Welcome to #openbarstevie and Episode 2640 of the Italian Wine Podcast. 

It’s a casual video podcast filmed in the office, where wine people drop by, open a bottle or two, and hang out with moi! 😝 Sometimes they come alone, often in pairs or small groups. The conversation flows naturally and is not limited to wine. It touches on family, friendships, work, failures, successes, current events, and above all the Italian way of living.

This is not an interview series in the traditional sense. It is closer to friends meeting at aperitivo time. Wine is the excuse, NOT the subject. The focus is on lived experience. What it really means to live and work in Italy today. The beauty, the contradictions, the chaos, the privilege, and the everyday rituals that define Italian lifestyle.

💡 Format:
30 to 45 minutes
Filmed in the office with a relaxed, low-production setup
1 to 3 guests per episode

Guests can be producers, communicators, importers, educators, creatives, or friends of the wine world. Any recommendations for potential guests⁉️

Today’s guest is Federico Orione of the Bersano winery in Nizza Monferrato, Piedmont.

More about today’s guest:
Founded in 1907, Bersano is a wine producer based in Piedmont, with vineyards located in the areas of Langhe and Monferrato. The winery was established by Arturo Bersano and is currently managed by the Massimelli family, with Federica Massimelli representing the latest generation involved in the company.
Bersano cultivates approximately 230 hectares of vineyards, focusing primarily on native grape varieties from the region. The estate’s vineyards are located across several sites in Langhe and Monferrato, enabling the winery to produce wines that reflect the characteristics of these territories. In addition to wine production, Bersano operates wine museums dedicated to the history of viticulture and rural culture in Piedmont.

Connect:
Website: https://www.bersano.it/it/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bersanowinery/ 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-orione-235538245/ 

More about the host:
Stevie Kim is an Italian wine marketing & communication expert, bandpositioning 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. 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/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevie-kim-0646b04/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp 
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Until next time, Cin Cin!


Ep. 2640 The “Drink Less but Better” Trend in Wine with Federico Orione of Bersano Winery

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Traveldance around the world while groove, move and chill :)

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chill Africa

Wrote this based on a journal entry I made one morning while on a work trip to Germany.

Woke Up in Stuttgart

Marionette

Rule of Irastu Anul the butcher of Sumeria

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Best enjoyed while driving, relaxing or traveling ✈️

Airport roadtrip 3

Airport roadtrip

Airport roadtrip 2

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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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