Welcome to Episode 1827 of "On The Road Edition," hosted by Stevie Kim. Today we are celebrating International Women's Day with a special episode, featuring Cristina Mercuri, a renowned wine educator in Italy and a strong female role model for the world of wine.  More about today’s guest Cristina Mercuri DipWSET – presenter, Wine Educator & Master of Wine candidate in Italy. She abandoned her career as a lawyer to dedicate herself to her great passion, wine. Today she is the founder and responsible for the training of Wine Club. She teaches students of all levels, from WSET Diploma candidates to Sommeliers and Wine & Spirits companies. She is a presenter for many Italian wineries at important wine events such as Vinitaly and Milan Wine Week. She also conducts various promotional events such as staff training, team building and private tastings. Cristina has over 10 years of experience in the sector and stands out for her profound multidisciplinary knowledge. Connect:  Website: club.it/">https://www.wine-club.it/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinamercuri_wine/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cristina-mercuri-dipwset-004376a Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crismercuri?locale=it_IT  More about the host Stevie Kim: Stevie Kim hosts Clubhouse sessions each week (visit Italian Wine Club & Wine Business on Clubhouse), these recorded sessions are then released on the podcast to immortalize them! She often also joins Professor Scienza in his shows to lend a hand keeping our Professor in check! You can also find her taking a hit for the team when she goes “On the Road”, all over the Italian countryside, visiting wineries and interviewing producers, enjoying their best food and wine – all in the name of bringing us great Pods! Connect: Social Links: https://zaap.bio/steviekim  Website: https://www.vinitaly.com/eventi/operawine/stevie-kim/  _______________________________ 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! Remember to follow us!! - Travel Italy, food and wine, winery visits and so much more!