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
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Fongyee Walker MW: Italy? Still lots to be done 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.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Introduction to the World of Wine seminar
Italian Sommeliers of China delivered in Shanghai a wine educational event
Monday, March 6, 2017
Brunello and Sagrantino tasting
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
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Wine & Siena
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.
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.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Wine Spectator 2016 “Top 100”
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).
Monday, November 28, 2016
Top wine tasting: ASC World Wine Tour
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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