Have you ever wanted to leave it all behind and follow your dream?

That’s exactly what Romano Marniga and Patrizia Chiari did when they traded their careers in finance and coffee distribution for the rolling hills of Tuscany.

In this episode, Paul K sits down with the owners of Tenuta Impostino, a boutique winery redefining Tuscany’s winemaking traditions. Romano and Patrizia share their journey from corporate grind to organic farming, highlighting the challenges and joys of building a family-run winery from the ground up.

They also talk about how innovation and tradition coexist in their winemaking craft, the impact of climate change on viticulture, and how wine unites people.

Get ready for an inspiring story of passion, resilience, and the pursuit of authenticity.

Let’s jump in!

 

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

From finance and coffee to winemaking (00:34)

Finding the perfect land in Tuscany’s Montecucco region (05:58)

Embracing organic farming for sustainability (11:46)

Challenges faced in entering the boutique wine business (20:20)

How an early recognition by Wine Spectator boosted Tenuta Impostino (23:07)

Using storytelling for the younger generations to appreciate wine (27:29)

The future of wine amidst climate change (38:42)

Defining innovation in winemaking (42:50)

 

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👉Visit Tenuta Impostino: https://www.tenutaimpostino.it/index.html

 

Watch or listen to these episodes:

🔸Are Family-Run Wineries the Heart of True Wine Culture? | Keith Saarloos: https://youtu.be/pVZFBGMo-dg

🔸How the Schlumberger Preserved Its 200-Year Winemaking Legacy | Thomas Schlumberger: https://youtu.be/-eN77cICDsg

 

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