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Marchesi Frescobaldi releases 2023 vintage of Tenuta Ammiraglia ALÌE

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

MAGLIANO, Italy, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2023 marks a true milestone for Alìe: its 10th vintage. The first, released in 2014, was reason enough for celebration, but for the current release, Marchesi Frescobaldi is celebrating its rosé by dedicating to it a poetic piece: the Alìade.

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  • The rosé in question is the icon of Tenuta Ammiraglia, on Tuscany's Maremma coast, a blend of the international Syrah and the native Vermentino grape.
  • "Here on the Tenuta Ammiraglia, the vineyards design intriguing geometrical shapes across the hillslopes as they descend to the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • Today, we regard with great pride the decision we made to produce these two rosés, Cru Aurea Gran Rosé and Alìe.
  • Marchesi Frescobaldi's nine wine estates are: Castello Pomino (Pomino), Castello Nipozzano (Nipozzano), Tenuta Perano (Gaiole in Chianti), Tenuta Castiglioni (Montespertoli), Tenuta CastelGiocondo (Montalcino), Tenuta Ammiraglia (Magliano in Toscana), Remole (Sieci), Tenuta Calimaia (Montepulciano), and Gorgona.

Vinitaly International Academy welcomes top consortiums and associations supporting Masterclasses for the Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

VERONA, Italy, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Upwards of 60 participants will gather from across the globe to participate in five days of tastings, masterclasses, and seminars as they prepare for the rigorous exam to become a certified Italian Wine Ambassador. As well as a distinguished academic faculty, led by Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza, a selection of top wine consortiums and associations will also be on hand to deliver a series of in-depth masterclasses, focusing on some of Italy's most important wine-producing regions.

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  • The Vinitaly International Academy hosts the prestigious Italian Wine Ambassadors course in Verona from 4-8 April 2024.
  • This year's event has the support of top Italian wine consortiums and associations who will deliver in-depth masterclasses, giving participants an unparalleled insight into the diversity of Italian wine.
  • Novella Pastorelli, President of the Consorzio di Tutela Primitivo di Manduria Doc commented, "The decision to support the Vinitaly International Academy reaffirms the international character of our denomination.
  • This masterclass will be a chance for them to learn – through wine – about a unique territory and its Italian excellence."

Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces New Import Partnership with Villa Sandi, The Iconic Premium Prosecco

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Fine wine importer and marketer Demeine Estates proudly announces their exclusive import partnership with Villa Sandi, Italy’s leading Prosecco producer.

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  • Fine wine importer and marketer Demeine Estates proudly announces their exclusive import partnership with Villa Sandi, Italy’s leading Prosecco producer.
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    Villa Sandi's historic Palladian villa dates back to 1622.
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    Headquartered in a historic Palladian villa that dates back to 1622, Villa Sandi is a winery anchored in family and tradition.
  • “Villa Sandi Prosecco and Borgo Conventi wines are two tremendous additions to our fine wine portfolio,” said Philana Bouvier, President of Demeine Estates.

Fine Wine Importer Demeine Estates Announces New Import Partnership with Villa Sandi, The Iconic Premium Prosecco

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine wine importer and marketer Demeine Estates proudly announces their exclusive import partnership with Villa Sandi, Italy's leading Prosecco producer.

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  • NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fine wine importer and marketer Demeine Estates proudly announces their exclusive import partnership with Villa Sandi, Italy's leading Prosecco producer.
  • Headquartered in a historic Palladian villa that dates back to 1622, Villa Sandi is a winery anchored in family and tradition.
  • "Demeine Estates is dedicated to innovation and is the right partner for the growth of our business in the United States."
  • "Villa Sandi Prosecco and Borgo Conventi wines are two tremendous additions to our fine wine portfolio," said Philana Bouvier, President of Demeine Estates.

Tuscany: Harvest Season For Montecucco DOC and DOCG Begins

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Montecucco Wine Consortium is pleased to share crucial information regarding the 2023 growing season in the Montecucco DOC and DOCG areas.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Montecucco Wine Consortium is pleased to share crucial information regarding the 2023 growing season in the Montecucco DOC and DOCG areas.
  • Despite the challenging season, our producers did a great job, bringing outstanding quality grapes into the cellar.
  • This season has been marked by unusual weather conditions in the region, with abundant rainfall through late June and several heatwaves, particularly in mid-August.
  • Despite the challenging season, our producers did a great job, bringing outstanding quality grapes into the cellar.

Marchesi Frescobaldi Now Partner of The Accademia Niko Romito

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

FLORENCE, Italy, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Marchesi Frescobaldi family wine firm has officially established a partnership with the Italian Accademia Niko Romito, thus enriching the parterre of courses, trainings, and experiences to be enjoyed by the students of the Niko Romito Group's Scuola di Alta Formazione di Cucina (Advanced Training Cooking School). Marchesi Frescobaldi, long renowned as one of the main Tuscan producers, a wine empire since over 700 years, has been the purveyor of fine wines to the leading European Courts, the English Court, and numerous Popes.

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  • The active participation of Marchesi Frescobaldi will make the training of Academy Niko Romito students even richer and broader, adding valuable dimensions related to history, planning skills, and sensitivity to the environment and to the local and broader communities.
  • Professional training is the focus of the Accademia Niko Romito and the future Campus Niko Romito, a hub for applied research into the future of nutrition and into innovative methodologies of food transformation.
  • Production involves exclusive pastry and bread products under the signature of Laboratorio Niko Romito (Chef Niko Romito), a portfolio designed for consumers in a home setting.
  • Design and development of a variety of food-service solutions, such as Spazio Niko Romito, Bomba Niko Romito, Alt – Stazione del Gusto.

Mionetto Prosecco Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mionetto Prosecco is proud to announce its 25 Year Anniversary in the U.S market.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mionetto Prosecco is proud to announce its 25 Year Anniversary in the U.S market.
  • Recognizing the potential of Prosecco and under the direction of Freixenet Mionetto USA CEO Enore Ceola, Mionetto was among the first imported Prosecco brands in the U.S. and the first to open a stateside office.
  • The eye-catching orange pantone 27-degree angle label, synonymous with the iconic Mionetto Prestige Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut is set to expand across the portfolio to the Organic Prosecco DOC, Prosecco Rosé DOC and Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
  • This summer, Mionetto will unveil its new hospitality center featuring enhancements that convey the spirit of the brand and the Prosecco region.

ASTI DOCG RAISES ITS SIGHTS AND IS HIGHLIGHTED ALL OVER THE TURIN CULTURAL SCENE - FROM TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS TO ARTISTIC INITIATIVES, ASTI SPUMANTE AND MOSCATO D'ASTI ARE THE CHOICE FOR CELEBRATIONS

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

ASTI, Italy, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti are back on the international scene and ready to show their beauty at numerous activities in November around the capital city of the Piedmont region, Turin.  Consorzio dell'Asti is the Official Sparkling Wine of the Nitto ATP tennis finals and is celebrating its 90th anniversary with an exhibition entitled "Novant'anni di bollicine" - '90 years of Bubbles.' The exhibition that celebrates these two great wines and all the producers, is moving from the museum in Asti to the Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento Italiano in Turin, in Piazza Carlo Alberto 8. The exhibit runs from November 16th to January 8th, 2023 and looks at the past, present, and future, of the denomination. A pioneer of sparkling wine in all of Italy, the exhibit shows the story of the appellation through promotional materials of the consortium and wineries.

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  • Additionally, the Nitto ATP Finals 2022 are underway with many opportunities to raise a glass of aromatic bubbles from Piedmont.
  • ASTI, Italy, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti are back on the international scene and ready to show their beauty at numerous activities in November around the capital city of the Piedmont region, Turin.
  • The exhibit runs from November 16th to January 8th, 2023 andlooks at the past, present, and future, of the denomination.
  • Asti Spumante and Moscato Asti are a perfect complement to the holiday season, to grace your Thanksgiving table or at Christmas, bringing cheer and light to the holiday season.

CONSORZIO DELL'ASTI DOCG: AN UNEXPECTED VINTAGE OF A HIGHLY AROMATIC, TOP-QUALITY CROP

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

"The 2022 harvest was the result of the challenging weather of the year.

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  • "The 2022 harvest was the result of the challenging weather of the year.
  • From a quality perspective, the Moscato grapes harvested were healthy, and the musts confirm that the aromatic composition is just excellent."
  • The crop exceeded expectations, even with scarce rainfall and high temperatures that characterized the summer of 2022.
  • The high temperatures also benefited the health of the grapes, leading to a smaller number of vine treatments, i.e.

Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is Back, Turin and Piedmont in the Spotlight

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Monday, September 26, 2022

TURIN, Italy, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is back in Turin and in Piedmont.

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  • TURIN, Italy, Sept. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is back in Turin and in Piedmont.
  • Renewing agricultural practices, production and distribution systems, diets and consumption habits in cities and small towns alike are just some of the themes that will be addressed during the exhibition at the Salone del Gusto.
  • Many of these wines, together with the various products of Piedmontese gastronomy, will be present at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto and the audience will be able to enjoy them.
  • In addition, the choice of location for the Salone del Gusto di Terra Madre corresponds with the discourse of openness and regeneration that Regione Piemonte wants to pursue.