Welcome to Episode 1762 in which host McKenna Cassidy interviews Martina Centa of Cantina Roeno this week on The Next Generation where young Italian wine people 30 and under shake up the wine scene. More about today’s winery: Roeno is an acronym derived from "Ro," the name of its founder Rolando, and the Greek word "enos." The viticultural company was established over 50 years ago by Rolando Fugatti and his wife Giuliana, who, with great dedication, began investing their love for the land in the Valdadige Trentino Veronese. Today, the Roeno company is managed by their children Roberta, Cristina, and Giuseppe. In addition to overseeing vine cultivation and wine production, they are particularly attentive to wine tourism, combining the winery with a farmhouse and a welcoming inn where visitors can taste wines alongside traditional dishes from the Trentino and Verona regions. The Roeno Agricultural Company, Inn, and Farmhouse are located on the border between the province of Verona and the province of Trento, at the foothills of Mount Baldo in the Belluno Veronese area, amidst the Terradeiforti. The vineyards stretch across the Adige Valley, reaching north into Trentino Alto Adige and toward Verona in the Bardolino region. Love for their own land, hospitality, and respect for traditions are the values that characterize the Fugatti Family, always delighted to welcome visitors. Connect Website: www.cantinaroeno.com/en More about the host: McKenna found her love of wine while serving in a Napa Valley tasting room. She later graduated from the University of Notre Dame and pursued wine on the East Coast with E. & J. Gallo Winery. She has worked in wine distribution for restaurants and luxury retail stores for the past three years. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, McKenna is a Certified Specialist of Wine (2021), Certified Sommelier (2022), and Italian Wine Ambassador (2023). She loves country swing dancing, hosting brunch parties, and sipping Italian Wine. Connect: Facebook @mckennacassidy Instagram @mckennacassidy LinkedIn McKenna Cassidy Website Youtube: McKenna Cassidy _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! If you want to be part of the next generation then like and share this track! We will remember you when you need dentures and a straw for your wine!