Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maria Castellucci Moore — author, winemaker, and entrepreneur. Maria is co-owner of Castellucci Napa Valley, a beautiful family estate rooted in Italian heritage and celebrated for its exceptional wines. S

he's also the writer of Sofia in Rome and other children's books, encouraging kids to explore the world mindfully through all five senses. In this episode, Maria shares her journey — from her Italian-American roots to winemaking in Napa Valley, the creative parallels between crafting wine and storytelling, and how she keeps tradition alive while building a modern path. 

Also featured is L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Arianna, a segment by Crave Italy dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture throughout the Bay Area in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco.

Host & Producer: Samantha Ferro Presented in partnership with: 🇮🇹 Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco — conssanfrancisco.esteri.it 🇮🇹 Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco — iicsanfrancisco.esteri.it Styling: 

👗 Samantha styled by Alice Becker — alicebeckerinc.com Special Thanks: 🙏 Mona Lisa San Francisco — monalisasf.com 

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