Ep. 2029 Aglianico, Albana, Albarossa by Scott Thomas | Italian Grape Geek
Welcome to Episode 2029 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, Scott Thomas geeks out on Aglianico, Albana, Albarossa 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.\xa0Support 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!\xa0To 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:\nScott Thomas has an extensive twenty-year career in the wine industry, with roles as a sommelier, in distribution and sales management, and education. He is the founder of Grappolo Wine School in Denver, which offers immersive wine travel, wine events, and structured courses, including the VIA's Italian Wine Maestro certification. In addition, he\u2019s the wine director at Restaurant Olivia, a mighty pasta-focused concept with an Italian-heavy wine list. Scott's professional credentials include Italian Wine Ambassador, Italian Wine educator, and Certified Wine Educator. Additionally, he is an official Orvieto Ambassador and Langhe Wine Ambassador. His passion for Italian wines grew during his two years in Piedmont and Tuscany, where he earned a Master's degree in Wine Culture from Slow Food's University of Gastronomic Sciences and gained practical experience in the vineyards of Chianti Classico.\nConnect:\nInstagram @_scott_thomas_wino\nLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/scott-thomas-\u2026e-iwa-215069177/\nWebsite: grappolowineschool.com\n_______________________________\nLet's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:\nInstagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/\xa0\nFacebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast\xa0\nTwitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast\xa0\nTiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp\xa0\nLinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast\xa0\nIf you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/