Ep. 1963 Gropello, Negrara, and Pallagrello Groups by Michele Longari | Italian Grape Geek
Welcome to Episode 1963 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.\xa0\n\nIn this episode, Michele Longari\xa0 geeks out on Gropello, Negrara, and Pallagrello Groups exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.\xa0\n\nChart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series.\xa0 Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.\xa0\n\nDonate five euros or more and we\u2019ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free!\xa0 To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.\xa0\n\nMore about today\u2019s host:\nUntil 10 years ago, Michele worked as a Computer Engineer in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Despite dedicating his days to a different industry, a profound love for fine wine and cuisine already thrived within him. Most of his spare moments and vacations were spent traversing the Italian regions, delving into local culinary delights and traditional wines. As his passion for wine burgeoned, he enrolled in the Professional Sommelier Diploma course with the Italian Sommelier Association, initially with no intention of pursuing the final exams. However, the allure of wine steadily eclipsed his interest in computers and coding, leading him to complete the AIS Sommelier Diploma in 2013. That same year, he relocated to the UK to pursue an MSc in Wine Business Management at the Royal Agricultural University.\nWhile concluding his Master Dissertation, he seized an opportunity at HAY WINES, a small independent British wine merchants & importers. Eight years on, he remains with the company, now holding the title of Purchasing Director. His primary duties entail crafting purchasing strategies and overseeing imports management.\nConnect:\nFacebook: @MicheleTLongari\nInstagram: @micheletlongari\nTwitter: @MicheleTLongari\nLinkedIn: @micheletlongari\nWebsite: haywines.co.uk\n\n_______________________________ \n\xa0\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/\xa0\nUntil next time, Cin Cin!\xa0\nRemember to follow us so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!