The Italian Wine Podcast is thrilled to announce that its creator, Stevie Kim, was presented with the “Orchidea” Award by the Josetta Saffirio winery. The award, established in 2021, recognizes prominent female figures in the world of Italian wine for their exceptional commitment to communication and sustainability. This year’s accolade was presented by producer and creator Sara Vezza alongside entrepreneur Renzo Rosso, president of the Brave Wine holding company.
On May 20, 2024, Stevie Kim traveled to Monforte d’Alba, in the heart of the Langhe region, to visit the Josetta Saffirio winery and receive the prestigious award in person. «We are delighted to
present Stevie Kim with the Orchidea Award,» announced Sara Vezza and Renzo Rosso. «Stevie has dedicated her life to the communication of the world of wine, becoming a true global ambassador of Italian wine production.»
The Italian Wine Podcast is a premier example of Stevie’s work promoting the rich diversity of Italian wine to a worldwide audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals. During the lockdown, she created Mamma Jumbo Shrimp, an innovative platform for creating accessible wine content: in print, on line and over the airwaves. As Managing Partner of Vinitaly, Stevie Kim is also the visionary behind OperaWine, wine2wine Business Forum and the Vinitaly International Academy. These events provide top-level training, networking opportunities and crucial wine sector information to wine professionals and educators.
«Stevie represents values that we cherish, such as quality, excellence, and a commitment to sustainability,» Vezza and Rosso continued. «We entrust her with a row of Nebbiolo vines for adoption, which will produce Josetta Saffirio Barolo grapes. We look forward to welcoming her during the harvest to share in the fruits of this vintage.»
The “Orchidea” Award is named after the wild orchid of the Langhe, a symbol of territoriality and sustainability, chosen to represent Josetta Saffirio wines. The award includes the assignment of a row of Nebbiolo vines from Barolo for one year, along with a special Magnum format of Barolo Josetta Saffirio. The recipient can visit the vineyard and share this unique experience with guests.
Kim is the third recipient of the “Orchidea” Award, following Tessa Gelisio and Laura Donadoni. She remarked: «I am deeply grateful to Sara Vezza and Renzo Rosso – who we had the pleasure of interviewing for the Italian Wine Podcast way back in episode 14… and now we are at episode 1934! This recognition is highly meaningful to me. It celebrates not just individual success but also a collective commitment to presenting Italian wine in a more approachable, sustainable and fun way.»
