Welcome to Episode 1988 of On The Road Special Edition. Stevie Kim heads to Barbera D’Asti in northern Italy where she meets Vitaliano Maccario, President of Consorzio Barbera D'Asti e Vini del Monferrato Discover the history of the ancient estate where the winery is located, the development of this extraordinary family winery, and the winemaking techniques involved in producing its famous wines. More about the consortium: The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e vini del Monferrato is the beating heart of a land declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the point of reference for a wine production chain whose products express the history and value of a unique region. Constantly fulfilling its mission to promote and protect its designation wines, the Consortium lies at the intersection of the environment, research and development, bringing together nature and business, and preserving the Monferrato wine country’s rich legacy of winemaking expertise, history and landscape. Connect:  Website: https://www.viniastimonferrato.it/en/  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 Italian Wine Podcast 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!