Looking for an off-the beaten track wine glamping getaway in Italy? Consider Abruzzo. Azienda Agricola Cirelli is an organically farmed winery located in the Gran Sasso Park, home to one of the highest peaks in the Appennine Mountains. Stay in one of two well-appointed cabins surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and jaw-dropping views. Founder Francesco Cirelli is a talented "new generation" Abruzzo producer making amphora-fermented wines with minimal intervention. www.agricolacirelli.com The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast ..read more

Charles Massoud grew up in a family of fine wine importers in Lebanon and dreamed of making his own wine. When his career brought him to the U.S.A. in the 1970s, he saw the potential of Long Island to make wine. In 1983 Charles and wife, Ursula, founded Paumanok Vineyards in Aquebogue on the North Fork to produce fine wines from estate-grown vinifera grapes. The family-run winery has won The New York Governor's Cup and NY State Winery of the Year and is a top Long Island wine destination. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast ..read more

Caterina Dei continues the legacy of her grandfather, Alibrandi Dei, who planted his first vineyard, Bossona, in Montepulciano in 1964. Cantine Dei is now a leading producer of DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in Tuscany. Cantine Dei is a stunning winery built from travertine marble, conceived by Caterina’s late father, Glauco Dei. Honoring his memory. Caterina created Madonna Della Querce, a single cru wine. She discusses how she combines her love of music, art and wine as a vintner. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on ..read more

Alabama and Mississippi are both rich in music culture, notably the soulful sounds of the blues. TCT Hosts Melanie Young and David Ransom take you on a driving road trip from The Shoals of Alabama to Tupelo, Mississippi, to the visit the birthplace of Elvis Presley. Then, on to Oxford for a literary and dining stopover before heading to Highway 61's Mississippi Blues Trail. Here, they drive from Clarksdale to Vicksburg and share museums, historical landmarks, restaurants and hotels to visit. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadca ..read more

The noble Brandolini d’Adda family were respected military leaders serving Venice back to the 1600s. Vistorta, their 19th century country estate and winery in Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, is known for its world-class gardens, Merlot wines and local varietals like Fruliano. Fourth generation family member, Brandino Brandolini, graduated Texas A&M and worked at Château Greysac before taking the reins at Vistorta in 1985. He has overseen its conversion to certified organic farming and production. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadca ..read more

Stevie Kim is Managing Director of Vinitaly International, the world’s largest wine expo held in Verona where she's based. A self-proclaimed Italian Wine Evangelist, her impact spreading the gospel of Italian wine is widespread. Stevie has helped evolve Vinitaly from a trade fair to a global brand spearheading the Vinitaly International Academy, Wine2Wine Business Forum, Italian Wine Podcast and Opera Wine. Her many wine publishing projects include The Jumbo Shrimp Guide to Italian Wine. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast o ..read more

The Connected Table went to Italy to visit family-owned wineries in the Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC production areas of Veneto, Trento and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, collectively known as Triveneto. 82% of Italy's Pinot Grigio is produced here in four different styles: still, frizzante, sparkling and ramato. Learn what distinguishes Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC and discover producers to try, including Maso Poli, Rechsteiner, Casa Paladin, Bortoluzzi, Enotria Tellus and Tommasi Family Estates. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broad ..read more

The Moretti Cuseri family achieved success producing luxury goods in Italy. Hand-crafted luxury is also their approach to making wines at their five wine estates in Tuscany and Sicily. Export director and third generation, Alberto Moretti Cuseri, discusses each estate and wines starting with flagship Sette Ponti in Valdarno di Sopra DOC near Arezzo, which his grandfather acquired in 1951 and where his father, Antonio, planted international varieties to make some of Italy’s first Super Tuscans. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broad ..read more

What does it take to make it as a chef in today’s world? Shari Bayer, Founder of Bayer Public Relations and Host of "All in The Industry" podcast on Heritage Radio Network, interviewed more than 100 chefs around the world to gain their insights on various aspects of their profession for her book, "Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World" (Phaidon). Topics covered include cooking, leadership, sustainability, teambuilding, PR, social media, activism, work-life balance and more. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broa ..read more

Located between the Veneto and Friuli, Casa Paladin is a stately winery born from humble origins. At age 16, Valentino Paladin lost his parents He supported his family by farming, baking bread, and opening a grocery. In 1962 he founded Casa Paladin. Today, the Paladin family also owns Bosco del Merlo, Friuli; Castello Bonomi, Franciacorta; Casa Lupo, Valpolicella; Castelvecchi and Poggio Petroso, both in Tuscany. Export Manager Martina Paladin discusses her family, wine philosophy, and estates. The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET. The Connected Table Radio Show is broa ..read more