Welcome to Episode 2066, where host Giulia Stocchetti interviews George Michael Grima. In this episode, they explore the Italian influences on Maltese cuisine and discuss recommended food pairings with Italian wines. More about today’s guest George Michael is a Master's student from Malta studying Digital Marketing and Communications at Bologna Business School. He is also currently taking on an internship at Mamma Jumbo Shrimp working on the Italian Wine Podcast. While he is still starting out in the Italian wine industry, he is very passionate about food especially traditional Mediterranean and Maltese dishes. Over his past year studying and living in Bologna, and now Verona, he has also been exploring Italian cuisine and has discovered its influences on Maltese food.  Connect:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgemichaelgrima/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-michael-grima-6865271b3/  Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi Instagram: theWineSoulGirl LinkedIn: Giulia Stocchetti Caravaggi _______________________________ 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!