Ep. 2220 Karla Ravagnolo interviews Gregoire Desforges| Next Generation

Italian Wine Podcast

Welcome to the Next Generation and Episode 2220 of the Italian Wine Podcast. Today, Karla Ravagnolo interviews Gregoire Desforges of the Baglio di Pianetto winery in Sicily.

Key talking points:

• The New Era of Baglio di Pianetto: a new ownership
• Sustainability beyond organic practices: the social commitment
• Enotourism and the need for authentic, immersive experiences
• Sicilian wines: altitude, innovation and evolution

More about today’s guest:

Born and raised in Paris to an Italian mother and a French father, Grégoire Desforges is part of the fourth-generation winemaking Marzotto family on his maternal side. Having lived in five countries and traveled to over 75, his global outlook is complemented by prior experiences in management consulting and entrepreneurial ventures in the F&B sector. Recently, he acquired his family’s winery and hotel, located in the mountains of Palermo up to 930 meters asl. The estate, a distressed asset, and is unprofitable. Grégoire’s challenge is to breathe new life into both businesses (winery and hotel) placing humans and nature at the core of the transformation, with a vision that combines innovation, sustainability, and a deep respect for tradition.

Connect:

https://www.instagram.com/bagliodipianetto_official/?hl=en

More about the host:

Born in the Dominican Republic, Karla Ravagnolo holds the WSET Level 3 Certificate and has an endless curiosity for all things wine and beverage. Her never-ending quest for knowledge has led her to multiple international beverage experiences in Italy, the USA and Japan.

During her time at Colangelo & Partners, a New-York based wine PR agency, she recognized the challenges of conveying the cultural, geographical and historical value of Italian wine to an international and inter-generational audience. Her goal has always been to make wine more approachable and inclusive, through sharing authentic experiences and making real interpersonal connections!

Connect:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlamassielravagnolo/

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