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Welcome to Clubhouse Ambassadors' Corner and Episode 2815 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Ekaterina Vislinskaya IWA meets Luca Speri, sixth-generation member and export manager of the Speri family winery in Valpolicella Classica and newly appointed president of Famiglie Storiche.
Luca shares the family’s commitment to estate-grown grapes, native varieties and organic viticulture, as well as the association’s mission to protect Amarone’s quality and identity. They also discuss the 2026 harvest, adapting to warmer summers and welcoming visitors to the family’s restored 15th-century home.
About today's host:
Ekaterina Vislinskaya is a certified wine sommelier and content creator from Yekaterinburg, Russia, specializing in Italian wines. She holds WSET Level 3 and is an accredited Italian Wine Ambassador (IWA) through Vinitaly International Academy. Ekaterina is also a guest blogger for the Italian Wine Podcast and a passionate wine traveler, sharing insights on wine tourism, viticulture, and Italian wine culture.
Luca Speri is the sixth generation of the Speri family, one of the historic producers of Valpolicella Classica, with the seventh generation already involved in the winery. Having grown up immersed in every aspect of the family business, he is now Export Manager, overseeing sales across approximately 65 countries.
Involved with Famiglie Storiche since its foundation in 2009, Luca also served as president of the board of Verona’s Bottega del Vino. After three years as vice-president, he was elected president of Famiglie Storiche, the association of historic Amarone producers.
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