Podcasts about Valpolicella

Welcome back to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! In this lively installment, host MJ Towler is joined by seasoned restaurateur Bobby Rallo as they take us on a whirlwind audio adventure through Northern Italy. Get ready to buckle up for an epic helicopter ride—literally and figuratively—as the guys swap stories about white-knuckle vineyard visits in the Dolomites, sipping Amarone, discovering the secrets behind iconic Italian blends, and exploring the culinary and cultural treasures that define the region. From heartfelt tales of beloved cookbooks and wine gadgets to breaking down the mystique of Valpolicella, Soave, Franciacorta, and Moscato, this episode marries the rhythm of food, wine, and life in a way only Beats Vines & Life can. Whether you're a longtime Italian wine devotee or just starting to explore, there's something here for every palate. So grab a glass, settle in, and let's head north—no passport required!A Massive THANK YOU to BOBBY RALLO!!!For more information about Rallo Hospitality click the link!!Follow Birravino on IG!Follow Bobby on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, The Best Shake Ever. Fuel Your Body, Elevate Your Life with Shakeology! Looking for a delicious, nutrient-packed shake that supports your health and wellness goals? Shakeology is your all-in-one superfood solution! Packed with premium proteins, fiber, probiotics, antioxidants, and essential vitamins.For more information, go to The Best Shake Ever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elena Pigozzi"Le sarte della Villarey"Mondadori Editorewww.mondadori.itAncona, 1943. La guerra semina dolore, spezza le famiglie e svuota le case. Lo sa bene Laura, che a diciotto anni è rimasta con il fratello Milo perché la madre è mancata da poco, mentre il padre è a combattere in Grecia e da tempo non dà più notizie. Sarà Alda, vedova forte e generosa che ha cresciuto da sola quattro figlie e che è sarta e factotum alla caserma Villarey, ad aiutare Laura, portandola con sé in caserma perché le dia una mano. E mentre Laura impara il nuovo mestiere, la storia subisce cambi repentini: la caduta del Duce, l'armistizio di Badoglio, l'Italia spaccata in due. Quando il 15 settembre Ancona è occupata dai tedeschi, alla Villarey vengono rinchiusi più di tremila soldati italiani, in attesa di essere deportati in Germania nei campi di lavoro nazisti. Alda però non ci sta ed escogita un piano per l'evasione perfetta. Tratto da un'incredibile quanto straordinaria storia vera, Le sarte della Villarey è un'emozionantissima celebrazione della forza delle donne, un esempio di resilienza e Resistenza che diventa grido di speranza ed esortazione a non rassegnarsi mai al buio del mondo.Elena Pigozzi è scrittrice, giornalista e insegnante. Con Piemme ha pubblicato L'ultima ricamatrice (2020, premio Pavoncella per la creatività femminile), La signora dell'acqua (2022, premio Melvin Jones e premio internazionale di letteratura Città di Como), con Marsilio Uragano d'estate (2009, premio internazionale Città di Penne Opera Prima) e con Giunti il saggio Letteratura al femminile (1998). È dottore di ricerca in Linguistica applicata e linguaggi della comunicazione e diplomata alla scuola di specializzazione in Comunicazioni sociali dell'Università Cattolica di Milano. Per l'ospedale Sacro Cuore di Negrar di Valpolicella tiene laboratori di Medicina narrativa. Vive a Verona.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

No nordeste da Itália, há uma região vinícola reconhecida por produzir vinhos muito distintos: Valpolicella. Situada na província de Verona, dá origem a produtos compostos por uma mistura de uvas autóctones. Entre eles, o destaque é o Amarone, famoso pelo prestígio à nível mundial!OUÇA E APRENDA: sobre a peculiar região, composta por vales férteis e, também, por íngremes colinas. As condições geográficas e climáticas, singulares, são as ideais para o cultivo de vinhas.VINHO DEGUSTADO: Zenith Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2015-------------------------------------Aulas Gratuitas de Vinhos:https://www.sensorybusiness.com/cadastro⁠-------------------------------------Dicas e novidades sobre vinhos :Instagram ☛ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/marcelo_vargas⁠Saber mais sobre o prof. Marcelo Vargas:https://www.sensorybusiness.com/marcelo-vargas#MarceloVargas #Vinho #Valpolicella #VinhoItaliano #VinhoDaItalia #Amarone #AulaDeVinho #DegustaçãoDeVinho #CursoDeVinho #AnaliseSensorial #Degustação #Sommelier #CursoDeSommelier

Som i tidligere år går vi gjennom de beste rettene til påskematen, men i år med noen justeringer.Ukens omtalte viner:Cyprien Arlaud Oka Bourgogne Rouge 2023P.A. Larsen Pessac-Léognan 2020Life From Stone 2024Lopez Heredia Tondonia Reserva Tinto 2011Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva Tinto 2001Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia Reserva 2009Lopez Heredia Tondonia Reserva Tinto 2011Ch. Musar 2018Ch. Musar 2017Musar Aana 2019Barolo Serralunga 2020Planeta Passito di Noto 2021Monterinaldi Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice 2013Scarpa Langhe Nebbiolo 2022 Rose Brut 2015Love Red CanPirouette Fendant du Valais 2021Alta Alella Dol Mataró 2019 Accordini Recioto della Valpolicella 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Il protagonista della puntata numero 86 di Mondo Triathlon, la rubrica di Dario Daddo Nardone in onda su Bike Channel, èGREGORY BARNABYTutte le puntate di Mondo Triathlon: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/mondoGuarda Mondo Triathlon anche sui canali di Bike Channel:- SKY Canale 222- DTT Canale 259- DTT Canale 60 tasto rosso SI- www.bikechannel.it#daddocè #mondotriathlon #ioTRIamo ❤️#triathlon #trilife #fczstyle #passionetriathlon

Vinene i afsnittet er skænket af Korsholm Vin https://korsholm-vin.dk/   Prisen er 800,- i alt for de tre flasker. Ved køb af smagekassen ifm. Vin for Begyndere får man gratis fragt.   Smagekassen bestilles via korsholm-vin.dk´s kontaktformular https://korsholm-vin.dk/bestil-vin/   Skriv teksten "I Campi".       ......................   Der findes et gammel romersk ordsprog omkring vinmarker, som formentlig også kendetegner Valpolicella rigtig godt. Hør hvordan det hænger sammen i dagens afsnit, hvor vi smager tre vine fra huset I Campi, som bliver lavet af vinmager Flavio Pra.   Vi går i dybden med Amarone, Ripasso og Superiore-kategorierne, udfolder druesorten Corvina og smager forskellen på de tre kategorier.   Vi laver også en præsentation af området Valpolicella og kigger lidt historisk på området og dets udbredelse hos os danskere.   Hvad er ripassere og rifermentatione og hvad gør det ved smagen i vinen?   Hvilke stilarter findes der på vinene i Valpolicella og hvad kendetegner smagen i de forskellige Amarone-stilarter? Vi benytter Thomas Ilkjærs inddeling i “gammeldags”,  “nyklassiske”,  “elegante”, “postmoderne” og “mini portvin”.   Hvilke krav og regler findes der, når man skal lave Amarone i Valpolicella?   Den romerkse digter Cassiodorus har lavet et digt om vin fra det nuværende Verona-område - hør digtet i afsnittet.     Vi smager på    1) Valpolicella  Superiore, Campo delle Rocce, I Campi      2) Ripasso Superiore, Campo Ciotoli, I Campi     3) Amarone, Campi Lunghi, I Campi   ..................... Køb vores nye bog "Bobler for begyndere og øvede" her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/bobler-for-begyndere_bog_9788773396568 Eller vores bog om vin her: https://www.saxo.com/dk/vin-for-begyndere_bog_9788773391303 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          

Die Community hat mal wieder fleißig Fragen gestellt – und deswegen wird's höchste Zeit für einen neuen, buntgemischten Fragenhagel! In dieser Folge unter anderem mit dabei: Wie alt können Weinpflanzen eigentlich werden? Was ist die optimale Trinktemperatur für Wein? Und welcher Rotwein eignet sich für den Einstieg? Obendrauf gibt's Lous Meinung zu Kühlstäben, spannende Entdeckungen aus Südafrika und Tipps für die optimale Lagerung von Wein. Und wie immer gilt: Fragen? Fragen! Wein der Woche: Via al Castello Valpolicella Ripasso DOC https://bit.ly/47xT8kv Dieser High Performer aus dem norditalienischen Weinanbaugebiet Valpolicella schmeckt durch die besondere Herstellungsweise noch intensiver und fruchtbetonter als andere Rotweine. Ripasso ist dabei bekannt für seine vielfältigen Aromen von dunkelroter Kirsche, Vanille und schwarzem Pfeffer – ein echtes Glanzstück italienischen Weins also! Klasse zu Pasta, Pizza oder anderen Fleischgerichten. Weinlexikon: B wie Balance „Mit Balance meinen wir die Ausgewogenheit der verschiedenen Geschmackskomponenten eines Weins, wie Säure, Süße, Tannine und Alkohol. Ein gut balancierter Wein fühlt sich harmonisch an und hat wenig bis keine dominanten Elemente. Eine runde Nummer also!” – Lou Genau das Richtige für Deine Weinprobe und zum Üben von Verkostungen: Das Cheers! Aromarad https://www.edeka.de/services/edeka-medien/cheers-podcast/index.jsp Lust auf den perfekten Weinmoment? Mit den Cheers! Weinplaylisten findest Du tolle Musik zu jeder Flasche Wein https://open.spotify.com/user/31umv65e2qkqtw3xamou2qwcoska Möchtest Du uns eine Frage stellen, etwas loswerden oder ein Thema vorschlagen? Dann schreib uns gerne an cheers@edeka.de. Wir freuen uns, von Dir zu hören – Cheers! Weitere Infos zu unserem Podcast findest Du unter edeka.de/cheers. Besuche uns auch gerne auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheers_weinpodcast/. Altershinweis: Dieser Podcast beschäftigt sich mit Wein und hat einen Bezug zu Alkohol. Der Inhalt ist ausschließlich an Personen ab 16 Jahren gerichtet.

Kjell-Gabriel elsker å møte folk og merker at de har sterke meninger om vin som ikke samsvarer med eliten og vinkjennere, og da må han finne ut hva dette skyldes.  Capitel de Roari Amarone della Valpolicella classico 2021 / kr 299,90 / Varenummer: 4235401 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this enriching episode of “Kimberly's Italy,” hosts Kimberly Holcombe and Tommaso dive into the heart of Italian culture, focusing on the vibrant city of Verona. Joining them is special guest Valeria Biasi, a Verona native and co-founder of Verona Tours. Key Highlights: Personalized Tours in Verona: The episode emphasizes the benefits of small walking tours, which allow for meaningful interactions and a deep dive into local culture. Listeners are introduced to a variety of tours in Verona, including food tours, wine tastings, and historical explorations, all designed to offer enriching experiences. Wine Experiences: A spotlight is placed on wine tours in the regions of Soave and Valpolicella, known for their famous red and white grapes. These tours often include transportation and customized itineraries, featuring unique experiences such as winter picnics. The distinctive production process of Amarone wine is also highlighted. Responsible and Slow Travel: Inspired by an interview with a Slow Foods USA Board memeber, the conversation encourages responsible tourism. Valeria and her partner Lorella make the effort to show their clients the less crowded destinations, advocating for travel that supports local communities and authentic experiences. Authentic Local Discoveries: Personal anecdotes illustrate the joy of discovering hidden gems, such as a charming pasticceria and a lesser-known cloister of the Duomo. Valeria's role in enhancing these experiences is praised, and she comes highly recommended by Kimberly and Tommaso since they thoroughly enjoyed their walking tour with her. Overall, the episode champions the values of personalized and responsible tourism, urging travelers to engage in genuine interactions and uncover the hidden treasures of Italy. Whether through a leisurely stroll in Verona or a tailored wine tour, the hosts encourage an exploration of Italy that is both enriching and sustainable. Link to:  Valeria Biasi Verona Tours Follow us on Social Media Instagram Facebook 

I wasn't sure I was going to do a Thanksgiving episode this year, but last minute, I felt inspired (and was encouraged by some of you -- thanks especially to my dear friends and your fellow patrons Claudette C and Tina K) so I decided to make it happen.   This one is short, sweet, and to the point! I offer seven main wine types and give examples of each. I hope at least one of these ideas will work for your table! __________________________________ This year, I'm sticking with the theme I did for the Wine Access Club and recommending blends for your meal. The list: Photo: Getty Images via Canva 1. Sparkling -- whether you pick Champagne, Crémant, Cava, Cap Classique, Franciacorta, American sparkling wine, or anything else, you will likely have a mix of grapes. A great blend for the whole meal.     2. Acidic white blends are fantastic pairings. White Bordeaux blends are my top choice.     3. Full, white Rhône blends, especially with a big Viognier component are always on my Thanksgiving table. Blends like Côtes du Rhône blanc, Châteauneuf du Pape blanc, Laudun, Lirac, and Rhône blends from California and Australia work well.     4. Fruity red blends have softer tannins but good acidity. Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf du Pape, and Valpolicella are some examples     5. Flavorful red blends with a fuller body are a fantastic alternative to varietal Cabernet or Zinfandel, which are often recommended. Rioja, Bordeaux (with more Merlot than Cabernet), and Cerasuolo di Vittoria are my suggested blends.   6. Rosés like Tavel, Bandol rosé, Côtes du Rhône rosé, and heavier styles of Rioja rosado.     7. Finally, SAUTERNES is great with grilled food or anything with a char. It can also handle the sweet foods on your table, including dessert.     I hope you this was helpful and gave you a new idea or two! Happy Thanksgiving -- I'm grateful to you for listening!   Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   Check out my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access.  They have an amazing selection -- once you get hooked on their wines, they will be your go-to! Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club for wines I select delivered to you four times a year!    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes    

Nico von der Ohe ist mehr als nur ein Macher; er ist eine Persönlichkeit und eine zentrale Figur in der Weinwelt. Er ist einer der Sommeliers, die man nicht so schnell vergisst, die zum Lebensereignis werden, wenn man sie einmal auf ihrer Bühne erlebt hat. Und seine Plattform ist nichts Geringeres als die legendäre Düsseldorfer Weininstitution Concept Riesling – ein Podium, auf dem er die große Kunst des Gastgebens und Weinlebens wie kaum ein anderer beherrscht. Mit einem Lächeln, das seine Gäste in Sekundenschnelle entwaffnet, und einer nahezu telepathischen Empathie erfasst er die Wünsche seiner Besucher, noch bevor sie sie selbst formulieren können. Er ist ein Mann, der Wein liebt und lebt, der die Nuancen eines jeden seiner Weine kennt und sie mit einer charmanten Lässigkeit zu erzählen weiß, die auch dem unerfahrenen Weinkenner ein Lächeln entlockt. Mit seinem feinen Gespür für Menschen und Situationen macht er aus einem Besuch in der Bar mehr als nur einen Abend. Gäste kommen für den Wein und bleiben für das Gefühl – das Gefühl, bei Nico angekommen zu sein. So wurde er zur Legende in der Branche, ein Sommelier, der nicht nur Weine serviert, sondern Geschichten erzählt und dabei stets neugierig, lebendig und voller Charme bleibt. Er ist ein Fachmann, der den Puls der Branche spürt und sie mit Präzision und Leidenschaft zugleich formt. Wo andere zögern, erkennt er Chancen – seine Fähigkeit, Trends vorauszusehen und riskante Entscheidungen zu treffen, hat ihm einen einzigartigen Ruf eingebracht. In der Sommelier-Branche hat Nico sich einen Ruf aufgebaut, der seinesgleichen sucht und ihm einen Platz in der ersten Reihe des Ansehens sichert. Dabei ist es nicht nur sein fundiertes Wissen, insbesondere über Riesling, das ihm Respekt einbringt, sondern auch seine unverwechselbare Fähigkeit, Wein zu einem Erlebnis zu machen. Nico versteht es, nicht nur Gastgeber zu sein, sondern auch Mentor zu sein, der mit sicherer Hand sein Team führt und motiviert, um sein Feuer weiter lodern zu lassen. Nico von der Ohe Concept Riesling auf dem Carlsplatz Carlsplatz 26 – Stand A5 + A12/14 40213 Düsseldorf Telefon: 02 11 - 936 799 40 E-Mail: office@conceptriesling.com Mit herzlichen Grußworten von: Philipp Kutsch, Concept Riesling Geschäftspartner und Freund Jan Raumland - Sekthaus Raumland & WongAmat Winzer und Freund ------------------------------------- Diese Folge von SOMMELIER – Die interessantesten Weinkellner unserer Zeit wird begleitet von durch Silvio Nitzsche ausgewählte Weine aus dem Programm der Schlumberger Gruppe, zu der die Handelshäuser Schlumberger, Segnitz, Consigliovini und das Privatkundenportal Bremer Weinkolleg gehören. ------------------------------------- Wir probieren während der Episode die folgenden Weine: Collection 244, Champagne Louis Roederer, Champagne, Frankreich Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/NRDmBF Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/wVSeYF _____ 2019 Château de Pez, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, Frankreich Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/UeH4RL Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/HAGAzi _____ Sehr gerne empfehle ich die folgenden Produkte: 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico Santico, Santi, Venetien, Italien Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/OOcIqz Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/eXmUi7 _____ 2023 Wiener Gemischter Satz, Bisamberg, Weingut Fritz Wieninger, Wien, Österreich Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/ik8REM Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/s4tC2c _____ 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin, Joseph Drouhin, Côte de Beaune, Burgund, Frankreich Link für Geschäftskunden: https://is.gd/W0cBod Link für Privatkunden: https://is.gd/uxosNW ------------------------------------- Bitte folgen Sie uns auf Webpage: www.sommelier.website Instagram: sommelier.der.podcast Facebook: sommelier.der.podcast Wir freuen uns über jede Bewertung, Anregung und Empfehlung. SOMMELIER – Die interessantesten Weinkellner unserer Zeit

Når Tiziano Accordini fra Valpolicella inntar studioet blir det straks mye mimring på Kjell-Gabriel som har besøkt denne vingården en rekke ganger. Det er inngående beskrivelser av bratte bakker, Bondeheimen, druer som må tørke litt, hvorfor nordmenn liker amarone og naturligvis om hvordan klimaet endrer vindyrkingen oppe i fjellene. Accordini Acinatico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2020 / kr. 415,- / Varenummer 4141201 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia kävi ekaa kertaa Pohjois-Italiassa, joka on Johannalle todella tuttu paikka. Pitkä viikonloppureissu pohjoiseen sijoittuu Gardajärvelle - miten meni loman reititys, näin jälkiviisaana? Ja oliko auto aivan pakollinen reissuun? Kuljetaan läpi Venetsian, Gardajärven ja Veronan ja mainitaan myös tekemistä alueilta: lenkkeilyä Monte Baldo vuorella, päiväretkiä, lounaita, Valpolicella alueella viininmaistelua... Pärjääkö pohjoisessa paremmin englannilla, kuin Sisiliassa? + Muita alueiden välisiä eroja pohditaan myös! Pysy mukana, ota haltuun: ⁠⁠CiaoCastin IG⁠⁠ Juttuvinkki, risu, ruusu tai yhteistyö: ciaocast.podcast@gmail.com

Stefano Accordini holder til helt øverst i Valpolicella og der er det jammen flott! Kjell-Gabriel startet uken sin her og det må kalles en pangstart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Di zanzare si parla sempre di più. Qualcuno le considera solo un fastidio particolarmente insopportabile d'estate. Eppure sui mezzi d'informazione leggiamo sempre più spesso titoli allarmistici dove si parla persino di "zanzare killer". Senza dubbio la presenza delle zanzare sul pianeta è associata con un tasso di mortalità molto alto a causa delle malattie che possono trasmettere. Ma qual é la situazione nel nostro Paese? Anche alle nostre latitudini le zanzare possono rappresentare un rischio per la salute? I cambiamenti climatici possono avere un'influenza sull'aumento di zanzare?Purtroppo si, e come al solito per ridurre i rischi bisogna innanzi tutto conoscerli. Niente allarmismo ma una sana consapevolezza sul fatto che dove ci sono agglomerati umani è bene che di zanzare ce ne siano poche può giovare.Ne parliamo in questa puntata del podcast con un grande esperto di malattie infettive e tropicali, il Dott Anderea Rossanese medico internista presso l'IRCCS Sacro Cuore di Negrar di Valpolicella, nonché vicepresidente della Società Italiana di Medicina dei Viaggi e delle Migrazioni (SIMVIM).

Fra i leader italiani nella produzione di grappa, Bonollo 1908 festeggia i 25 anni di Of Amarone Barrique, prodotto di fascia alta che al lancio, nel dicembre 1999, stabilì un nuovo paradigma qualitativo nella storia del distillato di bandiera italiano. Una grappa destinata ai consumatori più esigenti, raffinata ed elegante tanto nella presentazione quanto nel profilo gustativo, frutto della distillazione delle vinacce di Amarone della Valpolicella e invecchiata per circa 3 anni in barrique di rovere francese. Dando vita di fatto alla categoria della "grappa barrique", all'epoca pressoché sconosciuta

Join us this week as we dive into the 2020 Montresor Capitela Della Crosara, a interesting Ripasso wine from the Valpolicella region of Italy. In this episode, we learn about Valpolicella wine and the Ripasso method, while also mixing in some fun with a lively game of 'Pick Your Poison' and a bit of football talk. Thanks for listening and Happy Sipping! Connect with the show. We would love to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stopwastingyourwine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Valpolicella blends unique local grapes into a broad range of styles that cover almost every wine drinker. Invest 10 minutes with me to explore the styles and stipulations of Valpolicella DOP.Explore:ZenatoValpolicella Consorzio

Matt and James are back to tell the story of the 2016/17 season, in which Francesco Becchetti completely loses the plot and tries to sink the club through a lethal mix of spite, incompetence and Valpolicella. In this episode the President graciously agrees to a Q&A session with fans, although does bring a man with a gun just in case. Andy Hessenthaler explains why he took the permanent manager job despite everything that happened last season, Linda Hendon is back – this time inexplicably speaking Geordie – and we hear the inside story on how club legend Dean Cox was made an offer he couldn't refuse by Mr Becchetti… 

Whose Wine Is It Anyway? Are You Smarter Than a Podcast Host? Wine, Lose or Draw! This week on Barrel to Bottle, Pat, Greg and Roger are competing to see who knows the most about wine. Your hosts, Alicia and Chris, brought along some wine to sample just so Pat wouldn't get too bored and start complaining. Mary Taylor Cahors 2020 Barista Pinotage 2022 Marc Ollivier Domaine de la Pepiere Clisson Muscadet 2020 Rombauer Chardonnay 2022 Cave Spring Cellars Riesling Icewine 2019 Pra Amarone della Valpolicella 2016 If you have a question for the Barrel to Bottle Crew, email us at comments@binnys.com, or reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. If we answer your question during a podcast, you'll get a $20 Binny's Gift Card! If you like our podcast, subscribe wherever you download podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.  

Not all that sparkles is gold, and not all wine that sparkles is made the same! It's light, it's bright & it's full of bubbles- which for those of you playing the home game already narrows the field! But where in the world do these bubbles come from? Germany? France? California? Tasmania!?! With so many amazing sparkling wines to choose from, what have Christi & Alex got in their glass this week? Pop in your earbuds, pour yourself a glass, and join us as they Drink Something Amazing!..........Acinum Prosecco Millesimato Rosé DOP85% Glera & 15% Pinot NoirVeneto, Italy11% ABV$14.99 average price | Buy This Wine! WINE MAKERS NOTESSparkling wine with pink “powder” color. It displays soft notes of red fruit to the nose, good acidity and freshness in the mouth. Very balanced fine wine. The sugar content is compensated by the acidity that makes the wine very fresh and enjoyable on the palate.Acinum WinesAcinum is a collection of exquisite wines selected by Fabrizio Pedrolli in order to showcase the best Italian territories and wineries. The goal is to represent to the United States the authentic heritage of indigenous grapes that makes Italian wine unique to the world.This selection starts from the historical wine areas of Veneto, Negrar in Valpolicella and Montforte d'Alpone in Soave. Fabrizio Pedrolli is proud to present these wines, that are the result of a successful collaboration with the family of Edoardo Montresor, who cultivate the grapes, and the oenological expertise of Enrico Paternoster.Support the showLike the Show? Every Coffee Helps!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrinkSomething

Located between the Veneto and Friuli, Casa Paladin is a stately winery born from humble origins. At age 16, Valentino Paladin lost his parents He supported his family by farming, baking bread, and opening a grocery. In 1962 he founded Casa Paladin. Today, the Paladin family also owns Bosco del Merlo, Friuli; Castello Bonomi, Franciacorta; Casa Lupo, Valpolicella; Castelvecchi and Poggio Petroso, both in Tuscany. Export Manager Martina Paladin discusses her family, wine philosophy, and estates.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

It's another addition to the "Alternatives to a Fave" series! This time: Grenache/Garnacha. As an extension of the Grape Mini-series, we come up with lists of wines that lovers of a specific grape can try as alternatives. Grenache/Garnacha comes in many different forms -- as a juicy, cherry-berry standalone grape in Spain, as lighter blender in the Rhône and Rioja, in rosé and fortified wines, and as full, serious wine in places like Priorat (Spain), Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France), and Australia, where old vines make very intense wines. Photo: Grenache grapes in California. Credit: Getty Images via Canva This one was a challenge, but we came up with a good list of ideas and most won't burn a hole in your wallet! This show focuses only on the red wines  (not rosé or sweet wines) and our list includes everything from Zinfandel to Nero d'Avola, to Valpolicella and Alentejo blends (Portugal), on the lighter side to Syrah, Amarone, and Aglianico on the heavy side.   We hope, as usual, that this show opens some new doors and gives you new ideas of wines to add to your repertoire!    Full show notes are on Patreon. Become a member today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   _______________________________________________________________ Wine Access  is my go-to source for the best selection of interesting, outstanding quality wines you can't find locally. Make sure you join the Wine Access-Wine For Normal People wine club in time for the first quarter shipment (it's shaping up to be outstanding!).  Get 10% your first order with my special URL.    To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth or get a class gift certificate for the wine lover in your life go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

La cantina Begali è una delle più importanti realtà vitivinicole della Valpolicella, dedita alla produzione dei vini di questa terra e, in particolare, di Amarone. La celebrata Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017, da uve Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella e Oseleta, è certamente fra i vini di riferimento della denominazione. Un Amarone prodotto nel territorio classico, esprime al calice raffinatissima classe, con profumi di spiccata eleganza e una struttura piena eppure vellutata.

The Begali winery is one of the most important wineries in Valpolicella, committed to the production of wines from this land and, in particular, Amarone. The celebrated Riserva Monte Ca' Bianca 2017, made from Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes, is certainly among the reference wines of the denomination. An Amarone produced in the classic territory, expressing an extremely refined class in the glass, with aromas of marked elegance and a full yet velvety structure.

To download the transcript CLICK HERE   Today we have Part 2 of our conversation with the wine communicator, Luma Monteiro. After our exciting exploration of Brazilian wines last week, today's focus is on the iconic Valpolicella, Amarone, and Soave wines from northeastern Italy. Dive into the differences between Valpolicella, Valpolicella Ripasso, and Amarone della Valpolicella, all crafted from the Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grape varieties. Uncover the history and discovery of Recioto and Amarone, both born from the Appassimento method, and appreciate the elegance of Soave- a white wine made from the Garganega grape.   This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order. If you want to skip ahead:   01.47: Visiting the Veneto Region in Italy   02.46: The Emerging Talent Wine Communicator award   05.07: Trying all the wines In Verona   06.08:  Veneto red wines and the Corvina grape   09.42:  Chiaretto: Rosé wine from Bardolino   11.08:  The Bardolino wine region   13.14: The Valpolicella wine region   16.12: Amarone Wine   21.32: Valpolicella Ripasso   23.37: Palazzo della Torre from Allegrini   25.01: The Garganega grape and Soave Wines   29.54:  Producers of Soave wine   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat   If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you! ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST

Narrow, winding roads lead to the hilltop vineyards of Le Ragose, a family-run estate in Valpolicella Classico (Negrar comune) in Italy's Veneto. In 1969, Oenologist Arnaldo Galli, and his wife Marta began to research and experiment with new techniques in viticulture and winemaking. Their sons, Paolo and Marco, now run Le Ragose with Paolo's daughter, Marta, involved. All fruit is estate grown. Wines include Valpolicella Classico DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC and Amarone di Valpolicella DOCG.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Welcome to Episode 1618, where Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW talk about their upcoming seminar on wine2wine Business Forum 2023, Taste Til You Drop: The journey from wine student to Master of Wine wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals gather to develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Abstract: Italy's two Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW, bring the band back together and share the story of their infamous partnership, which has seen them supporting each other through years of work to achieve MW status. Discover the alchemy of their friendship, the strength of their study system and see them live and in person, tasting and evaluating wines to MW standard as participants taste along with them. Register for the event: https://liveshop.vinitaly.com/en/events/taste-til-you-drop-the-journey-from-wine-student-to-master-of-wine/ More about today's guests: Gabriele Gorelli MW was born in Montalcino in 1984. His grandfather used to be the smallest Brunello di Montalcino producer, accounting for a mere 0,46ha's. That's where he developed a real passion for wine. After completing his studies in Languages in 2004 he co-founded a wine-oriented advertising agency, Brookshaw&Gorelli. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to consult for many Italian wineries and Consortiums. In 2015, Gabriele started his studies at the ‘Institute of Masters of Wine'. He is now the sole Italian Master of Wine. During the same year, he co-founded KH Wines S.r.l., a company that helps European wineries in export markets. Nowadays, KH Wines holds a significant number of custom-made products designed from scratch, from the sensory profile end of the spectrum, to packaging, to storytelling. Since 2019, he has been the ambassador for Italy at the ‘International Wine Challenge' in London. ---- Andrea Lonardi MW was born in Valpolicella, graduated in Agriculture from the University of Bologna and has a Masters in Management Control from the Grande École of Montpellier. After training internships in Languedoc and Sonoma, Lonardi began his career in the top wine division of the Italian Wine Group (GIV), working in Marketing & Sales. In 2005 he led the reorganization project for the wine-growing part of the group. He focused on the most important Italian wine territories, overseeing more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards and 13 estates from the Alps to Sicily, in his role as group Viticultural Coordinator. Lonardi also oversaw the oenological aspect of several projects, beginning in 2008. He became the Chief Operating Officer of Bertani Domains in 2012. Known today as Angelini Wines & Estates, Lonardi manages production reorganization for the company, development of the group concept, construction of the product portfolio and business development. He continues in research, production and distribution development in the world of fine wines at AW &E. Lonardi is vice president of the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Valpolicella, a member of the board of Unione Italiana Vini and has played a decisive role in the development of the "Le Pievi" project in Vino Nobile. _______________________________ 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!

Welcome to Episode 1594 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. Today, she will be interviewing Alessandro Pasqua More about today's guests Alessandro is a third generation member of the Pasqua family. The Pasqua family founded Pasqua winery in 1925 in Verona, in the heart of Veneto: a countryside city between the stunning Venice and the Garda Lake. Verona is a Roman Empire-founded city and the “capital” of Valpolicella, one of the most dedicated Italian wine regions. Pasqua is one of the historical wineries in Verona, and still, it is completely family owned. With his father Umberto (President) and his brother Riccardo (CEO), Alessandro represents the new management of the winery. Alessandro first joined the winery in 2014, and in 2016 assumed the role of vice president, North America, overseeing the business in the United States and Canada. North America is one of the Pasqua brand's fastest-growing market. Connect: Website: https://pasqua.it/it/radici/ More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. Juliana joined Colangelo & Partners in 2013 with previous experience in events, hospitality, and nonprofit development. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana has led the development of the California office, growing the agency's domestic presence to a dedicated office of 13 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University, allowing her to bring a strategic and sales-oriented approach to communications strategy for the agency. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News' Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ Website: https://www.colangelopr.com/ _______________________________ 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! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!

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 1578, Segmenting the Fine Wine Consumers with Pauline Vicard and Andrea Lonardi 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 event, held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals gather to develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Abstract: Fine wine consumers are a very specific segment of the wine market. Their profiles, needs and expectations can vary substantially from other wine consumers. From collectors to investors, they all respond to different motivations and buying patterns, that ARENI has been studying for the last four years, gathering both quantitative and qualitative data. This session will explore key insights from ARENI's latest research on fine wine consumers, and what it means in terms of successful marketing and communication campaign. More about today's speaker: Pauline Vicard Born and raised into a winemaking family in Burgundy, Pauline has been working in the wine sector for the last 15 years both in Europe and Internationally, in the market research department of the Burgundy wine office and the French Embassy, before creating her own corporate wine events and education company in Lille, France. She moved to London in 2015 to spearhead the Wine Library of the unique and acclaimed Clerkenwell London, a multi-space design destination, before developing the concept of Fine Minds 4 Fine Wines with Nicole Rolet that led to the creation of Areni Global. Pauline now directs all Areni's activities, when she is not studying for the Master of Wine exam or playing ultimate frisbee. Connect: Instagram: @labelsandgrapes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pauline.vicard.7 Twitter: @Labelsandgrapes Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-vicard-70505b33/ More about today's moderator: Andrea Lonardi Born in Valpolicella, he graduated in Agriculture from the University of Bologna and holds a Master's in management from the Grande École de Montpellier. Lonardi began his career with the Italian Wine Group (GIV) where he oversaw Italian wine territories totalling more than 1,200 hectares. In 2012 he became COO of Bertani Domains, now Angelini Wines & Estates. Lonardi is VP of the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Valpolicella, sits on the board of Unione Italiana. In August 2023 Andrea Lonardi became Italy's second Master of Wine Connect: Instagram: @andrea_lonardi_al Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.lonardi.756 Twitter: @AndreaLonardi74 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-lonardi/ _______________________________ 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!

Join Antonia & Lynda for an interview with export manager and brand ambassador Giacomo Boscaini, 7th generation of family-owned Masi wineries from Valpolicella and Mendoza. Tune in for chats, laughs, fascinating insights, and topical debates that will keep you enthralled and entertained. Give Wine A Future sponsors this podcast, proud sustainability advocates in the wine industry.   We've received lots of feedback from our lovely listeners. Thank you all for tuning in and please keep your suggestions, feedback, and questions coming by emailing us at ourwinepodcast@gmail.com or find and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or X (formerly Twitter.)   You can subscribe to WINE: The Long and the Short of It, wherever you get your podcasts. We would love it if you could rate, review, and share it with your wine-loving friends!    
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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

Welcome to Episode 1530 on another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. Our special episode today celebrates Andrea Lonardi's new title as Italy's Master of Wine. His long and demanding journey began in 2014, culminating in the most prestigious title the world of wine can boast for the second time in Italian history. More about today's guest Andrea Lonardi was born in Valpolicella, graduated in Agriculture from the University of Bologna and has a Masters in Management Control from the Grande École of Montpellier. After training internships in Languedoc and Sonoma, Lonardi began his career in the top wine division of the Italian Wine Group (GIV), working in Marketing & Sales. In 2005 he led the reorganization project for the wine-growing part of the group. He focused on the most important Italian wine territories, overseeing more than 1,000 hectares of vineyards and 13 estates from the Alps to Sicily, in his role as group Viticultural Coordinator. Lonardi also oversaw the oenological aspect of several projects, beginning in 2008. He became the Chief Operating Officer of Bertani Domains in 2012. Known today as Angelini Wines & Estates, Lonardi manages production reorganization for the company, development of the group concept, construction of the product portfolio and business development. He continues in research, production and distribution development in the world of fine wines at AW &E. Lonardi is vice president of the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Valpolicella, a member of the board of Unione Italiana Vini and has played a decisive role in the development of the "Le Pievi" project in Vino Nobile. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrea_lonardi_al/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreaLonardi74 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-lonardi/?originalSubdomain=it More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim 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! Connect: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ _______________________________ 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! Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!

Sean was joined LIVE from The Sugar Club in Dublin by Leslie Williams, Brian Lloyd and Fionnuala Jones with special guest appearances from Barbara Scully and Declan Buckley with thanks to Marks and Spencer.Today's wines are listed below:All wines are available at Marks and SpencerRibeek Old Vine Chenin Blanc - South Africa - Price €13 Chenin Blanc is South Africa's most commonly planted white grape and makes everything from inexpensive quaffers to fine complex long lived wines.  This is from the ultra-trendy region of Swartland, filled with hipsters and cook young winemakers - and lots of old gnarly vines making great wine. This is a vibrant tropical zesty white with flavours of Citrus, peach, apricot, flint. The Old Vine Project of South Africa recognises the importance of caring for vineyards to allow vines to have a healthy and productive old age, thus creating a sustainable farming model. This Chenin Blanc is made exclusively for M&S Riebeek Valley Wines from 35-year-old vines carefully cultivated by the 22 families who found the winery almost 80 years ago. Best enjoyed chilled within 3 years of purchase. Bardolino Chiaretto Rose, Veneto, Italy - Price €14 From the hills around Lake Garda in the Veneto - Bardolino is a pretty lakeside village just 30km from Verona.  Bardolino Chiaretto is made from the same grapes as Valpolicella and Amarone.  Cherry fruits, cherry skin tangy freshness and pleasing elegance. Chiaretto rosé wines are produced in northern Italy's Bardolino region where the wine grapes grown on the glacial hillside soil impart freshness and a lovely minerality. Made from the Corvina grape, with some Rondinella and Molinara, the lightly grippy structure and crisp finish pairs well with seafood, pasta, and tasty vegetable dishes. Serve chilled. Matetic Estela Lunar Pinot Noir - Casablanca, Chile - Price €18 Pinot Noir is the great grape of red Burgundy that grows well in just a few places in the world.  Burgundy is the most famous, parts of coastal California and New Zealand are some others but the most overlooked is the Pacific Coastal vineyards of Chile such as the Casablanca Valley an hour north of Santiago  A vibrant, smooth, and elegant wine with flavours of cherry, blueberry, spice.

Welcome to Episode 1527, China: Rise or Demise? with Alberto Orengia, moderated by Andrea Sartori. 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. About today' session: Often described as the world's fastest growing wine market, China is currently undergoing radical changes in its political and social environment that are pointing to a different course for its future. The aim of our discussion is to raise serious questions about real opportunities and challenges for wine producers in the Chinese market. More about today's speakers Alberto Orengia was born in a family with a passion for wines. He was educated in classical studies and spent most of his youth between philosophy books and varsity rugby. From a young age, Alberto had the chance to travel around Italy and be exposed to its varied wine regions. A keen curiosity towards China and the Far East led him to earn a degree in Oriental Studies from Venice University, and subsequently a MSc in International Business from a leading business school in Nancy. Alberto began his F&B career in London, and later moved to Shanghai where he studied and worked for seven years with a chance to gain hands-on experience in the Chinese market. His true passion ultimately led him to join the wine industry as a full-time professional. He spent nine years building Asian markets for a leading producer in Valpolicella and in 2020 he joined one of the oldest and most respected winemaking families in Toscana, the Frescobaldi, as head of APAC markets. Connect: Instagram: @elmussokevoea Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alberto.orengia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoorengia/ Born in Verona in 1959, Andrea Sartori represents the fourth generation of owners of Casa Vinicola Sartori, the winery founded in 1898 by Pietro Sartori. After high school, he moved and lived in the United States, where he finished his studies and had his first job experiences. When he moved back to Italy, he started taking care of the commercial and the communications departments of Casa Vinicola Sartori, focussing at first on the domestic market, and later on foreign ones. Since 2000, he has been the President of Casa Vinicola Sartori. Besides taking care of the commercial aspects of the company, he is also in charge of the strategic vision of the business. Connect: Instagram: @andreasartorivini Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CasaSartori1898 _______________________________ 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!

The dynamic duo strike back! After an almost, ahem, year hiatus NORMAL SCHOOL of WINE is back and better than ever! We're coming out with a third season with all the hilarity, wine and hijinks you've come to expect! Coming at you monthly with regular episodes as well as bonus episodes, interviews, and more! WINE OF THE PODEvery month (at the end of the a podcast episode)  we'll reveal the following month's "Main Topic" as well as give you the stats for  a wine for you to drink along with us as we discuss the wine and dive into pod's mainline subject.We will rarely give you a specific wine (i.e. a specific brand and vintage) - instead we'll give you some parameters for what wine to get at your local independent wine shop (say, "Chablis" or  a "Valpolicella") -- in fact, we'll even give you a graphic you can download to your mobile device and show the folks at your local wine shop so you can join us with your bottle and curl up to some wine-wisdom every episode!THE WINE of the POD for SEASON 3 - EPISODE 1:A crisp, zippy, white wine from Sicily between $16 - $25USD.Think things like Catarratto, Carricante and/or even a crisp (and dry) Zibibbo. Check out and download the WINE OF THE POD graphic hereDrink well my friends! WE NEED YOUR Questions! Send us your questions for Season 3 to wine@normalschoolofwine.com

Welcome to Episode 1477; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Bologna! Today's interview is between Joy Livingston and Simone Benedetti of Cantine Benedetti. Stevie Kim and her team travelled 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: Cantine Benedetti is a winery established in 1995 by our father Luigi. In 2002 the three brothers Giuseppe, Davide and Simone decided to lead the company and bring it to a higher level. Cantine Benedetti is an artisan winery that is run with the upmost care and dedication. As custodians of the land, the Benedetti brothers strive for excellence while protecting the traditions of the region and building the dream of their father and the original 15 acres. Some of their decisions mean that the process remains very labour intensive, but they feel that this is a small price to pay for first class wines. If you treat your land properly and you respect the plants, without chemicals and cutting corners, you will be rewarded with superior fruit. “From vine to bottle, a family tradition”. Our company uses only home grown grapes, giving us the ability to control the birth of our wines from the cultivation of the vines; this attentive care applied to every step and a deep love and passion for our land, gives us that marvellous product known as Valpolicella, in all its kinds. These choices don't often follow the market's rules, but they are to be perceived as an artist's signature. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cantinebenedetti Website: https://www.cantine-benedetti.com/ _______________________________ 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/

Afsnittet er skænket af Vinguruen https://vinguruen.dk/   Find en Valpolicella & Amarone smagekasse her:  https://vinguruen.dk/vare/vin-for-begyndere-valpolicella-novaia-smagekasse/     Smagekasse til blindsmagning med Vinguren og Winetribe 5 x 100 ml tuber med vin https://winetribe.dk/   På din første smagekasse kan du få 20% rabat hos Winetribe ved at bruge koden "vinforbegyndere" (Den nuværende smagekasse hos Winetribe er den samme, som vi skal blindsmage i et afsnit som sendes d. 17. august 2023)   ....................   Hvad er Valpolicella historisk blevet kendt for? Det er det store spørgsmål og det svarer vi på i dagens afsnit, hvor vi skal til Veneto i det nordlige Italien og smage på druen corvina (i et blend) lavet i forskellige udgaver - en Amarone, en naturvin og en Classico.     Alle vinene lavet i den (rigtige) gamle stil i Valpolicella, som nu igen er ved at blive moderne og som er spændstig, rank og frisk og fuldstændig MODSAT de meget oppulente, søde og plonk- og basse-agtige vine, som er høje på alkohol og rosinerede.     Det er en hussmagning fra huset Novaia og vi smager os ind på, hvad der sker med en vin, når den bliver behandlet med svovl og når den ikke bliver.      Hvilke opbindsmetoder bruger Novaia, hvorfor og hvilke fordele har forskellige opbindinger?   Til slut svarer vi på spørgsmål om, hvordan man kommer i gang med at finde en yndlingsproducent og hvordan man bedst laver en vertikalsmagning.     Vi smager på     1) VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO FAPULITO-SENZA SOLFITI, NOVAIA, 2022 https://vinguruen.dk/vare/novaia-valpolicella-classico-fapulito-senza-solfiti-2022/     2) VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO, NOVAIA,  2021 https://vinguruen.dk/vare/novaia-valpolicella-classico-2021/     3) AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SELECTION CORTE VAONA, NOVAIA, 2017 https://vinguruen.dk/vare/novaia-amarone-della-valpolicella-classico-selection-corte-vaona-2017/     .............     Støt Vin for begyndere podcast her https://vinforbegyndere.10er.app/   Køb bogen Vin for begyndere her: http://vinforbegyndere.com/   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

Welcome to Episode 1408 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse's Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Slawek Kominski interviews Marco Biscardo. 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? Co-Moderator -Slawek Kominski He is the Founder, Owner & General Manager of MineWine.pl Slawomir Komiński is a wine lover, especially one of Italian wine, and has a strong determination to turn the combination of his passion for wine and business into a success. A formidable communicator, he has excellent interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is a wine educator and expert with a deep knowledge of the wine business, including warehousing, logistics, customer service and marketing. For almost 15 years, Sławek has been the founder, owner and general manager of MineWine, which operates in the Polish wine retail market. He is an owner of four specialist wine stores and two of them have winebars and tasting rooms where Slawek and his team organize lots of wine courses, masterclasses and tastings with the producers. He is also an Italian Wine Ambassador, Valpolicella Wine Specialist and official Ambassador of Langhe Vini. This is his second ambassadors corner. If you want to learn more you can by visiting: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/s.kominski Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.kominski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sławomir-komiński-bb00713/ Website: www.minewine.pl Guest Bio - Marco Biscardo Marco and his sister Sabrina are the fourth generation in the wine business. In 1930 their grandfather founded the Biscardo winery in the Bardolino area, close to Verona in Veneto region. At twenty, their father Augusto began to sell the typical wines of the Verona area like Amarone, Valpolicella, Bardolino, and Soave, first of all in Italy and then in Germany. At that time the German market became more and more important so he spent more time abroad. In Germany at the same time three other wines had success: the Chianti, Lambrusco and Montepulciano. So, the Biscardo Winery decided to buy Montepulciano as BULK WINE, bottled and sold them. When their grandfather, the founder of the Winery, passed away, their father decided to leave the Biscardo Winery to his brother and cousin and build his own distribution company for Germany. Marco and Sabrina after they graduated, began to work with their father on the distribution of wines from 14 Italian wineries: from different regions from north to south of Italy. They began to travel in Italy learning the production areas, the philosophies of the individual wineries and the quality of the wines, but at the same time, they travelled a lot to Germany and other countries for the export of the wines of these wineries. In 2002 Sabrina; Marco and their father made a big investment and bought the Fosso Corno estate in Abruzzo. Three years later, their father Augusto passed away without seeing the first harvest, but Sabrina and Marco decided to continue their vision and mission which is the production of a particular, quality Montepulciano wines. To learn more visit: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FossoCorno Website https://www.fossocornovini.it/EN/index.html 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/

Welcome to Episode 1438; part of our Italian wine interview series set in Dusseldorf, Germany. Today Joy Livingston interviews Alberto Zenato from the Zenato winery. Stevie Kim and her team travelled to Dusseldorf, Germany this March to collaborate with ITA, the Italian Trade Agency. ITA was organizing some incredible Masterclasses featuring the best wines Italy has to offer. Each masterclass was led by the Master Sommelier Eros Teboni (awarded Best Sommelier Worldwide in 2018), and they wanted us there to document the amazing 3 days! Tune-in each Thursday as we bring you the great interviews that unfolded over the course of 3 days. About today's winery: Zenato's is the story of a family that has its roots in the land. This is thanks to the passion and entrepreneurial vision of its founder Sergio who guided him in the realization of his greatest dream: to create a winery capable of harvesting the fruits of the earth and transforming them into emotions with a unique flavour. Today, more than 60 years later, the results tell the story of the extraordinary value of that vision which gave rise to a great story starring Sergio Zenato's family: his wife Carla and their children Alberto and Nadia. It is their eyes, their heart that continue the path traced by Sergio with coherence, keeping the rudder firmly on quality and love for their territory which for some time now has not only been Lugana but also Valpolicella, with its reds important and with unmistakable aromas. More about today's winery: https://www.zenato.it/it/famiglia.html More about the interviewer: Joy Livingston is the Producer of Italian Wine Podcast. Narrator extraordinaire and Scienza whisperer Joy Livingston has been known to edit the occasional book from time to time. When Joy is not busy Producing the podcast she is also working hard on the Mamma Jumbo Shrimp YouTube channel where many of the interviews stream on video! 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!

Welcome to Episode 1334 in which Marc Millon interviews Sandro Boscaini, Chairman/Co-Managing Director, Masi Agricola Spa More about Masi Agricola: Representing the sixth generation of family ownership and management, Sandro Boscaini heads Masi Agricola today, one of the most important vignerons and winemakers in Valpolicella. The historic Masi headquarters are in the center of Valpolicella, a lovely hilly area between Lake Garda and Verona. Differentiating the winery from others is the Boscaini family's careful selection of specific vineyard sites, their use of indigenous grape varietals, and their respect for historic winemaking techniques from the region, which are constantly updated by Masi Technical Group. Coordinated by Raffaele Boscaini, Masi Technical Group is made up of experts from different disciplines — including agronomists, oenologists, and experts in quality control, marketing, and sales – and works with national and international institutions and universities. Some of its most important projects include innovations in the appassimento technique, which has been used to create a modern style of Amarone and has achieved international success. Appassimento is the traditional method used in the Veneto region to concentrate aromas and flavors in wine. Before vinification, grapes are laid out on bamboo racks in drying lofts over the winter, an ancient technique used for centuries in the region. Passed down through generations in the Boscaini family, this craft has been modified innovatively by the Masi Technical Group and is used today to make fresh and lively wines from dried grapes, notably Amarone. The APPAXXIMENTO® symbol signifies Masi's expertise in appassimento in the 21st century and guarantees the authenticity and quality of Masi wines. To learn more about the company visit: https://www.masi.it/en More about the host Marc Millon: Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers' Companion Italy, The Food Lovers' Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK's leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon'. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England To learn more visit: quaypress.uk/ marcmillon.co.uk vino.co.uk quaypress.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624 Twitter: @Marc_Millon 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!

An instant hit with anyone who tries it, Valpolicella Ripasso is a medium bodied wine with intense, approachable flavors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is right around the corner and everyone is enjoying the flavors of the season! In today's episode, Sarah discusses 3 wines that taste and smell like Christmas. they are perfect pairings for holiday dishes as well as great wines to sip by the fire on a crisp winter evening. Press play now to listen and don't forget to subscribe to the show so that you never miss an episode of fun and approachable wine content!  ------------- Sign up for my newsletter and get a free guide to Food & Wine Pairing! >> thewineceo.com Email: Sarah@thewineceo.com  Instagram: @thewineceo Facebook: @sarahthewineceo --------- Episodes mentioned in today's show: Episode #7: The only wine to drink with Christmas cookies and other Holiday food and wine pairings! Episode #75: Top 5 Italian Red Wines you need to know! Three wines mentioned in today's episode: Amarone della Valpolicella, Nebbiolo, and Xinomavro    

Al and Hugh have commented once again that it's time to go back to the old country.  Some of the greatest wines come from Italy come from the Veneto region of Italy, and the famous red that comes from there is Valpolicella.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Monica is talking Johann Depietri, the owner of Vineria All'Amarone in Venice, the paradise for Amarone wine lovers. We talk about the importance of Veneto wines, Valpolicella, wine tasting and much more.Sip and savor the essence of Veneto with our latest podcast episode, uncorking the rich tapestry of Veneto Wines! Journey through the sun-kissed vineyards, meet the passionate winemakers, and explore the diverse flavors that make this Italian region a vinophile's dream. From Prosecco's effervescence to the bold character of Amarone, our podcast uncovers the stories behind each bottle. Eager to elevate your wine appreciation? Uncork the tales of Veneto Wines by tuning in to our podcast now!

It's a mid-week classic. But the BIG question is: what wines work best to make your spag bol taste like MAGIC?!We tackle this weighty issue like the true gannets we are, featuring some delicious Italian reds (Montepulciano + Valpolicella Ripasso) as well as more quirky pairings, from a South African Syrah to a Chilean Pais. All the while talking through WHY things work as much as the specific wines themselves. (Oh, and there's mention of Pinky and Perky too - listen to find out more...)Pairing wines with everyday dishes is really fun. Have a go yourself! Let us know what weird and wonderful discoveries you make.Meantime, here are the wines featured in this episode:Masciarelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019, Italy, 13.5% (from £9.99)Villa Borghetti Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore 2020, Italy, 13.5% (from £10.99)Radford Dale Antithesis Syrah 2017, Stellenbosch, 13.5% (from £18.99 or in the £199 Wine Club by Majestic Grand Tour case)Spier Field and Flutter Cinsault 2021, Swartland, 13.5% (from £9.99 or in the £99 Wine Club by Majestic Discovery case)Morandé One to One Pais 2019, Maule, 13% (from £7.99)This episode is part of our food-and-wine matching mini-series brought to you in association with Wine Club by Majestic. The wines featured are all available in Majestic.This short-form Live episode is also available in video format so if you'd like to see us in action, check out our YouTube channel: Susie & Peter On Wine.The recipe for our spag bol is available, together with all links, photos, wines and more details from the show, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S4 E3 - Matching Food and Wine: Spaghetti Bolognese!Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter. Or send us a voice message via Speakpipe.

The Valpolicella is not just Amarone. Actually, Amarone is a new development that rose out of a happy accident. Some of the most fun wines in Italy come from here. Let's get into it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in a sweet shop, being weaned on Valpolicella, more hybrids, coming full circle and interview with Nick Mantella, owner, The Wine Yard in Farnham. ON THE ROAD with mrCAwine is about California's cool, aspirational lifestyle and awesome wines hosted by Chuck Cramer, a California native, living in London and is the Director of European sales & marketing, Terlato Wines. This is a wine journey covering the hottest topics in the business of California wine, chatting along the way with the people who work in wine, and make it all happen. This week's episode includes an interview with Nick Mantella, owner, The Wine Yard in Farnham. 

Patron Serl Z asked: What are wines other than Pinot Noir for those for whom that is the only red wine they will drink? Photo: Pinot Noir grapes, Canva photos Join the conversation: Become a Patron on Patreon Pinot has so many different faces depending on where it's grown – terroir is everything with the grape. But if we're talking about medium-bodied, more acidic styles that are food-friendly, then this podcast answers that question!   Italy: Schiava or Teroldego from Alto Adige Bardolino or lighter styles of Valpolicella from Veneto Nebbiolo from Piedmont, alternately Grignolino, a light, acidic wine The reds of Mount Etna (Etna Rosso), Sicily Frappato, Sicily   France: Poulsard and Trousseau, the reds of the Jura region (specifically Arbois, which is often blended in with Pinot) Gamay from Beaujolais – Beaujolais-Village or lighter to medium styles from the Crus of Saint-Amour, Régnié, and Fleurie Reds from the Loire Valley. based on Cabernet Franc, especially St-Nicholas de Bourgeuil Côtes du Rhône red and white (yes, this white is big enough to be a red alternative). If you can find a wine with Cinsault in the blend (Rasteau and Cairanne Cru are good bets!), you'll be in for a light style that will scratch your Pinot itch! Photo: Jura vineyards in France, Canva photos Austria: Laurent, some Zweigelt (again, watch alcohol levels) Greece: Agiogitiko and some Xinomavro The US and Canada: Finger Lakes or Virginia: Cabernet Franc in the US Eastern Canada: Cabernet Franc   The Iberian Peninsula: Spain: Mencía from Bierzo or Ribeira Sacra Portugal: Blends of the Dão Photo: Vineyards in Ribeira Sacra, home of great Mencía. Canva photos. Most New World countries make excellent Pinot Noir but don't have a lot of alternative lighter wines, given the climate. Also, as they were starting their industry, winemakers imported grapes they felt would be successful, and Pinot was the winner of the light to medium-bodied category!   So, those are my picks, but you may have others! Feel free to share.   _______________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week:  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 $10 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