Welcome to Episode 2332, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. Today’s session is entitled “Compiling a Vintage Report” with Michaela Morris DipWSET, IW.

Decanter has long been committed to providing readers with extensive annual vintage reports of key wine regions from Bordeaux and Burgundy to Napa and Barossa - and beyond. As a regular contributor on Italian wine since 2017, Michaela Morris compiles the vintage reports for Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. As of 2025, she’ll be taking over the annual reports for Barolo and Barbaresco, and she recently published Decanter’s first-ever report for her home wine region of Canada’s Okanagan Valley.
Michaela will discuss what makes a vintage good, great, outstanding or mediocre. This session will go beyond assigning point scores to individual wines and instead look at assessing a vintage as a whole. Three Brunello di Montalcino from 2017, 2018 and 2019 will serve as a launching pad for discussing how vintages are evaluated.

Michaela Morris is a freelance wine writer and educator, splitting her time between Canada, Italy and the UK. As a regular contributor on Italian wine for Decanter, she presents masterclasses and leads wine tours on the magazine’s behalf. She also writes for several other international and Canadian publications such as Meininger’s Wine Business International and Quench. In addition to writing, she moderates seminars, speaks at conferences and judges wine competitions around the globe. As of 2024, she is the joint Regional Chair for Piedmont at Decanter World Wine Awards. With a career in wine spanning over 25 years, Michaela’s previous roles include managing a portfolio of premium Italian wine for a Canadian importer, overseeing the Bordeaux En Primeur campaign for a boutique retailer, curating cellars for collectors and working in fine dining restaurants. Michaela holds the WSET Diploma and was a longtime guest lecturer for the program. She is also a certified Italian Wine Expert through Vinitaly International Academy earning the top mark in VIA’s inaugural year in 2015. She is an Honorary Chianti Classico ambassador as well as Vini del Piemonte’s ambassador in Canada speaking on behalf of both.

Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2024.

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 wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide.

Find more about the session at: 

https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/wine2wine/ticket-wine2wine-business-forum-2024/compiling-a-vintage-report/

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Ep 2332 Compiling a Vintage Report with Michaela Morris DipWSET, IWE | wine2wine Business Forum 2024

Welcome to Episode 2333 of the Italian Wine Podcast and Everybody Needs a Bit of Scienza, where Professor 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 Wim Sam.

Today’s question(s): 

Can you specify the relationship between Vermentino and Furmint? In Episode 882, I heard Ivan Giuliani from Terenzuola mentioning Vermentino, Pigato, Favorita, Rolle and Furmint in the one sentence as the same grape? This was new for me since I thought they were only DNA related and not the same.
Potrebbe specificare la relazione esistente fra Vermentino e Furmint? Nell’Episodio 882, ho sentito Ivan Giuliani di Terenzuola affermare che Vermentino, Pigato, Favorita, Rolle e Furmint sono la stessa varietà. E’ stata una novità per me, perchè pensavo avessero solo dei tratti del DNA in comune, non che fossero la stessa uva.
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: 
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Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ 

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Ep 2333 Wim Sam Part 1 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

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Never Change w/ Zerp (Prod. Snorkatje)

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Vegas (prod. by Taigen x Ayoley)

Welcome to Episode 2331 and the first episode of the new special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova IWA interviews Zulfiya Ibragimova, President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association and Import and Portfolio Manager at Almawine Group. 

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the evolution of Kazakhstan’s wine industry and the role of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association in growing the wine community.
2. Learn about ALMAWINE, one of Kazakhstan’s leading wine importers and distributors.
3. Identify opportunities for Italian wines in this emerging market, including popular styles, underrepresented regions, and importer preferences.

Asia Wine Market is a new podcast series from the Italian Wine Podcast that explores the fast-growing wine markets across Asia. Designed for wine professionals, importers, and producers, the series highlights regional trends, consumer behavior, and business opportunities for Italian wine exports.

To learn more about the new series, listen to the pilot episode:
https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-2324-stevie-kim-interviews-roza-zharmukhambetova-asia-wine-market-almaty-special-edition/ 

Through 10 exclusive episodes, this series offers insights from key industry players and builds up to the Vinitaly Kazakhstan Roadshow 2025 — a strategic event connecting Italian wineries with Central Asian wine importers, sommeliers, and distributors. Whether you're looking to enter the Kazakhstan wine market or expand your brand presence in Asia, this series is your starting point.

To learn more about Kazakhstan market, listen to Stevie’s interview with Marco Alberti, the former Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan:
https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/Episodes/ep-2205-marco-alberti-ambassador-of-italy-to-kazakhstan-on-the-road-with-stevie-kim/ 

Today’s guest: Zulfiya Ibragimova

Zulfiya Ibragimova is a wine professional with 10 years of experience in the industry. Her career includes roles as a wine consultant, restaurant sommelier, wine school instructor, and private tasting organizer. 
She currently serves as the President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association, is a member of the Exam and Education Committee in the International Sommelier Association (ASI), and oversees wine imports and portfolio development at ALMAWINE.

Connect:
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Today’s host: Roza Zharmukhambetova

Roza Zharmukhambetova has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales. Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. 
Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Ambassador (VIA), Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association. Since late last year, she has been a member of the Italian Wine Podcast (IWP) team, contributing her passion for Italian wine.

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Ep. 2331 Zulfiya Ibragimova of Almawine Group | Asia Wine Market: Almaty Special Edition

Way back  (prod. by Taigen x Ayoley)

Anarchy

A cinematic rock anthem built on emotional fire, horns, and the voice that rises from silence. Written and performed by John Lockhart, “The Sound I Became” fuses raw alt-rock energy with cinematic brass and powerful vocals in the style of Linkin Park’s “New Divide.” For fans of heavy emotion and epic scale.

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THE SOUND I BECAME

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“What Still Hurts” is a cinematic confessional anthem inspired by the sound and soul of Linkin Park. Written and performed by John Lockhart, it blends haunting piano, driving guitars, and raw, honest vocals into a cathartic release of pain that never fully healed. For fans of “What I’ve Done,” “New Divide,” and “In the End.”

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What Still Hurts

A cinematic, emotionally charged anthem performed by Eden Lockhart. “Where It Still Hurts” is the haunting counterpart to John Lockhart’s “What Still Hurts,” delivering the same lyrics with a chilling, feminine perspective. For fans of emotional rock, haunting melodies, and powerful storytelling.

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Renowned music producers Eliad Cohen and GSP join forces for a powerful reimagining of the timeless classic “Keep Me Hanging On,” featuring the stunning vocals of Nikki Valentine. This original cover blends high-energy production with emotional intensity, bringing a fresh and iconic twist to the beloved hit. Released by Queen House Music, this track is guaranteed to light up dance floors worldwide.

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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.

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*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.

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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!

Victor Hugo Aguilar, mais conhecido pelo nome artístico VT Aguilar, é uma figura emergente no cenário musical brasileiro. Nascido e criado na vibrante comunidade de Campo Grande, na zona oeste do Rio de Janeiro, VT Aguilar encontrou no funk uma paixão que o levou a trilhar um caminho de sucesso e inovação.

Sua jornada na música começou em 2015, quando começou a lançar músicas de DJs no YouTube, um espaço onde a cultura digital e a música de rua se encontram. Foi nesse ambiente dinâmico que VT Aguilar percebeu seu desejo de ir além da divulgação e se tornou produtor de suas próprias batidas e mixagens.

Inspirado pelos grandes nomes do funk da Zona Oeste, VT Aguilar mergulhou no universo da produção musical e, em 2017, iniciou oficialmente sua carreira como DJ e produtor. Sua música é um reflexo de suas raízes, capturando a essência e a energia de sua comunidade, enquanto ele continua a inovar e a explorar novos sons.

VT Aguilar não é apenas um DJ; ele é um criador de tendências, sempre à frente do tempo e constantemente em busca de novos ritmos e colaborações. Seu trabalho é um testemunho de sua dedicação e paixão pela música, uma prova de que, com talento e determinação, é possível transformar sonhos em realidade.

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