Ep. 2436 Massimo Alois of Cantine Alois in Campania | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2436 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 204 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today Marc’s guest is Massimo Alois, owner and managing director of Cantine Alois.    More about today’s guest: Alois Winery is located in Pontelatone, in the province of Caserta, Campania, Italy. Specifically, it is situated in the lower valley of the Volturno River, with vineyards at the western end of the Pontelatone Valley. The farm itself, a restored farmhouse dating back to the early 1800s. Cantine Alois, also known as Vini Alois, is famous for its revival of ancient, nearly lost Italian grape varieties, particularly Casavecchia and Pallagrello (both Nero and Bianco). The winery is also known for its silk-making history, with the Alois family's silk fabrics once adorning famous locations like the White House and Louvre Museum. Massimo is the son of Michele Alois, who originally established the winery and began the revival of ancient, indigenous grape varieties. Massimo has continued his father's work, focusing on research and production, particularly in identifying the best vineyard sites for these unique grapes.  Connect: Website: https://www.vinialois.it/en/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinealois/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/massimo-alois-a09150123/    More about the host: Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History. In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy and France in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. Since 2021, he has also been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England. Connect: Website:  https://www.quaypress.uk   https://www.marcmillon.co.uk  https://www.vino.co.uk    https://www.quaypress.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon  _______________________________ 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!   Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!