Ep. 2666 A Valpolicella Masterclass with Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali | Book Club with Richard Hough cover art

Ep. 2666 A Valpolicella Masterclass with Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali | Book Club with Richard Hough

Ep. 2666 A Valpolicella Masterclass with Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali | Book Club with Richard Hough

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 Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2666 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali, authors of “The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas”. Highlights of the conversation include: Living and working in Valpolicella: understanding the region, its pedoclimatic conditions, and the meaning behind the name. Valpolicella in the glass: how to recognize the wines and the role of the appassimento method. Amarone’s rise: from pioneers like Bolla and Bertani to the 1990s boom and the influence of Robert Parker. Defining quality: what makes a great Amarone vintage and the standout years. Amarone today: engaging younger consumers and pairing the wines at the table. The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas is available at: https://terroiramarone.net/. The Book Review by Richard Hough: “The Amarone della Valpolicella Vintage Atlas” is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the wines of the region. Elisabetta and Giampiero have deep roots in the local wine scene and have painstakingly analysed and evaluated every vintage since the 1960s to develop this comprehensive yet accessible guide to one of the true greats of Italian wine, Amarone della Valpolicella.” About today’s guests: Elisabetta Tosi is a freelance journalist and copywriter with extensive experience in publishing and mass media, focusing primarily on the wine industry. With a degree in philosophy, throughout her career she has collaborated with numerous wine magazines, both in Italy and internationally. In her spare time she manages her wine blog, VinoPigro and she is the author of several titles dedicated to the local history and wines of Valpolicella, as well as other wine regions. When not travelling, she lives with her family in Valpolicella. Connect: Website: https://vinopigro.it/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabettatosi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizzy1501/ Giampiero Nadali is a seasoned digital wine marketer and a recognized thought leader in the intersection of wine, technology and global sales. Based in Valpolicella, Giampiero has worked since 2007 as an evangelist for digital transformation in the wine industry, helping wineries leverage new technologies to optimize marketing, sales and export strategies. Since 2005, Giampiero has been an influential wine blogger, sharing insights and trends through his well-regarded blog Aristide.biz. Connect: Website: https://aristide.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giampieronadali/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristideblog/ More interviews hosted by Richard Hough: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/episodes_category/italian-wine-book/ _______________________________ 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 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!
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