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  • Ep. 1953 Scott Thomas | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo

    Ep. 1953 Scott Thomas | Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo
    Jun 3 2024
    Welcome to Episode 1953 on Italian Wine Podcast, Masterclass US Wine Market With Juliana Colangelo. In today's episode, they dive into the Denver and Colorado wine market for Italian wine and education. More about today’s guest: Scott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. In addition, he’s the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a mighty pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list. Scott's professional credentials include Italian Wine Ambassador, Italian Wine educator, and Certified Wine Educator. Additionally, he is an official Orvieto Ambassador and Langhe Wine Ambassador. His passion for Italian wines grew during his two years in Piedmont and Tuscany, where he earned a Master's degree in Wine Culture from Slow Food's University of Gastronomic Sciences and gained practical experience in the vineyards of Chianti Classico. Connect: Instagram @_scott_thomas_wino LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/scott-thomas-…e-iwa-215069177/ Website: grappolowineschool.com More about Juliana Colangelo: Juliana Colangelo is a leading communications and marketing professional for the beverage alcohol industry. Currently, Juliana is a Senior Brand Manager at Frederick Wildman, where she is focused on building their Italian wine portfolio. Prior to that, she led the California Division as a Vice President at Colangelo & Partners, the leading wine and spirits communications agency in the U.S. for over 10 years. During her tenure at C&P, Juliana led the development of the California office, growing the agency’s domestic presence to a dedicated office of 15 people with representation of leading wine companies such as Jackson Family Wines, Far Niente, Charles Krug Winery, Foley Family Wines and more. Juliana has completed her WSET Level 3 and her eMBA in Wine Business with Sonoma State University. In 2021, Juliana was named one of PR News’ Top Women in PR in the “Rising Stars” category. In 2022 Juliana became a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Connect: Instagram: www.instagram.com/julezcolang/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jules.colangelo/ Twitter: twitter.com/JulezColang LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-colangelo-mba-04345539/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Tune-in and hit the like! - Business, US Market advice, importing, exporting, business, personal stories and advice, plus she is very fun to listen to!
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    21 mins
  • Ep. 1952 Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nosiola by Brie Dema | Italian Grape Geek

    Ep. 1952 Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nosiola by Brie Dema | Italian Grape Geek
    Jun 2 2024
    Welcome to Episode 1952 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, Brie Dema geeks out on Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nosiola exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing 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. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com. Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods. More about today’s host: Brie Dema has a career rooted in hospitality and has worked with several fantastic Canadian wine and culinary programs, including Langdon Hall, Fogo Island Inn, and The Elora Mill. She has studied with WSET and CMS, holding the Diploma and the Advanced Pin, respectively. Brie played the part of a bumblebee in her dance studio’s production of Peter Pan when she was five. She has a lousy sense of direction but can always find her way to the bottom of a glass of wine. Brie’s favorite role and greatest accomplishment is being a mom to her wonderful daughter Una. She wishes she was a better cook, but is glad she married a chef. Connect: Website: https://quench.me/author/briedema/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brie_dema/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-dema/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Remember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!
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    13 mins
  • Ep. 1951 McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis | The Next Generation

    Ep. 1951 McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis | The Next Generation
    Jun 2 2024
    Welcome to Episode 1951 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Bea Boschis this week on The Next Generation. McKenna and Bea discuss the history of wines made by Chiara Boschis, as well as impact of climate and organic farming on wines from this region. Beatrice provides her perspective and hopes as an upcoming leader in this winemaking family. More about today’s guest Beatrice was born in Alba in 1997. She grew up in a winemaking family - her aunt is Chiara Boschis, the first woman winemaker and the original "Barolo Girl" of the Barolo Boys revolutionary movement, and the first Organic Certified producer in Barolo. Beatrice grew to love viticulture and enology at La Scuolo Enologica Umberto I and during internships in Australia and USA. She completed her Bachelor at Università degli Studi di Torino with a thesis on reductive off odors in wine. Her Masters was completed at Geisenheim Univerity (Germany) with a focus on Riesling fermentation. She currently words at E. Pira & figli and looks forward to continuing the family legacy - a story "to be continued!" Connect: Website: https://www.pira-chiaraboschis.com/ Instagram: @beaboschis More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook @mckennacassidy Instagram @mckennacassidy LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!
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    27 mins

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