Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2695 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Mihai Popescu IWA interviews Daniel Fabbro from San Polino winery in Montalcino.
These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast.
The conversation covered the work of the family run San Polino estate, Daniel’s background as a biologist, the winery’s use of regenerative viticulture and spontaneous fermentation, the importance of biodiversity and the impact of climate change, as well as the drinking habits of younger consumers.
Key Learning Objectives:
• Understand the philosophy behind regenerative viticulture at San Polino.
• Explore how biology and ecology influence modern winemaking.
• Examine the future of wine through climate change and shifting consumer trends.
More about today’s host:
Mihai Popescu is a Canadian-based wine expert dedicated to helping producers enter and thrive in the Canadian market. A WSET Diploma holder (DipWSET), Italian Wine Ambassador, and international wine judge, he supports wineries with strategic brand positioning, market access, and distribution.
Mihai organizes professional tasting events, attends major trade shows, and creates tailored marketing plans to boost visibility and sales. Active on Instagram and social media, he reviews and promotes wines—mainly Italian—to an engaged audience of wine lovers and professionals, blending digital influence with in-market expertise.
Connect:
Website: https://www.brutus-wine.ca/
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More about today’s guest:
Daniel Fabbro is a winemaker and biologist at San Polino winery in Montalcino. He focuses on ecosystem coordination and biodiversity in the vineyard, conducting research into spontaneous fermentation and sustainable viticulture to produce highly acclaimed Brunello di Montalcino wines.
Connect:
Website: https://sanpolino.it/en/home/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brunello.san.polino/
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