Giorgio Rivetti
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“We are working with the same philosophy, the same idea, the same goal. To be in the wine business, it’s very important to have this kind of relationship. Because otherwise it’s just business and it doesn’t make sense.” – Giorgio Rivetti Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini. In this episode, Giorgio reflects on the many lessons he's learned over his long career as a keen businessman and attentive farmer. He shares his insights on the sparkling wine space, the challenges and advantages of farming organically in a changing climate, and how he built brands to support his passionate appreciation for indigenous Italian varieties, like Timorasso. Above all, Giorgio is fueled by the human relationships that make the fine wine business unlike any other. What Giorgio and Mark tasted in this episode: Contratto Millesimato Pas Dosé La Spinetta Barolo ‘Garretti’ Automatically generated transcripts often make mistakes. Find a corrected version here. Skurnik Wines & Spirits Follow us on Instagram
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“We are working with the same philosophy, the same idea, the same goal. To be in the wine business, it’s very important to have this kind of relationship. Because otherwise it’s just business and it doesn’t make sense.” – Giorgio Rivetti Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and ...
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