The Italian Wine Podcast is thrilled to announce that its creator, Stevie Kim, has been presented with the “Orchidea” Award by the Josetta Saffirio winery. The award, established in 2021, recognizes prominent female figures in the world of Italian wine for their exceptional commitment to communication and sustainability. This year’s accolade was presented by producer and creator Sara Vezza alongside entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, president of the Brave Wine holding company, of which Josetta Saffirio has been a part since 2023.
VERONA, Italy, May 21, 2024 — On May 20, 2024, Stevie Kim traveled to Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe region, to visit the Josetta Saffirio winery and receive the prestigious award in person. “We are delighted to present Stevie Kim with the Orchidea Award,” announced Sara Vezza and Renzo Rosso. “Stevie has dedicated her life to the communication of the world of wine, becoming a true global ambassador of Italian wine production.”
Stevie Kim’s work through the Italian Wine Podcast highlights the rich diversity of Italian wine, promoting it to a worldwide audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals. During the lockdown, she created Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, an innovative platform for creating accessible wine content. As Managing Partner of Vinitaly, Stevie Kim is also the visionary behind OperaWine and the Vinitaly International Academy, which provides top-level training in Italian wine to wine professionals and educators.
“Stevie represents values that we cherish, such as quality, excellence, and a commitment to sustainability,” Vezza and Rosso continued. “We entrust her with a row of Nebbiolo vines for adoption, which will produce Josetta Saffirio Barolo grapes. We look forward to welcoming her during the harvest to share in the fruits of this vintage.”
The “Orchidea” Award is named after the wild orchid of the Langhe, a symbol of territoriality and sustainability, chosen to represent Josetta Saffirio wines. The award includes the assignment of a row of Nebbiolo from Barolo for one year, along with a special Magnum format of Barolo Josetta Saffirio. The recipient can visit the vineyard and share this unique experience with guests.
Stevie Kim is the third recipient of the “Orchidea” Award, following Tessa Gelisio and Laura Donadoni. She remarked:”I am deeply grateful to Sara Vezza and Renzo Rosso – who we had the pleasure of interviewing for the Italian Wine Podcast way back in episode 14… and now we are at episode 1934! This recognition is highly meaningful to me. It celebrates not just individual success but also a collective commitment to presenting Italian wine in a more approachable, sustainable and fun way.”
About The Italian Wine Podcas
Cin Cin with Italian Wine People! launched in 2017 as a project dedicated exclusively to the Italian wine world. The program uncovers the unique world of Italian wine in conversation with some of its key protagonists. Under the umbrella brand of Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, Italian Wine Podcast aims to inform, educate, and entertain listeners with content for wine professionals and casual listeners alike. The only daily wine podcast in the world, content includes wine business, food & travel, diversity and inclusion, wine producers, science, and marketing and communication. Italian Wine Podcast is available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, XimalayaFM (for China), and on the official website. It now boasts over 1500 recorded episodes with a growing online following of nearly 6 million listens. Donations to the show are welcomed and help fund a portion of the show’s equipment, production, and publication costs. To advertise on the show, please request a prospectus and/or customized advertising plan from info@italianwinepodcast.com. Cin Cin!
