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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maria Castellucci Moore — author, winemaker, and entrepreneur. Maria is co-owner of Castellucci Napa Valley, a beautiful family estate rooted in Italian heritage and celebrated for its exceptional wines. S he's also the writer of Sofia in Rome and other children's books, encouraging kids to explore the world mindfully through all five senses. In this episode, Maria shares her journey — from her Italian-American roots to winemaking in Napa Valley, the creative parallels between crafting wine and storytelling, and how she keeps tradition alive while building a modern path.  Also featured is L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Arianna, a segment by Crave Italy dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture throughout the Bay Area in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco. Host & Producer: Samantha Ferro Presented in partnership with: 🇮🇹 Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco — conssanfrancisco.esteri.it 🇮🇹 Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco — iicsanfrancisco.esteri.it Styling:  👗 Samantha styled by Alice Becker — alicebeckerinc.com Special Thanks: 🙏 Mona Lisa San Francisco — monalisasf.com  Connect with Samantha Ferro: Instagram: @samanthaferro_official LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samanthaferro Crave Italy Social: Instagram: @crave.show TikTok: @craveitaly Website: www.craveshow.com 💫 Subscribe to discover more stories that connect Italy and the world.  Support Crave Italy: At Crave Italy, we're an independent podcast dedicated to sharing stories, culture, tradition, innovation, and the beauty of our language. Every contribution helps us welcome inspiring guests, celebrate heritage, and bring communities together.  Support here: https://www.crave-podcast.com/general-8 #CraveItaly #ItalianCulture #ItalianAmerican #PodcastLife #Winemaking #NapaValley #ItalianHeritage #SofiaInRome #Storytelling #IndependentPodcast #CulturalConnections #WomenInWine #childrenbooks  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/our-summer Night Dancer: Alex MakeMusic

In this special episode of Crave Italy, journalist and host Samantha Ferro celebrates the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. We're joined—directly from Italy—by Viola Buitoni, chef instructor, food writer, and passionate ambassador of Italian culinary tradition, who shares a beautiful recipe from Italy while filming outdoors, bringing an authentic touch of home to the episode. The journey continues with L'angolo della lingua italiana with Arianna, followed by a warm and heartfelt segment featuring a mother and son — a family celebrating their Italian heritage through a cherished traditional dessert that connects generations.  🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio 🌐 Learn more: www.craveshow.com 🙏 Special Thanks & Partners Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco 🔗 conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/en Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco 🔗 iicsanfrancisco.esteri.it ✨ Stay Connected 📸 Instagram: @crave.show 🎥 TikTok: @craveitaly 🌐 craveshow.com 👗 Styling: Samantha — wearing Alice Becker https://alicebeckerinc.com/ 💫 Subscribe to discover more inspiring stories that connect Italy and the world. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/our-summer

We're continuing our celebration of Italian Heritage Month! Journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes l'Onorevole Francesca La Marca with a heartfelt message and an inspiring conversation with Lorenzo Barbagelata, a proud Italian-American from San Francisco, carrying forward his family's legacy and love for Italian culture. Stay tuned for L'Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Arianna, honoring the beauty of our language and traditions. Special thanks to l'Onorevole Francesca La Marca and to everyone who continues to keep Italian culture alive in our communities. 🤝 Resources & Partners 🇮🇹 Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco – conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/en 🇮🇹 Italian Cultural Institute – iicsanfrancisco.esteri.it 📺 Watch & Listen ▶️ YouTube – Crave Italy 🍎 Apple Podcasts | 🎵 Spotify | iHeartRadio 🌐 www.craveshow.com ✨ Follow & Stay Connected 📸 Instagram: @crave.show 🎥 TikTok: @craveitaly 💫 Hosted by: Samantha Ferro  💃 Styling by: Alice Becker Inc. 🍝 Special thanks to: Monalisa Mare e Monti Restaurant  👉 Subscribe and stay tuned for more stories celebrating culture, language, and the connection between Italy and America.  🇮🇹❤️🇺🇸 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/our-summer

Founder and journalist Samantha Ferro launches Season 7 of CRAVE Italy with an exclusive interview welcoming Consul General Massimo Carnelos to San Francisco, the Bay Area, and his new jurisdiction across the western U.S. and Pacific. In this premiere episode, Carnelos shares his first impressions of San Francisco and the Italian-American community, his diplomatic journey, and his vision for building cultural, economic, and social bridges between Italy and the United States.  Italian Consulate General of San Francisco → conssanfrancisco.esteri.it/en  Watch or listen now on your favorite platform:  craveshow.com | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | YouTube  Hosted by: Samantha Ferro  Styling by: Alice Becker Inc.  This episode is proudly sponsored by and in partnership with the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco, supporting our mission to promote Italian innovation, culture, language, and community.  Subscribe for more inspiring stories that connect Italy and the U.S.

CRAVE Exclusive | Innovation, Enterprise & Global Vision with Hon. Giulio Centemero Sponsored by and in partnership with the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco Italian Consulate SF In this special episode of CRAVE, journalist and host Samantha Ferro welcomes Hon. Giulio Centemero, member of the Italian Parliament and author of the transformative Centemero Law, designed to support startups and innovative small businesses across Italy. As President of the Italian Parliamentary Delegation and of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, Centemero shares key insights on how Italy is embracing innovation, attracting global investment, and deepening international cooperation. Topics include: How the Centemero Law empowers Italy's startup ecosystem Tax incentives and tools for Italians abroad Why the Bay Area is central to Italian innovation abroad Mediterranean partnerships and future initiatives What personally inspires Centemero's commitment to progress Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, YouTube, More on: craveshow.com Host: Samantha Ferro Styling by Alice Becker Inc. Production in collaboration with the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco #CRAVEItaly #GiulioCentemero #ItalianInnovation #ItalianStartups #MadeInItaly #InvestInItaly #ItalianConsulate #Entrepreneurship #MediterraneanDialogue #ItalyUSAConnections #ItalianParliament