talk about the difference between Barolo and Langhe Nebbiolo wines, and we think we have found some great bargains with high QPR among the wines that we selected for this episode! So join us! And as a special bonus, we talk a little bit about season two of The White Lotus - with no spoilers, we promise! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2020 Ca' Gialla Langhe Nebbiolo, 2017 La Sacrestia Langhe Nebbiolo, and 2018 Villadoria Bricco Magno Langhe Nebbiolo.Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: www.thewinepairpodcast.comFollow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

This week's show is about one of the most famous white wines in Italy, the region's/wine's 1000 year history, and its recent comeback in quality and stature. The region? Soave (SWAH-vay) in Veneto, Italy. Map: Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave Located just east of the famed city of Verona (Romeo and Juliet, anyone?), in the foothills of the Lessini Mountains, Soave is a tiny region that packs a punch in reputation and in flavor. Made from one of the oldest known grapes in Italy, the Garganega grape, Soave's cheek coating, almond-flavored, floral, and sometimes waterfall-like notes creates a food friendly, crowd pleasing wine.  Although often maligned by the wine trade, who is woefully behind on this trend, Soave is one for us, normal wine lovers. Surely there is garbage to be had when the grapes are grown on the flats of the region, but on the ancient, steep, volcanic hillsides, worked meticulously by hand, the grapes farmed for these wines create outstanding examples of Italian white at its best. If you haven't had it, go and get an example from the producers we recommend (Gini, Inama, Pra, Pieropan, Suavia – you won't be sorry!) Here are the show notes... Soave is located east of Verona, at 45.45° N latitude It is a small region, with just 6,500 hectares (16,062 acres) planted, but those plantings give a lot of bang for the buck – recent figures show the region makes about 4.4 MM cases   Location, climate, land: The DOC is on a border between flat plains of the Po River Valley in the south and Alpine foothills in the north. Its main towns – Soave and Monteforte d'Alpone lie on the flats – but between them and north there is a large volcanic outcropping that rises up in steep slopes Climate: Because of its proximity to the river, the region is influenced by the mists of the Po Valleyduring harvest, which can produce conditions for mold and disease. The tough Garganega grape can resist disease, but it is still a threat to the vineyards. It can be hot on valley floors in the summer and quite cold in the spring and fall, so slopes are preferred for viticulture. Land: Soave is a series of hills and valleys formed by volcanic activity and the recession of a small sea, along with plate movement. Soils are a mixture but in general: WEST and CENTER AREAs: Calcareous, limestone soils Central-Eastern Areas: Volcanic/basalt based soils   Soave's rolling hills. Photo: Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave Grape varieties:  Garganega is one of oldest white grapes in Italy and represents 88% of plantings. It has grown in the hills of Soave for at least 1,000 years and is one of Italy's oldest varieties. Garganega can crop to high yields, with large bunches so when growers preferred quantity over quality in the 1960s and 1970s, the vine produced. But like all grapes, when overcropped and grown on fertile valleys, Gargenega has no flavor! Characteristics of Garganega: Flavors change based on soil type and winemaking. They range from steely, waterfall-like to peachy with white flowers, citrusy, and like apples. Good Garganega has acidity but a cheek-coating quality and a slightly bitter-almond finish. They are sometimes aged on the lees but not often oak aged, as it kills the freshness/acidity in the wine. The better Soaves are mostly 100% Garganega, but by law, the wine must have 70% Garganega with up to 30% of Trebbiano di Soave (Verdicchio, not crappy Trebbiano)) or, Chardonnay (traditionalists don't approve) with other non-aromatic, local grapes permitted in up to 5% of the blend. The Garganega Grape.. Photo from Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave   Trebbiano di Soave. An exception to some of the low quality Trebbiani, this is the same grape Verdicchio (often from Le Marche). It's a low yielding variety, ripens earlier than Garganega, and it's acidic, floral, and light. It used to be in more frequent use but its sensitivity to mold and rot, it has slowly been replaced by the more vigorous Garganega.     We go through the history, and over the theories of how Soave got its name: The name is from the writings of Dante Alighieri, devised during his exile in Verona. The name is from a Nordic tribe (Svevi) that once inhabited the area.  Or it could be from a Germanic tribe –the Lombards who set up the city of Soave in the 500s     Soave DOCs and their terroir… The Soave DOC and its two subzones (Soave Classico DOC and Soave Colli Scaligeri DOC) make 99.5% of the wine (the rest is sweet Recioto di Soave DOCG and Soave Superiore DOCG).  Most of the wine is dry, still, white wine. A small amount of sparkling is made. There are 33 "Unità Geografica Aggiuntiva” or Additional Geographical Units, similar to the MGA of Barolo and Barbaresco -- single vineyard sites.    Map: https://www.amaronetours.it/wines/soave There are various terroir in Soave, as we discuss earlier in the podcast:   The Hills Soave Classico and Soave Colli Scaligeri (KOH-lee ska-LEE-jah-ree) are in the mountains, as just described. The Colli Scaligeri form a horseshoe around Soave Classico and these are higher elevation areas mainly on limestone but with some basalt. The two areas are the high quality, traditional growing regions of Soave. Volcanic hillsides are in the central to eastern area of Lessini mountains (near Monteforte d'Alpone). These slopes go up to 500 M /328 feet, but slope can go from 10% to 80% grade! These wines can sometimes show a cinnamon note from the benzonoids in the wine. Limestone hillsides in the west (near Soave) have shallow, rocky subsoils. These wines are more variable since the calcareous content varies depending on the place on the hill. Tropical fruit, floral, apple, and citrus flavors are common.     The Plains The Soave DOC includes the flat floor of the three valleys, where the soils are deeper, rich in clay, and the climate is very hot in summer, and frosty in the “shoulder seasons” of spring (during budbreak) and fall (during harvest). This valley area includes all the expanded are discussed in the history review, and it is the reason why people have a bad idea about Soave, despite the fact that it is so historic and delicious when made in the right regions. Volcanic Plains are mainly in the Monteforte Valley, one of the most fertile areas of Soave. These plains are high in clay and volcanic sediment deposited from the hills above. These are simple wines. (Volcanic Park I mentioned is here) The limestone plain contains alluvial valley soils deposited from intense rain along Alpone valley and the foothills around Verona. These are rocky, sandy soils and the wines can be floral, simple, and often overcropped.     Soave Soil Map: https://www.amaronetours.it/wines/soave   The two DOCGs: Recioto di Soave, Soave Superiore These wines are often from the subzones but they are not required to be. They have their own zone of production that overlaps most of the Soave DOC. They must not contain more than 5% Chardonnay and must be at least 70% Garganega and up to 30% Trebbiano di Soave. Recioto di Soave DOCG can be still or sparkling wine. It is made from grapes dried on straw mats outside or in a controlled environment. They must be an minimum of 14% ABV and are an intense golden color, with apricot, floral, and vanilla notes. Soave Superiore DOCG, began with the 2002 vintage. These wines must have lower yields, more alcohol, and undergo longer ageing (they are not released until April versus February for the others).  These wines have a darker color, richer flavors, stronger floral notes, and are weightier. The issue: they aren't representative of the style of Soave, so a lot producers aren't using the DOCG. It's possible this will be the first DOCG that is rescinded – but stay tuned! Soave's hillside vineyards.. Photo from Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave Food Pairings: Soave is lovely with food because it has acidity and delicate aromas. Perfect pairings are simple risottos with parmesan cheese, seafood and vegetable pastas, and grilled white fish and seafood or chicken in herbal or citrus preparations.   Go out and get some Soave – it is AWESOME!! _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on every type of wine in a variety of price points. It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. Sign up for their daily email and buy what you want, when you want it. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes _______________________________________________________________ Sources: Most of the information for this show comes from Consorzio Tutela Vini Soave,  'Soave at the Crossroads' from Meininger's Wine Business Int'l Italian Wine Central -- Soave  

For decades, Aldo Vacca has been the Managing Director of the Produttori del Barbaresco, the best and most successful wine co-op in Europe. Through his leadership and guidance, the Produttori has taken its wines, and with it, the wines of Barbaresco beyond Piedmont in northeastern Italy, to world renown. Aldo's job at the Produttori is not just an occupation, it is his family legacy and a professional choice he made that has benefitted all who love Nebbiolo. Photo: www.rarewineco.com Aldo took a degree in Viticulture at the Torino University and worked at the prestigious University of California at Davis, after which he got one of the most coveted jobs in Piedmont – he got a job working for Gaja in 1986. But after 4 years, he realized that rather than fame and modernism, he wanted to do something that celebrated the land of Barbaresco and all it represented. He followed in the footsteps of his great grandfather and used his infinite knowledge of Nebbiolo and his skills at management and hospitality, to transform the Produttori into one of the best-known brands in Italy.   I have spent time with Aldo. He's brilliant, cheeky, and passionate, and after two years, I'm so happy to have finally gotten him on the show. Aldo speaks to groups about the Produttori all the time, has been in lots of media, and he is absolute pro. This is a great show!     Here is a general outline of what we discuss: We discuss the harvest that just was (2022) – what was hard, what was normal, and the changes that the Barbaresco region has endured as climate change has taken hold here.   Aldo discusses his family legacy in Barbaresco and how it ties into the region's development. He tells us about the hard times in the region and how the Cantine Sociali and then the Produttori were formed to address the social and economic challenges of grape farmers in the 1800s and then again in the mid 1900s.   We learn about the structure of the Produttori and how its quality standards, efficiency, and generosity make it so successful. Aldo tells us how the Produttori has managed to hold its members to such high standards. Photo: Bottling at the Produttori del Barbaresco in May 2022 (c)Wine For Normal People  We get into the details on some of the logistics, the management and membership structure, and the winemaking philosophy (to let Barbaresco shine!). We discuss the extras the members get – knowledge sharing, status and prestige by being part of the Produttori, and the incentives to farm for quality not quantity. And why owning great land yields to great results – they own pieces of the best vineyards.   Aldo tells us about the Barbaresco DOCG – the land, factors that make it different from Barolo, and the overview of the style of wine here. He talks about the MGA system (he refers to it as single vineyard, which is what they are) and what it means for the area.   Aldo and I talk about the wines the Produttori makes, we discuss the flagship Barbaresco and how it is made, and the very affordable and delicious Langhe Nebbiolo, an important product to show people who are just getting into Nebbiolo what it can do and be. Aldo also helps us understand their single vineyard wines and why each expresses something so unique and individual, based on site Photo: Aldo Vacca educates Wine For Normal People Patrons(c)Wine For Normal People We end with a conversation of why the new generation of winemakers and land owners in Barbaresco is so great and Aldo's great hope for a bright future for Barbaresco and the Produttori.     Here are links to all the wines the Produttori makes: NEBBIOLO LANGHE D.O.C. BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA ASILI BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA MONTEFICO BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA MONTESTEFANO BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA MUNCAGOTA BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA OVELLO BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA PAJÈ BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA PORA BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA RABAJÀ BARBARESCO D.O.C.G. RISERVA RIO SORDO Photo: www.rarewineco.com   _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on every type of wine in a variety of price points. It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. Sign up for their daily email and buy what you want, when you want it. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

After a week-long trip to Piedmont, Italy with a group of 20 patrons, I give an update on the region and offer some ideas on how to explore the wines on the ground and through the glass. View from La Morra Tips and producers mentioned/that we visited or that I recommend visiting:  1. To explore Nebbiolo, first hit Roero, then Barbaresco, and finally Barolo (first La Morra and Barolo, then Castiglione Falleto, Serralunga, and Monforte). Roero producers: Matteo Correggia, Massucco Barbaresco producers: Produttori del Barbaresco, Punset, Cascina delle Rose, Bruno Giacosa Barolo producer: Marrone, Marchesi di Barolo Marina Marcarino of Punset in Barbaresco   2. Barbera regions: Nizza, Barbera d'Alba, Barbera d'Asti, Barbera Monferrato Nizza producer: Erede di Chiappone Armando Nizza, at Erede di Chiappone Armando   3. Dolcetto regions: Dogliani, Ovada, Diano, Dolcetto d'Acqui, Dolcetto d'Alba, Dolcetto d'Asti Diano producer: Abrigo Giovanni Abrigo Giovanni, Dolcetto di Diano   4. Alta Langa (sparkling wine in the traditional method) Producers: Contratto, Coppo 5. Place to try lots of wines: Banca del Vino White grapes mentioned: Arneis, Cortese (Gavi), FAvroita (Vermentino), Timorasso, Nascetta, Erbaluce, Moscato Red grapes mentioned: Freisa, Grignolino, Ruché, Brachetto, Albarossa, Pelaverga Aromatized wines: Barolo Chianto, Vermouth   There is so much to explore - get out of just Barolo and Barbaresco and you'll open yourself to a totally different side of Piedmont. _____________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Don't forget to go to the store page to see what wines I love with descriptions I have written.    If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

We're in the middle of a mini series on Italian wine and this week the focus is all on REDS! In Episode #75, I discuss the top 5 red wines you need to be familiar with when learning about Italian wines. We discuss food pairings, regions, how to shop for these wines, and so much more! It's an episode you don't want to miss, so grab a glass and press play now! And don't forget to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode! --------- Sign up for my newsletter here and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo ------------- Today's Sponsor: Wash & Wik Use code THEWINECEO at checkout for 20% off your purchase! ----------- Top 5 Italian Reds: 1. Sangiovese Family (including Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and Super Tuscans) 2. Nebbiolo Family (Barolo and Barbaresco) 3. Barbera 4. Nero d'Avola 5. Valpolicella Blends (including Amarone and Recite) Honorable Mention: Dolcetto, Sagrantino, Nerello Mascalese, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Giovanni Correggia of Matteo Correggia. Photo ©Wine For Normal People This podcast was extra special for me, as I was able to record live with Giovanni Correggia of Matteo Correggia in Roero, a part of the Piedmont in Italy that I love and that I try to champion as much as possible. I met Giovanni several years ago and loved his wines and his family story. This podcast is so many things all at once: A great education on the Roero region, by the most famed producer there The story of a grape that was reborn in this place A lesson in the politics of the Piedmont and how some simple choices have brought fame to Barolo and Barbaresco and kept Roero down A fascinating family story that includes a talented champion of Roero, horrible tragedy, triumph of a widow who had nothing to do with wine and her unbelievable strength of character and perseverance for the legacy of her kids, and the current generation (Giovanni) with its shining positivity, great vision and promise of a great future for the Correggia family and its wines. I truly love the wines of Matteo Correggia and I believe that the Nebbiolos he makes  (just called Roero on the bottle) are the exact style of wine so many of us love – elegance, minerality, balance with none of the heaviness or the tannins that we sometimes get from Barolo. The Arneis, it goes without saying, is a white for the ages – a minerally, floral, saline wine with real gravity and the Barbera also has a lighter touch than some of the versions from over the river. Although hard to find, Giovanni's Brachetto is as tasty as he will describe as well.   I have to say that in interviewing Giovanni and then in editing this show, I laughed and teared up many times. I felt indignant on his behalf, and also triumphant. I hope the conversation we had evokes the same emotions in you. If nothing else, it's a great story and a great education on an underestimated region.   Here are the show notes: We discuss Roero, its location across from Barberesco and Barolo, and what that means for the climate of the area versus the other famed Nebbiolo areas of Piedmont Giovanni describes the soil types and how a small sea that once existed here, as well as the changing course of the Tanaro River, created a terroir with seashells, a canyon, and steep slopes covered in sandy soil that imbues the wines with a unique minerality that only exists in Roero Val dei Preti Vineyard, Matteo Correggia. Photo ©Wine For Normal People Once Roero was criticized for having multiple crops, but Giovanni talks about how this is now a distinct advantage Giovanni gives us a history lesson on Roero through his single vineyards on which he has great records: La Val dei Preti and Roche d'Ampsej and Marun. We discuss some of the modern history of Roero and some of its challenges Matteo Correggia wines. Photo ©Wine For Normal People We learn about the history of the Correggia family and of his father, Matteo, who started the winery in 1985 at age 23. We talk about Matteo's early relationship with the founder of Slow Food, Carlo Petrini, and how that led to great opportunities for the winery and the philosophy around organics. Giovanni tells us about his father's “membership” in the Barolo Boys as the only non-Barolo producer and how those relationships with Elio Altare and Roberto Voerzio were pivotal to early success Giovanni shares with us the tragedy around his father's death and how his mother Ornella, brought the winery to new heights with great vision and the help of winemaker Luca Rostagno, and the Barolo Boys We talk about the wines and specific vineyards: Giovanni talks about how different vineyards -- La Val dei Preti, Roche d'Ampsej, make different Nebbiolos and how they make wines that are more elegant, less tannic, and more aromatic and minerally than the Nebbiolo of the Langhe. We discuss the biggest problem for Roero, which is that Barolo and Barbaresco producers make excellent wines from the region and label them Langhe Nebbiolo or Nebbiolo d'Alba instead of Roero, thus keeping the region from being recognized We discuss Correggia's Barbera, and the funny story of the Marun vineyard. Giovanni gives me a great lesson on Barbera and its challenges in the vineyard We discuss Brachetto, the special clone from Roero, and why it is such a unique grape that, when made dry, is great for summer drinking Giovanni Correggia with Brachetto. Photo ©Wine For Normal People We wrap with a discussion of Matteo Correggia's leadership on screw cap in the region, and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities for Roero, and how Arneis is just the beginning for this undervalued region   Definitely check out Giovanni's wines – they are so inexpensive for what they are! Saratoga Wine in the states has almost the entire line, as does Tannico in the UK.   _________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:  Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on big names or boutique brands from all over the world at up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Don't forget to go to the store page to see what wines I love with descriptions I have written.      If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

Keara Driscoll returns with  dreamy newcomer Patrick Kattner to wreak havock in Duck's v cute home. I think we talked about Kendall Roy and the concept of 'new piedmont,' but we drank like 4 bottles of 15% alcohol wine so basically derangement happened. I am not apologizing we did nothing wrong. Patrick is amazing and Keara is unknowable and they both brought the heat. Please support their future endeavors which are secret, sorry, keep refreshing their linkedin profiles until the truth reveals itself. Also, Patreon.com/disgorgeous, lol go there. ////LIST////Luli, Grignolino, 2019//Foresto, "Acru" 2018//Fabio Gea, Langhe Rosso, 'Notu e l' Alberta,' 2018// Olek Bondonio, Barbaresco, 'Starderi,' 2018////Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)

This is the first ep of our new Piedmont x succession season and also first in the new “studio .”  We are sorry for the audio but we are not sorry for how much fun we had. Get ready for an insane conversation about the vibes in Piedmont and like the general outlines of the new season. I am heartbroken about how good the wines are and we didn't share them with a guest, whoops oh well. ////LIST////Bartolo Mascarello, Dolcetto d' Alba, 2020 //Burlotto, Langhe Freisa, 2019//Roagna, Barbaresco, 'Albesani,' 2016 //Brezza, Cannubi 2013 ////Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Disgorgeous)

Denise Marrone comes from a long line of wine growers and winemakers in Barolo. Starting in 1910 when Pietro Marrone, at age 23, asked his father in if he could improve vineyard practices, the family has had a dedication to producing the highest quality grapes and wines  possible from the Langhe, specifically Barolo and Barbaresco.  The family's legacy, dedication to the land, and their unbelievable hospitality at the winery in La Morra (you have to visit), is such a joy to learn about. Denise Marrone, Courtesy of Marrone Denise and her sisters run Marrone with their father, Gian, today. Denise is a fireball of energy, and her outlook on wine, her candor, and her genuine kindness make this show one of the best I've done! I hope you love her as much as I do!   Here are the show notes: Denise tells us about her life in Barolo and a bit about her family's history in the region, as well as about what life used to be like there, during her grandparents' time We discuss how young Barolo is as a region, and why it's important to realize that although it has made wine for a long time, really Barolo is at the beginning of its journey versus regions like Chianti Marrone Barolo Bussia, Courtesy of Marrone Denise gives us a full education on the terroir of Barolo, the most important thing behind the wine. FINALLY I get an excellent definition of the MGA (menzione geografica aggiuntive) system: a mapping of soil types that give some indication about the types of wines you may expect from that area. It's very similar to the system in Burgundy, but without the cru classifications. Within this conversation with discuss the importance of things like exposure, altitude, position on a slope, wind, rain, and more   Denise talks about her various vineyards in Madonna di Como and her family rents land to farm in some of the MGAs to make their Barolo (her family prefers to do this versus buying grapes because then they have total control over the farming, which is mainly organic and all sustainable)   We hammer out the differences in Nebbiolos – Langhe, Nebbiolo d'Alba, Barolo, and Barbaresco – all of which Marrone makes masterfully. We talk truthfully about how some Langhe Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo d'Alba may be better than Barolo, even if it can't get the same price for the wine.   Denise talks about her beautiful Barberas, finnicky Dolcettos (and I confirm, it IS an insider's wine! I love it, I'm biased!), and Marrone's expansive white wine selection. Marrone's production is 40% white – Arneis, Chardonnay, and Favorita (Vermentino) – are excellent and their focus on whites shows in the wines. Denise talks a bit about the history of Arneis, specifically, and how difficult it was to make before there was good technology.   We discuss the role of women in Barolo, and how normal it has become for women like Denise and her sisters Serena and enologist/vigneron Valentina, to take the reins from their fathers today. Denise makes an incredibly astute point that now that technology has made work in the vineyards easier, men and women are much more on equal footing and it's more a mind thing than a physical thing (BRILLIANT!!). Denise Marrone, Courtesy of Marrone Denise is the QUEEN of hospitality. Our conversation tries to do justice to how good it really is (but you have to go there to understand). Perhaps her last statement about always striving to do more and better explains it best – the attitude of a winery like that has one way to go – and that's UP!!   You can find Marrone's wines in the US, Canada, and the UK! They are wonderful, as is she! _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Our new sponsor: Wine Spies! Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on Zinfandel, Barolo, Champagne...you name it - up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $20 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today! If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes