Welcome to Episode 1972 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this Italian Grape Geek series we explore personal stories of travel and tasting with Italy’s must know grape varieties.  In this episode, Nixon Munga geeks out on Garganega, Grillo, Nebbiolo exploring the origins, history and characteristics of the grape, sharing personal connections with wines made from this variety.  Chart your own course with My Italian Grape Geek Journal, your personal tasting companion to accompany the series. Support the show by donating at www.italianwinepodcast.com.  Donate five euros or more and we’ll send you a copy of our latest book, My Italian Grape Geek Journal. Absolutely free! To get your free copy of My Italian Grape Geek Journal, click support us at www.italianwinepodcast.com or wherever you get your pods.  More about today’s host: Nixon Munga is a young Kenyan Sommelier who caught the wine bug while in his first year of architecture school. He went on to get his WSET 2 and 3 in wines and worked as sommelier at Movenpick Hotel and Residences Nairobi. Nixon's dedication to continuous improvement is evident in his pursuit of the French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Ambassador Certifications. He currently consults in beverages in Nairobi, Kenya as he treads the balance with his final year in architecture school. He brings a true passion for beverages and hopes to become the first Kenyan Master of Wine Connect: Instagram: @winearchitectke LinkedIn: Nixon Munga _______________________________   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 so that you won't miss an episode of the Italian Grape Geek Podcast!