Thursday, May 17, 2018
2018 SIAL (Shanghai): Italian sounding and copyright
2021 03 30 UPDATE
Myself, Vito Donatiello, the author of these 2 pictures, has received an email from mr V.K. suggesting to mention the name of the producer of these wines and so i do below:
“You are showcasing the Georgian wine brands (with the picture of Joseph Stalin on the bottles) as the part of Italian wine in Shanghai (as the title of the post suggests). In fact it’s Kindzmarauli and Mukuzani, and they are Georgian brands. Please at least, mention it in your post before you publish it wrongly. Sincerely.”
I hope it helps to clarify and if you need to get in touch with me please pass me your email and i will.
Thanks
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
ONAV Italy officially endorses ONAV China
from left to right: Guido Raynero (Delegate ONAV Piedmont), Marco Gallardi (Director ONAV China), Adriano Zublena (Commissioner ONAV China), Michele Alessandria (General Manager ONAV Italia), Vito Donatiello (Tutor ONAV China)
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG: 93 million bottles in 2017
Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG: 93 million bottles 520 million Euro turnover in 2017
source: Consortium of Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene
Friday, March 30, 2018
Introducing Italian wines at Nihaoitaly life streaming event
Shanghai, March 30, 2018 – On behalf of ONAV China, Vito Donatiello was invited to introduce Italian wines at Nihaoitaly live streaming event held at Atto Primo restaurant.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Chianti DOCG: some figures
Some interesting figures about Chianti DOCG:
- Consorzio Vino Chianti was established in 1927
- over 3.000 producers
- more than 15.500 hectares
- over 800.000 hl of Chianti wine
- more than 105.000.000 bottles
- grapes varietal allowed: 70% Sangiovese, additional grapes up to 30% with a maximum of 10% white grapes varietals and 15% Cabs
- includes 7 specific subzones:
- Colli aretini.
- Colli fiorentini,
- Colli senesi,
- Colline pisane,
- Montalbano,
- Rufina,
- Montespertoli
source: Consorzio Vino Chianti
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Chianti Classico DOCG: some figures
Some interesting figures about Chianti Classico DOCG:
- 700.000 hectares total of land are included in the area
- 7.200 hectares of vineyards are registered and permitted
- 9 counties are included in the area
- 700 million € were sold in 2017
- 37 million bottles were filled in 2017
- 200.000 € per hectare is the average value of the land
Friday, January 19, 2018
Chablis: chardonnay coming from the cold
Siena (Italy), January 17, 2018 - Generally defined as the Chardonnay coming from the cold, Chablis wines are appreciated for their high acidity and longevity, often have a “flinty” as a signature note. A Chablis Grand Cru and 3 Chablis Premiere Cru were among the wines tasted.
Vito Donatiello participated in this exclusive Chablis Masterclass led by the great wine expert Mr. Andrea Briano for ONAV Siena.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Burgundy tasting: Faiveley, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Shanghai (China), December 12, 2017 – Faiveley, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, bottle N. 2165 of a total 3495 produced on 2009 vintage, was the star wine tasted among other premium wines and fine food.
Vito Donatiello participated in this exclusive tasting dinner organized by Sonia Tan.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Gravner orange wine tasting
Shanghai (China), November 27, 2017 - Vito Donatiello was invited to a very exclusive Gravner wine tasting hosted by Mateja Gravner, daughter of the legendary wine producer Josko Gravner, at Vinism Wine Bar.
Gravner’s orange natural wines are made by leaving the grape skin in contact with the juice for 6 months in large handmade terracotta amphora buried underground and later aged for a total of 7 years in barrels.
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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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