Marcela de Genaro tossed her career as a journalist to become a sommelier and wine expert. Today, she is a wine expert who has curated a wine experience in her city of Rio de Janeiro.
Marcela tells me about how vineyards came to be planted in Brazil, the art of pairing food and wine, how the young Brazilian wine industry is finding its footing, the different wine regions of Brazil and the popularity of natural wine and low intervention wines in Brazil. Plus, some great recommendations for your vacation in Rio! [Ep 395]
About the Author
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms and is distributed by the Radio Misfits Podcast Network.