Ep 18: Meet me at the Abbey

<p>This week, my guest is Walter Santero, CEO of Abbazia Vineyards, a family-run estate in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy. Walter is the fourth generation of his family to continue the winemaking tradition. He and Abbazia recently partnered with Wine on a special Prosecco sparkling wine that is part of our soon-to-be-released Ruby Collection of wines celebrating our 40th anniversary. Walter and I chat about everything from Benedictine monks planting Moscato to Zabaglione, sea turtles, and more. He even explains why Prosecco is the best, so pour a glass and join us.<br /><br />For our tasting (timecode 13:22:00), we begin with <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/abbazia-la-tartaruga-moscato-pavia-igt">Abbazia La Tartaruga Moscato I.G.T.</a>, a light and fruity wine from the famed region of Pavia. Next we uncork the gorgeous cherry notes of <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/wine/2019-abbazia-barbera-dasti-docg">2019 Abbazia Barbera d'Asti</a>, a wine made from hand-picked grapes to ensure optimal quality and aged for six months. We'll top the episode off with a sneak peak at the upcoming Abbazia Prosecco that is available in August as part of our Ruby Wine Collection.</p><p>Sniff Sip Repeat is brought to you by <a href="http://www.wineinsiders.com">Wine Insiders</a>, leaders in online wine. Wine Insiders makes buying great wine easy. Founded in 1982 as a club for California wine enthusiasts, Wine Insiders now offers high-quality wines from around the world for the best value and conveniently shipped to your door in just days. The collection is curated by a host of food and wine industry and lifestyle experts, such as <a href="https://staging.wineinsiders.com/curators/martha-stewart-wine-collection">Martha Stewart</a>, <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/curators/geoffrey-zakarian-wine-collection">Chef Geoffrey Zakarian</a>, and <a href="https://wineinsiders.com/curators/chef-ludo-lefebvre-vin-de-table-wine-collection">Chef Ludo Lefebvre</a>. Learn more about the wines or shop now to taste alongside our podc