Best Trento Podcasts (2024)

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152. Trento a Hidden Treasure 24:52

15h ago24:52

24:52

Welcome back to our podcast, where Tommaso and I, Kimberly, celebrate Italy’s rich history, culture, cuisine, architecture, and art. In our latest episode, we took a deep dive into the enchanting region of South Tyrol. We were thrilled to share some of the glowing listener reviews that perfectly capture the simple pleasures of Italy. Our mission is…

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Partnering through Common Values w/ Matteo Lunelli, Ferrari Trento 50:28

16d ago50:28

50:28

With 100+ years of history, many accolades, and distinctive mountain-grown sparkling wines, Ferrari Trento is still often confused with the car maker Ferrari. Matteo Lunelli, President and CEO, explains how Ferrari Trento leverages partnerships, including Formula 1, The Emmys, and others, to tell its story and grow its audience globally. Detailed S…

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Transmitting Values through Generations w/ Alessia Antinori, Primum Familiae Vini 34:06

3d ago34:06

34:06

As the 26th generation family member to run Marchesi Antinori, Alessia Antinori, VP and Winemaker, knows the benefits of being a family-owned business, particularly around transmitting family values from generation to generation. These insights and values are shared as members of an elite group of family-owned wineries, the Primum Familae Vini. Ale…

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151.. Lago d'Iseo where Art and Beauty meet! 25:41

8d ago25:41

25:41

Episode Highlights: Lago d’Iseo: Our journey to the lake, filled with challenging switchback roads, offering thrilling views and driving experiences. Monte Isola: Europe’s largest inhabited lake island, rich in history and cultural significance. Art and Culture: Christo’s 2016 Art Installation: The floating dock covered in yellow fabric on Lago di …

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150. Kimberly News, Italy News 17:32

15d ago17:32

17:32

In this heartfelt episode, Kimberly opens up about the recent delays in her podcast episodes, attributing them to the emotional aftermath of her mother’s passing and technical internet issues. She takes a moment to reflect on the unwavering support of her parents, particularly in her decision to move to Italy to pursue her photography career. This …

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Promoting New Zealand through White Wine w/ Charlotte Read, NZ Winegrowers 37:35

28d ago37:35

37:35

With 88% of their wine exported, 93% of which is white, white wine is a big deal for New Zealand. Charlotte Read, General Manager of Brand for New Zealand Winegrowers, explains how they have been focused on promoting white wine globally. This includes campaigning for a white wine emoji, focusing on the the month of May with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot G…

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149. The Perfect Birthday in Sirmione 30:53

29d ago30:53

30:53

Episode Highlights: Weather Breakthrough: The narrative begins with the joy of a sunny day at Lago di Garda after a series of rainy days, setting a picturesque backdrop for the episode. Critical Insight on AI in Travel: Kimberly and Tommaso delve into the pitfalls of AI-generated travel articles, sharing a critique of an inaccurate piece about Newp…

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148. So much to LOVE in Lago di Garda! 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

Main Theme: Explore the enchanting region of Lake Garda through our immersive travel experiences, historical insights, appreciation of cultural richness, and our personal anecdotes. Episode Highlights: Road Trips Around Lake Garda: Activities include sailing, biking, hiking, and camping. Emphasis on discovering hidden gems and local adventures. Cam…

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Navigating winery insurance w/ Heidi Moore, Country Financial 27:16

1M ago27:16

27:16

With insurance costs skyrocketing, having a good understanding of the types and amount of coverage needed for wineries and vineyards is becoming essential. As a broker for Country Financial, as well as the host of the Wine Crush Podcast, Heidi Moore describes what is necessary vs. optional for winery insurance and the changes happening in the indus…

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147. Tourist Season is in Full Swing!!! 24:04

1M ago24:04

24:04

Welcome to another episode of “Kimberly’s Italy,” where your hosts, Kimberly and Tommaso, take you on a journey through the heart of Italy, exploring its art, culture, cuisine, and the unique challenges travelers face. This episode is packed with insights, stories, and recommendations for anyone looking to experience Italy beyond the surface. Main …

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146. Diving deep into Verona with a guide (and a Jeep!) 27:10

2M ago27:10

27:10

It was Tommaso’s first visit to this history rich city, therefore we hired a private tour guide who made our visit perfetto! No matter how much you research and read about a destination, you will never learn as much as with a (good) guide. The amount of interesting facts and details we were told kept us happily engaged for hours. Verona offers so m…

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145. Two Venetian Legends in One Day 26:24

2M ago26:24

26:24

The legendary trattoria on the island of Burano was the perfect way to start our second day in Venezia. It’s one of those family run restaurants that you will remember for years to come. Delicious food, engaging and attentive staff and a classic interior which all comes together to create the perfect Venetian culinary treat. Our second legendary st…

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Delving into the US wine consumer w/ Liz Thach MW, Wine Market Council 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

With 27 years of research on the US wine consumer, the non-profit Wine Market Council is a critical industry resource. Liz Thach MW, the new President, dives into their most recent research on which wine consumers are buying, why, and how they buy. Members can get even deeper insight and access to the industry’s most robust database on US wine cons…

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Happy Birthday Guglielmo Marconi 1:15

2M ago1:15

1:15

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144. Our Happy and Upbeat Take on Day 2 in Venice! 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, we unpack the bittersweet feelings of returning home after an enchanting trip to Italy. We dive into the complexities of “reentry stress” juxtaposed with their deep longing for the Italian way of life. From navigating travel hiccups to cherishing the quiet moments away from the hustle of tourist spots, we…

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143. Just Back from Venice…What You Need to Know! 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

After 6 days in Venezia, we thought we would share with you how to take in the full beauty and magic of this dramatic city despite the crowds, and it’s not even full tourist season yet! Getting away from the masses around Piazza San Marco allowed us to see the real Venezia. Everything we took in visually, as we roamed through the web of canals and …

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Upcoming Episode Announcement 0:31

2M ago0:31

0:31

By Kimberly Holcombe

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The Right Place at the Right Time w/ Devon Magee, Offshore Wines 54:03

2M ago54:03

54:03

Having gotten bitten by the wine bug young and with deep wine retail experience, Devon Magee, founder of Offshore Wines, decided to start a small wine importer. Inspired by Kermit Lynch, Offshore focuses on small, artisanal brands making high quality, yet affordable wines. Devon shares how he bootstrapped the company and is finding his way as an im…

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142. Introducing Lago di Garda! 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

Everyone as heard of Lake Como, but it’s bigger cousin to the east is a beauty and should probably be added to your list of dream vacations in bel’italia. We will dedicate a few episodes to Garda when we get back to our recording studio, but we share enough here to give you a glimpse into this sweet place. We drove the entire perimeter of the lake …

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141. Back in Italy! via Copenhagen and Palma! 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

We recorded this episode upon our arrival in Lake Garda after a busy week of planes, trains and automobiles….well, to be honest we took a metro instead of a train! We share a few travel tips on Apple Air Tags, what to do with a long layover in a different city and how to make sure a specific Airbnb is right for you. We flew from Palma, Mallorca to …

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The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections 49:20

3M ago49:20

49:20

As part of the importer series, Yi Xin Ong, Managing Partner of KOT Selections in Singapore, provides an international perspective. From Singapore’s 2-3,000 active importers for the small island to the impact of international media, Yi Xin describes how KOT navigates the importing, distributing, and retailing of its portfolio of winegrowers. Detail…

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140. : The City of Genova: Pesto, Palaces and Blue Jeans! 23:44

3M ago23:44

23:44

The busy and vibrant port city of Genova is steeped in Maritime history, yet also lays claim to being the birthplace of both Christopher Columbus and the modern-day architect Renzo Piano. Our journey through Genova wouldn’t be complete without savoring the city’s culinary masterpiece, Pesto Genovese! It is reason enough to visit the city, but fortu…

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Taking Great Care of Wines w/ Shannon Coursey, Wilson Daniels 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

With a portfolio of luxury wineries, including Domaine de la Romanee-Conti and Biondi Santi, Wilson Daniels has developed deep expertise in marketing luxury wines. With allocations, deep tracking of where wines go, and a heavy event schedule, Shannon Coursey, EVP of Sales & Marketing, describes how taking great care of the wines is critical. Detail…

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139. Be the Visitor Italians Will Appreciate (or Admire & Respect!) 18:55

4M ago18:55

18:55

We decided to share with our listeners the suggestions Kimberly gives her clients while traveling in Italy. Whether it’s your first time or your 10th visit to this amazing country, common courtesies go a long way, and may just get you the best table in the ristorante! Italians excel at dressing well and appreciate when tourists make the effort also…

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138. Dreaming of buying a Tuscan fixer-upper and living La Dolce Vita? 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

In this episode we have an entertaining chat with author Angela Correll who bought an ancient house in the teeny village of Montefollonico in the Val d’Orcia area of Tuscany. With a population of just 400, you can imagine the humorous experiences she and her husband have had over the last few years. Angela wrote a book on this adventure called Rest…

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137. Planning a trip from a TikTok Video??? 29:14

4M ago29:14

29:14

We have more travel news and updates for 2024 and we also want to share some cautionary advice regarding the misinformation which is rampant online. There are thousands of self-proclaimed Italian Travel Experts and Influencers out there who are not as knowledgeable as they try to appear, yet they do look good in a bathing suit! There are new rules …

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A Lot of Life to Live: Sam Bail's Post-Alcohol Community 57:52

4M ago57:52

57:52

Sam Bail was feeling better. So much better that two months into her sobriety experiment, she knew she wasn’t going back to drinking alcohol. But she missed her softball team, and all the other relationships she made at her local watering hole—her “third place,” where she socialized when not at work or at home in a tiny apartment. And this is New Y…

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Building Perennial Brands w/ Nick Ramkowsky, Vine Connections 28:26

4M ago28:26

28:26

In part 2 of our series with Nick Ramkowsky, Owner of Vine Connections, Nick describes how he builds brands in the US market, striving to turn “annual” brands into “perennial” ones. Partnering with distributors both directly and working independently with consistency helps create a virtuous cycle of long-term relationships. Nick also covers his int…

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136. Travel News for bel’Italia 2024 21:36

4M ago21:36

21:36

This episode dishes out some travel news, updates and new rules implemented for 2024. Italy is trying to deal with the volume of tourists while maintaining it’s standing as the 4th most popular European country to visit. Venice has been faced with the possibility of being on Unesco’s World Heritage Danger list, so they finally implemented a 5 € ent…

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135. The Classy, Colorful and Tasty City of Parma 24:38

4M ago24:38

24:38

Tasting boards in Parma can’t be beat if you are a fan of ham or cheese, or both! To taste the difference between 24 or 36 month cheese is always a treat, but then throw in the various types of parma ham for meat lovers – pure heaven! Parma is capitol of the Emilia-Romagna Food Valley and it also boasts the honor of a UNESCO Creative City of Gastro…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Trento Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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XChateau Wine Podcast

Robert Vernick, Peter Yeung

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Kimberly's Italy

Kimberly Holcombe

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Modo di Bere

Rose Thomas Bannister

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152. Trento a Hidden Treasure 24:52

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Partnering through Common Values w/ Matteo Lunelli, Ferrari Trento 50:28

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Transmitting Values through Generations w/ Alessia Antinori, Primum Familiae Vini 34:06

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151.. Lago d'Iseo where Art and Beauty meet! 25:41

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150. Kimberly News, Italy News 17:32

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Promoting New Zealand through White Wine w/ Charlotte Read, NZ Winegrowers 37:35

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149. The Perfect Birthday in Sirmione 30:53

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148. So much to LOVE in Lago di Garda! 28:15

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Navigating winery insurance w/ Heidi Moore, Country Financial 27:16

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147. Tourist Season is in Full Swing!!! 24:04

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146. Diving deep into Verona with a guide (and a Jeep!) 27:10

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145. Two Venetian Legends in One Day 26:24

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Delving into the US wine consumer w/ Liz Thach MW, Wine Market Council 40:00

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Happy Birthday Guglielmo Marconi 1:15

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144. Our Happy and Upbeat Take on Day 2 in Venice! 28:46

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143. Just Back from Venice…What You Need to Know! 30:11

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Upcoming Episode Announcement 0:31

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The Right Place at the Right Time w/ Devon Magee, Offshore Wines 54:03

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142. Introducing Lago di Garda! 21:22

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141. Back in Italy! via Copenhagen and Palma! 27:32

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The Singaporean Experience w/ Yi Xin Ong, KOT Selections 49:20

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140. : The City of Genova: Pesto, Palaces and Blue Jeans! 23:44

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Taking Great Care of Wines w/ Shannon Coursey, Wilson Daniels 1:05:49

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139. Be the Visitor Italians Will Appreciate (or Admire & Respect!) 18:55

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138. Dreaming of buying a Tuscan fixer-upper and living La Dolce Vita? 35:28

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137. Planning a trip from a TikTok Video??? 29:14

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A Lot of Life to Live: Sam Bail's Post-Alcohol Community 57:52

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Building Perennial Brands w/ Nick Ramkowsky, Vine Connections 28:26

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136. Travel News for bel’Italia 2024 21:36

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135. The Classy, Colorful and Tasty City of Parma 24:38

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