In this episode of the Italian American Podcast, John, Pat, and Mariana welcome wine writer and researcher Maria Liotta for a journey through the rich and often overlooked world of Southern Italian wine.
Inspired by her encyclopedic work, Places of Origin: The Wines of Southern Italy, the conversation explores the wine traditions of Campania, Calabria, Basilicata, and Puglia, highlighting their native grape varieties, 65 Denominazione di Origine Protetta (DOP) appellations, and centuries-old winemaking practices—many with roots stretching back to Magna Graecia.
