Ep. 2089 Markus Patz interviews Bianca Ferrini | Clubhouse Ambassadors Corner
Welcome to Episode 2089 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse\u2019s Ambassadors\u2019 Corner \u2013 In this episode, Markus Patz interviews Bianca Ferrini. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! In this interview, today\u2019s guest moderator covers many learning objectives from inspirations over achievements to aspirations, with the main focus being how to learn loving and appreciating Italian wines.\xa0\n\nCo-Moderator - Markus Patz\xa0\nMeet Markus Patz, a mechanical engineer turned wine professional who, twenty years ago, driven by his deep love for wine and adventure, made the bold decision to relocate to Australia. Originally from Germany, Markus proudly embraces his multicultural heritage and calls Australia home.\n\nMarkus is an International Wine Merchant and Italian Wine Ambassador (of course!), a Certified WSET Educator, Certified Sommelier, Italian and French Wine Scholar, Wine Judge, Panelist, Writer, Speaker, and, above all, an Event Host. Known for his engaging 'edutainment' style, he seamlessly blends wine education with fun, earning him the nickname 'Mr. Showman.'\n\nMarkus' dedication to the wine industry extends beyond his professional achievements. He volunteers as a Mentor for the Australian Wine Industry Program, where he inspires and supports the next generation of wine professionals. With his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering commitment, Markus Patz is a true ambassador for the world of wine.\n\nConnect:\xa0\nFacebook https://www.facebook.com/MarkusPatz8\nInstagram @markus_patz @danmurphys_markus\nLinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/markuswpatz\nWebsite https://merchants.danmurphys.com.au/en_US/markuspatz\n\nGuest Bio - Bianca Ferrini\nA dream, a mission, a challenge: in 2002, after years of research, agronomist and winemaker Carlo Ferrini finally identified a promise-filled plot of vines in the noble earth of Brunello di Montalcino.\nToday, on the street between Sant\u2019Angelo in Colle and Sant\u2019Antimo monastery complex, Ferrini\ncultivates six hectares of vineyard, divided into three parcels.\xa0\nThe first (at 300 m a.s.l.) is shallow and gravel-rich, while the other two (at 400 m a.s.l.) are deeper, with clay soils.\nThe clones he selected are all low-vigour Sangiovese biotypes that produce loose clusters and very tiny berries. The first bottled wine was of the 2009 vintage.\nGiodo, the name being a tribute to Carlo\u2019s parents Giovanna and Donatello.\nThe second project of Ferrini family, was in Sicily. In particular Carl falled in love with Mount Etna and\xa0its main grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Carricante. Thus began the history of Alberelli di Giodo, with its first vintage in 2016.\nIt is the fruit of eight small handkerchiefs of land, lying at elevations of 700-950 metres,\nthat together make up little more than one hectare. Co-existing with olive and fruit trees,\nthese precious, pre-phylloxera vines have survived for 80-100 years, all trained to the\nancient alberello, or low bush-trained, system.\n\nAll of this is a passion shared with his daughter Bianca, who has worked alongside Ferrini right\nfrom the very beginning of rooting his dream in the earth.\n\nConnect\nFacebook GIODO\nInstagram giodowines\nWebsite www.giodo.it\nEmail bianca.ferrini@giodo.it\n\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/\n\nUntil next time, Cin Cin!\n\nFollow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content - winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions! Psssst\u2026FYI, this show is our most popular show, find out why by tuning-in!