Ep. 2268 Giulia Stocchetti interviews Marvella Castaneda | Next Generation

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2268 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Giulia Stocchetti interviews the award-winning sommelier and educator Marvella Castaneda. Together, they dive into Marvella's current projects, food and wine pairings, as well as WSET Diploma studies and art. More about today’s guest:  Marvella Castaneda brings almost 15 years of expertise in the restaurant industry, including in Michelin-starred establishments and as part of the opening team for a 976-room hotel in downtown Atlanta. In 2023, she was honored with the prestigious Star Chefs Rising Star Sommelier Award, recognizing her ability to deliver an exceptional experience in food and wine pairings. She is currently the wine director for Capital City Club. As a WSET Diploma candidate and a nominee for 2024 Wine Educator of the Year, Marvella is deeply passionate about wine education. While she has a profound love for Italian wines, her expertise extends to curating programs that showcase excellent wines from all over the world. She is dedicated to discovering producers who deliver not only quality but also compelling stories and unforgettable experiences.  Connect:  Website: https://www.drawntowineofficial.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvellacastaneda/ More about today’s host: Giulia is an AIS Sommelier and holds the WSET Diploma. She has 360° experience in the cellar, harvesting, tasting and teaching. Enthusiastic communicator of wine, she believes every bottle is a small universe to discover and her slogan is “sharing wine means love.” She’s passionate about terroir wines made with autochthonous grape varieties and constantly looking for them and their small producers. Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giulia.caravaggi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinesoulgirl/?hl=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-stocchetti-caravaggi-58a54ab0/  _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!

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