The Urban Wine Club podcast features fun and interesting guests discussing their life, passions, careers, and favorite wines. Your hosts, wine gurus Claudia Leitzmann and Fotios Stamos, along with Ari Kalos, come from diverse backgrounds but come together through a mutual love and respect of wine. Grab a glass and join us!
Defining the North - The Art of PDO Amyndeon & PGI Florina
How does a high-altitude plateau in northern Greece become a global fine-wine benchmark?
In this episode of the Urban Wine Club podcast, Fotios Stamos & Ari Kalos sit down with Angeliki Iatridou to explore the pioneering vision behind Alpha Estate. Tune in as they unpack the cold-climate philosophy of Amyndeon, the precision viticulture driving PGI Florina whites, and how modern oenology is redefining the age-worthy character of Xinomavro for global fine-dining lists.
Learn more: https://alpha-estate.com (https://alpha-estate.com)
See and hear more: https://www.urbanwine.club (https://www.urbanwine.club)
12 May 2026
Angelo Iatridis of Alpha Estates Winery
In this compelling interview, pioneering winemaker Angelos Iatridis (often referred to as Alpha Estate's "Alpha Male") dives into the high-tech, high-altitude world of Amyndeon, Greece's coolest wine region. Known for his "no compromises" approach, Iatridis shares how he uses GPS satellites and thermal imaging to micromanage 92 separate vineyard blocks, ensuring each vine receives exactly what it needs through a massive underground deficit irrigation system.
Learn more at the Alpha Estate website: https://alpha-estate.com/ (https://alpha-estate.com/)
Visit https://www.urbanwine.club (https://www.urbanwine.club) or download the UWC app on Apple's App Store.
9 Apr 2026
Mario & Ginevra Piccini on the Future of Italian Wine
Piccini 1882 website (https://www.piccini1882.it/en/) >
How does a 140-year-old legacy stay fresh in a changing world? In this episode, we sit down with Mario Piccini and his eldest daughter, Ginevra, to discuss the evolution of one of Italy’s most iconic wine dynasties. Mario recounts his journey from introducing the bold "Chianti Orange" label in the 1980s to expanding the family’s reach into the volcanic soils of Etna and the historic hills of Piedmont.
Joining the conversation is Ginevra Piccini, who represents the family’s fifth generation. A Management Engineer, pianist, and linguist, Ginevra brings a unique blend of analytical precision and creative flair to the business. She shares how her global travels and studies in Chinese culture shaped her belief that wine is a universal medium for bridging cultures. From her childhood love of mathematics to her current role overseeing the Group’s financial management, Ginevra reveals what it’s like to balance a century-old tradition with the modern demands of a global brand. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy the episode. Salute!
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