What does it take to keep a family name alive for nearly four centuries in the same valley, on the same hills, with the same grapes — and still have something new to say?

Welcome to Tedeschi Wines. One of the oldest family estates in Valpolicella, with roots stretching back to the 17th century and a philosophy that has never confused age with complacency. And meet Riccardo Tedeschi — the winemaker who inherited not just a name, but a restlessness. Because his father used to say a bad vintage is when you have no new idea.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Riccardo to explore one of Italy's most quietly compelling wine stories. We talk terroir, elegance, and why Valpolicella is so much more than Amarone. We unpack the white wine nobody saw coming, the single vineyards competing with the best of Chianti, and the house philosophy that puts finesse and freshness at the centre of a region famous for power. We talk about a family that owns its land, builds its own walls, and refuses to stop asking questions.

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What if the most elegant wine in Bordeaux doesn't announce itself at all — it simply holds the entire room?

Welcome to Château Haut-Bailly. A Pessac-Léognan estate with vines over 120 years old, three perfect 100-point scores from three different critics, and a philosophy that has never chased power — only finesse. And meet Véronique Sanders, the woman who has led this iconic château for over two decades with the quiet confidence the wine itself is known for.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Véronique to explore one of Bordeaux's most storied and beloved estates. We talk terroir, elegance, and why Pessac-Léognan is the true soul of Bordeaux. We unpack the legendary 2016 vintage, the language of silky tannins, and what it really means to make a wine with nothing too much and nothing missing. We discuss a region in full renaissance — and why the world is finally paying attention.

Bordeaux. Pessac-Léognan. Château Haut-Bailly. Bordeaux wine. Finesse. Terroir. Fine wine. Classified Bordeaux.

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What if the most exciting white grape in the world has been hiding in plain sight, just south of Barcelona?

Meet Xarel·lo. Mineral, textural, age-worthy, and criminally underrated. And meet Joan Cusiné, co-owner of Parés Baltà, a biodynamic estate in the Penedès with roots going back to 1790, where wine is never complicated and never a punishment.

In this episode, Pierre sits down with Joan to explore one of Catalonia's most compelling wineries. We talk terroir, altitude, and why the Mediterranean makes all the difference. We dig into biodynamic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and the radical idea that great wine starts in the soil, not the cellar. We unpack the three pillars of the Parés Baltà range, from everyday drinking to rare single-vineyard Microcuvées. And we make the case, loudly, that premium Cava deserves a seat at the world's best tables.

Penedès. Xarel·lo. Biodynamic wine. Cava. Spanish wine. Organic winemaking. Catalonia.

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What happens when wine stops trying to impress… and starts trying to live?

In this episode, we head to the western edge of the Langhe in Piemonte to meet Simone Cellario of Poderi Cellario — a third-generation winery that doesn't quite fit the script.

At first glance, everything feels easy. Playful labels. Litre bottles. Crown caps. Wines that don't take themselves too seriously. But look closer… and you realise this is serious work. We talk about Dolcetto — not as a "simple" wine, but as the cultural heartbeat of the region. A grape that speaks more about people than prestige.

We explore forgotten and misunderstood varieties like Grignolino and Nascetta, and what it takes to bring them back into the conversation without turning them into museum pieces.

We also get into something less romantic — the economics of wine. Because making honest wine is one thing. Making it sustainable, financially and socially, is another. This is a conversation about balance. Between tradition and change. Between identity and adaptation.

And about wine that doesn't try to be perfect… just real.

And if you think the conversation stops there, it doesn't. We continue the discussion with exclusive bonus material available only on our website — where we go deeper into sustainability, farming philosophy, and the real decisions happening behind the scenes, long before the wine reaches your glass. If you want the full picture, head over to readbetweenthewines.com — the second part is waiting for you there.

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In this episode of Read Between the Wines, we explore a question that rarely gets asked: why has the conversation around wine and alcohol changed so dramatically in recent years?

For centuries, wine was simply part of life — part of the table, part of culture, part of how people gathered and shared moments together. Today, however, headlines increasingly frame alcohol through a very different lens.

To understand what's happening, host Pierre Ferland sits down with award-winning journalist and Drinks Insider founder Felicity Carter, one of the most respected investigative voices covering alcohol policy and the global drinks industry.

Drawing on decades of reporting, Felicity explains how alcohol debates are shaped not only by science, but also by media narratives, cultural shifts, advocacy networks, and political incentives.

But beyond policy and statistics lies a deeper question: what role does wine play in human connection, pleasure, and everyday life?

A thoughtful and provocative conversation about science, storytelling, and the future of wine culture.

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Sangiovese does not just reveal terroir. It reveals the winemaker.

In Episode 86 of Read Between the Wines, Pierre Ferland sits down with Federico Cerelli, head winemaker at Castello di Gabbiano, one of Chianti Classico's most historic estates, to unpack what freshness, drinkability, and "modern classicism" really mean in Tuscany today.

From Federico's first move at Gabbiano in 2011 (taste the past, then rebuild the future) to a masterclass on three distinct vineyard zones, you will hear how soil, wind, and microclimate shape Sangiovese into radically different personalities, from bold and structured to mineral and quietly elegant.

They dive into oak without the theatre: fewer barriques, more large casks, and a rare local oak experiment that rewinds history without becoming nostalgic. Add climate chaos, the Chianti vs Chianti Classico misconception, and the "drink less, drink better" shift, and you have an episode built for wine lovers who want truth, not gloss.

Chianti Classico. Tuscany. Sangiovese. No nonsense.

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In Episode 85, Pierre Ferland sits down with Cristián Vallejo, the winemaker who helped build Viña VIK in Chile under the leadership of owner Alexander Vik, starting from absolute zero. No vineyards. No cellar. Just 4,500 hectares of wild land in the Millahue Valley and an ambition that practically screamed, "We are not here to make normal wine."

This is a deep dive into terroir precision and controlled madness: micro valleys, hundreds of parcels, high density planting, and a pivotal moment Vallejo calls the vineyard's personality. We explore circular winemaking, wild yeast, amphora ageing, and why VIK keeps nearly 90 percent of the estate untouched.

Then, in our bonus coverage available exclusively on our website, the conversation becomes even more compelling as we dive into the unique Stone VIK project, where amphoras are aged in a forest, aligned with solstice, full moons, geology, vibration, and time. It is essentially Stonehenge meets Grand Cru wine. We also uncover the very human moment Cristián Vallejo learns that VIK has achieved 100 points while standing alone in Atlanta airport.

If you like your wine talk equal parts craft, culture, and a touch of spirituality, this Read Between the Wines episode is for you.

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Episode 84 takes us to San Leonardo Family Estate, one of Trentino's most iconic names, set in the shadow of the Dolomites and guided by the Guerrieri Gonzaga family. Pierre Ferland sits down with the charismatic Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga for a lively, story driven conversation that moves from history to terroir, and from bottle ageing to the future of wine itself.

Why do some call San Leonardo "Bordeaux with Alpine poise"? How does a narrow valley, fewer hours of direct sunlight, and the Ora wind from Lake Garda shape freshness, lower alcohol, and elegance? We unpack the estate's philosophy, the origins of their flagship San Leonardo wine, and the underrated star of the cellar: Carménère, often mistaken for Cabernet Franc and wildly different here than in Chile.

We also dive into the craft side: concrete vats, restrained oak, extraction choices, and what makes Terre such a joy to drink. Then, in the bonus episode, we go deeper into sustainability, Equalitas, biodiversity, pergola versus Guyot, climate change planning, and yes, the famous San Leonardo garden.

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