Ep. 5 - In Vino, Vita: The Slow Magic of Natural Wine in Italy with Sommelier Gianni Morosini — Florence, Italy

This week on the Sapore Podcast, I’m joined by Gianni Morosini—a natural wine sommelier in Florence’s evolving food and wine scene. After living sober until the age of 40, Gianni discovered the world of natural wine and never looked back. What began as a quiet curiosity has become a full-hearted philosophy rooted in slowness, storytelling, and a reverence for the land.We first met at a restaurant tucked away in Oltrano in Florence, Italy, where Gianni’s intuitive and enthusiastic approach to wine left a lasting impression—curating wine lists, collaborating with producers, and introducing others to the wild, beautiful world of natural wine.In this conversation, we talk about:His unlikely journey into the world of wine at 40Why natural wine resonated so deeply with himHow he selects bottles based on quality, sustainability, emotional connection, and land stewardshipWhy slowness, presence, and care matter more than perfectionThe magic of tasting wine with someone who truly sees it as a living thingIn the second half of the episode, we taste a variety of natural wines together—each one carrying a story of land, time, and intention: A wine aged underground in volcanic terrainA bottle infused with bee pollen and honeyProducers reimagining what wine can be when we listen to natureThis episode is a meditation on taste, transformation, and the soulful beauty of drinking close to the earth.Get in touch with Gianni:Email: [email protected] courtesy of Gianni MorosiniTHE SAPORE PODCASTThe Sapore Podcast is an invitation to explore the world richly through the senses. Rooted in the Italian word sapore—meaning “to savor” and “to taste”—each episode features soulful conversations with chefs, winemakers, artists, designers, and creatives from around the world.From intimate kitchens in Florence to late-night wine bars in Paris and sacred rituals in Marrakesh, Sapore explores and savors the rituals, memories, and places that connect us to a life well-traveled and well-lived.Follow along on Instagram:Studio Sapore: @studio.sapore Host Nisa Sedaghat: @nisssyyGet in touch:Email: [email protected] Online at: www.studiosapore.comThe podcast is produced by Nisa Sedaghat.