The Italian Wine Podcast is thrilled to announce that its
creator, Stevie Kim, has been
presented with the "Orchidea" Award by the Josetta Saffirio winery.
The award, established in 2021, recognizes prominent female figures
in the world of Italian wine for their exceptional commitment to
communication and sustainability. This year's accolade was
presented by producer and creator Sara
Vezza alongside entrepreneur Renzo
Rosso, president of the Brave Wine holding company, of which
Josetta Saffirio has been a part since 2023.
VERONA, Italy, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On May 20,
2024, Stevie Kim traveled to
Monforte d'Alba, in the heart of the Langhe region, to visit the
Josetta Saffirio winery and receive the prestigious award in
person. «We are delighted to present Stevie
Kim with the Orchidea Award,» announced Sara Vezza and Renzo
Rosso. «Stevie has dedicated her life to the communication
of the world of wine, becoming a true global ambassador of Italian
wine production.»
"We are delighted to present
Stevie Kim with the Orchidea Award.
Stevie has dedicated her life to the communication of the world of
wine, becoming a true global ambassador of Italian wine
production."
Stevie Kim's work through the Italian Wine Podcast
highlights the rich diversity of Italian wine, promoting it to a
worldwide audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals. During
the lockdown, she created Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, an innovative
platform for creating accessible wine content. As Managing Partner
of Vinitaly, Stevie Kim is also the
visionary behind OperaWine and the Vinitaly International Academy,
which provides top-level training in Italian wine to wine
professionals and educators.
«Stevie represents values that we cherish, such as quality,
excellence, and a commitment to sustainability,» Vezza and Rosso
continued. «We entrust her with a row of Nebbiolo vines for
adoption, which will produce Josetta Saffirio Barolo grapes. We
look forward to welcoming her during the harvest to share in the
fruits of this vintage.»
The "Orchidea" Award is named after the wild orchid of the
Langhe, a symbol of territoriality and sustainability, chosen to
represent Josetta Saffirio wines. The award includes the assignment
of a row of Nebbiolo from Barolo for one year, along with a special
Magnum format of Barolo Josetta Saffirio. The recipient can visit
the vineyard and share this unique experience with guests.
Stevie Kim is the third recipient
of the "Orchidea" Award, following Tessa Gelisio and Laura Donadoni. She remarked: «I am deeply
grateful to Sara Vezza and
Renzo Rosso – who we had the
pleasure of interviewing for the Italian Wine Podcast way back in
episode 14... and now we are at episode 1934! This recognition is
highly meaningful to me. It celebrates not just individual success
but also a collective commitment to presenting Italian wine in a
more approachable, sustainable and fun way.»
About: The Italian Wine Podcast: Cin
Cin with Italian Wine People! launched in 2017 as a project
dedicated exclusively to the Italian wine world. The program
uncovers the unique world of Italian wine in conversation with some
of its key protagonists. Under the umbrella brand of Mamma Jumbo
Shrimp, Italian Wine Podcast aims to inform, educate, and entertain
listeners with content for wine professionals and casual listeners
alike. The only daily wine podcast in the world, content includes
wine business, food & travel, diversity and inclusion, wine
producers, science, and marketing and communication. Italian Wine
Podcast is available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher,
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