Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Venturini Amarone selected at Onav China Masterclass

Venturini Amarone selected at Onav China Masterclass by Italian Wine & Food in China

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.

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Saturday, March 18, 2017

Wine o clock, a wine experience

Wine o’clock – a wine experience by Italian Sommeliers of China™

Italian Sommeliers of China delivered in Shanghai a wine educational event

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Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Fongyee Walker MW: Italy? Still lots to be done in China!

Fongyee Walker MW: Italy? Still lots to be done in China by Italian Wine & Food in China

First Master of Wine in mainland China, winning with her Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting the title as best WSET school in 2016, educator and judge in the main competitions and Asian tastings, Fongyee Walker is one of the most popular person in the wine industry in China. Follow an excerpt from her interview.

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Sunday, March 12, 2017

Introduction to the World of Wine seminar

Introduction to the World of Wine course by Italian Sommeliers of China™

Italian Sommeliers of China delivered in Shanghai a wine educational event

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Monday, March 6, 2017

Brunello and Sagrantino tasting

Brunello and Sagrantino tasting by Italian Wine & Food in China

Premium wines together with delicious food and nice friends made a memorable evening!

Poggio Abate Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2008:

  • James Suckling: 95 points
  • Wine Enthusiast: 94 points
  • Veronelli: 94 points
  • Wine Advocate: 92 points

Sacer Montefalco di Sagrantino DOCG 2006:

  • Veronelli: 96 points
  • Luca Maroni: 96 points
  • James Suckling: 92 points
  • Wine Advocate: 92 points

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Saturday, January 21, 2017

Wine & Siena

Wine and Siena - Capolavori del Gusto 21-22 gennaio 2017 by Vito Donatiello blog

Tasting wines while admiring 14th century art in Siena Town Hall or in the historical halls of the Rocca Salimbeni or even in Aula Magna of one of the oldest universities in Europe, already active in 1240. This and much more is Wine & Siena, the event dedicated to excellence of wines in the most medieval among the Italian cities.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

ASC has announced price-up to be implemented from January 1st 2017

Recently, ASC Fine Wines has announced that price adjustment is going to be implemented from January 1st 2017 due to the cost increase.

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Monday, December 19, 2016

Venturini Amarone and Braida Bricco dello Uccellone

Venturini Amarone and Braida Bricco dell Uccellone by Vito Donatiello blog

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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Wine Spectator 2016 “Top 100”

Wine Spectator 2016 Top 100 by Vito Donatiello blog

Wine Spectator has just revealed the full Top 100 of 2016!

Each year, WS editors survey thousands of wines and select the Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement.

While the first 3 wines are Americans, Italians wines ranked quiet well: 2 made it in the Top 10, total of 13 were included in the Top 100 (8 from Tuscany, 2 from Piedmont, 1 from Umbria, 1 from Basilicata and 1 from Sardinia).

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Top wine tasting: ASC World Wine Tour

Top wine tasting: World Wine Tour by Vito Donatiello blog

ASC World Wine Tour: 130 wines from 20 renowned wineries from around the world.

Started the tasting with some fine white such as:

  • Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay AOC
  • Trimbach Riesling Alsace AOC
  • Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Émile Riesling Alsace AOC
  • Trimbach Gewurztraminer Alsace AOC

Then moved to top Italian reds, such as:

  • AloisLageder Pinot Noir Alto Adige DOC 2013
  • Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo Riserva DOCG 2009
  • Banfi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2011 (super rich and well balanced, the king of my tasting)
  • Masi Costasera Amarone Riserva DOC 2009

Finished with 4 different Ports from Taylor and Fonseca, from aged Tawny to Late Bottled Vintage.
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