Pasta to Wine: Discovering Italy's Gastronomic Treasures -Rimessa Roscioli - Rome, Italy Pt. 3

Welcome back to The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast with Forrest Kelly! In this episode, we continue our delightful exploration of Rome, Italy , home to a unique museum dedicated entirely to pasta. Join us as we step into the culinary wonderland of Rimessa Roscioli , a place where floor-to-ceiling shelves are brimming with an array of wines, foods, and gastronomic delights. Our guest, Lindsay , one of the co-founders, paints a vivid picture of the storefront, adorned not just with gourmet goodies but also with whimsical superhero paintings. She shares her daily routine, running wine and food tasting dinners, managing the Roscioli Wine Club , and traveling across Italy to discover new wines. Thanks to her innovative use of QR codes, every bottle in their wine club offers a virtual tour of its origins, making the wine-drinking experience both educational and enjoyable. We delve into the concept of natural wine, a term often debated but generally understood to mean wine made with minimal intervention. Lindsay prefers the term "artisanal wine," highlighting their selection of small producers who focus on quality over quantity. With around 60,000 bottles in their cellars, Rimessa Roscioli is a treasure trove for wine enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or just curious about the world of wine, this episode offers a rich and engaging experience. Don't forget to like and follow The Best 5 Minute Wine Podcast for more fascinating insights! Your Host: Forrest Kelly is an experienced Radio/TV broadcaster who has interviewed some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities, from Garth Brooks to Kevin Costner . A lover of wine who is fascinated by the science behind it. Voted One of The Best Travel Podcasts and Top 5 Minute Podcasts . Takeaways: The museum dedicated to pasta in Rome celebrates its rich history and variety. Dried pasta revolutionized storage and distribution, allowing it to be shipped worldwide. Rimasa focuses on artisanal wines from small producers, emphasizing quality over mass production. Natural wine is a term that lacks strict definition, but emphasizes minimal intervention in production. The use of QR codes on wine bottles connects consumers with the wine's origin and story. The concept of roscoelizing encapsulates the immersive experience of dining at their restaurant. @thebestwinepod Discover More from The Best 5 Minute Podcast Network: Wine Podcast Music Podcast Travel Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.