👉Watch the other full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_
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Have you ever wondered what makes a bottle of wine truly special? Is it the grapes? The region? Or what about packaging and marketing?
In our latest episode of Wine Talks, Paul K sits down with Vito La Fata, president and CEO of La Fata Cellars, who transformed a generational dream into a thriving wine business.
Discover how this Sicilian vineyard owner leverages family traditions to create wines that are unforgettable and sellable.
Today, we’ll explore Vito’s innovative approach to winemaking, the power of storytelling and building a community around wines, La Fata Cellar’s unconventional business model, and more.
Tune in to this episode to hear Vito’s fresh perspective on what it means to run a winery.
Let’s jump right in!
đź’ˇKey Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
From online businesses to winemaking (02:00)
Vito’s Sicilian roots and connection with wine (03:18)
The significance of understanding family roots (08:13)
Why Paul and his wife started La Fata Cellars (11:38)
The history, mastery, and artistry in winemaking (16:55)
The beginning of La Fata Cellars and its business models (21:33)
Selling a membership vs. community (29:53)
The storytelling that comes with every bottle of wine (35:10)
Future plans and expansion ideas (44:57)
Episode wrap-up (50:29)
đź“š Additional Resources:
👉Learn more about Wine Talks: https://www.winetalkspodcast.com/
👉Watch the YouTube full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcE_nUpOKHY&list=PLVPoDzlH3_n8rqmofwcCQvOi_3Ci66bu_
👉Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WineTalksPodcast?sub_confirmation=1
👉Visit La Fata Cellars for more information: https://www.lafatacellars.com/
Watch or listen to these episodes:
đź’Ą$3B Direct-to-Consumer Wine Business with Paul Kalemkiarian Sr.: https://youtu.be/EusbLAEyYq0
đź’ĄConversation with Angela McCrae: https://youtu.be/yRxXHqWiLgc
🍷Let’s Connect:
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🔸LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kalemkiarian-a792914
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