
Wine Interview: Mariano Buglioni of Cantina Buglioni | Big Barrels, Bold Ideas!
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 and experiences.
This episode highlights how small production choices can reshape an entire wine style.
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Chapters
00:00 – Show Intro and Guest Welcome
00:30 – Todays Wine
01:30 – Mariano Buglioni’s Background and Winery Story
03:00 – A New Style of Amarone
05:30 – How the Wine Evolves in the Glass
08:30 – The ‘Accidental Winemaker’ Story
11:30 – Using Hospitality as a Real-Time Wine Lab
14:00 – Winemaking Changes: Drying Grapes and Sugar Levels
19:00 – Organic vs Sustainable Farming Decisions
22:00 – Engaging the Next Generation of Wine Drinkers
28:45 – Review and Final Thoughts
35:15 – PiNope or ChardonnYay (Game)
39:00 – Outro
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