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Ep. 2692 Wine Culture in Astana: Italian Wine Trends and Market Insights with Darya Nagornyak IWA | Asia Wine Market
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- Italian Wine Podcast
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- May 23, 2026
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Summary
Welcome to the Asia Wine Market and Episode 2692 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Roza Zharmukhambetova IWA interviews Daria Nagornyak IWA, the Kazakhstan-based wine expert, sommelier and educator. Key learning objectives: Understand how wine culture is evolving in Astana and how consumers differ from other cities in Kazakhstan. Gain insights into AlmaWine’s portfolio strategy, market positioning, and collaboration with Italian producers. Explore trends, price segments, and opportunities for Italian wines in the Kazakhstan market. Daria’s favorite wine spots in Astana: Wine Street by Almawine Monte Bianco Astana Yellow Bottle More about today’s guest: Since 2018, Darya Nagornyak has been working in the restaurant industry with a strong focus on wine, specializing in Italian wines. She currently serves as Wine Development Manager at Almawine and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador. A certified WSET Level 3 professional, Darya is also Vice President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association in Astana, where she works closely with young professionals to foster and develop wine culture in the city. Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dashkevich_ns/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-nagornyak-4a5046304/ More about the host: Roza Zharmukhambetova has a background in foreign languages and education. She discovered her passion for wine in Beijing, where she gained two years of experience in wine sales. Since returning to Kazakhstan, she has focused on studying Italian wine and exploring its regions. Roza holds certifications as an Italian Wine Ambassador (VIA), Italian Wine Scholar (WSG), Langhe Wines Ambassador (BBA), and Valpolicella Wine Specialist (VEP). She is also a member of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association. Since the end of 202…