Episode 303

Ep. 303 #everybodyneedsabitofscienza | Alice Wong Question

Everybody Needs A Bit Of Scienza

May 7, 2020

77,72708333

Alice Wong

Episode Summary

Content Analysis Key Themes and Main Ideas 1. Promotion of Italian wine education and ambassador programs. 2. The perceived uniqueness of native Italian grape varietals. 3. The debate around comparing Italian wines (e.g., Etna Rosso) to international counterparts (e.g., Burgundy). 4. The pride Italian wine producers take in their heritage and unique grape characteristics. 5. Community engagement and expert Q&A within the Italian wine podcast format. Summary The Italian Wine Podcast begins by announcing the digital transition of the Venita International Academy's Italian Wine Ambassador course, inviting applications for its ""Agile edition."" Following this, the episode transitions into a special segment titled ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza,"" featuring Professor Atilio Scienza. Host Stevie Kim introduces a question from Alice Wong, an Italian Wine Ambassador and educator from Hong Kong. Alice's question addresses the common practice of comparing native Italian wines, such as calling Etna Rosso ""the Burgundy of the Mediterranean."" She notes that many Italian producers object to such comparisons, asserting that their wines are uniquely superior. Alice asks Professor Scienza if he believes any comparisons between native Italian grapes and non-Italian grapes can be complementary to both, and if so, which ones. The transcript concludes before Professor Scienza provides his answer to this specific question. Takeaways - The Italian Wine Podcast plays a role in promoting Italian wine education through initiatives like the Venita International Academy. - There is a strong sentiment among many Italian wine producers regarding the unique identity and superiority of their native grape varietals. - The practice of comparing Italian wines to well-known international styles can be contentious for producers who value their distinct heritage. - The ""Everybody needs a bit of Shenza"" segment highlights the podcast's interactive approach, featuring questions from its community of Italian wine professionals. Notable Quotes - ""The Venita International Academy, Italian One Ambassador course is going digital."

About This Episode

Speaker 0 introduces the Venita International Academy's Italian Oneshore course, which is open until May 2020 and has an Agile edition. They also mention a podcast called Chincin with Italian wine people and a non-talled question from an Italian wine ambassador. Speaker 1 then introduces a guest from the Italian wine community who is allergic to dairy products and is on a call with Atilio Shenza to discuss Italian wine. They also mention a tour of the hotel in Guatemala and encourage viewers to subscribe and rate the show.

Transcript

The Venita International Academy, Italian One Ambassador course is going digital. Live interactive online theory classes will be June eighth to twelfth twenty twenty with participants that invited to Verona in November for practical sessions and tasting labs. Successful candidates not only achieve a globally recognized qualification, but also join an international community of Italian wine professionals. Apply now. Applications for the Agile edition of the Italian wine Ambassador course is open until May twentieth twenty twenty. For more details, visit the digital international dot com. Italian wine podcast. Chincin with Italian wine people. Welcome to this special. Everybody needs a bit of Shenza addition of the Italian wine podcast. Here's the premise. For Italy international academy community members. Send us their questions for Via Chief Scientific Professor Chienza. We record his answers, and Stevie Kim tries to keep him in line. Sometimes it works. Thank you for listening. Okay. So today, I'm I'm Stevie Kim here with, Atilio Shenza. I'm going to do a small intro today because I have this cake. It's torta de la nonna. You know, it's Monday. And every Monday, actually, da vide, grandma nonna, in Italian. He, brings a cake to the office. So And I just wanted to give a piece to Atilio, and, you know, he's allergic to, milk. Oh, into the land because Uh-huh. Because he, like, can't be on short. That's interesting. They'll no. Okay. So we we now know that, atelio's allergic to dairy products. But if it's aged for a year or longer, then he won't die. That's good. Indiana. First of all, we have to every session we have to say. I think we're gonna get this. It's a tall demand. Talled all of that. So, listen, this is the everybody needs a bit of Shansat session. And today, the question comes from Alice Wong of Hong Kong, who's our Italian wine ambassador, and certified educator. Sangiovese, Lambrusco, and other vine stores. We love you. Okay. In this petiti. Second. A non talk tone. Kari at Elo Jali entrambi SSC parley. As per decade, they will let you learn English. Do you, Doctor Shenza, Doctor Science. I enjoy reading your books, Sanjay, Lambrusco, and Divines stories. Many producers are proud of the heritage of their grapes. For example, some people called Aetna Rosho, the burgundy of Mediterranean. Mediterranean. Now Mediterranean. Mediterranean. Mediterranean. Maybe maybe turanian. I need my wine this morning, not the coffee, but instead of accepting the praise, many Aetna producers I know frown upon hearing these kinds of comments because they think their wines are unique and better, of course, put italiani. In your opinion, is there any comparison of native Italian grapes with non Italian grapes that you think complement both? Which ones? Okay. Bye. Very mentally, low, or equal, low, or equal, popular, but if you've been so divitinial talk, you know, start an The finish. Done. I don't important. Okay. So, Salitiana, Alice. In Guatemala. So Okay. Okay. Okay. So we're all moving to alcatraz, basically. Alright. Listen, everybody. Until next time, Thanks for listening to Italian Wine Podcast to the special segment of everybody needs a bit of science, Shenza. This is highly experimental, as you can see. We'll just kinda, you know, see what happens, and Jacob will have to figure it out. You know, he's just started. I hope he doesn't quit on me soon. Okay. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and of course listen to us on Italian One Podcast of Sun Cloud or whatever you listen to. Also, you can tweet. I know Twitter is not very popular. You know, I guess I'm dating myself, but Tuna was really popular in the beginning. It's where you can actually engage in conversations. So tweet us at Ita Wine Podcast. Okay. Casts. We're on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, HimalIFM, and more. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. If you enjoy listening, please consider donating through Italianline podcast dot com. Any amount helps cover equipment, production, and publication costs. Until next time.