At just 30, Ilaria Felluga is leading not one—but two—of Friuli’s most respected wineries: Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore. After the sudden loss of her father and grandfather, she stepped into a legacy shaped by six generations of winemakers.

In this episode of The Wine Centric Show, Ilaria shares how she’s carrying forward the family tradition, while championing Collio—Italy’s third officially recognized wine consortium after Chianti and Barolo. Despite its rich terroir and heritage, Collio remains one of the most underrated regions in Italian wine.

We talk about:

• What makes Friuli and Collio unique in Italian winemaking
• The Adriatic Sea’s influence on the region’s microclimate
• Why more people should be drinking wines from Friuli
• The cultural connection between food, family, and wine
• The pressure (and privilege) of inheriting a multigenerational legacy
• Leading two wineries as a young female in Italian wine

Whether you're a wine lover, storyteller, or legacy-builder, this is a conversation not to miss.

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What happens when an NFL quarterback becomes a wine entrepreneur? Drew Bledsoe shares the wine that changed everything—the 1998 Viader—and the full-circle moment he had with its winemaker.

He discusses his focus on integrity in the cellar, the role geology plays in his approach, and the team-first mindset behind his estate-driven Washington wines.

In this episode, we cover:

• The injury that changed his career

• How family shaped his next chapter

• Building Doubleback, Bledsoe | McDaniels, and Bledsoe Family Wineries

• An idea about two very different Josh McDaniels

• What he drank at the Tom Brady roast

• Which of his wines reminds him of today’s quarterbacks

This is a candid, grounded conversation about wine, identity, and life after football. Subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.

Step inside one of the world’s top wine tastings. In this bonus episode of The Wine Centric Show, we go behind the scenes at James Suckling’s Great Wines World 2025 in New York City.

We were the only podcast interviewing winemakers live on-site, including an exclusive conversation with James Suckling himself. Hear from leading producers representing Italy, Napa, Argentina, Spain, Chile, and more.

• 6,000+ attendees
• 55 wine regions
• 380 producers
• 800 wines
• 6,000 bottles poured

Hear direct, unscripted conversations with global wine icons — and discover what sets this event apart.