Welcome to episode 2483 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 211 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc is in conversation with Silvia Imparato and Gaia Marano from the Montevetrano winery which is located within the province of Salerno in the Campania region of Southern Italy. 

More about the guest:

Montevetrano winery is famous for its high-quality, cult-following red wine of the same name, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Aglianico grapes, often called the "Sassicaia of the South". Created by Silvia Imparato with Riccardo Cotarella's expertise, the wine is known for its sophistication, complexity, and longevity, reflecting the unique terroir near Salerno in Campania, Italy. The winery also produces the acclaimed 100% Aglianico "Core" red wine, further cementing its reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality and typical regional character. 

Owner Silvia Imparato's passion and vision set a new standard for winemaking in the region, aiming to produce wines that compete with the world's finest. In 1995, Robert Parker first dubbed Montevetrano "the Sassicaia of the South," a testament to its legendary status and comparative quality. Gaia Marano was a successful graphic designer who worked with prominent figures like the Vignellis and Dolce & Gabbana. More recently she has been engaged as a vintner and graphic designer for the family winery, where she runs the Core project alongside her mother, Silvia.

Connect

Website: https://www.montevetrano.it/en/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montevetrano/ 

More about the host:

Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age.

Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History.

In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

Connect:

Website: 

https://www.quaypress.uk  

https://www.marcmillon.co.uk 

https://www.vino.co.uk   

https://www.quaypress.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon 

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