The Connected Table Live Podcast
1) Scacciadiavoli “Chase the Devil” – A Storied Montefalco Winery
The name Scacciadiavoli means “chase the devil,” referencing a story from the 14th century about a woman possessed by the Devil who was exorcised by drinking the local wine. Scacciadiavoli’s history i...Show More
2) Az. Ag. Bocale di Valentini- Three Generations in Montefalco
Az. Ag. Bocale di Valentini was founded by Giuseppe Valentini in the 1950s in Montefalco (Umbria) "Bocale" is local dialect for the two-liter wines jugs used before the family's wines were sold in bot...Show More
3) From a Prison to a Castle- Travels with Marchesi Frescobaldi in Tuscany
The Frescobaldi family dates back more than 30 generations in Italy and owns several grand estates in Tuscany including Castello Nipozzano in DOC Chianti Rufina. This historic castle and former fortre...Show More
4) Decugnano Dei Barbi: A Pioneering Winery in Orvieto
The area of Decugnano, formerly owned by the clergy during the Middle Ages, sits high on a hill in northeast Orvieto. In 1973 Claudio Barbi acquired the land to plant vineyards, naming his winery Decu...Show More
5) Vesuvius wines Lacryma Christi Campania
Historic documents of grape cultivation on Mt Vesuvius in Campania date to 5th century B.C. Here, volcanic soils result in exceptional wines unique to Vesuvio DOC. Cantina del Vesuvio was founded in 1...Show More
6) Eating Through Europe One Tour at a Time- Kenneth Dunn, Eating Europe
Kenneth Dunn transitioned from working on food insecurity issues with the United Nations to creating premium food experiences for culinary curious travelers through Eating Europe, the company he found...Show More
7) Gaetana Jacono, Valle Dell'Acate, 6th Generation Vintner in Sicily
Gaetana Jacono is the 6th generation family member overseeing Valle Dell’Acate, a wine estate in southern Sicily's Ragusa province. Valle Dell'Acate produces organic wines made from local varieties in...Show More
8) Arianna Occhipinti- Embracing Biodiversity & Natural Wines in Sicily
Sicily is ablaze with a new generation of dynamic winemakers who aspire to respect the biodiversity in a region and produce wines that uniquely express their local terroir. An example is Arianna Occhi...Show More
9) Charlotte Voisey Evolves as Exec. Director, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
Charlotte Voisey has helped redefine how spirits brands connect with the hospitality industry, notably as longtime global brand ambassador for William Grant & Sons. In 2025, Voisey stepped into a new ...Show More
10) Orvieto- Historic Wine of the Popes; A Wine for Today
Located in Umbria near Lazio, Orvieto has a history in winemaking dating to the Etruscans. In the 13th century Orvieto was a refuge for five Popes and the wines were favored among the papal court. Sal...Show More