Welcome to Episode 928 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse\u2019s Ambassadors Corner \u2013 In this episode Michael Markarian interviews Sebastiano Castiglioni. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast!\nListen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick?\nAbout about today\u2019s guest host:\nMichael Markarian is the Sommelier and Beverage Director for a local restaurant group in the Washington, D.C. area, overseeing the wine program for three French bistros. He became an Italian Wine Ambassador in 2022, and is currently studying for the Advanced Sommelier Exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He previously lived and studied in the Chianti Classico area.\nIf you want to learn more about today\u2019s guest host, you can by visiting:\nFacebook \u2013\xa0www.facebook.com/michael.markarian\nInstagram \u2013 @mikeintuscany\nAbout today\u2019s guest producer:\nSebastiano Cossia Castiglioni was Born in Milan, Italy, he is an award-winning entrepreneur, activist, investor, and advisor to businesses and governments around the world. Although his expertise spans the food, finance, wine, technology, life sciences, and art sectors, his greatest passion is animals. An impassioned vegan and animal rights activist, Sebastiano\u2019s primary focus is on promoting the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle globally; fighting against the cruelty and injustice of animal agriculture, and striving to protect the natural world from the catastrophic environmental effects of climate change resulting from the global consumption of animal products. Sebastiano divides his time between Asia, Europe and the US.\nIf you want to learn more about today\u2019s guest producer, you can by visiting:\nFacebook \u2013\xa0www.facebook.com/querciabella\nInstagram \u2013 @sebastianocc\xa0/ @querciabella\nTwitter \u2013 @querciabella\nWebsite \u2013\xa0querciabella.com/\nMore about the moderator Stevie Kim:\nStevie hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes \u201cOn the Road\u201d, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine \u2013 all in the name of bringing us great Pods!\nTo find out more about Stevie Kim visit:\nFacebook: @steviekim222\nInstagram: @steviekim222\nWebsite:\xa0vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/\nLet's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels:\nInstagram @italianwinepodcast\nFacebook @ItalianWinePodcast\nTwitter @itawinepodcast\nTiktok @MammaJumboShrimp\nLinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast\nIf you feel like helping us, donate here\xa0www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/