Barolo

Barolo en primeur organized by Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani presents the results

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The evenings consisted of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.

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  • The evenings consisted of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.
  • The twelfth barrique thus brings the total funds raised in the first three editions of Barolo en primeur to 2,371,800 euros.
  • This opportunity of promotion, together with Barolo en primeur 2022 is a social responsibility initiative promoted by the CRC Foundation, in collaboration with the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani: a charity competition to support socially useful projects, both in Italy and abroad.
  • In total, there are 55 charitable projects that Barolo en primeur has supported in the three editions.

Toronto industry veterans come together to open Contrada, the city’s newest Italian restaurant coming to Little Italy

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Contrada will open its doors in the heart of Little Italy at 537 College Street on Oct. 24.

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  • Contrada will open its doors in the heart of Little Italy at 537 College Street on Oct. 24.
  • The name Contrada, Italian for “district” or “ward”, embodies rich Italian traditions.
  • Like the Contradas of Siena, the Contrada team wishes to proudly represent the neighbourhood of Little Italy.
  • Contrada will open its doors to the Toronto community on Oct. 24.

The Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani presents Barolo en primeur in the United States

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

The evenings will consist of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.

Key Points: 
  • The evenings will consist of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.
  • The territories involved in the activity are in order of tasting: Verduno, La Morra and Grinzane, Roddi and Castiglione, Barolo, Novello and Monforte, and Serralunga.
  • This activity, together with Barolo en primeur 2022 is a social responsibility initiative promoted by the CRC Foundation, in collaboration with the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani: a charity competition to support socially useful projects, both in Italy and abroad.
  • The aim of this activity and another project, which is the Barolo en primeur auction, in collaboration with the CRC Foundation Cuneo and Christie's, is to highlight the potential of en primeur tastings to raise awareness, appreciation and promotion of both Barolo and Barbaresco.

Barolo and Barbaresco fly to China for Vinitaly China Roadshow

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

The activities in China include the participation of more than 85 Barolo and Barbaresco companies in various industry fairs and the organization of several workshops.

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  • The activities in China include the participation of more than 85 Barolo and Barbaresco companies in various industry fairs and the organization of several workshops.
  • From Sept. 11 to 15, 2023 as part of Vinitaly China Roadshow, the Veronafiere-branded event, Barolo and Barbaresco will be the stars of the days on a taste itinerary between Beijing, Changsha and Hangzhou.
  • The last event will be in Hangzhou, one of the most important cities in coastal China at 1366 Qianjiang Road, Shangcheng District.
  • The purpose is to educate wine professionals in emerging cities and create a tasting area with food & Barolo and Barbaresco pairing tastings.

Wines Of Kings Founders Announce The bhn Collection- A Limited Edition Barolo, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winemakers and luxury wine importers Wines of Kings announce the launch of their highly-awaited private label offering, The bhn Collection - wines and specialty goods that honor their exceptional regional origins with unique expression. This debut offering of includes bhn No. 23 2018 Maison Barolo (grown and bottled in the Italian Barolo appellation), bhn No. 15 2021 cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (hailing from Trapani, Sicily), and bhn No. 8 2022 Parmigiano Reggiano (direct from Parma, Italy) - available now in an extremely limited number of units.

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  • 15 2021 cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (hailing from Trapani, Sicily), and bhn No.
  • 23 2018 Barolo, the premier bhn Maison Wines offering is a late-harvest Barolo illuminated by power, grace and a focused purity.
  • 15 2021 cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($99.00 US, *sold in 2-pack bottles), and bhn No.
  • 8 2022 Parmigiano Reggiano $99 USD (1 kg=2.2 lbs) are all available in limited quantities and can be purchased at Wines of Kings and bhn Collection
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The 2022 Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction Raises 769,800 Dollars For Solidarity Projects, Almost 170,000 Dollars More Than The First Edition

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Monday, October 31, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second edition of the Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction concluded with a new big success. The event, promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo, Fondazione CRC Donare ETS in collaboration with the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, took place on Friday October 28th at Grinzane Cavour Castle in Piedmont, Italy, with a live - streaming to New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second edition of the Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction concluded with a new big success.
  • The auction raised $769,800 donated by generous philanthropists who attended the event in Piedmont and in New York City.
  • 300 bottles of Barolo 2021 will be sourced from each barrique - at the end of the compulsory aging period ending in 2025.
  • Of the 24 lots in the auction, 4 lots were awarded to participants in live streaming from New York and 1 in Hong Kong.

Empson & Co Celebrates 50 Years of Exporting Fine Italian Wines to the US with an Exclusive Tasting in New York City

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boasting one of the most prestigious and sought-after Italian wine portfolios, Empson & Co, a leading Italian wine exporter, celebrates its 50th anniversary with its most historic partners. Among them are Poderi Einaudi and Conti Costanti, renowned producers of Barolo DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, respectively.

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  • The company anniversary also marks 50 years of partnership with internationally acclaimed Italian wine producers Poderi Einaudi and Conti Costanti.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boasting one of the most prestigious and sought-after Italian wine portfolios, Empson & Co, a leading Italian wine exporter, celebrates its 50th anniversary with its most historic partners.
  • Among them are Poderi Einaudi and Conti Costanti, renowned producers of Barolo DOCG and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, respectively.
  • Neil and Maria Empson established Empson & Co in 1972, determined to find premium quality producers throughout the boot-shaped peninsula.

The Second Edition of The "Barolo En Primeur" Charity Auction To Take Place on October 28, 2022

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barolo en Primeur auction will take place on October 28, 2022 at the Grinzane Castle in Piedmont, Italy, and will stream live to New York City. Like the first edition, the auction will feature 15 barriques, each yielding approximately 300 bottles of the most recent Barolo vintage, 2021. The event is organized by Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Foundation in partnership with the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, representing almost 540 wine producers in Piedmont, Italy, in collaboration with Christie's global auction house, and internationally renowned wine critic, Antonio Galloni.

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  • Like the first edition, the auction will feature 15 barriques, each yielding approximately 300 bottles of the most recent Barolo vintage, 2021.
  • The first edition of Barolo En Primeur was an international success, raising an impressive donation of 660,000 euros for 17 charities.
  • All donations were awarded directly to projects in the non-profit field, as selected by the organizers and donors.
  • The Consortium continues to perform periodic sampling of wine products on the market to prevent fraud and to protect the wines' authentication and reputation.

Wilson Daniels Welcomes GAJA Properties to National Portfolio

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Daniels is pleased to announce the addition of GAJA Properties to its national portfolio beginning September 1, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilson Daniels is pleased to announce the addition of GAJA Properties to its national portfolio beginning September 1, 2022.
  • They continue to elevate the Italian wine landscape, while remaining true to who they are as a family," said Rocco Lombardo, President of Wilson Daniels.
  • This September, Wilson Daniels will assume national representation of the full range from GAJA, Pieve Santa Restituta, Ca'Marcanda, and IDDA.
  • Founded in 1978, Wilson Daniels is a fully integrated, family-owned marketing and sales company representing a highly selective portfolio of the world's most distinctive wines.

Cheeses Fontina PDO from Valle d'Aosta and Rice PDO of Biella and Vercelli Baraggia PDO at Summer Fancy Food 2022

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Friday, June 10, 2022

NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Fontina DOP Consortium and Baraggia Biellese and Vercellese Rice DOP Consortium are pleased to announce their participation at "Summer Fancy Food 2022" in New York, the largest specialty food show in the US promoted by the leading trade association, Speciality Food Association.

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  • Throughout the three-day event, June 12-14, U.S. retail buyers, distributors, and other trade professionals will have an exclusive opportunity to taste and discover the high-quality cheeses of Fontina PDO from Valle d'Aosta and unique rice varieties of Biella and Vercelli Baraggia PDO.
  • Summer Fancy Food 2022's participation accompanies, "Top Tales: A piece of Europe on your table."
  • The Fontina DOP Consortium and Baraggia Biellese and Vercellese Rice DOP Consortium will be located in the Italy Pavilion at booths 3200-3204.
  • At the event participants took a culinary journey, tasting Barolo and Barbaresco wines paired with Fontina PDO cheeses and risotto, prepared with Barraggia rice.