Welcome to Episode 1121; How to enter the Kazakhstan wine market Welcome to Wine2Wine Business Forum 2021 Series. The sessions are recorded and uploaded on Italian Wine Podcast. wine2wine is an international wine business forum, held annually in Verona Italy since 2014. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and a diverse variety of wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. About the Speakers Artem Lebedev IWA is a 30 year old wine professional who has been working in the wine industry for over 8 years now. Born in St.Petersburg, he worked in Europe for two years before settling down in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Artem is an ASI certified sommelier, a WSET Diploma student, a Sherry ambassador, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador, the President of the Kazakhstan Sommelier Association, CEO of the annual contest of the best sommelier of Kazakhstan, co-owner and main lecturer at the sommelier school in Almaty Connect Instagram: @artyomswan Twitter: @artyomswan1 Moderator Diva Moretti Polegato was born into a family with a long tradition in wine making. The family winery, Villa Sandi, is located in the heart of the Prosecco area and is indeed a leader producer having reached over 115 countries in the world. Diva’s father, Giancarlo, had a leading role in creating and promoting the reputation of Prosecco, both as a wine and as an area of production. The Moretti Polegato family’s passion and commitment reflect in the land itself, which has resulted in having the winery’s estates certified as “Biodiversity Friend” by the World Biodiversity Association. Although Diva grew up in the picturesque scenery of the Prosecco hills, she obtained her Political Science degree in London. She is a certified Sommelier and continues to enhance her knowledge in the wine world. Connect Facebook: www.facebook.com/diva.maddalena.polegato.moretti Instagram: @divamorettipolegato Linkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/diva-maddalen…retti-1a1b31145/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show Until next time, cin cin!