Welcome to Episode 1654 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties. 

In this episode, Cynthia Chaplin geeks out on the Cannonau grape, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her personal connections with wines made from this variety. 

Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series.  

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About today’s Host: 
Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. 

Connect: 
Facebook: Italian Wines in English 
Instagram: kiss_my_glassx 
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ 

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Ep. 1654 Cannonau by Cynthia Chaplin | Italian Grape Geek

Welcome to Episode 1651 on another episode of “On The Road Edition”, hosted by Stevie Kim. Today she is  in Tuscany, tasting wines with Guillaume Gelly of Paolo e Noemia d'Amico Winery

More about today’s winery
Paolo and Noemia d’Amico have pursued their passion in wine and have created an award winning portfolio of 8 organic labels grown and produced in Umbria. Mainly using French grape varieties, the volcanic soil from the Calanchi Valley adds a new take on established variants. Once produced, the wines are stored to the sound of classical music in the cellar created by Noemia d’Amico and world renowned architect Luca Brasini. Made from tufo rocks, the cellar carves its way underneath the hanging garden, via magnificent structural arches that create an enchanting pathway to the library, adjoining a special room where tasting takes place amongst vintages from 30 years of Paolo e Noemia d’Amico wines.

Connect:
Website: https://www.paoloenoemiadamico.net/

Watch the interview on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMwksNQtp0o


More about the host Stevie Kim:
Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also 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:
Facebook: @steviekim222
Instagram: @steviekim222
Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/

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Ep. 1651 Guillaume Gelly Of Paolo E Noemia D'Amico Winery | On The Road With Stevie Kim

Welcome to Episode 1656 on Italian Wine Podcast, Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon. Today, he will be interviewing Jacopo  Maniaci

More about today’s winery
The Tenuta di Fessina project was born in 2007, when after a series of trips aimed at studying and discovering the Etna terroir, Silvia Maestrelli, late Tuscan producer and pioneer on the volcano, decided to stop in Rovittello, on the northern side, where today the beating heart of Fessina resides. Here she was captivated by the uniqueness of the place, the very particular position of the soil, gathered between two volcanic slopes dating back to 1809 and 1911. From here it all begins, first in the North, precisely in 2007, then to the South West, one of the bets initials made in 2009, and finally to the East, in the municipality of Milo, starting from 2012. The philosophy of TDF project, is to collect and vinify different snapshots, all taken from different sides and only in historical reference areas. Jacopo Maniaci takes place at the winery in 2014 as winery director and in 2021 as CEO, he graduated Economics and communication at UNI of Messina, Sicily, and took a Master Degree at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Cuneo. His family is in restaurants and breeding in the mountains of Nebrodi, but he lives at the winery since 2017, taking care of the whole TF project. Fessina in particular rests on an alluvial residual, pyroclastic, a sandy and fine deposit, made of volcanic sand and pumice, dating back between 5,000 and 15,000 years old, draining and capable of guarantee elegance and verticality. Today the winery sells in 20 countries, with average 80.000 bottles of DOC Etna wines. 

Connect:
Website: www.tenutadifessina.com 
Instagram tenutadifessina / jacopomaniaci
Facebook tenutadifessina 

More about the host Marc Millon:
Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He is soon to begin a regular series on Italian Wine Podcast, ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’. When not on the road Marc lives on the River Exe in Devon, England

Connect:
quaypress.uk/
marcmillon.co.uk
vino.co.uk
quaypress.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624
Twitter: @Marc_Millon
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Ep. 1656 Jacopo  Maniaci | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon

Ep. 1656 Jacopo  Maniaci | Wine, Food & Travel With Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2215 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 174 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Mario Fontana of the Cascina Fontana winery in the Langhe region of Piedmont in northwest Italy. Mario Fontana has been named Winemaker of the Year 2025 by Gambero Rosso.

In this episode, they talk about the history of the winery, sustainable viticulture and winemaking techniques used by the estate, their flagship wines and some of the unexpected food and wine pairings. 

More about today’s guest:

Mario Fontana together with his wife Luisa and sons Edoardo and Vasco are the proprietors of Cascina Fontana which comprises 5 hectares (about 12.5 acres) of estate vineyards dedicated exclusively to the cultivation of the classic grape varieties of Le Langhe: dolcetto, barbera and nebbiolo. Mario’s vineyards are located in the best zones of production in the commune of Castiglione Falletto (vigna Valletti, cru Mariondino, vigna Villero/cru Villero e vigna del Pozzo); La Morra (vigna Gallinotto/cru Giachini); and Sinio (vigna del Castello).
Cascina Fontana is a wholly traditional wine estate that respects and follows the culture, traditions and history of Le Langhe. Mario himself personally oversees the entire cycle of production, from the tending of the vineyards to the making of the wines, taking the greatest and most meticulous care at every stage of the process. 

Connect

Website: https://www.cascinafontana.com/language/en-US/Home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cascina_fontana/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Cascina-Fontana-vini/100063535721637/


More about the host Marc Millon:

Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the 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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Ep. 2215 Mario Fontana | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2229 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 176 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Paolo Bombetti of the Colleformica winery in the Lazio region of Central Italy.

More about today’s guest:

Paolo Bombetti represents the new wave of winemakers bringing fresh energy and vision to Lazio’s historic wine traditions. 

Hailing from the Bombetti family’s century-old estate, Colleformica, Paolo works alongside his father, Sergio, to craft wines that honor their roots. Located in Velletri, in the heart of the Castelli Romani area just 40 km southeast of Rome, Colleformica has been farming its three hectares for over 100 years.

Paolo carries forward the family’s legacy while embracing sustainable and organic farming practices, producing wines that reflect Lazio’s rich volcanic soils, Mediterranean breezes, and unique indigenous varieties. His dedication showcases the new generation’s respect for tradition and passion for innovation.

Connect:

Website: https://www.naturalbornwine.com/colleformica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_colleformica/


More about the host Marc Millon:

Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the 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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Ep. 2229 Paolo Bombetti of Colleformica Winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2245 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 178 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Roberto Zeno of Enoz winery located in Sessa Aurunca, in the province of Caserta, Campania, southern Italy.


More about today’s winery:

Enoz is much more than a winery: it is a history of tradition, territory and passion that is born in Sessa Aurunca, where the volcanic land and the Mediterranean climate give life to authentic wines rich in character. Each bottle is the result of a work that combines respect for nature, innovation and the desire to tell our identity through wine.

For generations we have dedicated ourselves to cultivating the vine in a sustainable way, following the natural cycles of the earth and producing organic and biodynamic wines that respect the environment. But Enoz is also a journey beyond the goblet, which celebrates the beauty of wine as an element of culture, sharing and discovery.

Connect:
Website: https://www.enoz.it/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enozwine/


More about the host:

Marc Millon, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador 2021, has been travelling, eating, drinking, learning and writing about wine, food and travel for nearly 40 years. Born in Mexico, with a mother from Hawaii via Korea and an anthropologist father from New York via Paris, he was weaned on exotic and delicious foods. Marc and his photographer wife Kim are the authors of 14 books including a pioneering series of illustrated wine-food-travel books: The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. Other titles include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, Wine, a global history. 
Marc regularly lectures and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France with Martin Randall Travel, the UK’s leading cultural travel specialist. He has also been the host of the ‘Wine, food and travel with Marc Millon’ series on the Italian Wine Podcast since 2021. When not on the road Marc lives on the 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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Ep. 2245 Roberto Zeno | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to Episode 2271, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews the award-winning sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier in this installment of Voices on the Italian Wine Podcast. Pascaline is also a wine educator and author of the critically acclaimed book, One Thousand Vines, A New Way to Understand Wine.
 

About today’s guest: 

Pascaline Lepeltier is a sommelier based in Manhattan who grew up in the Loire Valley and detoured from a career as a philosophy teacher. After working in Michelin-star restaurants in France, she moved to New York City in 2009, and since has run numerous award-winning wine programs including at Chambers (TriBeCa) where she is currently the beverage director. 

MS, Best French Sommelier 2018 and MOF, she placed 4th in the 2023 ASI Best Sommelier in the World Competition, and 2nd in the Best Sommelier of Europe, Middle East and Africa in 2024. She collaborates in chëpìka, a wine project in the Finger Lakes, writes for La Revue du Vin de France, and lectures all over the world. Her first solo book, One Thousand Vines, was published last fall. 
 
Connect:

Website: https://www.pascalinelepeltier.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pascalinelepeltier/


About today’s host Cynthia Chaplin:

VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador and sommelier with FIS, Cynthia Chaplin is a professor of Italian Wine and Culture, with 20 years experience in the wine industry. Cynthia is a wine content creator, author and judge for several international wine competitions. She designs and presents events for embassies, corporate and private clients, develops Italian wine collections for restaurants and private clients and works with Italian wineries to train their sales and export staff. 

Hosting Voices has increased her commitment to DEI in the wine sector, interviewing emerging and established wine professionals and discussing topics such as inclusivity, equity, language, sustainability and challenges facing under-represented groups and cultures as they move into careers in wine. As a certified WSET Educator, Cynthia is passionate about developing wine education for a future that will have a place at the table for anyone interested in wine.

Connect:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/?hl=en
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ 

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Ep. 2271 Pascaline Lepeltier | Voices with Cynthia Chaplin

Welcome to Episode 2275 of the Italian Wine Podcast coming live from the Grandi Langhe 2025 in Piedmont. Today’s guest is the international wine writer, educator, judge and speaker, Michaela Morris.

As the official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe 2025—Piedmont’s premier wine event. Join top producers, buyers, and experts as they explore emerging styles, vineyard innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future.

From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes access, revealing Piedmont’s impact on the global wine stage.


More about today’s guest: 

Michaela Morris is an international wine writer, educator, judge and speaker based in Vancouver, Canada, with frequent engagements in Italy. Besides writing for several Canadian publications including Taste and Quench, Michaela contributes to Meininger’s Wine Business International and Decanter online and print magazines.

Michaela successfully completed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s (WSET) Diploma in 2006 and is an instructor for the program in Vancouver. She was one of the first Certified Italian Wine Experts through Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) in 2015. She also co-created the curriculum for VIA’s Italian Wine Maestro course piloting the program in Vancouver in 2017 prior to its international launch. 

Connect:

Website: https://michaelamorris.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MichaelaWine/

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Ep. 2275 Michaela Morris | Grandi Langhe 2025

Welcome to Episode 2276, where Jessica Dupuy interviews the experienced wine and liquor marketing executive Sandra Spalding. Together, they dive into the Austin market and decode the concept of "Italianality.'"


Italian Wine Podcast is a proud media partner of Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening and is pleased to present this series of interviews recorded for this year’s event.

The fourth edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO) takes place in Austin, Texas on 25 March 2025. This year, the spotlight shines on three southwestern states, with educational events and dedicated tastings taking place in Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio in Texas as well as Phoenix, Arizona; and Denver, Colorado throughout February 2025.

Join us as Texas-based wine journalist Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned 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.


More about today’s guest:

Sandra Spalding has worked with wine and spirits in restaurants and retail for over 25 years. She honed her hospitality skills while working for the Memphis Restaurant Group in Orange County. After moving to Austin, Sandra gravitated to Twin Liquors, recognizing a kindred spirit and shared vision in the family company. She quickly moved through the ranks as Regional Sales Manager overseeing 50+ stores to her current role as Director of Marketing. 

Throughout her journey, Sandra has kept a focus on fine wine, food, and cocktails, both in business and in life.

Connect:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-spalding/
Website: https://twinliquors.com/


More about today’s host:

Jessica Dupuy is a seasoned writer covering wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, as well as a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators.

Her work has been featured in prestigious publications, including Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. Jessica is the author of The Wines of Southwest USA and six regional cookbooks. Additionally, she co-hosts the podcast Another Bottle Down, where she shares her insights and passion for the world of wine.

Connect:

Website: https://www.jessicadupuy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy/
Twitter: https://x.com/jessicandupuy

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Ep. 2276 Jessica Dupuy interviews Sandra Spalding | Barolo Barbaresco World Opening


Welcome to episode 2279 of the Italian Wine Podcast, and episode 182 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Marc’s guest today is Svetlana Melnichenko, export manager for Montalbera, a family-run winery in Piemonte.


More about today’s guest:

Svetlana Melnichenko is a seasoned wine professional with over 20 years of international experience in sales, business development, and export management. Her expertise spans key account management, international marketing, PR, and event organization. She currently serves as Senior Export Manager at Montalbera.

The Montalbera Winery was founded at the beginning of the 20th century in an area located in the townships of Grana, Castagnole Monferrato and Montemagno. Montalbera’s property extends over 115 hectares cultivated with vineyards in the Monferrato and Langhe. Montalbera is the largest private producer of Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato. 

Connect:

Website:https://www.montalbera.it/index.php?l=en
Instagram: https://instagram.com/montalbera
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-melnichenko-a746633a


More about the host Marc Millon:

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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Ep. 2279 Svetlana Melnichenko of Montalbera Winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

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