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What happens when two Russian entrepreneurs decide to start a winery in Tuscany? You get a story as bold as the wine they’re producing!
In this episode of Wine Talks, Paul K chats with Luca Vitiello, marketing and sales director of Bertinga Winery, a revolutionary winery in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico region.
Founded in 2015 by two Russian wine enthusiasts, Bertinga Winery is breaking tradition by focusing on single-vineyard Merlot–a rarity in the Sangiovese-dominated region.
With deep roots in the wine import business, the founders have applied their expertise to create a truly bold, innovative, and terroir-driven wine experience.
Tune in now to discover why Bertinga is quickly becoming a rising star in the global market!
💡Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
The origin of Bertinga Winery and its Russian roots (02:18)
Focus on Merlot in Chianti Classico (08:30)
Creating IGT wines vs. traditional Chianti Classico DOCG (10:35)
Challenges of growing Merlot in Tuscany’s climate (14:19)
Chianti Classico’s subzones and their roles (18:13)
It takes a vision to be making wines (28:32)
Bertinga’s sustainability and organic farming practices (33:21)
Importance of terroir and minimal intervention winemaking (40:52)
Recognition of Bertinga’s Merlot in international tastings (42:48)
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👉Connect with Luca Vitiello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-vitiello-b5288b67/?originalSubdomain=it
👉Learn more about Bertinga Winery here: https://www.bertinga.it/en/home.html
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