Episode 744 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors Corner – In this episode Andrea Eby Interviews Patrick Uccelli. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? About today’s guest host: Andrea E. Eby graduated from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Education, with a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Special Education. After working in the public school system, Andrea found herself drawn to the world of wine. Andrea earned the Diploma in Wine and Spirits (with Distinction) from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)® in 2017 and was awarded the Prowein Scholarship in recognition of her academic achievements. Andrea is an instructor with the Wine Scholars Guild, specializing in the wines of Italy and holds the title of Italian Wine Ambassador through Vinitaly International Academy. Andrea is also an instructor for WSET® and is an assessor for their Educator Training Programme. She is a Sommelier Instructor with the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS/ACSP) and a member of the CAPS National Education Committee. Andrea has also served as a member of the expert judging panels at the International Wine & Spirits Competition, International Wine Challenge and Vinitaly 5 Star Wines. Andrea is a Stage 2 Masters of Wine student that has worked for more than a decade in the wine world; as a wine buyer, in retail sales, and as a drinks educator at one of Canada’s top wine stores. In 2020 she founded Vinsanity Consulting and Vinsanity School of Wine in Winnipeg, Manitoba. If you want to learn more about today’s guest host, you can by visiting: https://www.winescholarguild.org/news/latest-news/andrea-eby-joins-the-wine-scholar-guild-as-italian-wine-programs-coordinator About today’s guest producer: Patrick Uccelli was born in Bolzano in 1974. He grew up in the city and left her in 1995. Never finished studying medicine and then philosophy in Austria. Discovered his love for wine around 2000 and devoted himself to studying oenology and viticulture. Achieve two degrees (one in Italy and one in Geiseheim (Germany) and start the journey in the world of wine. Trentino, Germany, Alto Adige, Sicily, Tunisia, Apulia and then back to the small family business in Salorno (Alto Adige). Since 2008 he has been producing wines in the company which he, together with his family, has been developing from year to year according to the guidelines of biodynamic farming. If you want to learn more about today’s guest producer, you can by visiting: https://www.ansitzdornach.it/en/ More about the moderator Stevie Kim: Stevie 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! To find out more about Stevie Kim visit: Facebook: @steviekim222 Instagram: @steviekim222 Website: vinitalyinternational.com/wordpress/ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin!