Podcasts about Castellina

Rocca delle Macie - a Castellina in Chianti, in provincia di Siena - è fra le principali cantine del Chianti Classico, con una ricca selezione di vini appartenenti a questa importante denominazione toscana, ognuno con una precisa personalità e carattere. Fra questi spicca decisamente il Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli, prodotto con Sangiovese in purezza, è capolavoro di eleganza e classe, oltre che meritevole dei cinque diamanti DiWineTaste.

Rocca delle Macie - at Castellina in Chianti, in province of Siena - is among the main wineries of Chianti Classico, with a rich range of wines belonging to this important Tuscan denomination, each with a precise personality and character. Among these, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli definitely stands out, made with 100% Sangiovese, a masterpiece of elegance and class, as well as deserving DiWineTaste five DiWineTaste.

In questa puntata abbiamo viaggiato tra le Dolomiti e le colline del Piemonte, alla scoperta di paesaggi invernali mozzafiato e di eccellenze enogastronomiche. Non perdere l'appuntamento con #ViaggiandoEMangiando per scoprire le nostre nuove avventure!Renon: Il Trenatale ci ha regalato un viaggio indimenticabile tra quattro mercatini di Natale, immersi in un paesaggio fiabesco.Lana: L'atmosfera natalizia di Lana ci ha incantato, con le sue tradizioni e i suoi mercatini.Monferrato: Abbiamo scoperto una storia affascinante che lega il Monferrato alle Fiandre dal 1596.Langhe: Tenuta Carretta ci ha presentato il suo nuovo Alta Langa DOCG Airali Extra Brut Blanc de Blanc 2021.Toscana: È nato JAC, il nuovo Cabernet Franc di Querceto di Castellina, un vino che promette grandi emozioni.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viaggiando-e-mangiando--3286496/support.

Kristina is a successful property investor and went from being a professional singer to getting into the world of property at the age of 27. A decade on, she has built a large portfolio of BTL's, HMOs, SA and Mixed use commercial.... All from using private investor funds. She's the author of the number 1 book- "Starting with £0, How to Invest in Property Using Other Peoples Money"   In this episode, we discuss:   How Kristina went from being a professional singer to successful property investor How she raised finance for her first deal Why she sold all her HMOs and started again with BTLs Kristina takes us through the biggest lessons and challenges from her largest project to date Finally Kristina shares what wished someone had told her when she first started in property   And much much more.   Enjoy!   ***************       Developers Boardroom 2.0   New Group Coming Soon- JOIN THE WAITING LIST   Looking to surround yourself with a small group of aspiring developers; To stay accountable and progress to the next level?   Click here for more details         GET IN CONTACT.   Email- raj@propertyinvesting2-0.com   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-chengadu-11381b69/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertyinvesting2.0/?hl=en      Guest: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlife_propertyinvestor?igsh=MWhpd2VnODYyeWJtaA==     *Disclaimer* As always, the content in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and are the views of the host and guests. This information is NOT financial advice. Please speak to a professional advisor and do your own due diligence when looking to invest in property and business.  

Yes Kristina has built a multi million pound business from nothing, whilst raising her 2 young children which is amazing but in her words that is not her true growth story.In this episode Kristina shares her life before property with us including all the adversity she has needed to overcome in order to find her true growth.Kristina Castellina is a self-made property millionaire, best-selling author, and dedicated mentor from Liverpool, UK. With a dynamic background as a former professional performer, Kristina pivoted to property investment, growing a multi-million-pound portfolio from scratch. She empowers aspiring investors with her expert insights and practical strategies through her acclaimed courses and trainings. As a devoted mother of two, Kristina balances business and family life, proving that financial independence and success are achievable for anyone. Her mission is to inspire and guide others on their journey to wealth and freedom through property investment.Kristina's links:www.kristinacastellina.co.ukhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodlife_propertyinvestor/https://www.fyldecoastandcountrystays.comWant to connect? Find me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemmahineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/behappybesuccessfulLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-hineWebsite: https://www.emmahine.co.ukYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaHineStrategy

Welcome back to another Monday morning with Girls in Property. In today's episode, Athena sits down with Kristina Castellina, The Goodlife Property Investor, to hear her inspiring journey from having £0 to building a multimillion-pound portfolio using other people's money.Athena and Kristina delve into various creative strategies for starting in property investment with minimal funds or experience. They also explore the exciting acquisition of Empress Hall—a 10-bed detached house featuring a cinema room, five reception rooms, a car park, and a separate granny flat.Kristina's story is one of courage, tenacity, and unwavering belief that anything is possible. I hope this episode brings you inspiration, empowerment, and joy wherever you are listening from.Don't forget, the Girls in Property Community Group is officially OPEN! Join today to connect with an amazing network of like-minded women, attend our monthly Girls in Prosperity events, and participate in quarterly expert panel sessions.Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 9th July, focusing on Money Mindset with guest expert Rebecca Barr. Don't miss out! To Join Simply Click Here Tickets are now on sale to our Girls in Property Christmas Gala Ball on Saturday 07th December to book simply click HERE Also - Ready to take your property journey to the next level? Click here to book a FREE 30-minute consultation with Athena, and learn how the Property Lifestyle Accelerator Programme can help accelerate your success. Thank you to our main sponsor of this podcast Blanc Property Finance CONNECT & CONTACT Instagram Facebook girlsinpropertypod@gmail.comDisclaimer: None of the content in our podcast is intended to constitute legal or financial advice. All interviews a...

In this inspiring interview, we sit down with Kristina Castellina - the self-made UK property developer and investor who turned her dreams into a multi-million pound reality through sheer grit and hustle. Kristina shares her remarkable rags-to-riches journey, starting with nothing and building a hugely successful property empire from the ground up. Discover how this design-savvy entrepreneur transforms rundown houses into stunning luxury homes that sell like hotcakes. Before making millions in property, Kristina was a trainer for Robert Kiyosaki's renowned Rich Dad Poor Dad seminar, igniting her passion for financial education and real estate investing. We dive into Kristina's secrets to massive success in property development, buy-to-let investing strategies, and her tips for aspiring real estate moguls. From raising millions to managing an extensive property portfolio, Kristina's tenacious mindset and business acumen will motivate you to level up your property game.

This month's special guest is the very highly in demand, GB News' Property expert Kristina Castellina, aka The Goodlife Property Investor!  Kristina has been on her property journey for 9 years now specialising in Serviced Accommodation in the Blackpool area.  She tells us about the changing faces of Blackpool and surveying nightmares with her last couple of properties - sounds like there's a definite need for education around property surveying in the Blackpool region if anyone wants a career change!  Talking of careers, we also discuss what our dream jobs would be and having our make up done like a drag queen so it's as varied as ever!!  Tune in when you can.

Era il maggio del 1924 quando trentatrè produttori dell'areale “dallo Spedaluzzo fino a Greve; di lì a Panzano, con tutta la Podesteria di Radda, che contiene tre terzi, cioè Radda, Gajole e Castellina, arrivando fino al confine dello Stato di Siena” individuato due secoli prima come territorio di elezione per la produzione del Chianti dal bando del Granduca di Toscana Cosimo III de' Medici, decisero di dar vita alla prima realtà associativa italiana per la difesa di un vino e della sua marca d'origine cogliendo immediatamente l'opportunità di riunirsi in Consorzio offerta da una nuova normativa introdotta con regio decreto. Quei produttori lungimiranti ed ispirati impiegarono pochi giorni per redigere l'atto costitutivo che avrebbe tenuto distinte le loro produzioni di Sangiovese da quella di altre zone, e furono sempre loro nel 1932 ad aggiungere l'aggettivo “Classico” che non solo rafforzava il riferimento alla territorialità ma ne esaltava quell'unicità alla quale successivamente si decise di associare un sigillo, il simbolo appartenuto alla Lega Militare del Chianti, quello del Gallo Nero, profilo che campeggia ancora oggi sulle loro bottiglie, inequivocabile espressione del Made in Italy. Padri fondatori che avviarono un processo di cui oggi, dopo un secolo, si possono riconoscere gli effetti da ricondurre alla spinta propulsiva di un Consorzio i cui cento anni saranno celebrati in anteprima alla stazione Leopolda di Firenze il 15 e 16 febbraio in occasione di Chianti Classico Collection 2024.

PALERMO (ITALPRESS) - Il rettore dell'Università degli Studi di Palermo, Massimo Midiri, ha conferito il Dottorato di ricerca honoris causa in “Diritti umani. Evoluzione, tutela e limiti” a Luciana Castellina. vbo/gtr(Fonte video: Canale YouTube Università di Palermo)

PALERMO (ITALPRESS) - Il rettore dell'Università degli Studi di Palermo, Massimo Midiri, ha conferito il Dottorato di ricerca honoris causa in “Diritti umani. Evoluzione, tutela e limiti” a Luciana Castellina. vbo/gtr(Fonte video: Canale YouTube Università di Palermo)

Emigrazione, Europa e scuola. Vanessa Roghi intervista Luciana Castellina. Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni, con Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Unione Sovietica, Pechino e la Siberia. Vanessa Roghi intervista Luciana Castellina. Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni, con Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Pace, guerriglia e un gesuita a San Salvador. Vanessa Roghi intervista Luciana Castellina. Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni, con Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Roma, Praga e Sarajevo. Vanessa Roghi intervista Luciana Castellina. Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni, con Vincenzo De Simone.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Una partita a tennis, Parigi, Emilio Salgari. Vanessa Roghi intervista Luciana Castellina. Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/podcastScrivi a podcast@internazionale.it o manda un vocale a +39 3347063050Consulenza editoriale di Chiara Nielsen.Produzione di Claudio Balboni.Musiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele Scogna.Direzione creativa di Jonathan Zenti.

Onore agli ambasciatori? (Matteo 10:40-42) Anticamente agli ambasciatori di stati esteri, come rappresentanti dei loro paesi e delle loro autorità, veniva sempre tributato un alto onore, quand'anche fossero di nazioni ostili o nemiche. Dio, re del cielo e della terra, ha nominato ambasciatori autorevoli del Suo Regno, gli antichi profeti e apostoli, e li ha inviati per il mondo come portavoce della Sua volontà. Essi continano a parlarci a nome Suo negli scritti dell'Antico e del Nuovo Testamento. Non raramente il mondo li disonora, ma chiunque li riceve “non perderà affatto il suo premio” (Matteo 10:40-42). Oggi esaminiamo il messaggio di questo testo.

Per la trasmissione di venerdì 26 maggio 2023. In questa puntata ho parlato di:Pentecoste a Castellina e GUSTI.A.MO23 RADDOPPIA; MAIO RESTAURANT & ROOFTOP e La Spigola nella baia di Golfo Aranci;LA SELEZIONE “1873 PROSECCO” CELEBRA IL 150° e per Sorsi di Vinitaly Puntay Peak Nat. A Vinitaly 2023 Erste+Neue e LE MORETTE PRESENTA LUGANA MANDOLARA.

Castellare di Castellina è nata dall'unione di quattro poderi (Castellare, Caselle, San Niccolò e Le Case) realizzata da Paolo Panerai con l'obiettivo di produrre vino della migliore qualità possibile. Erano gli anni 70 in cui era iniziato il cosiddetto Rinascimento del vino italiano. Un Rinascimento a cui Castellare ha avuto modo di dare il proprio contributo, tenendo insieme tradizione e innovazione. La tradizione nella cura delle vigne e dei terreni, distinti tra campi e sodi (laddove campi sono i terreni più facili da lavorare e sodi gli appezzamenti più duri ma migliori per la coltivazione della vite), nella scelta di produrre ancora un vino secondo il metodo del governo alla toscana, di rispettare il Chianti Classico usando solo vitigni autoctoni e di produrre un grande vino, riconosciuto a livello internazionale come uno dei più grandi rossi al mondo, usando solo vitigni autoctoni toscani. L'innovazione è stata perseguita in primo luogo con la realizzazione del primo vigneto sperimentale del Chianti insieme all'Università di Milano, guidata dal Professor Attilio Scienza, e all'Università di Firenze per attuare la prima selezione scientifica dei cloni del Sangiovese (qui chiamato Sangioveto). E poi con l'introduzione dell'uso della barrique in seguito a studi attenti e ai consigli di Emile Peynaud, il più celebre enologo che si ricordi, oltre alla cura costante di ogni processo di cantina che continua ancora oggi in quel lavoro incessante e sempre nuovo che è il produrre vini di qualità. Una storia che dimostra come tradizione, anche nelle strutture, e innovazione possano far ottenere il meglio dalla terra e mostrare alle nuove generazioni quanto sia stata dura ma fondamentale per il paesaggio straordinario del Chianti il lavoro e la vita dei Mezzadri, cioè coloro che conducevano i poderi senza esserne né padroni né operai. Ai Mezzadri, alla loro opera, Castellare ha dedicato una scultura di Matteo Spender installata nel centro di Castellina. Le due foto del grande ritrattista Giuseppe Pino illustrano quel sacrificio ma anche quella gioia che produrre vino porta con sé.

With long-lasting traditions of winemaking, culinary delights, awe-inspiring landscapes, and certified organic wineries, Tuscany is a shining star.Mary Shea is the Director of Marketing and Hospitality at the organic winery and agriturismo, Querceto di Castellina, in the Tuscan region of Chianti. Mary shares how this handcrafted, sustainable winery began in 1998 and how they are intensely focused on the art of great Italian winemaking and equally passionate about the Earth. From the process of pruning vines to the selection of grapes, today all the wines are certified organic. And she explains why hospitality is so important at Querceto. With a heartfelt goal to  make their guests feel relaxed, renewed and reconnected, Mary shares why providing an exceptional guest experience is paramount. Also on Speaking of Travel is Clark Lovelace, Executive Director of Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority in Western North Carolina, to share why this region in the Blue Ridge Mountains is so rich in nature and what they are doing to preserve and protect it. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

“With the wine you tell a story, you tell your story. Of your family, your place. Especially at this size.” We're in great company with Jacopo and his wife Mary, the newest generation of the Di Battista family to steward their Tuscan agriturismo, Querceto di Castellina in Chianti, Italy. What began as a countryside family retreat back in 1945, over the years became a working farm of olive groves and vineyards, home to farm animals and a renovated 15th century estate for visitors. Today, guests are greeted by warm smiles, hilltop views, organic wines and authentic experiences at what is a truly family affair: Laura, the matriarch of the family and master of Tuscan cuisine, Giorgio, her loving husband and architect, Jacopo, the founder of the winery, Mary, the head of marketing and hospitality, and Filippo, the director of the agriturismo. In this episode, Jacopo and Mary share what makes guests “come for the wine and linger for everything else,” including conversations about changing climates in Chianti, the community built during dinners in the vineyards, and a future full of collaborations with local artisans and makers. Top Takeaways [3:30] Brief travels back in time to Napa, California where Mary and Jacopo's love story began over a mutual passion for wine. [7:05] What Mary brought to the Di Battista's table, sharing the family's story, tales of the terroir, and elegant experiences that have attracted guests from all over the world. [12:45] Al Fresco dining at its source. How the delectable and desired Vineyard Dinners began. [21:20] The sense of place that makes Querceto di Castellina wines unique, from the organic vineyards to the hilltop terroir. [25:56] A true look at the impact of climate change on the vines and what it means for not just the grapes, but for future generations of guests who come to drink them. [32:30] The joy of staying in the charming countryside and using it as a means of visiting the local villages. [38:58] Advice from an Italian and American on how to learn from their chaotic lives, in taking time to savor “la dolce vita” in your own day to day lives. Visit For Yourself Querceto di Castellina Website Book a stay Learn about the wines Enjoy a cooking class, tasting or vineyard dinner Email info@querceto.com to receive a discount on your wine order when you mention SIGC. @quercetodicastellina Stay In Good Company Website We're Feeling Social: Instagram TikTok Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Facebook

Interviste fatte nel XVIII Congresso Arci, tenutosi dall'1 al 4 dicembre 2022 a Roma. Contributi realizzati dalle radio del circuito #ArciOnAir, di cui fa parte anche Radio Barrio, grazie al supporto dello staff e dell'ufficio stampa dell'Arci nazionale. Intervista a Luciana Castellina - Presidente Onoraria Arci

Dal Medioevo al Terzo Millennio. È una storia infinita e carica di suggestioni. Protagonista l'azienda vinicola Mazzei con sede a Castellina in Chianti, in provincia di Siena. Produce il Chianti Classico che esporta in 60 paesi nel segno di un'eccellenza tipica del made in Italy, una caratterizzazione apprezzata e ricercata dai palati di tutto il mondo. A ripercorrere questa lunghissima trama di vita e di famiglia è Filippo Mazzei, attuale amministratore delegato.

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Vi proponiamo l'ascolto dell'intervista di Massimo Giletti a Luciana Castellina, giornalista e scrittrice italiana, parlamentare comunista, più volte eurodeputata, in cui si schiera contro la fornitura di armi all'Ucraina e risponde alle accuse di amicizia con Putin: "metodi medievali, sono spaventata, vorrei il Papa presidente della Repubblica mondiale"

Episode 800 Ep. 6 Celebrity wines: enemy of terroir? - Robert Joseph & Alessandro Cellai These sessions were recorded through Swapcard at the Wine2Wine 2021 Business Forum and are being replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! The trend for celebrity wines has been growing in the wine market in recent years. Wines owned or labeled by celebrities or international influencers. During wine2wine Business Forum 2021 Robert Joseph uncorked these high-profile (marketing-wise) products and considered their impact on the industry. About the Speaker Robert Joseph Robert Joseph is a wine business consultant and an editorial consultant for Meininger's Wine Business International, which he helped to launch in 2006. In 1983, after living in Burgundy for five years, he launched Wine International magazine; set up the International Wine Challenge; became wine writer for the Sunday Telegraph and wrote The Wine Lists, the first of his 25 books. He has chaired and launched over 50 wine competitions in Asia, Europe and the UK. Robert has been in Who's Who since 2013, and awards he has received include the Jacob's Creek ‘Golden Vine'; ‘the Best Wine Guide in the World'; the Glenfiddich (twice); The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom Premier; the Marques de Caceres. He regularly appears on television and radio, and has lectured at the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust, Burgundy and Sonoma Wine Business Schools. Joseph is one of the trio behind Hugh Kevin & Robert Wines whose le Grand Noir range now sell over 3.8m bottles per year in over 60 countries. Connect Instagram: @wine_thinker Twitter: @robertjoseph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertejoseph/ Website: https://www.winethinker.com/ About the Moderator (s) Alessandro Cellai Alessandro Cellai is originally from Siena. In 1989 he obtained the diploma of Agrarian Expert with Specialization in Viticulture and Enology at the Istituto Bettino Ricasoli in Siena, and then enrolled at the University of Pisa, where he graduated in chemistry. In 2003 he obtained an Honoris Causa Degree in Agricultural Sciences at the University of Milan. From 1990 to 1995 he was Technical Director of Rocca delle Macie (Castellina in Chianti). From 1996 to the end of 2020 he was General Manager of the Group Domini Castellare di Castellina (Castellare di Castellina, Rocca di Frassinello and Feudi del Pisciotto), group with 150 hectares of vines, 1.2 million bottles produced and marketed in 70 countries around the world. Since January 2021 he has been winemaker and General Manager of Az Agr Vallepicciola, a company with 105 hectares of vines and 600,000 bottles produced. In 2000 he started producing wine at his own winery, the Azienda Agricola Podere Monastero, located in Castellina in Chianti with 3 hectares of vines and a production of 8000 bottles. In 2009 he was awarded by Decanter magazine as the best young winemaker in the world. 62 times he has been awarded with the 3 Glasses from Gambero Rosso. Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1003247088 Instagram: @cellaiale Twitter: @Cellaiale LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-cellai-51017a108/ To find out more about the forum visit: https://wine2wine.net/?lang=en 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/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

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Episode 570 Monty Waldin interviews Tommaso Bojola of La Castellina Winery. About Tommaso: Tenute Squarcialupi - La Castellina di Tommaso Bojola is a winery which extends for 140 hectars, with 40 hectars of vineyard producing mainly Chianti Classico, located in the South West side of the valley, bordering with the town centre of Castellina in Chianti. The historical centre of the winery is the ancient Palazzo Squarcialupi (XV sec.), where there is an ageing cellar, the direct sale, the farm restaurant Taverna Squarcialupi and the Hotel Palazzo Squarcialupi. The Tenute Squarcialupi – La Castellina Farm originates from the powerful Squarcialupi family, in the medieval period, while he started the management of the winery in 1989, together with his wife Monica and later on with his son Cosimo. From 2008 they produced organic grapes and from 2020 organic wines too, authentic wines representing their territory. Together with his son Cosimo just graduated in oenology; together they are introducing new winemaking techniques such as the drying of the Merlot grapes (Supertuscan Reale), the late harvest (Ch. Class. Tommaso Bojola), the spontaneous fermentation (Ch. Class. Squarcialupi Annata), the longtime maceration (Ch. Class. Squarcialupi Riserva e Gran Selezione), the amphora vinification (Ch. Classico Cosimo Bojola) and the vinification without the addition of sulphites (Rubisco 2020). Find more about Tommaso and Cosimo by visiting: Website: www.lacastellina.it Facebook: facebook.com/fattorialacastellina Instagram: instagram.com/fattorialacastellina Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!

A recording from the 9th of April 2020, from the series “The Left Reflects on the Global Pandemic” by transform! Europe To date, the deaths of over 35,000 people in Italy have been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the third edition of our series on the Left and the Pandemic, Luciana Castellina points out, that Italy’s high number of coronavirus cases and its high fatality rate were a problem occurring mainly in the wealthiest part of the country. The regions most affected, were those in the north: Lombardia, Piemonte and the Emilia Romagnia. And this, despite the fact, that the health system in the north was still functioning quite efficiently, despite the cuts in funding and staff over the last decades. Instead, she attributes the impact of the virus to the structure of the economy in these regions. They are characterized by thousands of small enterprises, officials who travel continuously throughout the world, and very high levels of pollution, brought on by a combination of industrialization and topography of the region. The Italian government fortunately took preventive measures rather quickly. This included a lock-down, as fought for by trade-unions, who had gone on strike demanding improved health protection at work. Castellina goes on to criticize the position of Giorgio Agamben, who claims that the measures taken lead to a state of exemption. She believes that his views are typical of a Western obsession for individual liberty and the loss of any sense of belonging to a community. She contrasts this with China, where she believes such a sense of community remains, and where she describes citizens easily accepting the seclusion imposed on them by the government. Amidst the tragedy of the pandemic, Castellina retains her optimism. She sees the possibility that the left and social movements can take advantage of what she considers to be the “positive” effects, at least in Italy. On the one hand, she sees a return of solidarity, which goes together with a feeling of belonging to a collective entity. On the other, she is optimistic about an increased awareness for the importance of ecology and the protection of nature. Feeling frustrated by the fact that some EU member states failed to act in solidarity with the countries hit most heavily by the coronavirus, she appeals for the building of a European subject. According to her, this must be achieved through European movements, mobilization, strikes, and the media. Luciana Castellina is the co-founder of the Italian newspaper Il Manifesto, as well as the Partito di Unità Proletaria, a former Member of the European Parliament, where she was president of its Culture, Education and Foreign Economic Relations committees. Moreover, she been Deputy to the Italian Chamber of Deputies, the former president of Italy’s academy of motion pictures, author of numerous books and one of the leading figures of Italy’s left since 1970s. The Interview was conducted by Haris Golemis, who is a Scientific and Strategic Advisor of transform! Europe and the Chief Editor of transform’s Yearbook. The discussion was moderated once again, by Angelina Giannopoulou, who is a Political scientist and facilitator of Transform! Europe in the programme “Strategic Perspectives of the Radical Left and European Integration”. The Mosaik-Blog is delighted to collaborate on this podcast with transform! Europe, a network of 34 European organizations in 22 countries, active in the fields of political education and critical scientific analysis. The transform! network is the recognized political foundation of the Party of the European Left. After the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the series “The Left Reflects on the Global Pandemic” was launched, in which various befriended intellectuals were asked to share their reflections, assessments and proposals regarding the crisis. Over the following weeks, all editions of this series will continue to appear here on Mosaik-Podcast.

You can follow Kristina @thegoodlife_propertyinvestor. Self-made property multi-millionaire and motivational speaker, Kristina is about to blow you away with her millionaire secrets. In this episode we talk about: The common misconceptions associated with property and how to find the money to invest Perception of risk and how other people will try to enforce their perception of risk on to you How your worst day in business can also become your best day in business The importance of your instinct and going with your gut When your goals and the pressure of your business paralyses you, how to become unstuck How a coach allowed her to set the bar higher and outsource her problems How we can choose what we define as a problem or a challenge The 5 most important business activities she does each week to keep her business moving forward and her none-negotiables in team members and partners Why perfectionism is irrelevant in business Definitely follow Kristina on Instagram @thegoodlife_propertyinvestor for really good property training and lifestyle inspiration. Enjoy this episode! If you would like more from me, you can follow me on Instagram @bethanjepson or visit www.bethanjepson.com. If you would like to subscribe to the Millionaire Secret Podcast email list to receive the 'Millionaire Secrets Success Checklist - 12 easy to implement daily practices which guarantee success in business,' approved by millionaires for future millionaires, as well as additional bonuses either from the speakers or related to the topics we talk about in each episode, then visit www.millionairesecretspodcast.com. This weeks bonus is a guided meditation to fire you up and help you take action on the thing you find the hardest, the thing you commonly procrastinate over, and in Kristina's words: "help you crack on with it and get it done then and there". I can speak from experience when I say it is getting good at doing the hard stuff within your life and business that will make the most difference.

Nel 2016 si festeggiavano i 300 anni dalla perimetrazione della zona di produzione del Chianti (allora non c’era bisogno di specificare “Classico”) per volontà del Granduca di Toscana Cosimo III de’ Medici, una vendemmia considerata un “regalo” dall’attuale Presidente del Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico Giovanni Manetti che si è spinto a definirla “la migliore dal 2000”. Quando? Prima dell’interruzione di tutte le manifestazioni a causa dell’emergenza da Covid-19, precisamente il 18 novembre 2019 quando nello splendido Palazzo Rospigliosi a Roma è stata organizzata una interessante degustazione dedicata appunto all’annata 2016. Protagonista la Gran Selezione, ma presenti nella Capitale anche alcune Riserve e Annate dello stesso millesimo, per un racconto corale di un territorio che vuole riconquistare i vertici delle classifiche mondiali dei vini rossi.

Chianti Classico meets Maremma! In 1972, Giovanella Stianti's father gifted her Volpaia, an 11th century village and winery in Radda en Chianti, to celebrate her marriage. A second estate, Prelius, is located in Maremma near the sea. Alessandro Cellai is Managing Director/ Winemaker for Castellare di Castellina in Chianti, Rocca di Frassinello in Maremma and Feudi di Pisciotto in Sicily. Both Volpaia and Castellare have produced Wine Spectator Top 100 Chianti Classico wines. The Connected Table Live Radio Show is broadcast live at Wednesday's 2PM ET on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Californians. Bill and I can add evacuee to our resumes as residents of Sebastopol and many other areas of Sonoma County were evacuated due to the Kincade wildfire. Firefighters made their stand at the edge of the foothills as the fires moved downhill towards the densely populated town of Windsor. Many lessons have been learned since the Tubbs fire in the fall of 2017 and in the end the town was saved. Restaurateurs in Sonoma County are struggling with business interruptions from planned power shutoffs and the recent fires. Many are absorbing the losses while other restaurant owners have elected to close. Heather Irwin of Sonoma Magazine writes a piece that explores how business owner are facing the realities of the PG& E public safety power shutdowns. E.J. Gallo has just purchased Pahlmeyer, a high end Napa Valley Wine Brand. W. Blake Gray gives us some details about the buyout. West coast grape growers are in the middle of a grape glut. The glut is putting a lot of pressure on wineries and growers and is forcing many to make some tough decisions. The pain that those businesses are experiencing is translating into some very good bargains for wine consumers. Bill and I discuss these items and more in this week's addition of VinoWeek. Thanks to everyone for listening. Cheers! photo courtesy of tenuta di bibbiano We have four holiday wine recommendations this week. First up is a 2016 Chianti Classico from Tenuta di Bibbiano from the commune of Castellina in Chianti. Bibbiano is managed by Tommaso and Federico Marrocchesi Marzi, the fifth generation of a family that has owned the property since 1865. 100% Sangiovese the organically farmed grapes are hand harvested and fermented in stainless steel for about two weeks. After the wine is racked and pressed it spends one year in traditional concrete vats. This is a wonderfully enjoyable, fruity Chianti. The nose show loads of rich red cherry, earth, spice and garrique. On the palate more of that very distinctive savory-sweet, red fruit with delightful balance and it’s strikingly drinkable. I tasted the bottle over four nights using no nitrogen to preserve it. All I did was pour a glass each night cork the bottle and put it back in the fridge. It wasn’t until the third night that it started showing signs of getting a bit tired. This Chianti would easily compliment a variety of dishes on your holiday dinner table. 5,800 cs, 14.5 abv $18 Buy it here. photo courtesy of tenuta di bibbiano Trentadue’s Old Patch Red is a perennial favorite of mine. Trentadue is the Italian word for thiry-two. Leo Trentadue moved his family from a Santa Clara ranch where they farmed cherries and apricots in 1959, to Geyserville in the heart of Alexander Valley. He bought a 208 acre ranch that was planted mostly with plum trees, but there were also 60 acres of grape vines. Leo never pulled those vines up, he just planted more grapes. A decade later Leo sold 20 acres of his ranch to Pillsbury, a food company looking to get into the wine business. Through many boom and bust cycles that Pillsbury winery (formerly Chateau Souverain) is now in the capable of hands of Francis Ford Coppola. A wide variety of wines are made at Trentadue and the Old Patch Red (OPR) as the newly redesigned label signifies is their entry level red. The 2016 version of OPR wine has a newer fresher style to it. It doesn’t have the same grit and rough around the edges profile of past years. The winemaker Miro Tcholakov loves working with Zinfandel and Petite Sirah and the OPR shows he knows what he’s doing. 67% Zinfandel, 25% Petite Sirah, 5% Carignane, 3% Syrah the wine spends 9 months in 15% new oak. It has a deep ruby color, with a black cherry-cola nose, with loads of vanilla, oak and spice. On the palate it exhibits juicy black and red fruit. It’s sappy and slightly sweet and polished and finishes long with some nice spice as well. It’s sealed with a screw cap so it’s meant to drink now, but you don’t need to worry if you lose a few bottle in your wine stash because this one has some staying power. 5,972 cs, 14.5 abv $14 Buy it here. Cellar Cal Pla 2016 Black Slate is a wine from the village of Porrera in the winemaking area of Priorat and is situated roughly an hour and 45 minutes southwest of Barcelona in north-eastern Spain. The importer is Eric Solomon who imports wine predominantly from France and the Iberian Peninsula. If you’ve listened to any of our podcasts you’ve probably heard me talking about the importance of finding an importer whose wines align with your taste and trying other wines that they import. I’ve learned that Eric Solomon Selections is an importer you can count on to bring in uncommon wines from unique places. Bush vines in MAs-d’en -compte Priorat - photo courtesy of Eric Soloman Selections Priorat is a wine region that was rediscovered in the early 1990s and one could make an argument that Eric helped bring the region its new acclaim. The regions stony soils are covered with black slate, called llicorella locally. Its steep terraced hillsides make it nearly impossible to farm mechanically. So here’s the formula. Organic farming, old vines 15 to 80 years of age, meager yields, steeply terraced vineyards that are hand farmed and harvested. Add to that a wine that is comprised of 50% Garnacha (Grenache), 40% Carinena (Carignan) and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, fermented in steel and concrete using natural yeast and matured for a year in 3 to 7 year old French and Hungarian oak barrels and you have a stunning example of a wine that exemplifies place over technique. The nose shows beautiful black and blue fruit, crushed rocks, spice and tar. On the palate black fruit, smoke and an earthy minerality. It’s full bodied and the acids and tannins are in perfect focus. The finish is deep and savory. It drinks really well as soon as you pop the cork but do yourself a favor and set aside a glass when you open a bottle and come back to it a few hours later. You’ll be glad you did. A remarkable value at $18 a bottle. 2916cs, 15% abv Buy it here. photo courtesy of Eric soloman selections wines to please you guests for the holidays The 2015 By Clinet Pomerol is a special bottling by the Clinet Wine Group. This wine was created for near term drinking while you’re waiting for your $125 bottles of Chateau Clinet to mature. I try not to recommend wines that are difficult to find. By Clinet Pomerol will be hard to find in the U. S. although it can be found in European markets. About 10 to 30 percent of the Gran Vin Chateau Clinet goes into this wine and the rest of the blend is sourced from neighboring Pomerol properties. The average age of the vines is 42 years and the blend is 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. Black cherries, plums and licorice on the nose, in the mouth silky lush red fruit. The tannins are refined and the acidity gives the wine a nice lift all the while the fruit is ripe and sweet. Once I tried this wine I was immediately disappointed that I had only purchased four bottles. An incredible value at $45 almost a third of the price of Chateau Clinet.

Kristina Castellina has been investing in property for 6 years and has built a diverse portfolio by becoming an expert in one specific area, rather than trying to focus on a specific investment strategy.  This makes a lot of sense to me, as knowing your market is one of the most important aspects of successful property investing. Do you agree? Listen to this interview with Kristina and let us know what you think!   ********* Find out more about our 8 Week HMO Challenge - https://www.insidepropertyinvesting.com/8weeks Subscribe to our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/insidepropertyinvesting Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insidepropertyinvesting/  

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Barbara Widmer owner of the Brancaia Winery in Castellina in Chianti. Barbara is also the enologist of the winery which is owned by her family originally from Switzerland. Barbara tells Monty about her parents’ dream of setting up an estate in Chianti and the way she subsequently developed the winery starting from 1998, when Brancaia released their first vintage. Barbara talks about Brancaia’s Chianti Classico and Chianti Classico Riserva and recommends some food pairing. Tune in to also learn how Barbara works in the cellar and for an interesting discussion on wine styles! --- This episode has been brought to you by Lux Wines, Importer of fine wines from Italy (www.luxwines.com).

We continue our special series of episodes from Chianti Classico. In this episode we visit Castello di Fonterutoli just south of Chianti Classico. It's on this spot, that the riders of the legend of the black rooster met. The tiny hamlet no loner houses the winery, it is still home to the Mazzei family's agroturismo and osteria (a great place to have a traditional, highly regional dinner!). The new winery is a modern, high tech winemaking facility, built into the hillside that still uses time honored traditions of vinification. The Mazzei family has been involved in the wine business for 24 generation and holds a unique place in U.S. history. It is said that Philip Mazzei inspired Thomas Jefferson to write that "All men are by nature equally free and independent." Today brothers Francesco and Filippo continue the family's legacy of making great wine. I met with Francesco at the winery south of Castellina in Chianti to discuss the family's heritage, the importance of Chianti Classico and of course to taste some delicious wine.

In 1981, the Widmer family fell in love with Tuscany, purchasing the Brancaia estate in Castellina in Chianti. Since then, with oenologist Barbara Widmer at the winemaking helm, Brancaia has grown to include three estates across Tuscany and a portfolio of accessible and world-class wines. Barbara walks the Barrel to Bottle team through some of her favorites, including Brancaia Tre, Chianti Classico Riserva, Ilatraia and Il Blu. And stick around for the Q&A segment, when the team answers your question about Bordeaux futures.

Piccini è una storia di famiglia, quattro generazioni che si sono trasmesse valori, passione e conoscenza del vino.Tutto ha inizio nel lontano 1882, quando Angiolo Piccini acquista 7ha di vigneto a Poggibonsi.Piccini è un'azienda legata al territorio e alle tradizioni toscane, un importante punto di partenza, ma mai un limite.Piccini ha infatti oggi un'anima arancione, colore che rappresenta il suo carattere originale, dinamico e innovativo, un'azienda conosciuta e aprezzata in tutto il mondo.La famiglia vanta oggi cinque tenute in Italia:Valiano, splendida tenuta nel Chianti Classico nel comune di Castelnuovo Berardenga; Tenuta Moraia nell'area costiera della Maremma Toscana; Villa al Cortile in Montalcino; Regio Cantina in Basilicata, specializzata nella produzione di Aglianico del Vulture.La filosofia produttiva che gravita attorno alle tenute è quella di creare vini che riflettano il territorio rispettando l'espressività delle uve.

Piccini è una storia di famiglia, quattro generazioni che si sono trasmesse valori, passione e conoscenza del vino.Tutto ha inizio nel lontano 1882, quando Angiolo Piccini acquista 7ha di vigneto a Poggibonsi.Piccini è un'azienda legata al territorio e alle tradizioni toscane, un importante punto di partenza, ma mai un limite.Piccini ha infatti oggi un'anima arancione, colore che rappresenta il suo carattere originale, dinamico e innovativo, un'azienda conosciuta e aprezzata in tutto il mondo.La famiglia vanta oggi cinque tenute in Italia:Valiano, splendida tenuta nel Chianti Classico nel comune di Castelnuovo Berardenga; Tenuta Moraia nell'area costiera della Maremma Toscana; Villa al Cortile in Montalcino; Regio Cantina in Basilicata, specializzata nella produzione di Aglianico del Vulture.La filosofia produttiva che gravita attorno alle tenute è quella di creare vini che riflettano il territorio rispettando l'espressività delle uve.

In this episode Monty Waldin interviews Fillipo Mazzei whose family, the Mazzei, is the owner of three estates, two in Tuscany (Castello di Fonterutoli in Castellina in Chianti and Belguardo in the Maremma Toscana) and one in Sicily (Zisola in Noto). Mazzei talks about the recent Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and the main international markets for his Chianti wines. He also talks about his production of Morellino di Scansano in Maremma and his Nero d’Avola vineyards in Sicily. Tune in to learn more about a great producer of iconic Italian reds made from native grape varieties, Sangiovese and Nero d’Avola!

Tucked away in the hills outside of Castellina in Chianti is one of our favorite places to visit when we are in Tuscany. It's a family run estate called Querceto di Castellina. Our love affair with the estate started when we stayed on the property in 2011, and it is one of the stops on the Total Tuscany Experience. The buildings on the property date back centuries. The winery has been sustainable since 1998, and it has been certified organic since 2012. In our book, Querceto di Castellina is certified awesome! Not only does it produce amazing, the Matriarch of the family, Laura cooks incredible Tuscan dishes that are just to die for. Mary Shea, the Marketing Director at Querceto di Castellina, is always looking for new ways for visitors to enjoy the estate and the Tuscan countryside. A couple of years ago a corporate client asked if they could have a large dinner in the vineyard. It had never been done at the property before, Mary and her team pulled it off without a hitch. That experience got Mary thinking, why not make it a regular affair so more people can enjoy the experience. If you can't make it to one of the vineyard dinners, there is no need to worry. Querceto di Castellina has so much to offer, there really is a picture to take in every direction you look. There are also plenty of spaces to sit back, relax, and take in the Tuscan countryside.From wine tastings, lunch, cooking classes, and apartments that sleep anywhere from 1 to 10; Querceto di Castellina really is the epitome of Tuscan authenticity and hospitality. Are you ready to visit? Your trip is already planned, join us on the Total Tuscany Experience September 29-October 6, 2018. Planning on going to Tuscany but don't know where to start? We can help! Email us at info@totaltuscany.com and we will work one-on-one with you to help plan and coordinate the perfect trip.

Luciana Castellina e Carlo Verdone sul 68 a Lecce, e Corpo e anima con Ildigo' Enyedi

Enrico Pozzesi is the owner of Fattoria Rodano, the winery located within Castellina in Chianti, in Tuscany, Italy. Enrico discusses his wines and vineyard property in this episode, as well as the varying conditions that were presented by different vintages. He also discusses his friendship with an advisor to his winery, Giulio Gambelli. Gambelli in the years since his death has become a legendary figure, known for his incredible wine tasting ability and for the wines he helped create at many properties, including Rodano, Case Basse, Montevertine, and Bibbiano. Though mostly unheralded during his own lifetime, Gambelli is now considered one of the most important figures in the history of Tuscan wine. Enrico recalls many details from Gambelli's life and work in this interview.

In this episode Monty Waldin talks to Thomas Bar, the owner of Antico Podere Gagliole, a winery in Castellina in Chianti. Thomas Bar describes the Tuscan landscape of his winery, with dried stone walls. Thomas also reveals a favorite home recipe to accompany a bottle of his Chianti Classico. Join us for another Cin Cin with Italian Wine People!

We welcome our new Italy co-host, Filippo Bartolotta, a native Florentine, wine expert, writer, and travel company owner. This fabulous normal wine guy tells us about himself, about Italian wine culture, and about how to get the best out of Tuscan wine!   The Show Notes:  1. Chianti is hard to recommend by appellation, the producer is more important ("heart and land"). Still, the best areas for Sangiovese are on the northern slopes. Areas between Florence and Siena like: Castelnuovo Berardenga, Castellina, Gaiole, Radda, Barberino Val d'Elsa, San Casciano are great. Colli Pisane, Colli Fiorentine, Colli Sienese have good wines as well.    2. Classico is a safe bet for an old school Chianti with: A light color licorice orange peel violet cherry terroir!    3. Chianti Classics a minimum of 80% Sangiovese but can be 100%. It includes native grapes like Colorino or Canaiolo, and Merlot, Cabernet, and Syrah in small proportions.   4. Classico also has a Riserva tier (aged a min of 24 months with a minimum of 12.5% alcohol to guarantee the fruit is ripe), and Gran Selezione (aged 30 months in barrel, 13% alcohol minimum).  Example: Montevertine (especially Le Pergola Torte),     5. We talk about how Super Tuscans raised the bar. We discuss Tiganello by Antinomy, Cepparello   6. The best producers pay attention to climate, clonal selection and tension between acidity, fruit and terroir.    7. Great producers In Montalcino: Tenuta di Renieri Pietroso Tenuta Le Potazzine Fuligni Le Ragnaie In San Gimignano (Vernaccia):  Sono Montenidoli,  Cesani Panizzi Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara La Lastra  San Quirico Il Lebbio   I know we promised a list of more Tuscan producers, but it's been hard to get a hold of those names since Filippo is the wineman to the stars : ) For now, we can use this list from an article he penned for Decanter a while back... http://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/italy/top-10-tuscan-wineries-to-visit-13770/2/  

«Se non affrontiamo seriamente il problema della spoliticizzazione come causa prima della crisi della democrazia, e quindi della sinistra, non ne verremo fuori». Lo dice Luciana Castellina, ospite oggi a Memos. Castellina, 86 anni, è protagonista di una parte importante della storia della sinistra italiana. Militante nel Pci fino al 1970, quando fu radiata dal partito insieme al gruppo del Manifesto; la sua militanza politica ha attraversato i gruppi alla sinistra del Pci: il PdUP, Rifondazione comunista, Sel, la lista Tsipras. E' stata parlamentare a Roma e a Strasburgo. Oggi è presidente onoraria dell'Arci.

«Se non affrontiamo seriamente il problema della spoliticizzazione come causa prima della crisi della democrazia, e quindi della sinistra, non ne verremo fuori». Lo dice Luciana Castellina, ospite oggi a Memos. Castellina, 86 anni, è protagonista di una parte importante della storia della sinistra italiana. Militante nel Pci fino al 1970, quando fu radiata dal partito insieme al gruppo del Manifesto; la sua militanza politica ha attraversato i gruppi alla sinistra del Pci: il PdUP, Rifondazione comunista, Sel, la lista Tsipras. E' stata parlamentare a Roma e a Strasburgo. Oggi è presidente onoraria dell'Arci.

«Se non affrontiamo seriamente il problema della spoliticizzazione come causa prima della crisi della democrazia, e quindi della sinistra, non ne verremo fuori». Lo dice Luciana Castellina, ospite oggi a Memos. Castellina, 86 anni, è protagonista di una parte importante della storia della sinistra italiana. Militante nel Pci fino al 1970, quando fu radiata dal partito insieme al gruppo del Manifesto; la sua militanza politica ha attraversato i gruppi alla sinistra del Pci: il PdUP, Rifondazione comunista, Sel, la lista Tsipras. E' stata parlamentare a Roma e a Strasburgo. Oggi è presidente onoraria dell'Arci.

This month we had three wines awarded with five diamonds: Pelago 2009 and Maximo 2010 of Umani Ronchi and I Sodi di San Niccolò 2008 of Castellare di Castellina. The title of the best wine of December 2013 goes to Maximo 2010, a mastepiece created by the talent of Giacomo Tachis and of which the first vintage was 1992, produced with Sauvignon Blanc grapes affected by Botrytis Cinerea.

Tre i vini premiati questo mese con i cinque diamanti: Pelago 2009 e Maximo 2010 della Umani Ronchi e I Sodi di San Niccolò 2008 di Castellare di Castellina. Il titolo di migliore vino per il mese di Dicembre 2013 è stato assegnato a Maximo 2010, un capolavoro nato dal talento di Giacomo Tachis e del quale la prima annata fu il 1992, prodotto con uve Sauvignon Blanc impreziosite dalla Botrytis Cinerea.