Ep. 2773 Trento DOC: one of Italy’s finest sparkling wines with Alessandra Caroni of Maso Martis | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2773 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 258 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is joined by Alessandra Caroni, Export Manager at Maso Martis, to explore the unique identity of Trento DOC and one of Italy’s leading sparkling wine producers. Together, they explore what makes Trento DOC one of Italy’s most distinctive sparkling wine regions, the story of Maso Martis, and how climate change is reshaping vineyard practices. They also discuss the importance of the traditional Pergola Trentina training system, the winery’s work with Pinot Meunier, including rare 100% Pinot Meunier sparkling wines, and the rich gastronomic traditions of Trentino, from salmerino and Trentingrana to the region’s mountain food culture. More about today’s guest: Alessandra Caroni is an Italian AIS-certified Sommelier, export and sales manager, and wine writer who specializes in boutique and organic Italian wine estates. She is the founder of Winesoul, serving as an advocate for small-scale growers and a judge in international wine competitions. Maso Martis is a family-owned winery in Trento, founded in 1990 and dedicated exclusively to the production of Trento DOC sparkling wines. Recognized as the first winery in the appellation to obtain organic certification, Maso Martis has become one of the region’s leading producers, known for its mountain vineyards, estate-grown fruit, and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture and long-aged traditional-method sparkling wines. Connect: Website: https://www.masomartis.it/en/ https://www.winesoul.it/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allecaroni/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandra-caroni-4845aa27/  More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the ‘Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon’ weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  _______________________________ 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  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mammajumboshrimp    If you feel like helping us, donate here: https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!   Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!