3-Wine and its pleasures

The oldest traces of grape wine production have been found in Europe, somewhere between what is today Armenia and Georgia, dating as far back as  4000 BC. Ever since, wine has been a loyal friend to many artists, poets, travelers, emperors, and even religious leaders. It has become a major part of many culture’s identities around the world and every year, millions of tourists travel from one country to another, to discover the treasures each wine region has to offer. Exploring the world of wine includes learning about geography, history, geology, agriculture, and much more. It is no wonder that in the Greek mythology it is considered “the nectar of the Gods”. Salima and I always enjoy savoring a glass of wine when we visit each other and some of our fondest memories of time spent together involve a glass or two. Today, we dedicate the next hour to learning more about how to appreciate wine and its significance in our world. 

“A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world” -Louis Pasteur

Today we interview Italian Sommelier Maria Luisa Costa.
Maria Luisa Costa was born in Florence, Italy, and grew up surrounded by the lively culture of delicious Italian food and wine. She comes from a long family tradition of restaurant ownership and wine connoisseurs. It’s not surprising that she studied to become a professional sommelier and has several years of experience working in the wine and dine industry in Europe, Latin America and recently, Canada. She has gracefully accepted to join our episode to share her perspective and knowledge of the wine and spirits industry. 
Linkedin: https://it.linkedin.com/in/maria-luisa-costa-b8a72476/en