Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2525 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Daisy Penzo IWA interviews Veronica Tommasini of Piccoli winery in Valpolicella. Together, they explore the story of Piccoli Wines and the inspiring women behind the labels, while discussing the modern challenges and opportunities facing Italy’s new generation of winemakers.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. 

More about today’s host:  

Daisy Penzo is an Italian-born wine professional, VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, and entrepreneur based in South Florida. As Sales Director for Vivino Selections, she leads U.S. market development for a growing portfolio of European wineries. She’s also the founder of Tuscany Wines Import and women-owned brand Fiori & Colori Wines, Daisy champions boutique producers and sustainable, value-driven wines that celebrate authenticity and accessibility. A certified Wine Scholar Guild educator with the Florida Wine Academy, she shares her passion for Italian wine at national trade events and seminars.

Connect:

Website: https://tuscanywinesimport.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-p-a48251139/ 

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

More about today’s guest:  

The Piccoli winery is located in Parona di Valpolicella. The winery is situated on Monte la Parte hill and specializes in red wines from the Valpolicella region, including Amarone, with a focus on indigenous grapes and a modern approach to winemaking that also respects tradition. It is known for its high-quality wines that express the characteristics of its terroir, and for being a female-run business with a strong connection to the land. 

Veronica Tommasini is a third-generation winemaker at Piccoli winery, where she continues the family business her grandmother started in the 1960s. Working alongside her sister Alice, she combines her passion for winemaking with her background in design, having created the company's logo and designed the wine tasting rooms. 

Connect

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

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

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