10 March 2023

Monteverro stars at Park Hyatt: a lunch to present the first certified organic wine vintage

A jewelled winery in Capalbio, 50 hectares nestled between Capalbio and the sea; an exceptional location – Park Hyatt – and a fine dining Milanese restaurant – Pellico 3 – with a talented chef at the helm, Guido Paternollo, who offers colourful, modern cuisine; all with a story to tell from its origins to the present day. Plus the presence of the protagonists, Julia and Georg Weber, owners of the estate. It’s a done deal! A press lunch with a ten or so wine, tourism and lifestyle journalists – turned into the sharing of a story: how Monteverro was born, how it has evolved and how its wines have evolved, the storytelling evolved through the tasting of some significant vintages of the flagship references – Chardonnay, Tinata, Terra di Monteverro and the Monteverro – up to 2019, the first with organic certification, which is the seal on a virtuous path. This gathering was filled with many talks, smiles, plans for the future and the sharing of impressions about wines and the world of wine. A press lunch is always a time for reflection and in-depth discussion between the various protagonists. The next step is the winery visit. Stay Tuned.

9 March 2023

A journey into the heart of Irpinia together with the Fonzone family

On Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 March, a press tour to discover one of Italy’s most interesting wine territories. Accompanying the journalists on this fascinating itinerary through the heart of Irpinia was the Fonzone family, which for the event presented Mattoda’, its new 100% Aglianico red wine, signed by the consulting oenologist Luca D’Attoma. After the presentation and tour of the cellar with a preview tasting of the new vintages tapped from the tanks, there was a gala dinner by Michelin-starred chef Gennaro Esposito, who delighted guests with his creations enhanced by the full range of Fonzone wines, from Falanghina to Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. The next day, a tour through the vineyards to discover the special features of these extraordinary autochthonous vines. A two-day intense experience among Irpinia’s scents, flavours and flourishing nature.

8 March 2023

”mareMMa, the Nature of Wine”

The fourth edition of ‘mareMMa, the Nature of Wine‘ was held on 6 March. The event, which presented the largest selection of labels from all the DOC and DOCG appellations of the Maremma Toscana, Montecucco and Morellino di Scansano, took place in the traditional location of the central hall of the Granaio Lorenese di Spergolaia in Alberese in the province of Grosseto.

mareMMMa is an event that is the result of the synergy between the Consortia of the three Denominations that represent the oenological excellence of a territory that is peculiar because it is uncontaminated and has a growing reputation on national and international markets. A promotional model of great informative and educational impact for professionals in the sector – sommeliers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, distributors – to whom the initiative is addressed and that makes the union a driving force for the territory. Zedcomm, in its role as press office of the Consorzio Tutela vini della Maremma Toscana, took care of promoting the event through the press, which was also invited to attend, and documented the live event on social media. More than 400 labels were tasted, representing about 80 wineries. A unique opportunity to taste all the types of wines of the three denominations, characterised by very different territories and climates that bring different characteristics and characters to the wide range of red, white and rosé wines.

7 March 2023

A TASTING OF WINES FROM VILLA BOGDANO 1880 AT ENOLUOGO OF CIVILTA’ DEL BERE

Villa Bogdano 1880, guardians of historic vines and biodiversity: this was the title of the tasting dedicated to the new vintages of the wines from the Lison di Portogruaro (Ve) winery, which was addressed to wine shops, sommeliers, agencies and the specialised press. It took place on Monday 6 March at Enoluogo, the wine shop and editorial office of the Civiltà del Bere magazine. Domenico Veronese, owner of the winery, together with Alessandro Torcoli, editor-in-chief of Civiltà del Bere, introduced the winery and the six wines on tasting Lison Classico DOCG 2021, Lison Classico DOCG 2020, 185 Bianco Igt Veneto 2018- selection, 186 Refosco dal Penducolo Rosso Doc, Lison-Pramaggiore riserva 2018, 195 Rosso Igt Veneto 2017. The wines produced from the historic vineyards – which make the winery unique within the Italian wine-growing panorama both for its 18 hectares and for the strong focus on biodiversity guaranteed by the lowland park located on the estate and certified at the European Natura 2000 level – conquered an attentive and transversal public, creating an interesting debate on the different vintages and favourite references.