About this episode
We embark on a journey to Catania, Italy , home to the picturesque Santa Maria la Nave boutique winery . Sonia Spadaro Mulone , the owner, shares insights into her winery and the fascinating story behind its inception. Sonia, a multilingual individual, offers a glimpse into her linguistic prowess and cultural background, setting the stage for an enriching conversation. We're introduced to Don Alfio , a revered figure in Sonia's life and the guardian of a special vineyard on Mount Etna. His wisdom and passion for viticulture leave a lasting impression, shaping Sonia's journey in the wine industry. As we delve deeper into Sonia's narrative, we uncover the unique biodiversity and geographical significance of Mount Etna , the highest active volcano in Europe, and it's surrounding areas. Calmarossa Etna DOC Red - Our Calmarossa is forged by centuries of Etna winemaking tradition, from which a strong and stubborn wine is born, but at the same time elegant, like the ancient plants from which it comes. Millesulmare Sicilia DOC White - Millesulmare is born from the splendid Grecanico Dorato vines of our Casa Decima vineyard, a wine with extraordinary minerality and elegant hints of mountain and sea. 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 . @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.