Best The Easy Italian Team Podcasts (2024)

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Minisode #14: Is Sake Wine? 15:31

3d ago15:31

15:31

Sake is often called rice wine, but is it actually wine?!? You may be surprised to find the answer! And for this minisode, we are joined by our daughter Marianna who you can find on Instagram at munch.with.mar! They have been making sake in Japan in the same way for more than 500 years, and there are 12 steps to making it, so, whether it is wine, b…

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137: Il mistero del leone alato. 25:16

4d ago25:16

25:16

In questo episodio viaggiamo! Prima andiamo con Matteo in provincia di Bergamo. In particolare visiteremo una bellissima valle e qualche paesino arrampicato sulle sue pendici. E poi... Venezia! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership N…

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Wallet Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc Challenge! 37:49

10d ago37:49

37:49

Sauvignon Blanc is one of our very favorite wines because it is rarely ever anything other than good, and a lot of people feel that way as well, but in this episode we put that to the test by seeing if really inexpensive Sauvignon Blancs can be any good. And, we have some news for you people - while you can find some good inexpensive Sauvignon Blan…

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136: Dalle stelle alle stalle 27:48

11d ago27:48

27:48

Ma non solo, parliamo anche di cinema in Italia ed uno dei luoghi storici del cinema italiano ed internazionale. Ma poi comunque facciamo innervosire Matteo! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Football: Italy's …

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WTF is Alicante Bouschet aka Garnacha Tintorera? 39:26

17d ago39:26

39:26

Did you know that most red wine grapes do not have red flesh? That is what makes teinturier grapes so unique, and why this is a great episode for expanding your wine knowledge and wine horizons. Alicante Bouschet, as would be appropriate, is one of those grapes. Derived from the French term for “dye” or “stain,” teinturier grapes have red flesh to …

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135: Sogni sportivi e città stato. 28:06

18d ago28:06

28:06

Oggi parliamo di sport fatti e poi abbandonati. Matteo e Raffaele raccontano dei loro sport preferiti. Come mai Raffaele ha lasciato il calcio, e che ci faceva Matteo a giocare a pallavolo? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note …

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High QPR Pinot Noir #5! (Learning about Australia Pinot Noir) 43:58

24d ago43:58

43:58

In our ongoing mission to find high quality Pinot Noirs at reasonable prices, we bring you a taste of Australia and a discussion on where they can actually grow good Pinot Noir grapes in Australia, how warm climate regions like Australia and California try to deal with this grape that does better in cooler climates, and why Pinot Noir can be expens…

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134: Dallo spazio, a gonfie VELE! 27:01

25d ago27:01

27:01

E poi andremo in giro in Italia, un po' in Trentino, e un po' in Liguria. Mettetevi comodi, tra poco iniziamo. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Slow Italian.... in the Garden! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

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Italian Wine Adventure #13: Arneis! (A hidden white wine gem from Piedmont, for Chardonnay lovers?) 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

Known as “little rascal” in the local Piemontese dialect, this unique Italian white wine is elegant, rich, and flavorful. We usually prefer our white wines to be crisp and acidic, but we really enjoyed this rounder wine, and we think that Chardonnay lovers may find this to be a good option. In this episode we explore just exactly what Arneis is, an…

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133: Le vostre voci. 29:13

1M ago29:13

29:13

Grazie mille a tutti voi che avete mandato i messaggi e a tutti voi che ogni settimana ci ascoltate! Mi raccomando continuate a inviarci messaggi su www.easyitalian.fm Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio ITALIAN …

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Bordeaux Bargains #2! (Plus: how to figure out what grapes are in a Bordeaux wine) 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

Confused by how to tell what is in a Bordeaux wine? We feel you! It’s confusing because there are a wide variety of grapes and blends to be found in Bordeaux wines and they don’t usually tell you on the label, but we have some secrets to share about how you can start to figure it out. Also, we think that, whether you are a Cabernet Sauvignon lover …

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132: Tante sorprese, dolci e amare... 26:45

1M ago26:45

26:45

Abbiamo ancora un viaggio da racconatarvi, ebbene sì. Ma non solo, ci saranno anche ricordi molto lontani, ritornati molto attali per una notizia che ha sconvolto, in maniera positiva, il nostro Raffaele. Pronti? Mettetevi comodi, con una bella bevanda, fredda possibilmente :D Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get int…

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Portuguese Wine Primer #1: Vinho Verde! 39:25

2M ago39:25

39:25

With just a few weeks of summer left, we have the perfect wine to ensure that you do not squander those last few precious days. Afterall, there are some wines that just scream summer, and Vinho Verde is at the top of the list. Hailing from Portugal, Vinho Verde is a light, crisp, easy drinking, crowd pleasing little spritzer. Yes, spritzer because …

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131: Pronto? - Pronto! 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

Oggi parliamo delle origini di una particolare abitudine degli italiani e poi ovviamente il viaggio di Matteo e Katie in Scozia. Ma non solo. C'è qualcuno che ha visitato Pompei, e lo ha fatto in un modo molto particolare. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines! 49:38

2M ago49:38

49:38

Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…

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130: Spiagge scadute e luoghi sconosciuti. 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

In questa puntata Matteo e Raffaele girano per l'Italia, un'Italia di città vuote e spiagge piene, ma anche di luoghi poco noti che nascondono sorprese. Mettetevi comodi stiamo per iniziare... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership No…

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Are We Wrong About Oaky Chardonnay? 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

We can admit when we are wrong, and we have to say that although we are not the biggest fans of oaky Chardonnay, we think we found some wines that even an ABC person (that is Anything But Chardonnay) can enjoy. Chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world, but it is also a very polarizing wine - some people love it and will drink nothing …

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129: Il viaggio di una lingua. 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

Questa settiana c'è chi torna e chi parte, ma c'è soprattutto una lingua molto interessante che nasce a Tunisi ma finisce in Sardegna. Partendo da? Genova?! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio 5 Funny and Weird I…

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Are Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Wines Good? (Reviews of their Chardonnay, Meritage, and GSM) 51:09

2M ago51:09

51:09

A common question we get is just how good are in-house wine brands like Trader Joe’s or Costco Kirkland Signature wines. This week, we tackle the 3rd highest tier of Trader Joe’s in-house wines, the Grand Reserve level, which is usually priced at $12.99 - which is a killer price IF they are any good. This week we also went out on a limb to try wine…

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128: Storie di storia 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

Questa settimana Matteo e Raffaele parlano di storia, storici e storie. O anche un bedievalista, batman e un divano mobile... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio 9 Dates that Changed Italy - https://www.youtube.c…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #9: Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker of Golan Heights Winery! 36:56

2M ago36:56

36:56

Did you know they make award winning wines in Israel? In this special episode, we have the honor to speak with Victor Schoenfeld, Head Winemaker at Golan Heights Winery and one of the pioneers of modern winemaking in Israel. Victor shares with us his journey and how we combined his love of food and interest in agriculture into a career in wine that…

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127: Ma dove vanno a finire le monetine? 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Oggi parliamo di modi di dire, quelli più "pelosi" e poi subito in fontana, ma non una qualsiasi, andiamo a scoprire con Raffaele dove vanno a finire le monetine che vengono gettate nella fontana di Trevi. Cocludiamo con un bel caffè, da bravi italiani. Noi prendiamo un espresso, voi? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #2: Provence Rosé! (The Rosé you probably think about when you think about Rosé) 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

When most people talk about Rosé wine, they are most likely referring to Provence Rosé. Most people also probably think that Provence Rosé is what all Rosé wine tastes like, but that is not true. In this latest getting serious about Rosé episode, we spend some time talking about why that is. Now, it is true that Rosé from Provence is the most popul…

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126: Un ritorno inaspettato. 27:55

3M ago27:55

27:55

Oggi parliamo di Italia, ma l'Italia romana, partendo dai gladiatori, passando per la seconda guerra mondiale, per poi arrivare a... il caffè di Matteo? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Do Italians Believe in …

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WTF is Agiorgitiko? (This Greek red wine is a hidden gem, a must-learn wine) 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Don’t sleep on Agiorgitiko! You may not be familiar with Greek wines - or know how to pronounce them (we didn’t!) - but this is a wine that deserves to be on your must-learn list! Agiorgitiko is a hidden gem in the wine world - a versatile red that comes in different styles, goes well with tons of foods, and can be found at very reasonable prices. …

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125: Nuovi aerei, vecchi "capolavori". 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

In questo episodio, com Matteo e Raffaele partiamo dall'Italia per fare una pioccola visita in Inghilterra, ma torniamo subtio in italia "volando" per poi rimanerci cercando i capolavori dei maturandi (coloro che stanno facendo o hanno appena fatto l'esame di maturità) italiani. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get i…

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Costco Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel Challenge! (Kirkland wines vs. similarly priced wines) 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

Sometimes being old is good. Aged cheddar? Check. Vintage cars? Yep. Antique furniture Fo’ Sho’! Old Vine Zinfandel? You bet your a$$. In this episode, we return to one of our much beloved Kirkland Signature Challenges, and this week we pit the Kirkland Signature Old Vine Zinfandel against similarly priced and easy to find Old Vine Zinfandels to se…

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124: Pronti per la partenza... via?! 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

In questo episodio parliamo di sport, passiamo per l'Europa e arriviamo sempre in Italia. Ma di cosa parleremo? Francia, Svizzera, Italia. Ciclismo, calcio... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Italians Try to G…

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Great American Sparklers: 2024 Edition! (California Brut Sparkling Wines for the 4th of July - or Anytime!) 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

What’s more American than sparkling wine?!? Seriously, we make a lot of sparkling wine in the U.S. and we drink a lot of sparkling wine, too! And we think there is hardly anything better on warm summer afternoons and evenings than a nice glass of bubbly! Don’t save sparkling just for serious occasions. And on July 4th?!? Sparkling wine is perfectio…

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123: Un'estate magica... anzi due. 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

In questa puntata Matteo e Raffaele sono molto vicini, vicinissimi. E condivideranno le loro migliori estati. LE loro estati "magiche". Curiosi? Partiamo, subito! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Introduce You…

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Getting Serious About Rosé #1: Pinot Noir Rosé (Choose a Rosé based on the red wines you like!) 37:59

4M ago37:59

37:59

We admit it, we have not always been fair to Rosé, but starting today, we are going to set the record straight! If you think you don’t like Rosé, it may be because you have not yet met a Rosé you like. And the key to finding a Rosé you like is to start with a red wine you like and then finding a Rosé made from that wine. Because, afterall, Rosé is …

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122: Non luoghi, conti e musicanti. 27:25

4M ago27:25

27:25

Questa volta andiamo in giro in maniera diversa. O meglio, andiamo in giro per l'Italia come sempre, ma questa volta i luoghi sono molto particolari, così particolari che non esistono! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'…

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Italian Wine Adventure #12: Dolcetto! (Similar to Gamay, the Sommelier’s secret weapon) 46:05

4M ago46:05

46:05

From the great wine region of Piedmont, Italy comes the red wine called Dolcetto, which means “little sweet one” - but don’t be fooled, this is not a sweet wine, although it is a red wine with flavors and aromas of crunchy red fruit. In our latest Italian Wine Adventure, we travel back to one of our favorite wine areas to see if Dolcetto should be …

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121: Le montagne russe. 30:39

4M ago30:39

30:39

Questa settimana con Matteo e Raffaele parliamo di elezioni, ma da un punto di vista un po' diverso. E poi il mistero delle montagne russe! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio What's it Like to Study in Bologna? …

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Malbec: The Ultimate Summer Cookout Wine! (A lush, fruity, inexpensive crowd-pleaser) 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

Summer is here, and that means cookouts with family and friends! If you are wondering what kind of wine would be a crowd-pleaser and pair well with food and fun, we have the perfect answer: Malbec! This juicy, well-balanced wine from Argentina is an inexpensive wine that doesn’t taste or drink like it's inexpensive. You may ask why would a wine fro…

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120: Tormentoni poco buoni. 26:24

4M ago26:24

26:24

Oggi si parla di tormentoni, non ancora estivi e sicuramente non ripetibili. Alcune alte cariche hanno forse un po' esagerato. Ma chi? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Discover Hidden Bologna: Locals Share The…

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Minisode #13: Help! I Don’t Know How to Love White Wine! (Use the B-FAST method to learn to love White Wine) 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

We introduce you to the B-FAST method in this minisode so you can become a white wine lover. What’s that you say, you’ve never heard of the B-FAST method? Well, that’s because it is a Wine Pair Podcast original! To love a thing, you have to learn about a thing, and you have to spend time with a thing. You can’t just go with your first impression! Y…

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119: Una penna, una gola e 7 note. 27:55

4M ago27:55

27:55

Questa puntata è piena di sorprese! Scopriremo chi ha invento i nomi delle note musicali che si usano in Italia, e poi faremo un bel giro, in macchina! Per concludere con un bel piatto di pasta. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership …

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Minisode #12: What Are the Noble Grapes? (And Why Should You Care?) 14:17

5M ago14:17

14:17

When it comes to wine grapes, it’s ok to play the field, but it is a good idea to get to know the Noble Grapes. And the good news is - you may already be really familiar with them. That’s because many of the most popular wines and wine blends, both red and white, are often made of these grapes. But what makes them Noble? We’ll tell you! And does th…

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118: Tutti fuori! 28:50

5M ago28:50

28:50

Dove sono andati questa settimana Matteo e Raffaele? Oggi chiacchieriamo a proposito di viaggi, amici e incontri imprevisti. Con un finale abbastanza "mosso". Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio 11 Minute Convers…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #8: Jennie Murphy of Oxlee Graham Wines! (From forensics to wine making, being a woman in the wine industry 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

Jennie Murphy is, like her grandmothers who she named her winery after, a tough, resilient, and determined woman. After losing her home in the 2017 wine country fires, she started to seriously think about starting her own winery. We learned a ton about the winemaking world in our conversation with her - things that the average wine drinker never th…

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117: Le cronache di Narni 28:51

5M ago28:51

28:51

Ebbene sì, Narnia esiste e si trova in Italia! Non ci credete? Mettetei comodi e prendete qualcosa da bere, inizia un viaggio fatastico nell'Italia che non ti aspetti. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Can You …

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WTF is White Grenache? (AKA Garnatxa Blanca and Grenache Blanc, an underrated white wine, an alternative for Chardonnay lovers, a good summer wine) 38:48

5M ago38:48

38:48

Yes, it’s true, they make Grenache is white as well as red! And it’s a great summer wine! Popular in the Catalonia area of Spain where it is known as Garnatxa Blanca, and in the Rhône area of France where it is often used as a blending grape and known as Grenache Blanc, White Grenache is a tasty, complex, and food friendly white wine that deserves …

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116: Colpito dalle stelle 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

In effetti in italiano non abbiamo la traduzione esatta di "starstruck" ma si traduce con diverse frasi o parole a seconda della frase e del suo significato. Ma in tutto questo, chi è stato "colpito"? Raffaele! Ha incontrato un super VIP nell'ambito dei viaggi e delle guide, raggiungendo anche un fantastico traguardo professionale. Curiosi? Trascri…

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Spain’s Answer to Champagne: Cava! (A step up from Prosecco at a similar price) 42:17

5M ago42:17

42:17

A 10 point wine in this episode! If you want a higher-class alternative to Prosecco at the same price point, then Cava is your wine. Cava is an underrated sparkling wine from Spain that is made in the same way as Champagne, but at a fraction of the cost. Cava is unique among sparkling wines - it is made with native Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xare…

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115: Ponti buoni e ponti cattivi 26:31

5M ago26:31

26:31

In quest apuntata Matteo e Raffaele parlano dei ponti (figurati) che in questo periodo hanno allietato gli italiani con qualche giorno in più di vacanza, ma anche di ponti meno buoni anche se per ora ancora "figurati"... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: …

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WTF is Txakoli? (Fizzy, fruity, and fun dry white wine from Spain, aka Txakolina) 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

It may be hard to pronounce and spell, but is it ever easy to drink! In this episode, we introduce you to a fun, quaffable, and not so serious wine called Txakoli which hails from the Basque region of Spain. Sometimes also called Txakolina, this slightly fizzy white wine is a perfect summer sipper. While tasting it, we had visions of sitting by the…

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114: E adesso si gira l'Italia! 27:50

6M ago27:50

27:50

Torna il freddo ma non si torna a casa, o almeno non ancora. Matteo e Raffaele non si sono accontentati della Grecia, hanno continuato a viaggiare, ma questa volta in Italia, quindi si parte per due regioni diverse, la Puglia e l'Emilia Romagna! Si parteeeeeeeee... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive tra…

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2019 Rioja Reserva Challenge! (A punch-you-in-the-face wine, perfect base for Sangria, for Cab Sauv lovers) 43:22

6M ago43:22

43:22

Rioja is the big dog of Spanish wines, but the question on everyone’s lips is - how does the Costco Kirkland Signature Rioja Reserva stack up to other Riojas? Amiright?!? Well, without giving it away, we’re here to tell you that the Kirkland Signature Rioja is a worthy contender! But did it win in a knockout, or was it a draw? You’ll have to listen…

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113: Due napoletani in Grecia... 26:59

6M ago26:59

26:59

In questo episodio Matteo e Raffaele sono vicini, molto vicini, vicinissimi. Ma allo stesso tempo molto lontani dall'Italia. Ma dove sono? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio Siamo ad Atene! Con tanti amici dei c…

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