Italy is one of those places that feels instantly familiar the moment you arrive — and yet the more you learn about it, the more you realize how much you've been missing. In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Dupuy, James Beard Award-winning author and self-described outsider-turned-insider, to talk about her new book Italianity — a collection of essays and stories that captures what it actually means to drink Italian wine the Italian way. We get into the concept of Italianità, why the best way to plan your Italy trip is to start with the grape you love, and what Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona looks like at 9:30 in the morning when the locals still have the place to themselves. Pour yourself a glass of Franciacorta and let this one transport you.
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Featured Guest
Jessica Dupuy, co-author — Italianity
Regions Discussed
Tuscany / Montalcino — Brunello, Sangiovese; the entry point for many Italy-first-timers
Valpolicella / Verona — Amarone, Valpolicella Superiore; Andrea's home region
Piedmont (Piemonte) — Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Alta Langa sparkling; French-border swagger
Alto Adige / Trentino (Tre Venezie) — Alpine Nebbiolo, German-speaking, former Austro-Hungarian influence; Jessica's current favorite region
Sicily — Nerello Mascalese, Etna; deeply historical, layered cultural influences
Franciacorta — Champagne-method sparkling wine; 85% Chardonnay + Pinot Nero + Pinot Bianco
Alta Langa — Piedmont-based traditional-method sparkling; historical rival to Champagne
Roero — Sandy-soil Nebbiolo; lighter expression outside of Barolo/Barbaresco
Valtellina — Alpine Nebbiolo north of Lake Como
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