Sunday, November 26, 2017
NihaoItaly private terrace wine tasting
Shanghai (China), November 26, 2017 – On a sunny Sunday afternoon and on a beautiful private terrace on Taikang Road, 11 wine lovers from China, Japan, Italy and Germany joined a wine tasting organized by NihaoItaly.
Italian sommelier Vito Donatiello led the wine class from basic of viticulture to Barolo appellation guidelines and then guided the tasting of Valpolicella Classico DOC (Venturini) and a Barolo DOCG (Terredavino).
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Saturday, November 18, 2017
Decanter Shanghai 2017 Fine Wine Encounter
Shanghai (China), November 18, 2017 - Vito Donatiello participated in the fourth Decanter Shanghai 2017 Fine Wine Encounter, a one-day wine tasting event quickly established itself as a must-attend event on China’s wine scene at the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong.
World-class wineries joined Decanter event, from Château Margaux to the greatest wineries of Italy, Spain and Australia. More than 600 wines from around the world were available to taste in the Grand Tasting ballroom and a range of masterclasses were hosted by some of the world’s most prestigious estates.
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Friday, November 17, 2017
Vito Donatiello awarded Italian Wine Ambassador
Shanghai (China), November 16, 2017 – Vito Donatiello has been awarded the prestigious title of “Italian Wine Ambassador” for his outstanding contribution to Italian wine in Asia. Presented by Ms. Sofia Biancolin, President of DE.S.A. Deutschland Sommelier Association, the award recognises Mr Donatiello’s enduring efforts to develop wine culture in China.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Red as luck: Rod Smith MW Masterclass
Shanghai (China), November 14, 2017 – Vito Donatiello was selected to participate on a very exclusive Rod Smith MW Masterclass. Invited by De.S.A. Deutchland Sommelier Association, celebrity Master of Wine Rod Smith conducted “Red as luck” Masterclass focused on red wines: during 2 hours, he shared his outstanding knowledge and guided the tasting of 12 wines from the Atlantic coasts to the warm Mediterranean Sea.
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Monday, October 30, 2017
Top Wines Sold Online in China by Jeannie Cho Lee MW
Shanghai (China), October 30, 2017 – Vito Donatiello has been invited to Master of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee’s “China’s Top Wines Sold Online”. She announced the results of a comprehensive tasting (254 wines tasted blinded) of the most popular wines sold online in China in an invitation-only event held at M on the Bund lounge (Shanghai) which included a tasting of many of these top-rated wines sold online.
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Saturday, September 23, 2017
Interesting Austrian wine tasting
Austria is a small mountainous country in central Europe enjoying a renaissance as a wine-producing nation. It is emerging as a model in quality and innovation, always focusing on clean, clear-cut, impeccable, consumer-friendly wine style.
If only one local grape has to mentioned, it will be the white Gruner Veltliner, the most planted variety (23%) with its clean, crisp, slight aromatic signature. The finest wines come from the famous Wachau, Kamptal and Kremstal regions.
Seven different wines were tasted:
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Friday, June 2, 2017
Feudi del Pisciotto (Sicily) Masterclass
Shanghai, June 2, 2017 - Feudi del Pisciotto, a Sicilian winery and one of the 4 estates of DCC - Domini Castellare Castellina - owned by Panerai family, was introduced in a dedicated Masterclass.
Friday, May 19, 2017
18 Barolos Masterclass
Shanghai, May 19, 2017 – After the first Amarone Masterclass (Chengdu, March 21, 2017), ONAV China organized a Barolo Masterclass.
Over 30 people attended the second Masterclass, tasting and learning about 18 different types of Barolo DOCG, all ranging from different cru, different wineries and different vintage.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Venturini Amarone selected at Onav China Masterclass
Venturini, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG was privileged to be selected during the first ONAV China - Amarone della Valpolicella Masterclass. The event was part of Vinitaly China activities on March 21, 2017.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Wine o clock, a wine experience
Italian Sommeliers of China delivered in Shanghai a wine educational event