If youโve ever savored a bold Barolo, stumbled over how to pronounce Xinomavro, or wondered why Turkish wine isnโt already on your radar, this episode is for you.
Nick Elliott sits down withย Andrea Lemieux, an Italian Wine Scholar, creator ofย The Quirky Cork, and author ofย The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine, to uncork the fascinating stories behind two wine worlds she knows best: Italy and Turkey.
Andrea shares how her pandemic wine studies led her deep into Italyโs complex DOC rules, why Turkeyโs native grapes like Emir, Kalecik Karasฤฑ, and รalkarasฤฑ deserve global attention, and how she tracked down wineries across a country where alcohol advertising is banned.
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In This Episode, Youโll Hear:
โข Why Italian wine law is both mind-boggling and beautiful
โข The must-try Turkish grapes youย canย find in the U.S.
โข How Turkeyโs winemakers are balancing foreign varietals with native traditions
โข The food, travel, and cultural experiences that make Turkey unforgettable
โข Andreaโs top pick for the one Turkish dish you need to try (spoiler: itโs not kebab)
โข A peek inside her new book,ย The Quick and Dirty Guide to Greek Wine
From Cappadociaโs volcanic vineyards to hidden gems along the Aegean coast, Andreaโs passion will have you ready to book a flight, fill your glass, and explore the Eastern Mediterranean one sip at a time.
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Connect with Andrea
Website:ย thequirkycork.com (https://thequirkycork.com/)
Instagram:ย @quirkycork (https://www.instagram.com/quirkycork/)
YouTube:ย The Quirky Cork (https://www.youtube.com/thequirkycork)
Her latest book,ย The Quick and Dirty Guide to Greek Wine, is available now on Amazon:ย Get it here (https://a.co/d/0pXbipR)
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Stay Connected with Nick
Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook:ย @the.real.wine.guy
Subscribe to theย Pour and Exploreย newsletter for travel tips, wine pairings, and upcoming tour info:ย thewineguy.vin (http://thewineguy.vin/)