Welcome to Ep. 3 "Old vines from vineyard to glass: Villa Bogdano 1880" on ⁠The Old Vine Conference Podcast⁠. Today we speak with Domenico Veronese, owner of this historic, organic winery in Lison di Portogruaro, Veneto.

Today host Cynthia Chaplin and Domenico Veronese discuss Villa Bodano's unique location, climate, and viticultural practices, including -and most importantly- their use of old vines and sustainable approaches. Domenico discussed the challenges of climate change and their efforts to preserve biodiversity. They also delved into the significance of old vines in winemaking, the importance of massal selection, and the potential economic and environmental benefits. Finally, they highlighted the role of initiatives like the Old Vine Conference in promoting awareness and collaboration among producers for the preservation and promotion of old vine heritage.

To learn more about ⁠The Old Vine Conference⁠, please visit us at www.oldvines.org and follow us on instagram: @ouroldvines.

More about Villa Bogdano 1880 and owner, Domenico Veronese:

Villa Bogdano 1880 traces its origins back to the 16th century when the Giustinian family invested in agricultural works and built the villa we see today. It was restored in 1880, with viticulture becoming its main focus. Situated on a single-body estate bordered by two rivers, the 106-hectare vineyard maintains its original characteristics in clayey and calcareous soil, forming a protected oasis.

Since 2016, Domenico Veronese and oenologist Lucio Tessari have led the estate as responsible custodians, committed to biodiversity protection; they now celebrate over thirty years of organic conversion, dedicated to the preservation of old vines.

To learn more visit:

Website: https://www.villabogdano1880.it/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaBogdano1880Wines

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villa_bogdano_wines/

About the host Cynthia Chaplin:

Cynthia Chaplin is a Vinitaly International Academy certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with Fondazione Italiana Sommelier and the Worldwide Sommelier Association, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian Wine and Culture.

She is the Host of VOICES covering DEI in the wine industry every Wednesday for Italian Wine Podcast and a contributing author and editor for the recently published Wine Democracy (2022) and Italian Wine Unplugged 2.0 (2023). She has her own consulting business, Cynthia Chaplin Wine, and she works with Vinitaly International as Project and Events Manager, WSET Certified Educator, Editorial Manager and Coordinator of Vinitaly International Academy.

Find out more about the host:

⁠https://www.cynthia-chaplin-wine.com/⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/kiss_my_glassx/⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Italian-Wines-in-English/100036868372598/⁠

⁠linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179⁠