“I think people are seeking out more personalized, curated experiences. You want to feel like you’re a part of a community in a way. That for us is rather important and we have had such an amazing supportive community of people, not just here but also abroad, and it’s made a huge difference in our business and the way we do things at Querceto di Castellina.” Mary Shea
As we move into the holiday season, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the delightful Mary Shea, Director of Marketing and Hospitality at Querceto di Castellina, for a tête-à-tête about two of my favorite things, food and wine! Join Mary and me as we talk about Querceto di Castellina, a family-run organic winery and agriturismo located in the Tuscan countryside, between the villages of Radda and Castellina in Chianti, right in the center of the Chianti Classico, an area with an extraordinary winemaking history. Mary and I cover a lot of ground and discuss the differences in wine making and wine tourism in the US and in Italy today and the importance of accessibility when it comes to understanding Italian wine and food culture. We also speak about how the globalization of wine, and an increased and increasing interest in wine tourism, are changing the game. We also look at the effects of social media and how it has informed and changed wine tourism, trends in the wine world, wine windows, and Stanley Tucci.
Finally, we discuss Querceto’s plans for the future, Mary makes some exciting announcements, and explains how Querceto ensures that their visitors and guests always have personal, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments.
Biography
Mary Shea graduated from New York University with a journalism degree. Following that she enjoyed careers in advertising in New York, Boston, and LA. Since then, Mary has worked in the wine and hospitality business, crafting unique food and wine experiences at Querceto di Castellina where she is the Director of Marketing and Hospitality.
Links
Querceto di Castellina https://www.quercetodicastellina.com/…
Querceto’s Story https://www.quercetodicastellina.com/…
Querceto di Castellina: Where Tuscan Charm Begins & Great Moments Never End • Querceto di Castellina: Where Tuscan charm…
Querceto di Castellina’s Immersive Wine and Food Experiences https://www.quercetodicastellina.com/… Shop https://shop.quercetodicastellina.com…
The Wine Club https://www.quercetodicastellina.com/…
- Recorded at Musikalmente Firenze
- Podcast Editor: Andrew Niklas Curtis