MASI: a story of values and passion
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MASI: the double fermentation process
Masi's Mastery Appassimento and Double FermentationWatch this video on YouTube
BARBERA passion: the BRAIDA story
One thing is for sure Barbera means Piedmont, its heart does rest in Monferrato, but its history still remains uncertain, Gallesio named it Vitis vinifera Montisferratensis and in the medieval period surnames such as Barberi which changed to Barbero or Barberis (and ultimately Barbera )are considered clear proof that this vine was very much a…
What is “appassimento”?
Grape Appassimento is the traditional method used in the Venetian regions to concentrate aromas and tastes in wine. The grapes are laid out on bamboo racks in drying lofts for the winter period before vinification. This is an ancient technique, in operation for centuries in the area, the art of which has been passed down…
Sapori d’Italia special 10% discount for Dante members on Italian wines and pasta Garofalo
www.dantealighieriauckland.blogspot.co.nz Dante alighieri members enjoy a nice discount in our new website!
BERLIN WINE TROPHY 2014
We are pleased to inform you that many wines of Casa Vinicola Zonin were awarded at international wine competition “Berliner Wein Trophy 2014” organized by DWM (Deutsche Weinmarketing GmbH) under the patronage of the OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine) and recognition of the Berlin Senate and the European Union. The wine tastings were…
Feudo Principi di Butera Symposio and Nero d’Avola selected by Steven Spurrier for Decanter
Steven Spurrier, authoritative and famous British wine expert, tasted and selected for Decanter magazine his favourite Sicilian wines, that he suggests to try. Among the others, you can find our Feudo Principi di Butera Symposio 2011 and Nero d’Avola 2011.
PROSECCO ZONIN CA BOLANI wins award in USA
Zonin Prosecco 1821 is Impact Hot Brand Award winners for the calendar year 2013. This prestigious achievement in sales and marketing will be featured in upcoming issues of both Impact and Market Watch magazines, and honored at a cocktail reception and award presentation at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America 71st Annual Convention &…
Castello del Poggio Moscato ….
Castello del Poggio Moscato is the most searched white wine under 25$ in US for Wine Searcher 24.01.14 US-based www.wine-searcher.com just released a study of the top 10 searched for white wines under $25 in the US and Castello del Poggio Moscato is #1 searched for wine, followed by Bartenura Moscato and La Marca Prosecco.…
NEW RATING FOR Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico Riserva
90 points for Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 in Wine Enthusiast 03.02.14 Wine Enthusiast Italian editor Kerin O’Keefe has recently tasted our Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, that scored 90 points. The results will appear in the Buying Guide of the magazine in the April Issue.
News from the Rivetto vineyard in the Langhe region
Pruning in short sleeves Posted 18/01/2014 by Enrico Rivetto, filed under Vineyards and wines Nebbiolo shoot cutting I had hoped to be able to show you a few pretty photos of Langa under a blanket of snow, but so far it’s a no-go. Christmas 2013 and the beginning of 2014 have seemed to me more…