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Welcome to Episode 1786 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy\u2019s must know grape varieties.\nIn this episode, Gianluca Queiroli geeks out on Manzoni Bianco, Marzemino, exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing her personal connections with wines made from this variety.\nChart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at\xa0www.italianwinepodcast.com.\nDonate five euros or more and we\u2019ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at\xa0www.italianwinepodcast.com\xa0or wherever you get your pods.\nMore about today\u2019s host:\nAfter being an international tax consultant for 20 years, Gianluca made a career switch and joined the wine industry 8 years ago. Originally from Italy, he is now based in the Boston area where he owns and runs Wine Empire, a fine wine retailer. Gianluca holds a law degree, a Master in Accounting & International Tax, and speaks fluently three languages. He also dedicated himself to many aspects of the wine world: tasting events, writing, wine education. He became an Italian Wine Ambassador & Educator (through Vinitaly International Academy) in 2019 and is a certified French Wine Scholar, American Wine Expert, Bordeaux/Burgundy/Alsace Specialist, Sherry Wine Specialist, holds the WSET Diploma & currently a MW candidate. In 2021, he launched in the U.S. the Italian Wine Maestro Certification.\nConnect:\nFacebook @mywineempire\nInstagram @mywineempire\nTwitter @mywineempire\nLinkedIn @mywineempire\xa0/@gianlucaqueiroli\n_______________________________\nLet's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:\nInstagram\u202fwww.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/\u202f\nFacebook\u202fwww.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast\u202f\nTwitter\u202fwww.twitter.com/itawinepodcast\u202f\nTiktok\u202fwww.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp\u202f\nLinkedIn\u202fwww.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast\u202f\nIf you feel like helping us, donate here\u202fwww.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/\nUntil next time, Cin Cin!\nRemember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!