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Welcome to Episode 2812 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode of the Masterclass US Wine Market, Marissa Muoio IWA speaks with Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine director, and restaurateur Andrea Mancin about Brooklyn’s evolving wine scene, pairing Italian wines with creative pasta dishes, and the opportunities for small, sustainable producers in New York City.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Brooklyn’s evolving palate: How local diners are moving beyond established Italian appellations toward organic wines, skin-contact whites, and low-intervention styles, with authenticity increasingly taking precedence over prestige.
Pairing pasta and wine: How to train restaurant staff to match high-acid, structured wines and funkier natural wines with inventive pasta dishes.
Reaching the modern NYC wine buyer: How Italian wineries and importers can present smaller-scale, sustainability-focused producers in an increasingly competitive New York market.
More about the guest:
Andrea Mancin is an Italian sommelier, wine director, and restaurateur based in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known as a co-owner and the wine curator behind popular Brooklyn dining spots, LaRina Pastificio & Vino and Briscola Trattoria, managing extensive wine lists heavily focused on natural wines, small-scale producers, and indigenous Italian varietals
Connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tydonado/
Website: https://larinabrooklyn.com/
More about the host:
Equal parts wine geek and storyteller, Marissa Muoio turns up the volume on the Italian Wine Podcast as a host of the Masterclass US Wine Market series! Marissa’s love affair with Italian wine started with a simple realization: behind every bottle of Nebbiolo, Brunello, or Fiano is a wild story of ancient history, passionate families, and incredible food pairings. But getting those stories onto American tables takes strategy.
In the Masterclass US Wine Market, Marissa bridges the gap between Italian cellars and the American trade. She brings high energy, sharp questions, and plenty of laughs while chatting with top industry insiders, sommeliers, and importers on the East Coast. When she’s not in front of the mic geeking out over volcanic soils and forgotten appellations, you’ll usually find Marissa on the hunt for the perfect plate of pasta, road-testing new wine bars, or swirling something new with friends. Her ultimate motto? No acqua, solo vino.
