Ep. 2821 From Friuli to Napa: Italian Varieties in California with Steve Matthiasson and Dana Peixotto IWA | Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner

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Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2821 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Dana Peixotto meets the influential American winemaker, viticulturist, and organic farming pioneer, Steve Matthiasson. Steve shares how he began his agricultural career nearly 35 years ago with a desire to grow organic vegetables, only to find his first job in vineyards. As the founder of Matthiasson Winery in Napa Valley, he continues to champion healthy living soils, a reduced carbon footprint, social equity, and habitat preservation. He also explains how his interest in Italian varieties began in 2001 with Ribolla Gialla cuttings from Josko Gravner, and how he approaches varieties such…