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Episode 026 | Fontodi - Young. Bold. Full of Energy. In conversation with Margherita Manetti - Part 1
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Episode 026 | Fontodi - Young. Bold. Full of Energy. In conversation with Margherita Manetti - Part 1

Episode 026 | Fontodi - Young. Brave. Full of energy. A chat with Margherita Manetti

A chat with Margherita Manetti about family history, working biodynamically, the legendary Flaccianello, and the new generation at Fontodi. We're sitting with a view of the Conca d'Oro, a glass of Chianti Classico in hand – and suddenly it's clear: it's not just wine growing here, it's the future.

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Episode 025 | Sophie Conte on Respect, Terroir, and Dreams in Tregole
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Episode 025 | Sophie Conte on Respect, Terroir, and Dreams in Tregole

Episode 025 | Sophie Conte on Respect, Terroir, and Dreams in Tregole

In this episode, I'm visiting Sophie Conte at the Tregole winery in Tuscany. At 520 meters high, Sophie tells me how she went from marketing to wine production and brought the centuries-old family estate back to life. You'll find out why 2023 was an especially challenging year, how Sangiovese grows at extreme altitudes, the fascinating history of Tregole since the Etruscans, and how her unique labels came to be. It's an authentic wine story from Tuscany with a winemaker who perfectly blends tradition and innovation.

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Episode 024 | Monia Piccini on Sangiovese and her Fairytale Castle
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Episode 024 | Monia Piccini on Sangiovese and her Fairytale Castle

Episode 024 | Monia Piccini on Sangiovese and her Fairytale Castle

In this podcast episode, I'm meeting Monia Piccini at the Il Palagio di Panzano winery – a small, family-run estate in the heart of Tuscany. With a view of the famous Conca d’Oro, we chat about the 2020 vintage, the importance of Sangiovese, about soils, vines – and why some wines tell really personal stories.

Monia shares honest insights into her life as a winemaker, talking about her grandmother, her daughters, and the passion with which she and her husband Franco live for wine and hospitality.

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Podcast 017 | Sangiovese - Italy's Red King of Grapes
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Podcast 017 | Sangiovese - Italy's Red King of Grapes

In this episode, I want to dive into the most important ingredient in Chianti Classico: the Sangiovese grape. After all, every Chianti Classico has to have at least 80% Sangiovese, and more and more winemakers are even choosing to make their Chianti Classico purely from Sangiovese grapes…

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Podcast 015 | Chianti Classico Collection 2023 - Part 2
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Podcast 015 | Chianti Classico Collection 2023 - Part 2

The Chianti Classico Collection in Florence is THE wine fair for Chianti Classico, and for me, it's one of the most important events of the year. With this episode, I want to take you along for the second time, so you can learn more about the new Chianti Classico vintages that you'll be seeing soon in restaurants, on wine shelves, and in online shops.

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Podcast 014 | The Chianti Classico Collection 2023 - Part 1
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Podcast 014 | The Chianti Classico Collection 2023 - Part 1

The Chianti Classico Collection in Florence is THE wine fair for Chianti Classico, and for me, it's one of the most important events of the year. I want to take you along with this episode and tell you why my year only starts in mid-February, and why I love a drafty train station in Florence so much.

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Podcast 002 | What you absolutely need to know about Chianti Classico
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Podcast 002 | What you absolutely need to know about Chianti Classico

I want to explain what you should know about Chianti Classico. So, what exactly is Chianti Classico? Where does Chianti Classico come from? What's the difference between 'Chianti' and 'Chianti Classico'? What are the quality levels? And what are the main differences? And how do I recognize Chianti Classico?

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Podcast 001 | I'm Nina in Chianti and Chianti Classico is my passion
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Podcast 001 | I'm Nina in Chianti and Chianti Classico is my passion

Hello and welcome to the first episode of my podcast, 'A Glass of Wine with Nina in Chianti,' your go-to podcast for all things Chianti Classico. Today I want to tell you a bit about myself and how my big passion for Chianti Classico came about, and why I eventually turned that passion into my job.

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Chianti Classico for your ears 🎧 Have a glass of wine with Nina in Chianti

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Chianti Classico for your ears 🎧 Have a glass of wine with Nina in Chianti 🍷

I really want to share my love and joy for Chianti Classico with you! Every episode of my podcast “Chianti Classico for Your Ears - A Glass of Wine with Nina in Chianti” is an invitation to dive into the fascinating world of this special red wine from Tuscany – and maybe even get a little passionate about it.

I'll take you on a journey into my Chianti Classico world. Besides fun chats with winemakers and tastings, you'll also find lots of interesting info about Chianti Classico. This is my Chianti Classico Podcast.

I try to explain everything in a super easy and relaxed way, so you can really get a good grasp of what makes this wine so special.

What makes Chianti Classico so unique? Why is the black rooster a symbol of this region? And how does all that connect with history, climate, soils, and traditions? We'll get to the bottom of these questions – super relaxed and always with a nice glass of wine in hand. It'll be entertaining, informative, and most of all, enjoyable.

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I'm really looking forward to introducing you to the world of Chianti Classico and discovering with you the stories, people, and of course, the wines that make this region so special.

Here you'll find all the podcast episodes to listen back to. Dive into the world of Chianti Classico with every episode I've created for you with lots of love and passion.