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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!
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  • Ep. 2395 Spain's Ribera del Duero with Almudena Alberca MW | On the Road with Stevie Kim
    Jun 28 2025
    Welcome to Episode 2395 of the Italian Wine Podcast On the Road Edition. In this special On the Road Edition, Stevie Kim meets Spanish Master of Wine Almudena Alberca to explore the iconic Ribera del Duero region. Almudena shares what sets this area apart—its altitude, soils, and climate—and how these factors shape its bold, age-worthy wines. She also touches on local winemaking techniques, blending styles, and the importance of Tempranillo. A must-listen for anyone curious about one of Spain’s most celebrated wine regions. More about our guest: Almudena Alberca MW Almudena Alberca MW is Spain’s first female Master of Wine and a leading voice in modern Spanish winemaking. With a background in agricultural engineering and oenology, she has built an impressive career working across some of Spain’s top wine regions, including Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Rías Baixas, and Toro. Almudena has held technical director roles at renowned wineries such as Viñas del Cenit and Entrecanales Domecq e Hijos, where she led sustainability and innovation initiatives across hundreds of hectares. Her deep knowledge of terroir, climate, and indigenous grape varieties makes her a powerful advocate for Spanish wine on the global stage. She is also a respected educator, consultant, and brand ambassador, bringing her expertise to wine lovers worldwide. In this episode of the Italian Wine Podcast, Almudena shares her insights into the unique character of Ribera del Duero and the future of Spanish wine through her pioneering lens. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almudenaalbercamw/ Linkedin: https://es.linkedin.com/in/almudena-alberca-mw-098409166 More about the host: Stevie Kim 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 and 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 also frequently joins Professor Attilio Scienza on his shows—helping keep our beloved professor in check! Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/ Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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    8 min
  • Ep 2394 Claudia Stern Part 2 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza
    Jun 27 2025
    Welcome to Episode 2394 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 Claudia Stern (Part 2). Today’s question(s): 🇬🇧 The vineyard is no longer an isolated factory of grapes. It becomes a living part of the land again. A being among beings. Is Tuscany for example on the way to find a new inner logic? 🇮🇹 Il vigneto non è più una fabbrica isolata di uva. Torna a essere una parte viva del territorio. Un essere tra gli esseri. La Toscana, per esempio, è forse sulla strada per ritrovare una nuova logica interiore? 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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steviekim222/ Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share your love for our lovely Professor if you are a true Italian Wine Geek :)
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    11 min
  • Ep 2393 Denis Salimzianov of ABR Restaurant Group | Asia Wine Market: Almaty Special Edition
    Jun 26 2025
    Welcome to Episode 2393 and the tenth episode of the special series focusing on the Asian Wine Market. In today’s episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova interviews Denis Salimzianov of ABR Restaurant Group. Key Learning Objectives: Learn about ABR, one of the biggest restaurant chains in Almaty. Explore the Blanca and Astra restaurants, their wine lists, what is trending among consumers, and their bestselling Italian wines. Get to know what wine styles or varieties have a potential in the market. 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. 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 wine market or expand your brand presence in Central Asia, this series is your starting point. Today’s guest: Denis Salimzianov Denis Salimzianov began his career as a vascular surgeon in Moscow, but life had other plans. After relocating to Almaty, everything changed: wine, once a personal passion, became his true calling. Today, Denis is recognized as one of Kazakhstan’s leading sommeliers. He is a certified Italian Wine Ambassador and holds the prestigious ASI Diploma. He currently serves as a chef sommelier at Blanca and Astra restaurants in Almaty which belong to ABR Restaurant Group. His background in medicine gave him discipline, precision, and analytical thinking—qualities that have propelled his swift rise in the wine world. Denis’s style blends deep knowledge with theatrical flair and a hint of rebellion. From the operating room to the tasting room, his story is told - one bottle at a time. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dionis/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denis.salimzanov 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. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roza.zharmukhambetova Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/le_vin_enrose/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozazharmukhambetova/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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    32 min

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