Ep. 2116 Andrea Mattei | Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. Identifying undervalued Italian wine appellations with increasing quality. 2. The application of advanced biotechnological techniques (genome editing, Chisgenesis) in viticulture to mitigate climate change effects. 3. The acceptance and regulation of new wine production methods. 4. Professor Tio Chanza's role as a scientific expert addressing complex wine-related questions. 5. Audience engagement through Q&A segments on the Italian Wine Podcast. Summary This episode of the Italian Wine Podcast features Richard Hoff hosting the ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment, standing in for Stevie Kim. Professor Tio Chanza, the chief scientist, answers two wine-related questions submitted by Andrea Macay. The first question explores which Italian appellations are experiencing growth in wine quality but remain undervalued. The second question delves into the potential of techniques like genome editing and Chisgenesis to alleviate the impacts of climate change on wine production, and crucially, whether varieties obtained through such methods would be accepted by official specifications. The podcast concludes by inviting listeners to submit their own questions for Professor Chanza. Takeaways * The Italian Wine Podcast regularly features a segment where Professor Tio Chanza provides expert answers to listener questions. * Listeners are encouraged to submit questions related to Italian wine and viticulture. * The discussion highlights the ongoing search for quality and value in less-known Italian wine regions. * Advanced scientific methods such as genome editing are being considered as potential solutions for climate change challenges in winemaking. * The regulatory and acceptance challenges for wines produced using novel biotechnologies are a significant consideration. Notable Quotes * ""His question is which Italian appalachians do you think are experiencing growth in terms of the quality of wine produced but are still undervalued?"" (Andrea Macay's first question) * ""Do you think techniques such as genome editing and Chisgenesis can help reduce the effects of climate change can varieties obtained in this way ever be accepted by the specifications pence, which it is."" (Andrea Macay's second question) * ""Remember, if you have any questions for the professor, you can contact us on social media, or you can email us at support at italian wine podcast dot com."" (Richard Hoff) Related Topics or Follow-up Questions 1. What were Professor Chanza's specific answers and insights regarding the undervalued Italian appellations? 2. What are the current legal and ethical frameworks surrounding genome editing in viticulture within the EU and globally? 3. How do consumer perceptions influence the adoption and market success of wines produced using new technologies? 4. Beyond genome editing, what other innovative practices are Italian winemakers employing to address climate change? 5. How does the ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment typically work, and what is Professor Chanza's background?