Malta Tasting Team, THE WINE KNIGHTS | WDC e21

They trained. They travelled. They tasted against the world. In this feature-length Wine Dine Combine episode, we follow Malta’s first-ever national wine tasting team, The Wine Knights, as they prepare for the World Blind Tasting Championship 2025 which will be held in Jura, France. Team leader Marco Trucco, Master of Wine candidate William Rizzo, Pierre Finger, Andrea Fornuto, recount how they balanced friendship with fierce concentration guided by coach Aaron Rizzo, DipWSET. Now in run with wine specialist Rebecca Degaetano, winemaker Matthew Delicata and avid wine enthusiast Manuel Degiorgio to choose a final team who will be representing Malta on the world stage for the second time. Filmed at Kontrada, William’s own wine shop, with tasting wines generously sponsored by Farsons Direct, the episode reveals the discipline, teamwork, and passion behind blind tasting and why placing 29th out of 39 countries in their first year was just the beginning.

Inside Malta’s International Wine Festival | WDC e20

Join us at the heart of Malta’s wine scene as Wine Dine Combine visits the International Wine Festival in Valletta! In this special episode, we speak with some of the island’s most passionate wine importers, discover what’s trending in local cellars, and taste our way through wines from Malta and around the world. From bold reds to refreshing whites and sparkling surprises, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and, of course, wine. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or curious sipper, this one’s for you. Watch now and meet the people shaping Malta’s wine future—one pour at a time.

Berenice Axisa | WDC e18

From Maltese Roots to McLaren Vale 🍇 Berenice Axisa joins us on Wine Dine Combine to share her journey from the islands of Malta to the rolling vineyards of McLaren Vale. We talk wine, life, unexpected pairings Maltese food and Australian wine, and the atmosphere in wine industry down under. Pour yourself a glass and tune in – this one’s got flavour.

Denise Marrone, MARRONE | WDC e17

What makes Barolo one of the most prestigious wines in the world? Join us as we sit down with Denise Marrone, one of three sisters who form the passionate force behind Agricola Gian Piero Marrone, a historic winery in the heart of Piemonte’s Barolo region. From generations of family winemaking to the balance between tradition and innovation, Denise shares the story behind their world-class wines and unique “Cantina con Cucina” experience, where wine meets exceptional cuisine.