The Venetians have always been some of the greatest merchants and always been at the forefront of wine trading.  Today we speak to Luca Marzotto of the famed Venetian family behind Santa Margherita wines and current CEO of Ca del Bosco Franciacorta.  His family goes back generations and for the first time, he tells the story of his family and how they changed the wine business forever.  Subscribe to sommtv.com to watch our brand new documentary on the family behind Santa Margherita wines streaming now. 

Episode 191: Wine and Venice

Jason Wise, the director of the SOMM films, takes you deep into wine, food, and the stories that surround it. From our films, upcoming shows and great wines of the world to sports, celebrities, and major events impacted by the culinary world. The SOMM TV podcast is simple, it's about everything.

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Famed Napa Winemaker and star of SOMM TV & the SOMM Films: Steve Matthiasson of Matthiasson wines called and asked to take over the podcast to interview Jason Wise about stories told over drinks and years. On today’s podcast Steve talks life, wine, and alligators.  On SOMM TV, you can watch our new special “The Lost Winery”, and over 500 hours of the best education and entertainment in the food and  wine world.

Episode 215: Winemaker Takeover

Francis Ford Coppola may be known as the director of some of the greatest films ever made, but he also owned one of the most profitable brands in wine - “Coppola Wines”.  On today’s podcast, we talk about how the sale of that winery went on to finance one of the craziest films in history “Megalopolis”  which just premiered for the first time in France.  Join us for a wild story of wine, films, and dreams.  Don't forget to subscribe to sommtv.com for the best in wine and food. 

Episode 214: Trading Coppola Wines for a Film

On today’s podcast we are joined by one of the smartest wine collectors in Napa to rank the top 10 vintages in the last 100 years of wine.  We also discuss the recent James Beard Award nomination for the newest SOMM Film.  Make sure to to subscribe to sommtv.com to watch the new film and content filmed in dozens of wine regions around the world.

Episode 213: The Top 10 Vintages of the Last 100 Years

On today's podcast Jason is joined by two moms who know a thing about drinks.  Nicole MacKay, SOMM TV's Magazine editor and Jason's real life mom choose the drinks moms want, the drinks they deserve, and the drinks they will actually get this Mother's day.  Don't forget to sign up for SOMMTV.com where you can watch over 500 hours of original content including our 2024 James Beard nominated film: SOMM Cup of Salvation.

Episode 212: Momma Needs a Drink

Argentina has made wine for hundreds of years, but only recently has the world learned about it.  On today's podcast we talk to one of the country's best sommeliers about history, Malbec, and where Argentina fits in the global wine world.  Don't forget to watch our new documentary special about Argentina streaming now only on sommtv.com.

Episode 191: Wine and Venice

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