In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we return to the heart of Tuscany to meet Leonardo Bellaccini, the legendary oenologist of San Felice. With over 40 years at the estate, Bellaccini shares how tradition and innovation work hand in hand to shape some of Italy’s most iconic wines.

We explore the story behind Vigorello, the first Super Tuscan from Chianti Classico, and the revival of Pugnitello, a once-forgotten grape now central to San Felice’s identity. Bellaccini also opens up about the estate’s commitment to sustainability, including regenerative viticulture and adapting to climate change without irrigation.

This conversation goes beyond winemaking—it's about preserving culture, respecting the land, and understanding wine as more than just a drink. As Bellaccini says, “Wine makes your soul richer.”

Whether you're a Tuscan wine lover or simply curious about what makes great wine possible, this episode is a thoughtful and inspiring listen.

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For Episode 73, we head down under—and no, we’re not playing “Land Down Under” on repeat, but we are bringing you a story as catchy as that classic tune. We’re off to Barossa, Australia’s legendary wine region, where old vines, bold Shiraz, and deep community roots come together in a glass. Our guest, James Lindner from Langmeil Winery, isn’t just making wine—he’s preserving living history. From relocating 140-year-old vines (yes, literally moving them) to championing the Barossa Old Vine Charter, James shares stories that prove wine is more than a drink; it’s memory, place, and identity bottled up. We talk soil, sustainability, storytelling, and what it means to balance tradition with modern winemaking. And trust us: once you hear James, you’ll want to grab a bottle of Barossa Shiraz and toast to the vines that just keep giving.

Cheers to the land of plenty—and to never drinking another boring wine again.

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For Episode 72, host Pierre Ferland sits down with Dr. Ignacio Sánchez Recarte, Secretary General of the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV), and a key voice behind VitæVino—a grassroots campaign defending wine culture and the idea that a glass of wine can be more than just alcohol in a fancy glass.

Together, they uncork a lively and important conversation about what many are calling the “war on wine.” They break down the shaky science behind studies like the 2018 Lancet report, the confusing way risk statistics are used, and the growing trend of lumping wine in with truly harmful substances like asbestos and radiation. Yes, that’s actually happening.

Dr. Sánchez Recarte explains why wine should be seen as a cultural and agricultural product—something rooted in tradition, community, and moderation. The episode dives into topics like gut health, the J-curve, changing public policies, media messaging, and why we need a more balanced, fact-based approach to the conversation around wine and health.

Whether you’re in the wine trade, a fan of good food and drink, or just curious about what’s behind the headlines, this episode will give you plenty to think—and maybe drink—about.

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