Ep. 2309 Understanding maturity by the glass: old whites from Italy with Cristina Mercuri DipWSET and Gill Gordon Smith IWE | wine2wine Business Forum 2024

Welcome to Episode 2309, where we present a session recording from the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. Today’s session is entitled “Understanding maturity by the glass: old whites from Italy” with Cristina Mercuri DipWSET and Gill Gordon Smith IWE. Italian Wine Podcast is proud to be a media partner of wine2wine Business Forum and is pleased to present this series of market-focus sessions, recorded in Verona in November 2024. wine2wine Business Forum is an international wine business event held annually in Verona, Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals from around the world, providing an opportunity to network, develop and expand their wine business worldwide. Today’s session: The international reputation of Italian wines and Italian classic regions is focused on red wines: their distinctive flavors, assertive structure and high aging potential. Consumer trends demonstrate a growing appreciation towards white wines, and Italy is well regarded with high-quality white native grapes. But what about their potential for aging? Can Italian whites develop beautifully with time and become a must-have in international consumers’ cellars? Find more about the session at:  https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/wine2wine/ticket-wine2wine-business-forum-2024/understanding-maturity-by-the-glass-old-whites-from-italy/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!