23 December 2021

Women’s lunch with Helena Lageder

A selection of journalists and influencers from the world of wine, sustainability and lifestyle were invited to a “women’s lunch” on 11 November to introduce the new generation of the Alois Lageder Company, represented by Helena Lageder.

The lunch was held at the famous Ratanà restaurant in Milan, where the brilliant sommelier Federica Fabi accompanied the guests in choosing the best food and wine pairing. Helena Lageder described the philosophy, new projects and the concept of circular economy behind the Alto Adige Estate.

The tasting included new vintages of the winery’s best wines, as well as the three lines – Classics, Compositions and Masterpieces – paired with a menu created together with the Chef, where seasonal delicacies were the key players.

8 November 2021

Consorzio di Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo at Milano Wine Week

During Milano Wine Week 2021, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo entertained Porta Venezia district. A masterclass held by Leila Salimbeni presented the Abruzzo Pecorino in all its facets to press and wine experts. The press was also invited on 4 October to taste the new vintages of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Cerasuolo produced by some of the Consorzio’s wineries at the CERA restaurant in Milan.

8 November 2021

Off the Skins: ‘Santa Margherita’ Pinot Grigio is celebrating its 60th anniversary

After being staged in Venice, in the evocative setting of the Chiostri di San Francesco della Vigna, Off the Skins – the exhibition celebrating 60 years of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio – was presented in Milan at Palazzo Durini, the Milan headquarters of Santa Margherita. An exclusive event took place on 9 September during the “Supersalone” – the special 2021 edition of the Salone del Mobile – together with the announcement of an all-new Capsule Collection of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Impronta del Fondatore, aimed at celebrating this remarkable goal.

Off the Skins, realised in collaboration with the students of the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) of Venice and curated by Current, is a story in pictures of this iconic wine of Made in Italy excellence worldwide.

8 November 2021

Castello di Fonterutoli at the MUDEC in Milan: presented the 2018 vintage of the winery’s Gran Selezione

In the stunning setting of the ‘Enrico Bartolini MUDEC’ Restaurant in Milan, Filippo Mazzei introduced the 2018 vintage of the Gran Selezione of Castello di Fonterutoli. Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – Castellina in Chianti, Vicoregio 36 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – Castelnuovo Berardenga and Badiòla Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – Radda in Chianti. Indeed, the three 100% Sangiovese Cru are the expression of specific vineyards that Castello di Fonterutoli owns in the three different municipalities. The wine tasting was offered in pairing with the creations of Chef Enrico Bartolini.