Italian Wine Podcast

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Italian Wine Podcast

A podcast project entirely dedicated to Italian wine & culture. Great episodes daily!

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08/09/2026

🔥 Rapid Fire. Simple questions. Powerful perspectives.

At the end of every episode, we ask our guests Rapid-Fire Questions, and the answers are always gold 💫

👀 This week’s answers come from Sarah Heller MW:
📈 No. 1 TIP for mastering continued wine education geared towards the US market.
⏳ One piece of ADVICE they’d give their younger professional self.
🍇 Favorite WINE SPOTS

🎧 Full Episode at https://loom.ly/FeD-d-o

08/09/2026

🌋 What happens when volcanic soils meet the wines of Valpolicella?

🎙Ep. 2784 of the . In this episode, Marc speaks with Francesca Marcato of the Talestri Winery in Valpolicella.
Together, they explore the heart of the region, discovering what makes Valpolicella unique, including the volcanic soils surrounding Francesca’s winery, a distinctive feature that sets this part of the area apart. Francesca also shares the story of the winery and its connections to the neighbouring wine territories of Lessini and Soave.

🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/zDLE3ag

🍷 More about today’s guest:
Francesca Marcato is an agronomist, agricultural entrepreneur and co-founder of Talestri Winery, located in the volcanic hills of Lavagno, in eastern Valpolicella. Coming from a historic winemaking family, she studied agriculture before founding Talestri in 2015 with her father Francesco and sisters Anna and Lisa.

Connect: www.talestri.com

💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com

07/09/2026

🇺🇸 Is New Jersey the untapped gold mine for Italian wine?

🎙Ep. 2783 of the . In this episode of , Marissa Muoio is joined by Brittney Abell to explore New Jersey’s wine market and the opportunities hiding within its affluent suburban retail and dining scene.

Together, they unpack what makes the New Jersey consumer unique, and why the state represents an important opportunity for Italian wine producers.

🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/pZ-4axA

🍷 More about today’s guest:
Brittney Abell of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace in Madison, NJ, is a North Jersey native with more than a decade of experience in hospitality and the New Jersey wine industry. She previously served as Wine Director and Buyer at Grape Collective in Montclair and led the wine program for Skopos Hospitality Group. A CMS Level 2 sommelier currently pursuing WSET Level 3, Brittney also holds certifications in Sherry and Sake.

Connect: www.garyswine.com

💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show

07/09/2026

From Burgundy, we're heading east. 🍷

Episode 13 of ✨ Study Smart for your WSET Level 3 ✨ is now live! 🎙️✨

Created in collaboration with Italian Wine Academy and hosted by our educator Gill Gordon-Smith IWE, this series is designed to make WSET Level 3 study more structured, accessible and effective. 💚

In 🇩🇪 Germany & Alsace 🇫🇷, Gill explores two important wine regions, helping you understand their key grape varieties, climate, geography and wine styles.

🎧 Listen now and continue your WSET Level 3 journey. We can't wait to share the next episodes with you. 🥂

04/09/2026

🇺🇸 Wine gives you a headache because of sulfites? 🍷🤕
FALSE

One of the biggest wine myths out there, especially when it comes to white wine.

For years, sulfites have been blamed for that dreaded headache. But Professor Scienza has news for us: sulfites aren’t the real culprit.

The headache may instead be linked to biogenic amines, compounds naturally present in wine. Some people are particularly sensitive to them, as they can have a vasoconstricting effect.

And here’s another twist: modern winemaking techniques have significantly reduced the amount of sulfur dioxide used in wine.

So… can we finally stop blaming the sulfites? 🧐🍷
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🇮🇹 Il vino ti fa ve**re mal di testa per colpa dei solfiti?🍷🤕
FALSO.

Uno dei più grandi miti del mondo del vino, soprattutto quando si parla di vini bianchi.

Per anni abbiamo dato la colpa alla solforosa per quel fastidioso mal di testa. Ma il Professor Scienza ha una cosa da dirci: i solfiti non sono i veri responsabili.

Il mal di testa può essere invece legato alle ammine biogene, sostanze naturalmente presenti nel vino. Alcune persone sono particolarmente sensibili a queste sostanze, che possono avere un’azione vasocostrittrice.

E c’è di più: le moderne tecniche di vinificazione hanno ridotto sensibilmente l’utilizzo della solforosa.

Quindi… possiamo finalmente smettere di dare la colpa ai solfiti? 🧐🍷

04/09/2026

📝🍷 This week on ...

From the future of wine education to the rhythm of the harvest, this week’s stories explore how Italian wine is shaped by knowledge, people, place, and tradition.

🎓 As Wine Education Goes Simple, Vinitaly International Academy Goes Deep
What happens after certification? Discover VIA’s Advanced Tasting Sessions and why becoming an Italian Wine Ambassador is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment to learning.

🍇 Settembre, Vendemmia e quella Voglia di Campagna
September means harvest season—and a different rhythm. Beyond the beautiful countryside images, discover the early mornings, hard work, people, and places behind every bottle of wine.

📌 Read the blogs: https://loom.ly/CzJkWfM

04/09/2026

🎙 Ep. 2781 of the . In this episode of , Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews China-based wine educator and consultant Fongyee Walker MW.

In Part 2, the conversation explores the evolving role of wine education in China, from the changing motivations of wine learners to the growing influence of digital platforms and social commerce. Fongyee also shares her insights into wine pairing with Chinese cuisine, and building sustainable, long-term wine brands in the Chinese market.

🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/GRa4vq8

🍷 More about today’s guest:
Fongyee Walker MW is one of the world’s leading authorities on the Chinese wine market and the first Master of Wine based in mainland China. She is the co-founder of Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting, one of China’s leading independent wine education and consulting companies, which she established with Edward Ragg MW in 2007.

Connect: https://loom.ly/4XGExGc

💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show

03/09/2026

🎙 Ep. 2780 of the . In this episode, Alberto Rivera IWA is in conversation with Serena Costanzo from the Palmento Costanzo winery on the northern slope of Mount Etna.

The conversation explores the vineyard's use of the traditional Alberello Etneo training system, the restoration of the estate’s 18th-century lava stone Palmento, and the local native varieties used to produce authentic Etna DOC wines.

🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/_d1k0KE

🍷 Co-host:
Alberto Rivera is an Italian wine specialist and consultant based in northern Mexico. Having served in the diplomatic service in Japan, he now consults for Italian-focused restaurants in Chihuahua and northern Mexico, curating wine programs that showcase Italy’s diverse wine heritage. In 2024, he became a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador and Langhe Wine Ambassador.

Connect: https://loom.ly/6Bav_a8

🍷 More about the guest:
Serena Costanzo is a young winemaker and co-owner of Palmento Costanzo, a visionary family-run organic winery located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. Working alongside her mother, Valeria Agosta, who co-founded the estate, Serena represents the new generation of winemakers shaping the renaissance of Etna's volcanic wines.

Connect: www.palmentocostanzo.com

💌 If you feel like helping us, check our website to donate! www.italianwinepodcast.com

02/09/2026

🔥 Rapid Fire. Simple questions. Powerful perspectives.

At the end of every episode, we ask our guests Rapid-Fire Questions, and the answers are always gold 💫

📈 No. 1 TIP for mastering their wine market.
⏳ And one piece of ADVICE they’d give their younger professional self.
🍇 Favorite WINE SPOT in the city

👀 This week’s answers come from Monica Samuels
🎧 Full Episode at https://loom.ly/RK0y2Hw

02/09/2026

🎙 Ep. 2779 of the . In this episode of , Jessica Dupuy interviews a wine judge, educator and sommelier, Debbie Zachareas.

In this conversation, Debbie provides a fresh perspective on fine wine retailing, drawing on her 23-year experience at San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, as well as exploring trends currently affecting the local and global wine trade.

🇮🇹 The Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a Media Partner of TEXSOM for the third year in a row, supporting one of the most influential wine events in North America.

🎧 Listen: https://loom.ly/ILe1gTo

🍷 More about today’s guest:
Debbie Zachareas is the Proprietor and Managing Partner of Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, located in San Francisco's iconic restored Ferry Building. A highly respected wine judge, lecturer, sommelier, and guest speaker, she is recognized nationally for her influence on American wine culture.

Connect: www.fpwm.com

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