{"podcast":{"title":"Italian Wine Podcast","slug":"italian-wine-podcast-326131","podcast_index_feed_id":326131,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/MJS8122694951","website_url":"http://www.italianwinepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/574248e4-87b2-11ee-ac3b-b71ab9b899c4/image/Italian_Wine_Podcast_Logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Italian Wine Podcast","episode_count":2775,"summary":"The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned! With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T14:21:28.115493+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 2687 Inside Skurnik Wines & Spirits: Q1 2026 Sales, Portfolio Strategy & Italian Wine Trends with Shadia Alame | Masterclass US Wine Market","slug":"ep-2687-inside-skurnik-wines-spirits-q1-2026-sales-portfolio-strategy-italian-wine-trends-with-shadia-alame-masterclass-us-wine-market","published_at":"2026-05-18T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2687-inside-skurnik-wines-spirits-q1-2026-sales-portfolio-strategy-italian-wine-trends-with-shadia-alame-masterclass-us-wine-market","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131","url":"https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/MJS9260124980.mp3","summary":"Welcome to Episode 2687 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Shadia Alame, Italian Wine Portfolio Manager at Skurnik Wines & Spirits. Key Takeaways: Which Italian wine categories are currently succeeding in the US market. Why portfolio building is more about positioning and storytelling than just quality. The biggest opportunity for Italian wines in the US today. More about the guest: Shadia Alame is the Italian Portfolio Manager at Skurnik Wines & Spirits, a leading fine wine importer and distributor based in New York. In her role, she works closely with Italian wineries and the Skurnik team to shape and develop the Italian wine portfolio for the US market. Skurnik Wines & Spirits is a family-owned importer and distributor founded in 1987 and headquartered in New York City. The company represents a highly curated portfolio of more than 500 wineries and producers from around the world, with a strong focus on family-owned estates and quality-driven selections. Over nearly four decades, Skurnik has built a reputation as one of the most respected fine wine importers in the United States. Connect: Website: https://www.skurnik.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skurnikwines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skurnikwines/# Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadia-alame-16086b70/ More about the host: With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the Califor…","meta_description":"Welcome to Episode 2687 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald speaks with Shadia Alame, Italian Wine Portfolio Manager at Skurn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2059,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-wine-podcast-326131/episodes/ep-2687-inside-skurnik-wines-spirits-q1-2026-sales-portfolio-strategy-italian-wine-trends-with-shadia-alame-masterclass-us-wine-market/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2687-inside-skurnik-wines-spirits-q1-2026-sales-portfolio-strategy-italian-wine-trends-with-shadia-alame-masterclass-us-wine-market.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}