In this engaging episode of “There’s So Much I Don’t Know About You,” the hosts welcome Anthony Freveletti to the show, delving into his rich background in the world of wine. They explore Anthony’s unique journey growing up immersed in the wine culture, his teenage years filled with wine history, and the significance of soil in winemaking. The discussion covers various aspects of wine production, from sterilization and labeling to organic certifications and the intricacies of wine tasting.
Anthony shares his insights on wine temperatures, the use of concrete barrels, and the ever-debated cork versus screw cap dilemma. The hosts and Anthony also touch on the cultural practices of wine drinking, particularly in Italy, and the evolution of wine preferences over time. Highlights include Becs’s desire to stomp grapes, the importance of professional courtesy in the wine industry, and practical tips on how to taste wine. The episode wraps up with reflections on how COVID has impacted lives, offering a comprehensive and entertaining look into Anthony’s expertise and passion for wine.
TIMESTAMPS:
• 00:00 Shtick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shtick) Origins
• 00:55 Welcoming Anthony to the show
• 03:00 Contains Sulfites
• 05:30 Sterilizing the wine
• 07:30 Comparing food labels to wine labels
• 09:15 Growing up in wine
• 14:00 It’s all about the soil
• 17:20 Becs desire to stomp grapes
• 18:00 Teenage wine years & a little wine history
• 19:25 The Angry Wine Guy
• 22:15 Professional courtesy
• 24:15 Organic Certifications
• 25:30 Wine tasting
• 26:10 Concrete barrels
• 29:30 Wine temps
• 34:00 La Vedetta Wine we were tasting
• 35:50 Do Italians drink wine with every meal?
• 40:50 When you start drinking wines…the progression
• 45:00 Merlot?
• 49:00 Bordeaux
• 50:40 Food & Wine are married (clip)
• 51:40 Oxygen Softens Acid
• 52:40 Screw off cap versus cork
• 53:40 Let’s talk about Cork Baby
• 58:20 Crumbly Cork
• 59:10 Cork too wet or too dry?
• 1:02:10 Sediment in bottles. Good or bad?
• 1:08:10 Teach people how to taste
• 1:09:00 Learning more about Anthony
• 1:19:50 COVID changing lives
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