{"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":2830,"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":"2026-09-25T16:22:02.115074+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 2784 The Other Side of Valpolicella: Volcanic Soils & Sparkling Wines with Francesca Marcato of Talestri Winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon","slug":"ep-2784-the-other-side-of-valpolicella-volcanic-soils-sparkling-wines-with-francesca-marcato-of-talestri-winery-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon","published_at":"2026-09-08T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-wine-podcast-326131/ep-2784-the-other-side-of-valpolicella-volcanic-soils-sparkling-wines-with-francesca-marcato-of-talestri-winery-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon","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/MJS6634602775.mp3","summary":"What happens when volcanic soils meet the classic wines of Valpolicella? Welcome to episode 2784 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 260 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Francesca Marcato to explore Valpolicella through its wines, landscapes, food, and fascinating local stories. Together, they explore the heart of the region, discovering what makes Valpolicella unique, including the volcanic soils surrounding Francesca’s winery, a distinctive feature that sets this part of the area apart. Francesca also shares the story of the winery and its connections to the neighbouring wine territories of Lessini and Soave. From the classic wines that have made Valpolicella famous to a more unexpected discovery of sparkling wines made from grapes traditionally associated with the region, this episode reveals a playful and surprising side of Valpolicella. And, of course, no journey through Italian wine is complete without food. Marc and Francesca explore typical dishes from the area and discover how the region’s wines come alive when paired with its traditional cuisine. More about the guest:  Francesca Marcato is an agronomist, agricultural entrepreneur and co-founder of Talestri Winery, located in the volcanic hills of Lavagno, in eastern Valpolicella. Coming from a historic winemaking family, she studied agriculture before founding Talestri in 2015 with her father Francesco and sisters Anna and Lisa. Today, Francesca oversees the winery’s agronomic management and brand promotion, with a focus on sustainable, biodiversity-friendly viticulture and the distinctive character of the area’s volcanic soils. Talestri works with native varieties including Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella, producing Valpolicella, Ripasso and Amarone, as w…","meta_description":"What happens when volcanic soils meet the classic wines of Valpolicella? Welcome to episode 2784 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 260 of Wine, Food…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2025,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/italian-wine-podcast-326131/episodes/ep-2784-the-other-side-of-valpolicella-volcanic-soils-sparkling-wines-with-francesca-marcato-of-talestri-winery-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon/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-2784-the-other-side-of-valpolicella-volcanic-soils-sparkling-wines-with-francesca-marcato-of-talestri-winery-wine-food-travel-with-marc-millon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}