Ep. 2266 Wojciech Bonkowski MW | Grandi Langhe 2025

Welcome to Episode 2266 of the Italian Wine Podcast coming live from the Grandi Langhe 2025 in Piedmont. Today’s guest is Wojciech Bonkowski MW, a renowned wine writer and consultant. As the official media partner, Italian Wine Podcast brings you firsthand insights from Grandi Langhe e Il Piemonte Del Vino 2025—Piedmont’s premier wine event. Join top producers, buyers, and experts as they explore emerging styles, vineyard innovations, and market trends shaping the region's future. From Barolo and Barbaresco to hidden gems, this series offers in-depth interviews and behind-the-scenes access, revealing Piedmont’s impact on the global wine stage. More about today’s guest:  Wojciech Bońkowski is a prominent wine writer from Poland with an MA in Italian literature and a PhD in musicology from the University of Warsaw. His book, Chopin Gourmet, published by the Chopin Institute in 2010, explores the favorite foods and wines of the composer. After working in London, Wojciech returned to Poland, publishing eight books and founding the leading wine website, Winicjatywa (2012), and the magazine Ferment (2017). The Ferment media group now includes a wine events agency, school, and publishing house. An internationally recognized writer, consultant, and judge at events like the Decanter World Wine Awards, Wojciech served as President of the Polish Wine Trade Association (2015–2022) and is a member of the Académie Internationale du Vin. He focuses on wines from Italy, Greece, Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Poland's growing industry, Port, Madeira, Champagne, gin, and rum. Connect: Website: https://www.instagram.com/bonkowskimw/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wbonkowski/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast  If you feel like helping us, donate here https://www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/  Until next time, Cin Cin!