Wine, history and tradition all mixed in this extraordinary wine region! The “Anteprima” preview of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, usually held in February , was postponed to the 17th and 18th of May. Another great effort by another Tuscany’s consortium, opening their doors to international and Italian journalists. We were summoned to the beautiful town of […]
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After Benvenuto Brunello “OFF”, the first preview of the year which was in March, an additional edition of Benvenuto Brunello was organized for the press from the 16th and the 17th May dedicated to the Tuscan wine previews “Anteprime di Toscana”. Thanks to the diligence of the Consortium Brunello di Montalcino, the tastings took place in-person
The National Committee of PDO and PGI Wines approved Friday’s session, Wednesday, May 12th, the proposal for the Disciplinary of the new DOCG “Canelli”, starting a regulatory process which, ending within the year, will make the first official harvest possible. of white Moscato for “Canelli” in 2022. DOCG, or “Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita”
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Nebbiolo Prima 2021 is an important tasting that embraces the wine areas of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Roero, the champions of Piedmont. Considering this particular period, my colleague Filippo Magnani was very fortunate to participate in the 25th edition, hosted by Albeisa at the end of March 2021. Part 2 continues …. Barbaresco The area of
Nebbiolo Prima 2021 is an important tasting that embraces the wine areas of Barolo, Barbaresco, and Roero, the champions of Piedmont. Considering this particular period, I have been very fortunate to participate in the 25th edition, by Albeisa, end of March. Albeisa, Unione Produttori Vini Albesi, is a consortium, founded to promote the great wines
New categories of wine are entering the secondary wine market for the first time, with trading up by 70% from 2019. Bordeaux, which once dominated the secondary market, now has a share of trade less than half of what it was a decade ago. But it hasn’t fallen out of favour – rather, its share
From Alto Adige down to Sicily, a few countries can boast the variety, quality and history as Italy. I enjoyed an online Master Class on Vino Nobile di Montepulciano a few weeks ago to learn more about Tuscany’s noblest red wine. The masterclass and tasting was organized by the Italian Trade Commission, Consorzio Vino Nobile
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I attended an amazing Masterclass last week: “Great Italian Wines – Understanding Indigenous Grape Varieties.” The seminar was led by the knowledgeable Sandra Colosimo, a member of the Associazione Italiana Sommeliers. Sandra led us to explore and learn about the “Noble” Nebbiolo and Valpolicella varieties, their qualities, traceability, terroir and unique characteristics. Here are details
Les Dames d’Escoffier Ontario 2020 “Festive Gift Basket” Fundraiser-Auction @ 32 Auctions We have 23 “Holiday Gift Baskets” to be auctioned off !! Auction dates: December 3, 2020 at 09:00 AM EST to December 12, 2020 at 05:00 PM Auction Link https://www.32auctions.com/LesDamesON Items have been donated by members, partners, and Women in Wine Talks participants.
WOMEN IN WINE TALKS hosted by Liz Palmer, President – Les Dames d’Escoffier (Ontario Chapter) It is our great pleasure to invite you to be part of an exclusive “live talk” with Albiera Antinori – Tenuta Guado al Tasso and Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta – Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy This event
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