Ep 254 - Brunello di Montalcino Wine: Terroir, Clones & Aging Potential | Italian Wine Education with Ian D’Agata
About this episode
Janina Doyle explores Brunello di Montalcino with Ian D’Agata, discussing its unique characteristics and the importance of wine education.
In this episode of the wine podcast, Janina dives into one of Italy’s most prestigious and age-worthy wines: Brunello di Montalcino. Joined by Italian wine expert Ian D’Agata, this episode blends wine education with a deep exploration of wine regions, helping you learn about wine through the lens of Sangiovese. From wine grapes and clonal diversity to terroir, aging potential and tasting profiles, you’ll discover what makes Brunello unique and how this iconic Tuscan wine compares to others made from the same grape. Plus, if you love wine travel, you’ll hear about an immersive opportunity to study wine directly in Montalcino, tasting up to 100 wines with producers in the region. To find out more about joining The Ian D’Agata Wine Academy in Montalcino on 16th, 17th & 18th April 2026 click here. Or email Giulia Corino <giulia.corino@iandagatawine.com> For those attending the Ian D’Agata Wine Academy, there will be a special guest speaker session led by Maddy Jimerson MS, Master Sommelier and Director of Casa Mia in Denver. With a strong connection to Alto Piemonte, where she regularly spends time, Maddy will be guiding an in-depth session focused on the wines of this…
People in this episode
Host: Janina Doyle
Guest: Ian D’Agata
Topics covered
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Italian wine education
- Sangiovese
- wine terroir
- wine aging potential
- wine travel
Keywords
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Sangiovese
- wine education
- Italian wine
- wine terroir
- aging potential
- wine tasting
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Montalcino, Alto Piemonte
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