Ep. 1476 Matt Irwin Interviews Chiara Boschis | Clubhouse Ambassador's Corner

Welcome to Episode 1476 Stevie Kim moderates Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner – In this episode, Matt Irwin interviews Chiara Boschis. These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and replayed here on the Italian Wine Podcast! Listen in on this series as Italian Wine Ambassadors all over the world chat with Stevie and their chosen wine producer. Which producer would you interview if you had your pick? Co-Moderator – Matt Irwin Matt grew up in Brisbane Australia and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management before moving to Europe to work as a Tour Manager for Contiki Holidays. It was whilst living in Venice, Italy and leading tours throughout Europe that his love for wine began. Moving to Calgary, Canada in 2005 with his Canadian wife, he started selling some of Italian greatest wines to Canada’s best restaurants and wine shops. Returning to Australia in 2012 to Sydney, he spent 11 years working for Australia’s best Italian Wine Importer, Trembath and Taylor where he championed many of Italy’s greatest growers and winemakers. Recently taking a position as Business Development for Australia & New Zealand with the Wine & Spirits Education Trust to follow his passion for Wine Education. Currently studying to be a Master of Wine and most importantly, was awarded the Italian Wine Ambassador in April 2023. To learn more visit: Instagram @sipwine LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-irwin-dipwset-iwa-b-bus-hosp-mgt-8b057533/ Guest Producer – Chiara Boschis Chiara is a superstar in the Italian wine world. A revolutionary who has worked incredibly hard to help grow both her winery and the entire region of Barolo. Growing up in Barolo, the young Chiara Boschis studied Economics at University before her family purchased E.Pira & Figli in 1981, propelling her into a role significantly different to what she intended. Becoming the only female oenologist working in Barolo at the time bringing her considerable determination, charm and confidence to raising the quality and profile of E. Pira. The only women in the legendary “Barolo boys” was a strong force in making the world start to notice the quality of wines from Barolo. Her philosophy is to craft wines that marry the extraordinary power of Barolo with approachability through strict vineyard management, careful selection and impeccable vinification techniques. All work on her vines is strictly manual and carried out with extreme care and respect for the environment and is certified organic since the 2014 harvest and is working to get all of Cannubi Hill to be organic. In 2010 Chiara’s brother Giorgio, also a winemaker, joined the business and the two expanded their holdings to include Mosconi and Ravera in Monforte and Gabutti in Serralunga. In addition, Giorgio’s daughter Beatrice has recently completed her enology degree so the future looks bright for a new generation at E.Pira. To learn more visit: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EPiraFigliChiaraBoschis Twitter https://twitter.com/chiara_boschis Website www.pira-chiaraboschis.com/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram @italianwinepodcast Facebook @ItalianWinePodcast Twitter @itawinepodcast Tiktok @MammaJumboShrimp LinkedIn @ItalianWinePodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Follow Italian Wine Podcast for more great content - winery interviews from the Clubhouse sessions!