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Podcast: Stop Wasting Your Wine
Episode: Wine Interview: Mariano Buglioni of Cantina Buglioni | Big Barrels, Bold Ideas!
Description: A winemaker challenges Amarone tradition and flips the script. Mariano Buglioni shares how his Il Lussurioso Amarone from Buglioni in Valpolicella Classico (15.5% ABV) is intentionally made to be more drinkable, food-friendly, and approachable.Instead of heavy, overpowering styles, Buglioni shifted away from barrique aging to large casks and adjusted grape drying to reduce sugar and alcohol intensity. The result is an Amarone designed for a second glass, not just a single sip.The conversation explores challenging tradition, using hospitality as real-time feedback, and attracting younger drinkers through simpler messaging...