Adrianna Catena is a distinguished historian specialising in the expansion of the Spanish empire in the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as a partner in two wine projects: El Enemigo in Mendoza and El Reventón in Gredos. Our fascinating discussion covered lots of topics: empowering women in the vineyard, the origins of the conquistadors, Das Kapital and how she and Ale Vigil came up with an award-winning wine brand over a late-night kebab.

To read more about Adrianna have a look at the El Enemigo website. You can also follow her on Instagram at @adriannacatena.

Don’t forget, Cork Talk is now available on Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts, where you can listen to this week’s episode, plus my back catalogue of interviews with some of the world’s most extraordinary wine figures.