Best The Easy Italian Team Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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

1h 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

7d 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

1h 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

7d 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

37m 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

12d 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

13d 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

17d 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

21d 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

1M 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

1M 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

26d 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Spain’s Hidden Gem: Priorat! (One of the great wines of Spain, Grenache-based red wine) 38:16

4M ago38:16

38:16

When we say hidden gem, we are not kidding! When people think of Spanish red wines, they immediately think of Rioja, but don’t sleep on Priorat. Hailing from the Catalonia area of Spain, Priorat is a Grenache-based red wine blend that completely blew away our expectations! Rich, complex, and oh so drinkable, this is a wine that deserves a lot more …

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112: La statua proibita. 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

Oggi parliamo di fatti che sono accaduti e eventi che stanno per accedere. Così tante emozioni e così poco tempo per parlarne! Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Come scaricare la trascrizione Apri l'episodio in Transcript Player …

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High QPR Pinot Noir #4! (How the American wine palate has been programmed by big wine, Pinot is a polarizing wine) 43:30

4M ago43:30

43:30

Pinot Noir can be a polarizing wine - some people love it, and some people just don’t get it. We think that happens for a few reasons. First, most wine drinkers have been trained to think that wines are supposed to taste like Cabernet Sauvignon - big, fruit forward, high in alcohol, and very tannic. Which is just not what a great Pinot tastes like.…

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111: Una regione per tutti... 28:46

5M ago28:46

28:46

Non solo esiste, ma è anche una regione richiesta, anche se molto la lasciano per altre regioni. Oggi con Matteo e Raffaele parliamo di una delle regioni più piccole dell'Italia, e poi continuiamo a girare per l'Italia parlando dei borghi più belli d'Italia. Curiosi? Accomodatevi, stiamo per iniziare. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support…

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Wallet-Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck and More! (Reviewing wines under $5, cheap Cabernet Sauvignon, some pleasant and unpleasant surprises) 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

Believe it or not, 73% of the wine purchased in the United States is sold for less than $8. So, there are a LOT of people drinking those wines! But they don’t often get reviews, and so we thought we would take some time to taste and review some value wines to see just how different they are from slightly more expensive wines. The results: one of th…

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110: Venditori di aspirapolveri. 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

Oggi Giorgia ci porta non solo in giro per l'Italia, ma anche in luoghi molto molto lontani. Una puntata speciale, parlando di mare, aspirapolveri e... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio A Day in the Life of Mat…

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Bordeaux Bargains #1! (Haut-Médoc and Graves, Left Bank, why Bordeaux wines are so tricky to understand) 48:30

5M ago48:30

48:30

Bordeaux is home to some of the most famous - and most expensive - wines in the world. But can you find a great wine at a great price?!? You can!!! There is no reason to spend more than $20 a bottle to find highly rated and very enjoyable wines from this classic region. In this episode, we focus on Left Bank wines, and we bring that up because Bord…

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109: Una città per ogni lettera... 27:33

5M ago27:33

27:33

Forse è l'alfabeto del viaggiatore? Insomma a cosa servono tutte queste città? Oggi con Matteo e Raffaele scopriamo come fanno la "compitazione" o spelling, in italiano e poi ne approfittiamo per fare un bel giro dell'Italia. Pronti? Andiamo... Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabu…

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WTF is Muscadet? (Melon de Bourgogne, the Sur Lie method, batonnage, the ultimate fish wine, the best French white wine under $20?) 41:50

6M ago41:50

41:50

If you’re like us, French wines can feel so confusing - and that’s exactly why we do these WTF episodes! This week, we dive into a great French white wine called Muscadet, which is not to be confused with Muscat or Moscato (which are, by the way, the same thing). Muscadet is a wine made in the Loire Valley from the grape Melon de Bourgogne - and th…

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108: La spada di Chiusdino. 31:14

6M ago31:14

31:14

Sempre in giro! Ma questa volta alla scoperta di una spada inaspettatamente famosa in un paesino poco conosciuto in Toscana. E non solo, dopo qualche giro in Italia, faremo una bella passeggiata tra i nomi e i cognomi italiani più strani. Accomodatevi, stiamo per iniziare. Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interac…

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