Unwined Live Hosted By Roger Bissell

This week we are unwinding with our very own host Roger Bissell! Italian wine and travel expert Roger Bissell reflects on an unforgettable journey that culminated in the release of the first-ever, Wines to Watch 2022, a list of 40 carefully selected wine picks, inspired by a year of travel, tastings and visits with winemakers. Explore the list here: www.rogerbissell.co/winestowatch

Valfaccenda was founded in 2010 by husband and wife Carolina and Luca, respectively an engineer and an enologist. Their vineyards are mostly in Valfaccenda, in Canale on the hills which line Le Rocche - a landmark in Roero - with a few old plots rented in Valmaggiore in Vezza, Madonna di Loreto in Canale and San Grato in Santo Stefano Roero. The soils of Roero are made of sand that

This week we are unwinding with Giulia Monteleone, vintner, Monteleone Winery. After extensive research, Giulia and her husband Benedetto Alessandro, made the fateful decision to purchase an old, two-hectare vineyard near the river Alcantara in July of 2017. The winery can be found at the foot of Mount Etna, less than 500 metres above sea level, and 30 metres away from the ancient

This week we're unwinding with Deborah Parker Wong, the inspiring woman at the helm of the Slow Wine Guide. About Slow Wine: Formally born in Italy, the Slow Wine movement recognizes wineries that respect and reflect their local terroir and practice sustainable methods that benefit the environment. The Slow Wine Guide evaluates over 400 different wineries and personally interviews

The minute you begin to chat with Riccardo and Maria, you instantly feel their warmth and passion for their small but mighty winery, with its origins strongly rooted over the centuries and in tradition. Their family has been producing wines in the Langhe for 6 generations. Mongioia is led by Riccardo Bianco Owner, Oenologist and Agronomist who has produced a collection of Moscato-

Join us this week as we explore the San Leonardo winery & estate, deeply rooted in tradition, a commitment to excellence and centuries-old history, through the lens of its current owner Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga. Anselmo shares his thoughts on: - Growing up in a prestigious family - How to continue holding the bar high for future generations - His plans for the future, professional

Today, Alessandra Lauria teaches pasta classes (online and live) to groups of all sizes, but her journey into food started at an early age, growing up in a very large, Sicilian family. For the Laurias, cooking with good ingredients and making everything from scratch was the norm. Interesting enough, Alessandra was not allowed to cook when she was younger but learned by watching her

To Mariana Velásquez, a native of Bogotá, the diverse mix of heritages, cultures, and regions that comprise Colombian food can be summed up in one simple concept: More is more. No matter what rung of society, Colombians feed their guests well, and leave them feeling nourished in body and soul. In her debut book, Colombiana, the award-winning recipe developer and food stylist

Ted Lemon is a lifelong winemaker who began his career by receiving an Enology degree from the Université de Dijon in 1981. He is the co-founder (along with his wife Heidi) of Littorai Wines, a small, family owned and operated winery dedicated to producing wines of place. Ted is the first American to ever be hired as winemaker and vineyard manager of an estate in Burgundy, Domain

Prepare for your mouth to absolutely water with this week's deliciously fascinating conversation. Bill Esparza, author of the book, LA Mexicano, and James Beard Award winner in journalism for his coverage of the LA taco scene, is considered one of the country's leading experts on Mexican food. In addition to the curating services Bill provides for Los Angeles restauranteurs and ve