Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2703 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Maryse Chevriere, author of “How to Sound Wine Smart: An Illustrated Guide”.

Highlights of the conversation include:

The origins of Maryse Chevriere’s interest in wine

Her diverse career in wine hospitality

The inspiration behind her hand-drawn tasting notes

Her advice on approaching a wine list and enhancing your tasting experience

The use of drinking games as a study tool

The Boston wine scene and evolving consumer trends

“How to Sound Wine Smart: An Illustrated Guide” is published by Simon & Schuster and is available to order at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-to-Sound-Wine-Smart/Maryse-Chevriere/9781668087763 

The Book Review by Richard Hough:

“How to Sound Wine Smart: An Illustrated Guide” by Maryse Chevriere is an engaging and playful book aimed at demystifying the often stodgy world of wine in the form of a charmingly illustrated glossary. While there are many wine guides that serve a similar purpose, “How to Sound Wine Smart” takes a refreshingly irreverent approach to tackling some of the wine world’s most idiosyncratic jargon.

About today’s guest:

Maryse Chevriere is a writer, wine professional and illustrator based in Boston, Massachusetts. A certified sommelier, her career in wine has spanned New York City, San Francisco and Boston, where she has enjoyed roles as a retail consultant, restaurant wine director, and distribution sales representative. In 2016, her Instagram @FreshCutGardenHose was honored with a prestigious James Beard Award in the category of humor. In 2020, her account was nominated as a finalist for a IACP Digital Media Award. 

Connect: 

Website: https://www.fcghstudio.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryse-chevriere-0b511538/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshcutgardenhose/ 

 

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Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2702 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode Pablo Fernandez IWA interviews Andrea Zingarelli from the Rocca delle Macìe winery in Chianti Classico.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. 

The conversation includes an overview of the family run winery, the life and legacy of famous Italian film producer Italo Zingarelli who established the winery in 1973, and Andrea’s role on the estate as a third generation winemaker.

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand Rocca delle Macìe’s identity through structure, terroir, and style.

Explore leadership, legacy, and innovation across three generations of the Zingarelli family.

Examine the evolution of Chianti Classico in a global context.

More about today’s host: 

Born in Florianópolis, Pablo graduated in civil engineering with a specialization in project and contracts management in the renewable energy industry. During his sabbatical year in 2019 he traveled 13,000 kilometers through Italy. Then, he decided to follow his passion for the Bel Paese and turn it into his professional hobby. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he began his wine education, earning several certificates. In 2022, he started his studies for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines. Also, in 2022, Pablo became an Italian Wine Ambassador and in 2023 a Certified Educator for the Vinitaly International Academy.

Pablo offers educational services for wine lovers and students of Italian wines in Brazil, with his project focused on Italy. He also regularly writes about wine for the digital wine magazine Única. He occasionally writes about Brazilian wines for the South America Wine Guide website.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psfernandez/ 

Website: https://beboitalia.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/psfernandez/

More about today’s guest:  

Rocca delle Macìe is a historic Chianti Classico winery founded in 1973 in the heart of Tuscany by Italian film producer Italo Zingarelli. Today, it spans around 500 hectares across six estates and is known for its Chianti Classico, Riserva, Gran Selezione, and Super Tuscan wines, combining tradition and innovation with a strong international presence built by the Zingarelli family.

Andrea Zingarelli is the third generation of the family and joined the company’s Board of Directors in 2012 after graduating in Economics from the University of Siena. He works across production, sales, and international development, contributing to the winery’s growth in key global markets including Europe and North America. Alongside his wine career, he is also a professional football referee, currently officiating in Serie A as a linesman.

Connect:

Website: https://roccadellemacie.com/en/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roccadellemacie/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-zingarelli-6977a792/ 

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Welcome to Episode 2701 of the Italian Wine Podcast and the 18th episode of Pellegrinaggio Enoico con Professore Attilio Scienza! This series is recorded in Italian.

Episode 18: La Puglia antica tra Greci, Bizantini e grandi vini

Want to dive into the stories and myths behind Professor Scienza’s new series, but Italian isn’t your thing? No problem! You’ll find all the conversations, translated into English, in the new Mamma Jumbo Shrimp book: An Italian Wine Pilgrimage: with Professor Attilio Scienza. Now available on Amazon.

A true oenological journey led by Professor Attilio Scienza in the company of Stevie Kim, winding its way across the peninsula, following ancient Roman roads, paths of faith, and historical itineraries. Genetics, morphology, climate change, and the concept of viticulture vocation come together to tell the story of our grape varieties and their inextricable bond with the territory. Expect amazing stories, random digressions, curious anecdotes, and a new way of thinking about wine.

Join us on A Wine Pilgrimage with Professor Attilio Scienza.

More about Professor Scienza:

Professor Attilio Scienza is the one who checks all the facts and regulates when we mistakenly type “Verdicchio” instead of “Vermentino.” He is a full professor at the University of Milan in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences where he teaches courses on genetic improvements to the vine; he also teaches Viticulture in the Master’s program of the University of Turin in Asti. 

He has been the lead for many national research projects in the field of physiology, agricultural techniques, and vine genetics. As the author of over 350 publications on vine and viticulture in national and international journals, you can bet he knows his stuff!

To find out more about Attilio Scienza visit: https://www.vinitaly.com/formazione/vinitaly-international-academy/attilio-scienza/ 

 

If you want to learn more about Stevie Kim, the Scienza wrangler:

https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ 

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Welcome to episode 2700 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 246 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Salvatore Santus of the Agricola Punica winery located in the Basso Sulcis region of southwestern Sardinia.

As well as  considering Sicilian wine and cuisine more generally, this conversation explores the contribution of Giacomo Tachis (1933–2016), widely regarded as the founding father of the modern Italian wine renaissance, to the transformation of Sardinian winemaking.

More about today’s guest:

Salvatore Santus is the export and logistics manager for Agricola Punica, a prominent Sardinian winery. He acts as the winery's ambassador, promoting Sardinian and French blends in the international market. Santus has contributed to Sardinian winemaking by championing the "Super-Sardo" model popularized by the late winemaker Giacomo Tachis. He plays a key role in strengthening the winery’s global presence and building long-term relationships with international partners.

Connect:

Website: https://www.agripunica.it/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-santus-13697327/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agripunica/ 

More about the host:

Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the ‘Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon’ weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

Connect:

Website: 

https://www.quaypress.uk  

https://www.marcmillon.co.uk 

https://www.vino.co.uk   

https://www.quaypress.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon 

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Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!

Welcome to Episode 2699 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald sits down with the award-winning wine journalist and consultant Susan Kostrzewa.

Key Takeaways:

Explore current consumption behaviors in the American wine market and why opportunities still exist despite the overall decline in wine consumption.

Understand how experiential in-person events, trade fairs, and wine travel create stronger emotional connections between consumers and Italian wine brands.

How to reach American consumers with creative outreach regardless of your marketing budget or winery size.

More about the guest:

Susan Kostrzewa is a veteran wine writer, editor, global educator and the founder of Resplendent Ink, a content strategy consultancy specializing in storytelling and communications in the wine space. She is the former editor-in-chief of Wine Enthusiast Media, has co-authored numerous books on wine, food and travel and was previously named one of Wine Business’ Top 50 Most Influential Leaders as well as a Top Woman in Media by Folio Magazine. Kostrzewa is a former consulting editorial director for JamesSuckling.com and JancisRobinson.com, and has contributed articles to JamesSuckling.com. Food & Wine and Wine Business Monthly, among others. She is also a wine travel educator and co-host of global consumer tours with Gunnell Innovation and on the board of Les Dames D'Escoffer New York.

Connect: 

Website: https://www.resplendentink.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suskostrzewa/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-kostrzewa-81b796/ 

More about the host:

With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries.

As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US.

Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/

Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com/ 

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