ZedComm Returns to VinoVip al Forte. On Sunday 9 and Monday 10 June, ZedComm returned to Forte dei Marmi for VinoVip al Forte, the prestigious biennial event by Civiltà del bere that brings together some of the most renowned wineries on the Italian wine scene. Two intense days of tastings, discussions, and networking, all set against the charming backdrop of Forte dei Marmi. Representing our agency were six wineries from our portfolio: Cavazza, Fèlsina, Fonzone, Tedeschi, Vistorta, and Zorzettig. Each with its own story, style, and clear vision of wine, they enthusiastically took part in the event’s rich program, showcasing bottles that reflect diverse terroirs united by the same passion. Sunday kicked off with a focus on the world’s great white wines, followed by the tasting session “Italy’s Fine White Wines”, dedicated to some of the country’s best white labels. The day concluded with a relaxed yet elegant beachfront dinner – feet in the sand, glasses in hand. Monday morning featured the talk “The Future of Wine Told by Those Who Will Shape It”, full of insights on where the industry is heading and what to expect in the coming years. In the afternoon, the much-anticipated Grand Tasting offered our wineries a great opportunity to connect with journalists and wine lovers alike – and to let their wines speak for themselves. This edition of VinoVip al Forte proved once again to be an invaluable occasion for storytelling, dialogue, and new connections. For ZedComm and its wineries, it was the perfect stage to share a fresh vision of Italian wine: authentic, evolving, and increasingly international.
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An event celebrating innovation and tradition. The exclusive lunch organized by Tedeschi, one of Valpolicella’s most iconic wineries, took place at Verona’s Ristorante Maffei. The occasion marked a new chapter for the historic estate: an elegant rebranding project and the launch of Ga.Ry, a fresh and surprising white wine born in a land renowned for its bold reds. Journalists, wine enthusiasts, and industry professionals gathered to discover how Tedeschi bridges past and future. Ga.Ry, with its unexpected blend and vibrant personality, represents a true innovation in Veronese winemaking—proof that even in red wine territory, whites of remarkable character can emerge. The Tedeschi family led guests on a journey through tradition and innovation, sharing the philosophy behind the rebranding and their decision to introduce this unexpected creation. “There comes a moment when past meets future, when a land’s history evolves into new shades”—the key message of the event, held in the stunning setting of Piazza Erbe, Verona’s vibrant heart. With this bold step, Tedeschi reaffirms its leading role in the wine world, staying true to its Valpolicella roots while embracing new trends with confidence.

An exclusive selection of Monteverro wines made a stop in Milan for a tasting lunch that combined oenological excellence with storytelling about the terroir. Hosted at Langosteria in Via Privata Bobbio 2, the event offered participants the chance to discover the evolution of iconic wines from this prestigious Tuscan estate. Julia Weber, owner of Monteverro, and Simone Salamone, the winery’s agronomist, guided attendees through a vertical tasting of the most significant vintages. The featured wines included some of the estate’s most acclaimed labels: Chardonnay 2022: A white of character, showcasing freshness and elegance; Tinata 2011 & 2019: A blend expressing the complexity of the Maremma terroir; Monteverro 2011 & 2019: The estate’s flagship cru, a wine of remarkable structureThe tasting highlighted how Monteverro wines masterfully balance the power typical of Maremma with exceptional finesse and elegance. The proximity to the sea, mineral-rich soils, and meticulous vineyard management contribute to creating wines with a unique identity that fully express the potential of this territory.Today, Monteverro stands as one of the most interesting wineries in Tuscany, with wines that continue to receive international acclaim. The Milan tasting confirmed how the estate has maintained a recognizable style while evolving its viticultural and winemaking techniques. For those interested in learning more about Monteverro wines, the estate regularly organizes events and tastings.

In Modica the 21st edition of the event created by Assovini Sicilia  which involved 100 journalists from all over the world. It was the town of Modica and its baroque setting that hosted the most important itinerant showcase of Sicilian wine, conceived and organised by Assovini Sicilia to attracts journalists from around the world every year. From May 6 to 10, more than 100 journalists from Italy, Europe (France, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Norway) and outside Europe (Canada, the U.S., Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Brazil, and the U.K.) explored the island to discover the richness of its wine and food but also its cultural heritage. The journey into the heart of Sicilian wine began on May 6 with eleven wine tours that took the press to different territories, from Etna to Pantelleria, Marsala to Agrigento, Monreale to Lipari, to visit wineries and participate in cultural activities and nature excursions designed to enjoy Sicily’s immense artistic and scenic heritage. With the tours over, the journalists arrived in Modica where the choral moment of the event took place on May 9 and 10. At the Castello dei Conti, during the AIS-led technical tasting, participants were able to taste more than three hundred labels that offered vibrant evidence of the dynamism and quality of Sicilian wines. More and More attention to content, with four talks on topical issues such as wine communication for the new generations, neuromarketing, and the protection and enhancement of wine production thanks to the new state seal. The day of the 9th then ended in the splendid setting of Modica’s Teatro Garibaldi with the conference “The Culture of Wine in Sicily: a millennial history that looks to the future,” moderated by the deputy editor of Corriere della Sera, Luciano Ferraro. Among the speakers were Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi, Dario Stefàno, president of Centro enoturistico e oleoturistico (Lumsa University), Antonello Maruotti, professor of Statistics (Lumsa University) and Sara Farnetti, Ph.D. in Physiopathology of Metabolism and Nutrition who discussed wine culture understood as informed and conscious drinking, as promotion of the territory through wine tourism, and as environmental protection through good practices in viticulture. Finally, Alessio Planeta, advisor to the SOStain Sicilia Foundation, spoke about the “Sustainable Future of Sicilian Wine.” The event concluded on Saturday, May 10, again at the Castello dei Conti, with a walk-around tasting featuring 57 producers members of Assovini Sicilia, who had the opportunity to tell the press about themselves by offering their labels for tasting. In the afternoon, a delegation of national and foreign journalists took part in the event organized in Ragusa in collaboration with the Enoteca regionale Sud-Est and the Ats Strade del Vino Cerasuolo di Vittoria to discover the wines of the area. Sicilia en Primeur was also the occasion for the collaboration between Assovini Sicilia and La Sicilia di Ulisse, the association that brings together Sicilian excellences in the hospitality, food-and-wine and wine-growing sectors, which organised the event’s closing dinner.