Episode 2072

Ep. 2072 Yvonne Zohar part 2 of 2 | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

August 30, 2024

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Yvonne Zohar

Episode Summary

Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. The format and purpose of the ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment of the Italian Wine Podcast. 2. Exploration of the genetic origins and DNA relationships of Italian wine grapes, specifically in relation to Greek varieties. 3. The role of Professor Shenza as an expert answering specific wine questions from the community. 4. Promotion of the Italian Wine Ambassador program by Vineetly International Academy. Summary This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast features the ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment, with Richard Hoff (host of ""Book Club"") stepping in for Stevie Kim. The core discussion revolves around a question posed by Italian Wine Ambassador Yvonne Zohar to Professor Shenza. Yvonne inquires whether any Italian grape variety has a direct DNA relationship (parent, sibling, or offspring) with a Greek grape, noting that recent Greek DNA research has disproven the assumed Greek origin of grapes like Nero d'Avola and Aglianico. Professor Shenza's brief response touches upon Italian grapes with names like ""Greco,"" suggesting a complex or indirect connection rather than a direct DNA lineage. The podcast also includes an advertisement for the Vineetly International Academy's Italian Wine Ambassador program, highlighting upcoming events in Chicago and Kazakhstan. Takeaways * The ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment focuses on answering specific, often technical, wine questions from Italian Wine Academy community members. * Guest host Richard Hoff covered for Stevie Kim on this episode. * Recent DNA research challenges historical assumptions about the Greek origins of certain prominent Italian grapes (e.g., Nero d'Avola, Aglianico). * The episode briefly discusses the genetic relationships between Italian grapes and their potential (or lack thereof) direct links to Greek varieties, mentioning Italian grapes with ""Greco"" in their names. * The Italian Wine Podcast actively promotes the Italian Wine Ambassador program through Vineetly International Academy. Notable Quotes * ""Is there any Italian grape that has a direct DNA relation parent sibling offspring with a Greek grape variety?"

About This Episode

Speaker 3 from the Italian wine podcast is asking Professor Shenza about the origin of the Greek fruit, and Speaker 4 from Book Club is asking a question about whether or not a fruit has a direct DNA relationship with a Greek fruit. Speaker 3 thanks Professor Shenza for his answers and reminds him to subscribe and rate the show.

Transcript

Who wants to be the next Italian wine Ambassador. Join an exclusive network of four hundred Italian wine ambassadors across forty eight countries. Vineetly International Academy is coming to Chicago on October nineteenth is twenty first. And while Matikazakhstan from November sixteenth to eighteenth. Don't miss out. Register now at Vineetri dot com. Warning warning. Warning. This podcast contains information in Italian language. In Italian, cinchin. Welcome to this special. Everybody needs a bit of Shenza addition of the Italian wine podcast. Here's the prem S. Bunn Italy International Academy Community members. Send us their questions for Via Chief Scientist Chanca. We record his answers, and Stevie Kim tries to keep him in line. Sometimes it works. Thank you for listening. Hello, and welcome to the Italian wine podcast. And everybody needs a bit of Shenza. I'm Richard Hoff, host of Book Club. The monthly show that explores the world of wine writing. Steve Kim is on her travels. She's on the road. So I'm asking the questions today to Professor Shenza. Okay. Once again, our question this week comes from Italian wine, ambassador Yvonne Zohar. And her question is grapes such as and Aglianichol, were assumed to be of Greek origin, Greek DNA research indicates that this is not the case. Is there any Italian grape that has a direct DNA relation parent sibling offspring with a Greek grape variety. Genitori Fatello Dishandenza. So Okay. It's and the listener. She found a tradition then because the is a go to Greco. Is Parbarroza a quality of arto Acuisto in Polia, is Casino Greco. Okay. Interesting. I I hope that answers your question, Yvonne, I've got another follow-up question. Another stupid question from me. If you like, one. Okay. Thank you. Again, another really interesting question from Yvonne. So thanks for your question, Yvonne. Remember, if you have a question for the professor, you can reach out to us on social media or email support at the tali Mine podcast dot com. Thanks once again to Professor Shenza for is full and informative responses to those questions, spotify, email ifm, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. If you enjoy listening, please consider donating through Italian wine podcast dot com. Any amount helps cover equipment, and publication costs. Until next time. Chichi.