10 January 2024

In Langa to discover the new vintages of ‘Drink Wines not Labels’

In September we accompanied a group of content creators and lifestyle journalists to discover the project signed by Alessandro Salvano in Montelupo Albese. DWNL®, an acronym for Drink Wines, not Labels, is not only the name of the brand but also the manifesto chosen by Alessandro for the wine journey started in 2019. The style is clear from the start: Alessandro wants to interpret his great passion for Burgundy and he does so by vinifying Nebbiolo whole cluster, using only indigenous yeasts, without clarification or filtration and with low amounts of sulfites.  Four years and five vintages later, dwnl® presented new vintages of the classics produced in the Langa and some international contamination: Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. An afternoon among the vineyards, which give life to these wines born outside the boundaries, beyond the rules and schemes of the Disciplinaries, culminated with a tasting among the rows at sunset and followed by dinner in Barolo, at Petti’t Bistot, under the imposing walls of the Castle. Here surprise Chef Chef Gabriele Boffa – from the Michelin 1- starred La Locanda del Sant’Uffizio Restaurant in Penango – graced guests with his creations paired with the special selection of wines curated by Salvano. It was a journey where we tried to abandon schemes and preconceptions to let ourselves be carried away by pure wine passion, which does not let itself be influenced by the label.

21 November 2023

Zedcomm at the Presbyopia Forum in Naples

On November 5th and 6th, at the Hotel Royal Continental in Naples, in front of Castel dell’Ovo, took place Presbyopia Forum 2023 -formerly Progressive Business Forum (organized by Fabiano Editore): the event, dedicated to this visual defect, is now at its fifth edition and keeps proving itself as an important point of reference for Italian Presbyopia specialists. The 2023 edition saw an open dialoguewith medical professionals, increasingly involved in the issues related with multifocal proposals. The event proved to be a success in terms of public – opticians and industry professionals – who filled the plenary room. Zedcomm was present for their ophthalmology client, EssilorLuxottica, for the Varilux and Transitions brands. We supported our customers in the creation of video interviews recorded during the event for B2eyes TV channel and for the Askanews press agency.

5 July 2023

The Spotlight is on Zisola, the Sicilian wine project of the Mazzei family

Filippo Mazzei greeted the press to the Sicilian Estate. He presented important novelties and new vintages to narrate the story of a territory with a strong personality. It is here that the Mazzei family has for years been pursuing a winegrowing project in the name of tradition, innovation and sustainability. In Zisola – in south-eastern Sicily, the land of origin of the Nero d’Avola grape variety, just a stone’s throw from Noto – the journalists were able to visit the vineyards – and the splendid citrus groves – and the winery. Then they tasted the new vintages of Reds and Whites with a focus on the pure Catarratto – Contrada Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT – launched on the markets in recent months. The current 24 hectares of vineyards, in the traditional ‘alberello’ form that guarantees balance and ‘protection’ to the bunches, have been planted – with a density of 5500 plants per hectare – to Nero d’Avola, and to a lesser extent to Syrah, Petit Verdot, Grillo and Catarratto. The sea breezes, due to the proximity of the coast, mitigate the high summer temperatures and mild winters, conditions that – combined with the particularly calcareous soils and bush-trained cultivation – allow the grapes to ripen perfectly and the wines to be characterised by minerality, freshness, elegance and personality. A dinner was then held in one of the estate’s cellars with some old vintages paired with typical local dishes. The following day, an unmissable appointment at the ‘Assenza’ pastry shop in Noto – Caffè Sicilia – followed by the journalists being accompanied by a tour guide to discover the city famous for its Baroque buildings and Unesco World Heritage Site

19 June 2023

Gisada starring at Pitti Immagine Uomo 2023

From 13 to 16 June, Pitti Immagine Uomo, the 104th edition of the most important international men’s fashion and lifestyle event, was held in Florence. Gisada, the Swiss perfume brand founded in 2013, decided to participate in collaboration with the magazine MANINTOWN – a platform that explores the world of men and their passions -. Participation in Pitti Immagine Uomo was an opportunity for Gisada to let visitors discover the magical world of the 100% Made in Switzerland men’s fragrances from the ‘Ambassador’ line – Ambassador Men and Ambassador Intense, the Swiss perfume brand’s latest launch. During the event, numerous tourists and journalists came to test the fragrances, even receiving samples signed Gisada. A special feature of its men’s perfumes is the high percentage of perfume oil essence within the fragrances compared to its competitors, which makes the scents even more intense and precious. Moreover, 99% of the ingredients come from Switzerland to guarantee the exclusive origin and provenance of its products, resulting in exclusive essences that reveal fascinating compositions. Gisada left a pleasant lingering scent at Pitti. The packaging of the bottles also has an elegant and sophisticated design. During the event, numerous tourists and journalists stopped by to test the perfumes, even receiving samples signed Gisada. Because fashion is not the only thing a man lives by!