For March 8th, the International Woman’s Day, Wines of Romania has prepared a special meeting for you. In episode 60 of our podcast, you can get to know Cristiana Irinel Stoica, heiress of the Vila Dobrușa Estate, where Avincis Winery was born, alongside her daughter Andreea, co-owner of the winery and the one who will carry on her family’s story from Drăgășani.
We invite you to follow the Wines of Romania YouTube channel, and to properly celebrate the women in Romanian wine, we’ve selected 21 more episodes introducing you to the stories of some remarkable ladies. From winery owners and top management to technology and health, wine stories are always personal and captivating.
Who brings us the wine?
A true star and a polarizing figure in the wine world – Carmen Savu, co-owner Parmafood Group Distribution, in episode #12 of our podcast.
How do you fall in love with wine and manage a portfolio of over 70 wineries? Find out in episode #25 with Monica Dinu, managing partner of Old Team Distribution.
Who pairs delicious things with wine?
Unusual pairings and a dreamy atmosphere in episod #15, with Mihaela Sava „Prăjiturela”.
A destiny that starts even before birth, in the pastry lab: meet pastry Ana Consulea in episode #55.
Who teaches us how to drink wine?
What happens in our body when we consume alcohol? Dr. Hayat Memiș, cardiologist, answers in episode #17.
From pleasure to addiction, from knowing our limits to abuse, the relationship with alcohol is a dance on a wire. Gain important insights from a special episode #52, featuring Diana Vasile, psychologist.
Electronic wine?
How does technology influence the wine market? A question best answered by Aneta Pleșa, Industry Manager at Google Romania, in episode #26.
We drink wine, we don’t do politics, but…
Have you ever wondered what the Romanian wine industry would look like without European funds? Get some clues in episode #35, where we chat with Ramona Chiriac, Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania.
Wine and diplomacy
On wine, elegance, destiny, and culture, in episode #48, with Sonia Argint, Jidvei Ambassador.
But who actually makes our wine?
In episode #2, we chat with Ariana Negru, General Manager and promoter of Petro Vaselo Winery, about techniques employed in organic farming.
In episode #3, Andreea Stoica, co-owner Avincis Winery, talks about the similarities between the legal world and the wine world, what it means to be part of a family business, and about wine tourism.
Episode #9 introduces Mihaela Tyrel de Poix, CEO & Owner SERVE, with a heartfelt story.
In episode #11, we talk with Crina Duluțe, co-owner of Domeniile Averești, about native grape varieties, especially Zghihară and Busuioacă, the pride of the winery.
Meet Ana and Maria Necșulescu, the third generation of the Jidvei family, in episode #16. They are the names behind a sensational wine collection.
A name that could not be missing – in episode #18, we talk with Aurelia Vișinescu, Lady Fetească Neagră, oenologist and owner of Domeniile Săhăteni, about the process behind a remarkable wine.
After a life in distribution, Zoe Ghiuri found her personal sanctuary at Rasova Winery, as told in episode #23.
SERVE – a family that has left a deep mark on Romanian wine: in episode #30, we reunite with Mihaela Tyrel de Poix, alongside her Corsican family, Charlotte and Amaury de Poix, the ones who gave their names to Romania’s first super-premium blends, and Diane, Amaury’s wife.
The secrets of biodynamic wine, the first (and so far, the only) biodynamic Fetească Neagră, and the inspiration behind an unconventional investment, in episode #31, with Amelia Mihalcea, co-owner of Domeniul Bogdan.
Straight talk about wine, in episode #42, where Livia Gîrboiu talks about family, Șarbă, and consumers.
About what it means to be a woman in the wine world, about alcohol-free wine and organic wine, with Olga Miloiu, CEO Budureasca, in episode #44.
Daughter and father, two generations of a family and a business born out of a love for the vine – a charming interaction in episode #59, with Crina and Constantin Duluțe, Domeniile Averești.
Wines of Romania Podcast is inspired by Carrefour Romania’s "Deschidem Vinul Românesc" program, the first national program dedicated equally to consumers and local wine producers.
