Mihai Ionescu is a young entrepreneur in a field closely related to wine: freshwater fish, an ideal pairing for many Romanian white varieties. With both ups and downs, we discuss about investments in Romania, retail or HoReCa trade, the role of the state in Romania and elsewhere, or about tips on how to choose a fine fish from the store.

Interview highlights:

- Fresh fish is evaluated by its skin, gills, eyes, and belly.
- Carrefour makes an effort to keep local producers on the shelves, they could bring in products at dumping prices.
- Freshwater fish from Romania costs a fraction of salmon and is just as healthy or even healthier.
- A business is successful when the end customer is satisfied.

The Wines of Romania podcast is inspired by the Deschidem Vinul Romanesc (We Open the Romanian Wine) program, a national initiative by Carrefour Romania, dedicated equally to consumers and wine producers in Romania.

This episode of the podcast was filmed at The Great Hill Cotroceni wine bar.