Episode Details

Welcome to Clubhouse’s Ambassadors’ Corner and Episode 2587 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Stephanie Johnson IWE is in conversation with Rosanna Petrozziello and Carla Giusy Favati of I Favati winery in Campania.

These sessions are recorded from Clubhouse and reproduced here for the Italian Wine Podcast. 

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand Avellino as a wine-growing region, including its terroir, climate, and why it plays a key role in Campania’s wine identity.
• Explore Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, learning how these grape varieties express themselves in Avellino and how I Favati works with them in the vineyard and cellar.
• Gain insight into the realities of small family wineries, including the challenges, values, and long-term vision of producers like I Favati in today’s wine market.

More about today’s host:  

As well as being a certified Italian Wine Expert (IWE), Stephanie Johnson holds a WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits. Her wine career spans the journalism, retail and restaurant sectors. She joined Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2013 and later served as Italian Wine Editor from 2016 to 2024. Stephanie has judged at international competitions such as the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in Bordeaux and 5StarWines – the Book in Verona. She has led masterclasses for top sommeliers in New York City and presented at major industry events including Vinitaly and wine2wine Business Forum in Verona. A passionate educator, she teaches WSET Level 2, Level 3, and Diploma courses at NYC’s International Wine Center. Her upcoming venture, SteepleJack, will spotlight the heroic stories of Italian wine producers, blending deep expertise with compelling storytelling.

Connect:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-johnson-dws-b0a0121a/   

More about today’s guest:  

I Favati winery (Cantine I Favati) is located in Cesinali, a town in the heart of the Irpinia region, within the Province of Avellino. This prestigious wine-producing zone in Southern Italy is known for its volcanic soils and indigenous grapes. The winery is known for producing high-quality, mineral-driven wines from indigenous grapes (Fiano, Greco, Aglianico) and for its exceptional Fiano di Avellino DOCG, Greco di Tufo DOCG, and Taurasi DOCG, emphasizing organic practices, vineyard focus, and a welcoming, family-run tasting experience with homemade food.

Connect:

Website: https://www.cantineifavati.it/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantineifavati/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CantineIFavati/ 

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