Today on Unwined with Mandi, we’re starting in Spain with Bodegas Martínez Lacuesta, one of Rioja’s historic benchmarks. I’ll be joined by Javier Bañales, who will walk us through what defines classic fine Rioja wines, why time and freshness matter so much, and why these wines remain timeless and deeply pleasurable to drink.

Then, we head to Italy with Masi Agricola. Raffaele Boscaini will join me to talk about a brand-new Prosecco that’s just landed at the SAQ — what makes it different, why the branding changed, and why this is the kind of bottle you’ll want to have chilled and ready.

And finally — something very exciting for Montreal food lovers. A brand-new Italian restaurant has just opened its doors, and today we have them in studio. Celebrated Montreal chef Steve Marcone joins me alongside his partner Viral Patel to introduce La Figata — a new address for Italian cuisine that’s already generating serious buzz.

Today on Unwined with Mandi, we&rsquo;re starting in Spain with&nbsp;Bodegas Mart&iacute;nez Lacuesta, one of Rioja&rsquo;s historic benchmarks. I&rsquo;ll be joined by&nbsp;Javier Ba&ntilde;ales, who will walk us through what defines classic fine Rioja wines, why time and freshness matter so much, and why these wines remain timeless and deeply pleasurable to drink.
Then, we head to Italy with&nbsp;Masi Agricola.&nbsp;Raffaele Boscaini&nbsp;will join me to talk about a brand-new Prosecco that&rsquo;s just landed at the SAQ &mdash; what makes it different, why the branding changed, and why this is the kind of bottle you&rsquo;ll want to have chilled and ready.
And finally &mdash; something very exciting for Montreal food lovers. A brand-new Italian restaurant has just opened its doors, and today we have them in studio. Celebrated Montreal chef&nbsp;Steve Marcone&nbsp;joins me alongside his partner&nbsp;Viral Patel&nbsp;to introduce La Figata &mdash; a new address for Italian cuisine that&rsquo;s already generating serious buzz.

Mandi Robertson talks to all the shakers and movers in the beverage and food industry in addition to sharing some of her favourite selections to excite your tastebuds.

Mandi Robertson talks to all the shakers and movers in the beverage and food industry in addition to sharing some of her favourite selections to excite your tastebuds.