The Burning

Welcome to Episode 2507 of the Italian Wine Podcast.This is Next Generation episode where Stevie interviews, in Italian, Professor Vincenzo Russo, Director of the project and expert in neuromarketing applied to wine. Together, they explore the Young Wine Neuro-Engagement Index, an innovative tool designed to measure how appealing wineries, products, and communication are to younger audiences. 
Powered by Sardegna Ricerche with the support of Assoenologi Sardegna and under the supervision of IULM – Behavior & Brain Lab, the project marks a pioneering pilot in the Italian wine scene. Stevie and the Professor will discuss Young Wine Neuro-Engagement Index’s five-step methodology, the Cannonau case study, and the evolving relationship between young consumers and wine.

More about today’s guest: 
Professor Vincenzo Russo is Full Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuromarketing, Founder and Coordinator of the Neuromarketing Research Center 'Behavior and Brain Lab IULM', Scientific Director of the Master's Program in Food and Wine Communication (IULM), the Master's Program in Sport Communication and Marketing (IULM), and the Executive Master's Program in Neuromarketing, Consumer Neuroscience and Market Research (IULM).
Founded in 1968, IULM University (Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM) is a private university in Milan specializing in languages, communication, marketing, and cultural studies. Known for its interdisciplinary approach, IULM bridges academia and industry, offering programs in media, marketing, and food and wine communication, and is home to cutting-edge research in consumer psychology and neuromarketing.
Connect:  
Website: https://www.iulm.it/ 

More about the host: 
Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale.
The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series.
Stevie often 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: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/
Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ 

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Ep. 2507 Stevie Kim interviews Vincenzo Russo of IULM University in Milan | Next Generation

Welcome to Episode 2508 of the Italian Wine Podcast from TEXSOM 2025 in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Master Sommelier and restaurateur Chris Gaither to talk about his first sommelier job, his journey to becoming a Master Sommelier, and founding Ungrafted, one of San Francisco’s most exciting wine destinations. They also break down the Master Sommelier vs. Master of Wine programs, exploring the key differences and challenges of each path.

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

Join us at TEXSOM 2025 as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this highly influential wine event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry.

This special TEXSOM series is made possible thanks to the support of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Uncork Texas Wines program, celebrating and promoting the vibrant culture of Texas wine.

More about today’s guest:
With a career in hospitality spanning 20 years, Chris took his first restaurant job while attending Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. His passion and curiosity for wine led him to apply for and receive a coveted wine internship at The French Laundry. He moved to San Francisco to work as a Sommelier at Spruce and from there went on to be the Wine Director at Restaurant Gary Danko. After stints at Sociale, Michael Mina and Octavia, Chris got the opportunity in 2018 to open Ungrafted with his wife, Master Sommelier Rebecca Fineman. In May of 2023 they also opened their wine bar, GluGlu, at Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors. He is director of wine education and brand ambassador at the Brown Estate in Napa Valley.

Connect:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-gaither-ms-299b71135/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommthingelse/ 

More about the host:
Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. Her forthcoming book, Italianity, with co-author Andrea Lonardi MW explores and celebrates the culture of Italian wine. (Release Spring 2026). She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down.
 
Connect:
Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-norman-dupuy-86486a4/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/#   

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Ep. 2508 Jessica Dupuy interviews Chris Gaither MS | TEXSOM 2025

This one came from a real place — that middle ground we all live in between doing right and falling short. It’s about owning your past, learning from it, and finding peace in the process.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress.
It’s about learning to live between whiskey and grace.

Turn it up, let it sink in, and if it hits you like it hit me while writing it — share it with someone who’ll get it.

If this song touches you, please share & stream it on all platforms to help me keep it going!

Released by: JLM Records
Release date: October 23, 2025
P-line: ℗ 2025 John Lockhart Music (JLM)
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Whiskey and Grace

Queen House Music proudly presents the official remixes of “Coming Home” by Eliad Cohen, John W & Riki Ben Ari — a powerful anthem reimagined for the dance floor. This exclusive release features three remarkable remixes, each offering a unique sound and energy from Jair Sandoval, Alex Lo, and John W & Allison Nunes. Experience “Coming Home” like never before!

QHM1096 - John W, Eliad Cohen, Riki Ben Ari - Coming Home (Jair Sandoval Extended Remix)

QHM1096 - John W, Eliad Cohen, Riki Ben Ari - Coming Home (Alex Lo Extended Remix)

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Welcome to Episode 2509 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Kathleen Willcox, an award-winning food and drinks journalist, to discuss Kathleen’s recent research and article on how millennials are reshaping wine collecting and consumption.

Key Takeaways: 

- Younger generations appreciate wine and are willing to spend, but they seek different experiences.
- Millennials and Gen Z care about what a brand stands for and its values.
- Making wine fun through storytelling and unique experiences helps connect with modern consumers.

Kathleen’s article in the Wine Enthusiast magazine on the investment habits of millennials is available online at:
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/millennials-wine-collecting/?srsltid=AfmBOoqOR-iiqNks-VGy34Qj7XcY1Whsr28PhSC0U3qiMd1fySx6Kp0T 

More about the guest: 
Kathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about food, wine, beer, and popular culture. She is keenly interested in sustainability issues, and the business of making ethical drinks and food. Her work appears regularly in Wine Searcher, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, The Drinks Business, Wine Industry Advisor and many other publications. She recently coauthored, with Tessa Edick, “Hudson Valley Wine: A History of Taste & Terroir.” She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. 

Connect:  
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-willcox-7a46074/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenwillcox/ 

More about the host:
With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara 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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Until next time, Cin Cin!


Ep. 2509 Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Kathleen Willcox | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to episode 2510 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 215 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Elena Penna of Cascina Penna-Currado winery in Piemonte, to discuss their philosophy behind this exciting winemaking project, and how they’re reimagining Piedmont’s traditions through both wine and spirits.

More about the guest:
Cascina Penna-Currado is the new, contemporary winemaking project of Luca Currado Vietti and Elena Penna, formerly of the historic Vietti winery. The project is based in a restored 1554 farmhouse near Serralunga d'Alba and is known for its modern approach to winemaking in the Langhe region, focusing on indigenous Piedmontese grapes like Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Timorasso.
In addition to their wines, Elena and Luca have also launched Elena Spirits, a line of artisanal distillates and vermouths that reflect the same craftsmanship, heritage, and creativity found in their winemaking, blending tradition with a fresh, modern vision of Piedmont’s flavors.

Connect
Website: https://cascinapennacurrado.com/en/ https://www.elenaspirits.com/en 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascinapennacurrado/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cascina-Penna-Currado/61557067481394/ 

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, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age.
Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History.
In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. 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!

Ep. 2510 Elena Penna of Cascina Penna-Currado | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to Episode 2511 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor Attilio Scienza takes questions from the international wine community and answers them in his own inimitable way! 

These episodes are generally in Italian.
Today’s question comes from Beatrice Motterle (Part 1).

Today’s question(s): 
🇬🇧 You’ve often expressed skepticism toward the natural wine movement. What do you think this movement still lacks in order to be taken seriously by the scientific community?

 🇮🇹 Hai spesso espresso scetticismo verso il movimento dei vini naturali. Cosa pensi manchi ancora a questo movimento per essere preso sul serio dalla comunità scientifica?

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:
Stevie Kim is an Italian Wine Marketing & Communication Expert, Brand Positioning Specialist, and Public Speaker based in Verona, Italy. As Managing Partner at Vinitaly, she leads key initiatives, including OperaWine, Vinitaly International Academy, wine2wine Business Forum, and 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls. A passionate Italian Wine Evangelist, she harnesses social media and education to promote Italian wine on a global scale.
The Italian Wine Podcast is part of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, a brand Stevie launched in 2020 to make wine more accessible through books, maps, videos, and the Italian Wine Travel with Stevie YouTube series.

Stevie often 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: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/
Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ 
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Ep. 2511 Beatrice Motterle Part 1 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

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Petty (Blonde Liar)

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Anxiety & Heartaches

Queen House Music proudly presents “Broken Heart” — the new single from Manuel Colby. Showcasing the new sound of Manuel, “Broken Heart” delivers an explosive mix of big room beats, powerful synths, and emotional vocals that ignite the dance floor. This track marks a fresh direction for Manuel Colby — blending intensity, energy, and heart into a sound that’s both anthemic and unforgettable.

QHM1097 - Manuel Coby - Broken Heart (Original Mix)

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🔥 “Good Luck With That” is a bold, swagger-filled country-pop anthem that flips heartbreak into freedom.
John Lockhart’s smooth baritone rides a funky acoustic groove and an unforgettable hook built for radio — it’s a smile-while-you-move-on song that everyone will be singing.

🎶 Confident. Catchy. Real.
Because sometimes the best revenge is living well.

If this song hits you, please share & stream it on all platforms to help me keep it going!

Released by: JLM Records
Release date: October 27, 2025
P-line: ℗ 2025 John Lockhart Music (JLM)
Support: paypal.me/johnlockhartmusic

Good Luck With That

Spacial

💫 “Keep Me Spinning” is a modern country–indie groove with pop shine and rock pulse — pure addiction.
It’s flirty, smooth, magnetic, and built around that feeling when someone walks in and the whole room tilts.
Baritone vocal, tight drums, repeat-hook chorus. This is the one you loop at full volume.

If this song hits you, please share & stream it on all platforms to help me keep it going!

Released by: JLM Records
Release date: October 29, 2025
P-line: ℗ 2025 John Lockhart Music (JLM)
Support: paypal.me/johnlockhartmusic

#KeepMeSpinning #JohnLockhart #NewMusic #CountryPop #IndieCountry #ReplaySong #HookForDays #JLMRecords

Keep Me Spinning

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Queen House Music is a label that endorses the work of world renowned artists in the genre of House Music.

Our mission is to provide you with quality uplifting house music with no limits. From Deep House to Tech-Touse and from Classic House to Progressive House music.

Owner/Founder/Director: George Spiliopoulos (GSP)
Email: queenhousemusic@gmail.com
Website: www.queenhousemusic.com
Beatport: http://classic.beatport.com/label/queen-house-music/44386


*Queen House Music é uma gravadora que apoia o trabalho de artistas de renome mundial no gênero House Music.
Nossa missão é fornecer-lhe com a qualidade da música edificante House sem limites. A partir de Deep House ao Tech-House e de Clássica House à música Progressive House.

**Queen House Music es un sello que apoya el trabajo de artistas de renombre mundial en el género de música House.
Nuestra misión es proveer a usted con la calidad de elevar la música House sin límites. Desde Deep House de Tech-House y Classic House de Progressive House.

Welcome to Queen House Music
Bem-vindo a Queen House Music
Benvenido a Queen House Music

Florian Nivelle, alias Skizy, was a young man like any other who liked to party
and have a laugh with his mates.

But following a disappointment in love, and the consumption of cannabis,
from one day to the next (in the space of a few puffes) something inside him broke.
He had not yet realised that he had become schizophrenic
a serious mental illness

What followed was a veritable obstacle course
supported this music that is rap
by which he was moved, captivated, touched to the depths of his being
He often says that it wasn't he who got into music in the first place
But that it was music that came to him...

Skizy is a Beatmaker and Songwritter

My mail : flopro05@outlook.fr

Stems from 8 to 16 bars, so you can modulate the beat as you wish


French

Florian Nivelle alias Skizy était un jeune comme les autres qui aimait fairela fête 
et rigoler avec ses potes. 

Mais à la suite d'une déception sentimentale, et de consommation de cannabis, 
du jour au lendemain, (En l'espace de quelques taffes) quelque chose se brisa en lui
Il n'eut pas encore compris qu'il était devenu schizophrène 
une maladie mentale grave 

S'en suivit alors un véritable parcours du combattant 
qui fut soutenu par cette musique qu'est le Rap
par laquelle il fut ému, captivé, touché au plus profond de lui
Il dit souvent que ce n'est pas lui qui en n'est venu à faire de la musique 
Mais que c'est la musique qui est venu a lui... 

Skizy est Beatmaker et Songwritter

Mon Mail : flopro05@outlook.fr

Pistes de 8 à 16 mesures pour que vous puissiez modeler la prod selon vos souhaits

The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned!
With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. 
While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!

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