Natural Merchants, Inc. Introduces Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco DOC – First in Market Made With 100% Organic Grapes

January 14, 2021 by evebushman

GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) – A New Wine Category – Rosé Prosecco DOC. After many years of discussion, in May the Prosecco DOC Consortium in Italy approved the introduction of Rosé Prosecco DOC. This combines two of the hottest wine trends over the past 10 years – rosé and Prosecco – and should be a big hit among sparkling wine lovers nationwide. The Prosecco Consortium anticipates total production of “up to 30 million bottles per year.” Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco Brut DOC joins the best-selling lineup of organic Proseccos from Cantina Pizzolato, producers of Italy’s number-one selling Italian organic wines.

Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco DOC is made of 90% organic Glera and 10% Organic Pinot Nero. The wine is produced using the Charmat method, vinified for two months. The rich Pinot Nero grapes, after a soft pressing, are left in contact with the skins for the period necessary to reach the brilliant pink color.

Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco DOC has an intense aroma, with delicate hints of white flowers, apple, pear, typical of Prosecco’s aroma, which blend with recognizable notes of red fruits. Fresh, with a lush flavor and a good acidity, the wine is savory, with a dry and persistent finish. Velvety, fresh, well balanced, and lively with an elegant aftertaste and persistent perlage. Pizzolato Rosé Prosecco pairs nicely with light appetizers, including sashimi and mild cheeses. The ABV of 11% makes this a perfect wine for everyday meals and celebrations. SRP is $18.99.

“Our estate-grown organic Glera and Pinot Nero grapes were used to produce our first Rosé Prosecco DOC and we are thrilled to enter this exciting new sparkling category,” said Cantina Pizzolato 5th generation winemaker Settimo Pizzolato. “With our own 14HA of organic Pinot Nero we are excited to be able to offer a 100% organically grown Rosé Prosecco DOC at a reasonable price. This exciting new prosecco further positions Cantina Pizzolato as one of the leading organic producers in the Veneto region.”

About Cantina Pizzolato
The Pizzolato family has been working in the agricultural sector for more than five generations, consistently living in harmony with nature and the environment. The winery combines five generations of farming history and tradition with a deep commitment to organic wine production. This consideration of the natural world creates Italian organic wines of the highest quality.

About Natural Merchants, Inc.
Cantina Pizzolato is one of many fine organic labels presented by Natural Merchants, Inc. one of North America’s leading Importers of the finest organic wines direct from Europe and South America.

Colangelo & Partners And Cronache Di Gusto Partner In Sud Top Wine, The Industry’s Leading Competition Dedicated To Southern Italian Wine

January 2, 2021 by evebushman

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – For the first time, Colangelo & Partners joins forces with one of Italy’s leading wine publications, Cronache di Gusto, in Sud Top Wine, the annual Italian wine competition that awards some of the most interesting wines of Southern Italy.

As part of Taormina Gourmet 2020, the Sud Top Wine competition’s international panel of leading wine specialists blindly tasted 500 wines from 48 wineries hailing from the regions of Campania, Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, Sicily, and Sardinia awarding a selection of the best wines of the south. “The collaboration with Colangelo & Partners,” says Fabrizio Carrera of Cronache di Gusto, “has been a vital evolution of the wine competition and has created a bridge to the American market for these remarkable wines, many of which are still unknown in the US.”

“The wines from Southern Italy are a result of indigenous varietals, unique terroirs, and a combination of young ambitious and traditional winemakers that all together make these wines truly special”, states Gino Colangelo, president of Colangelo & Partners.

The expert panelist of judges for Sud Top Wine included Daniele Cernilli of Doctor Wine, Enrico Donati of Vidi Vini, Aldo Fiordelli of Civiltà del Bere e Decanter, Italian Wine ambassador, Erik Klein, Alessandra Piubello, co-author of Guido Oro, Federico Latteri of Cronache di Gusto and Eleonora Scholes of spaziovino.com.

The winning wines of the competition are as follows:

Etna DOC White

1.    Etna DOC Bianco Superiore Pietra Marina 2016 – Benanti
2.    Etna DOC Bianco Millemetri 2015 – Feudo Cavaliere
3.    Etna DOC Bianco Superiore Contrada Villagrande 2017 – Barone di Villagrande

Etna DOC Red

1.    Etna DOC Rosso Contrada Sciaranuova V.V. 2017 – Tenuta Tascante – Tasca d’Almerita
2.    Etna DOC Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito 466 2016 – Palmento Costanzo
3.    Etna DOC Rosso Contrada Pignatùni 2018 – Famiglia Statella

Sicilia DOC Nero d’Avola

1.    Sicilia DOC Nero d’Avola Donnatà 2018 – Alessandro di Camporeale
2.    Sicilia DOC Nero d’Avola Nero d’Altura 2017 – Tenute Lombardo
3.    Sicilia DOC Nero d’Avola Insieme 2019 – Santa Tresa

Sicilia DOC Grillo and Sicilia DOC Catarratto

1.    Sicilia DOC Grillo Grappoli del Grillo 2018 – Marco de Bartoli
2.    Sicilia DOC Grillo Lalùci 2019 – Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
3.    Sicilia DOC Grillo Berlinghieri 2019 – Di Legàmi

Additional Sicilian DOC red wines (Other denominations – only wines with indigenous varieties or blends)

Faro DOC 2014 – Chiano Conti
Sicilia DOC Nerello Mascalese Alberelli di Giodo 2018 – Alberelli di Giodo
Sicilia DOC Rosso Pietre a Purtedda da Ginestra 2017 – Centopassi

Additional Sicilian DOC white wines (Other denominations – only wines with indigenous varieties or blends)

1.    Siracusa DOC Bianco Cyane 2019 – Pupillo
2.    Pantelleria DOC Zibibbo Pietra Nera 2019 – Marco De Bartoli
3.    Pantelleria DOC Bianco Isesi 2018 – Cantine Pellegrino

Taurasi DOCG

1.    Taurasi DOCG Renonno 2014 – Salvatore Molettieri
2.    Taurasi DOCG Riserva Santa Vara 2009 – La Molara
3.    Taurasi DOCG Riserva La Loggia del Cavaliere 2013 – Tenuta Cavaliere Pepe

Greco di Tufo DOCG

1.    Greco di Tufo DOCG 2018 – Cantine Terranera
2.    Greco di Tufo DOCG Vigna Laure 2018 – Cantine di Marzo
3.    Greco di Tufo DOCH 2019 – Historia Antiqua

Fiano di Avellino DOCG

1.    Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2019 – Terre d’Aione
2.    Fiano di Avellino DOCG 2019 – Di Meo
3.    Fiano di Avellino DOCG Contrada Sant’Aniello 2016 – Vigne Guadagno

Aglianico del Vulture DOC and Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

1.    Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG Serpara 2016 – Re Manfredi
2.    Aglianico del Vulture DOC Titolo by Amphora 2017 – Elena Fucci
3.    Aglianico del Vulture Doc Donato D’Angelo 2017 – Donato D’Angelo

Cirò Rosso DOC

1.    Cirò DOC Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva Duca Sanfelice 2017 – Librandi
2.    Cirò DOC Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva Colli del Mancuso 2017 – Ippolito 1845
3.    Cirò DOC Rosso Classico Superiore Riserva 2017 – Caparra & Siciliani

Primitivo red wine from Puglia

1.    Gioia del Colle Primitivo DOC Chakra 2018 – Giovanni Aiello
2.    Salento IGT Primitivo ES 2018 – Gianfranco Fino
3.    Salento IGT Primitivo Per Lui 2016 – Leone de Castris

Negroamaro red wine from Puglia

1.    Salice Salentino DOP Salice 2016 – Varvaglione 1921
2.    Lizzano DOP Negroamaro Superiore Anima di Negroamaro 2017 – Tenute Emèra
3.    Salice Salentino DOP Riserva Cantalupi 2017 – Conti Zecca

Vermentino white wine from Sardinia

1.    Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Superiore Maìa 2019 – Siddùra
2.    Isola dei Nuraghi IGT Santigaìni 2016 – Capichera
3.    Vermentino di Sardegna DOC VRM 2016 – Quartomoro di Sardegna

Cannonau red wine from Sardinia

1.    Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Nepente di Oliena Riserva Pro Vois 2015 – Fratelli Puddu
2.    Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Riserva Ballu Tundu 2015 – Giuseppe Sedilesu
3.    Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Mamaioa 2018 – Contini

Rosato wines (All denominations from Sicily, Calabria, Puglia, Campania, Basilicata, and Sardinia)

1.    Salento IGP Rosato Cantalupi 2019 – Conti Zecca
2.    Etna DOC Rosato Millemetri 2016 – Feudo Cavaliere
3.    Terre Siciliane IGT Rosato Radici 2018 – Barone Beneventano della Corte

Trentino, Italy Awarded “Wine Region of the Year” 2020 by Wine Enthusiast

December 7, 2020 by evebushman

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – Trentino, Italy is named “Wine Region of the Year 2020” by Wine Enthusiast as part of the publication’s annual Wine Star Awards. In a twenty-year-old tradition, Wine Enthusiast’s editors honor people, wineries and destinations that have made significant contributions to the world of wine. This year, the team acknowledges Trentino with the prestigious award, recognizing it for its unique and diverse territory. “A true Wine Star the Trentino region is one of the most dynamic, multifaceted quality terroir-driven wine producing areas in the world today,” comments Adam Strum, C.E.O. and Publisher of Wine Enthusiast. “With it’s delicious fresh and fruity Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and elegant Pinot Nero, and its spectacular sub region Trento DOC which produces renowned world class sparkling wines, Trentino is unrivaled in Italy for its diversity.”

Mezzacorona Vineyards, Trentino. Photo – Rockin Red Blog

Boasting 10,000 hectares and representing just 1.6% of the vine-covered area in Italy, Trentino produces internationally acclaimed wines thanks to the work of 164 wineries and 7,000 winemakers, who make still wines from native and international grape varieties, and Trentodoc sparkling wines.

Pietro Patton, President of the Consorzio Vini del Trentino: “We are highly satisfied with this result. Being named “Wine Region of the Year” is a great opportunity that allows us to promote our province, our identity, and our values. It proves how our roots, in particular the long-standing wine tradition, represents an extraordinarily modern approach to presenting ourselves abroad. Moreover, our production of still wines is an important factor for the growth of Trentino-based companies.”

“This prestigious award,” adds President of Istituto Trento Doc, Enrico Zanoni, “highlights the importance of Trentodoc sparkling wine as a representation of the territory. The award acknowledges the commitment of all the producers who have worked so hard to establish its name over the years.”

In the region of Trentino, 70% of the land can be found at over 3,200 feet, 20% above 6,500 feet, and 94 peaks exceeding 9,800 feet in altitude. Give this unique environment, winemakers grow grapes (77% white and 23% red overall) often on small parcels of land amid the mountains. Trentino produces one million hectolitres of wine annually, of which 80% is used to produce DOC wine; this is one of the highest percentages of use on a national scale.

The wineries of Trentino continue to play an increasingly prominent role in the conversation of high-quality and sustainability. By applying the principles of integrated viticulture in the vineyard and throughout the production process, the wineries are actively involved in protecting the environment, their workers, and the consumers. A national quality system of integrated production, SQNPI, is practiced by 80% of the wineries in Trentino, the only example of a regional model of sustainable agriculture in Italy, and 12% practice organic farming methods. The uniqueness of Trentino wines has always played an important role in their international distribution and they are currently available in 89 different countries worldwide, most widely in the US, Germany and the UK.

About Trentodoc: Founded in 1984, the Istituto Trentodoc promotes and safeguards the wines of Trentodoc, a denomination that now represents 57 sparkling wine producers from the Trentino region in northern Italy. Giulio Ferrari first began producing sparkling wine there in 1902 after visiting the Champagne region of France. The Trentodoc denomination was established in 1993 and is the first Italian DOC to produce only Classic Method sparkling wines. In 2007, the collective Trentodoc trademark was created, allowing the sparkling wines of Trentino designated as Trento D.O.C. to use it, thereby relaying the origin, connection with the territory, and excellence of Italy’s unique sparkling wine.

About Colangelo & Partners: Colangelo & Partners (http://www.colangelopr.com) specializes in premium food, wine and spirits brands, and has long-established relationships with the key press that drive these business categories and help determine the industry leaders. Agency principals have years of experience in retail and distribution as well as communications, a rare combination that gives Colangelo & Partners invaluable insights into consumer purchasing behavior. The agency focuses on “closing the loop” between creative communications programs, distribution, promotion, publicity, and the consumer in order to maximize the efficiency of its communications programs and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2006, Colangelo & Partners was honored as one of the year’s top integrated communications firms at the 2013 Agency Elite Awards and for one of the best digital marketing campaigns at the 2014 Digital PR Awards.

Prosecco DOC Rosé Officially Approved To Begin Exporting Worldwide: The Much Anticipated Sparkling Wine To Arrive In The United States Imminently

December 6, 2020 by evebushman

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC announces that the Official Journal of the European Union C 362 October 28th, 2020 hearings for the approval of the Prosecco DOC Rosé have successfully concluded. This declaration confirms it is now possible for Prosecco DOC producers to export Prosecco DOC Rosé in foreign markets, including the United States, beginning immediately.

Approximately 20 million bottles of the 2019 Prosecco DOC Rosé were produced, with 15-20% distributed in Italy. The balance has begun export to leading foreign markets, such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, East Asia, France, and the Nordic countries. There are between 40 and 50 million bottles of the 2020 vintage of Prosecco DOC Rosé in production and set to be released in January of 2021.

Prosecco Doc Rosé has been long awaited by the world’s leading wine markets. As a result of the anticipation and excitement surrounding the official release, a substantial amount of 2020 vintage has been sold “en primeur” (before the production of the wine was complete). Production regulations require secondary fermentation for at least 60 days before Prosecco DOC Rosé can be made available to consumers.

“Of the 486 million bottles of Prosecco DOC that are produced annually, approximately 80% are exported. Thanks to European recognition of Prosecco Rosé, we estimate that Prosecco DOC sales will be stimulated even more in the last quarter of 2020,” comments Stefano Zanette, Prosecco Consortium President. “I congratulate those producers who were ready to seize this opportunity, planning early so as not to be caught unprepared.”

In order to label Prosecco DOC as Rosé, producers will have to follow specific rules:

Grape varieties: Glera and 10%-15% Pinot Nero
Yields: 18 tons/hectare for Glera and 13.5 tons/hectare for Pinot Nero
Second fermentation – Martinotti/Charmat Method: minimum of 60 days; therefore, only the sparkling version is permitted. Still and Frizzante versions of the Rosé won’t be allowed
Sales authorized from the 1st of January after the harvest
Color: intense pink, bright, with a persistent foam
Residual sugar: from Brut Nature to Extra Dry, no sweet version of the Rosé will be allowed
“Millesimato” stated on the label along with the vintage (minimum of 85% of the grapes from the vintage year)

Luca Giavi, Director of the Prosecco DOC Consortium adds, “As a Consortium representing the entire Prosecco DOC production system, we thank the regions of Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia; the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies; the General Directorate for Agriculture of the European Commission; and the MEPs (especially Paolo De Castro), who are all committed to helping people understand the great opportunity that comes with the Prosecco Rosé approval. This approval is especially critical now because of what Italy, Europe, and the whole world are experiencing.”

With the achievement of this milestone, the Prosecco DOC Consortium is already looking towards future growth. In the coming weeks, tests aimed to define the types of wine for extended secondary fermentation will occur for producers in the Trieste area. This opportunity further demonstrates the unlimited potential of the Prosecco region. The territory boasts 11,460 winegrowers, 1,192 wineries and 347 sparkling wine houses, all of whom are part of the complex system behind the success of the Prosecco Denomination of Origin (DOC), which has become a great flagship of the Italian ‘Genio’ (‘genius’) around the world.

PROSECCO DOC: March Data confirms a Positive Trend in Line with the Consortium’s Forecast before the Pandemic

May 4, 2020 by evebushman

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – As of April 1, 2020, the available production of Prosecco DOC amounts to 2,217,000 hectoliters and, if necessary, an additional amount of 550,000 hl, which was stocked during the 2019 vintage as a reserve, can be added and bottled to face increased demand.

The current situation is therefore in line with the long-term estimates elaborated by the Consortium before the health emergency caused by Covid-19, and the reserve stock of Prosecco DOC will allow it to cover the demand of the market till the next harvest, should the production suffer a slowdown.

“At the moment, we are aware of the dramatic situation of some realities, particularly those producers with a short supply chain and those who do not operate with mass retailers. As a consortium, we want to express our solidarity and availability to evaluate possible solutions, but I don’t feel the need to generalize these situations to the whole denomination,” states Stefano Zanette. “I am very concerned about the rumors spread by some industry operators, who paint exaggerated scenarios for the sole purpose of ticking commercial conditions to their advantage, creating a damage to our whole system. These speculative actions are particularly deplorable, especially in the situation we are experiencing.”

Zanette states it clearly, “The situation is under control and the data confirms the expected trend; tapping into the stored reserve stock is a remote hypothesis at the moment: in a logic of long-term safeguarding of value, that wine will be made available only in the event of an actual need for the denomination and certainly not to favor the speculative actions of some operators.”

“In regards to the 2020 harvest, fertility is expected to be lower than the average of the last 10 years and many variables could still happen from now to September, such as late frosts or hailstorms.”

“It should also be considered that the main objective to aim for in a situation like this is market stability and the Consortium has all the legal tools to intervene and pursue market it.”

In other words, the Prosecco Doc Consortium, considers it to be premature to adopt restrictive measures to both the 2019 and 2020 production offers. However, if the situation does not get better in the next few months, they will intervene immediately and are ready to do so.

The Consortium Prosecco DOC appreciates the efforts made by the Mipaaf (Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies), regions and trade associations to handle this crisis. They are trying their best to provide market solutions and retrieve resources, considering the possible decline of the overall wine consumption in Italy due to the Coronavirus. It’s necessary to take measures to financially help those companies who were most affected by the coronavirus outbreak and, furthermore, to limit the products that are superfluous in the market. Hopefully such proaction will support valuable output and decrease less valued wine productions on a regional basis.

Finally, regarding promotion and enhancement strategies, under these circumstances, the responsible authorities should design financial tools to allow wineries and consortia to have the necessary liquidity to invest after the Covid-19 emergency is over, when those who will arrive first and will operate with greater momentum and energy will prevail among others.

About The Prosecco DOC Consortium:
Prosecco was granted the Controlled Designation of Origin status on July 17th, 2009, and the Prosecco DOC Consortium (Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco) was created on November 19th of the same year to coordinate and manage the Prosecco DOC. The organization unites the different groups of manufacturers—wineries, individual and associated vine-growers, still wine and sparkling wine producers—to ensure the designation continues to grow and that the production regulations are complied with.

About Prosecco DOC:
Prosecco DOC wines come in Spumante (sparkling), Frizzante (semi-sparkling) and Tranquillo (still) varieties. The wines are made from mainly the Glera grape, native to North East Italy for thousands of years, and can be combined with a maximum of 15% of the following grapes: Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera lunga, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Nero. Prosecco Frizzante and Spumante varieties get their famous bubbles using the Secondary Fermentation production method, bottled under high pressure after fermentation in bulk tanks called autoclaves, as opposed to the traditional method, which bypasses the autoclaves and is used for other sparkling wine varieties. The end result is a brilliant straw yellow wine with fine, persistent perlage and aromas of white flowers, apple and pear. It is fresh and elegant on the palate with moderate alcoholic strength. For more information regarding Prosecco DOC, visit http://www.casaprosecco.com.

Did Eve Get an Education and Tasting from the Simply Italian Great Wines Tour 2019?

November 8, 2019 by evebushman

Once again I sat in traffic, this time to and from the Melrose area from Santa Clarita, for the sake of wine education and tasting. Why do I do this? I usually enjoy it and want to share information with you lovely readers. (Starting to re-think all of these events due to the driving. Asking now: would you prefer I just wax poetic with commentary and wine reviews? Email me with your opinion: Eve@EveWine101.com)

Italian Sparkling class

Now, to get back to the current task at hand, the Simply Italian event had no less than five classes offered every hour starting at 10 am. I missed the first and last, missed the walk around tasting completely but attended three educational seminars that included tastings: the sparkling wines from Friuli, wines from Franciacorta and then one on Asti, Asti Secco and Moscato d’Asti wines.

Sparkling Wines from Friuli

The Friuli Grave DOC is in the northeastern area of Italy, founded in 1972, with approximately 5,000 acres of pebbly stone soil terroir. It is the largest DOC in the region, 90% of the vineyards are on plains, 70% of the vines are white grape varietals and they have low yields. We tasted: La Delizia Spumante Cuvee Brut, “Jader”, Tenuta Bosco Albano Spumante Ribolla Gialla Brut Nature, Piera 1899 Spumante Ribolla Gialla Brut “Onedis”, Antonutti Spumante Rose Extra Dry, Albino Armani Pinot Grigio 2018 DOC Friuli Grave, I Magredi Pinot Grigio 2018 DOC Friuli Grave, Vistorta – Conte Brandolini Pinot Grigio 2018 DOC Friuli Grave, Tenute Tomasella Friulano 2013 “Le Bastie” DOC Friuli Grave and Fossa Mata Sauvignon 2018 DOC Friuli Grave. All had lovely fresh fruit to bruised fruit aromas, apple to apple cider, some spice, cream, minerality and/or balance. My favorites that I would definitely purchase if I found on a wine list or in a shop would be the Spumante Rose Extra Dry from Antonutti, Pinot Grigio 2018 DOC Friuli Grave from Albino Armani and the Friulano 2013 DOC Friuli Grave from Tenute Tomasella.

Wines of Franciacorta

Managing Director/Sales Director Riccardo Ricci Curbastro lectured on the Federdoc – which is the National Confederation of Voluntary Consortia for the Protection of the Designations of the Italian Wines that was established in 1979. We saw the former and new pyramid of Italian wines, labels, numbers and Designation of Origin (DOC) areas. If this information is of interest to you read more here. Of the wines, I was very pleased to enjoy them all and look forward to having them again: NV DOCG Brut, NV DOCG Rose Brut, 2013 Curtefranca DOC Rosso Vigna Santella del Grom (a blend of Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Barbera), 2011 Sebino IGT Pinot Nero (100% Pinot Noir – the grapes arrived in 1967 – that had intense black fruit and spice with an earthy long finish) and 2016 Rontana – Sangiovese Colli di Faenza DOC.

Asti, Moscato D’Asti and Moscato

Never been a sweet wine fan other than the honey-ed sauternes from Bordeaux, and, betting like other winos, turned up my nose to Moscato. After this lesson and tasting, I’ve had second thoughts. We learned about the Enjoy European Quality (EEQ) which was founded in 1932 and their project to promote Italian wines, salami and cheese. Their catchy motto is Pour it, Slice it, Cut it. (If you want to learn more check out their website.) Now if they had brought the cheese and salami to my table somehow I would’ve loved it, suffice it to say, I enjoyed the Pour It on this day. We were told that the wines all had a lower alcohol content – which is great for food pairing – with floral, lime and rarer sage notes. We tasted through: 2017 “Bric Prima Bella” Asti DOCG Extra Dry, 2014 Asti DOCG Dolce Millesimato, 2018 Valamasca Moscato D’Asti DOCG, 2018 Moscato D’Asti DOCG and 2018 Abbazia Moscato D’Asti DOCG.

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Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a “certification in first globally-recognized course” as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits.

Prosecco DOC Consortium announces 2nd Annual “NATIONAL PROSECCO WEEK” for June 3-9

April 27, 2019 by evebushman

NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Prosecco DOC Consortium, the entity that oversees the production of the world’s most popular sparkling wine, is pleased to announce that ‘National Prosecco Week’ will return for its second year June 3-9, 2019. The week-long celebration of Prosecco DOC will include restaurant and retail promotions; masterclasses in New York, Miami, Nashville, Los Angeles and Seattle; ‘Pizza and Prosecco’ events; a digital media and marketing program; and influencer activations. All activities will seek to educate media and trade about Prosecco and showcase its ability to be enjoyed in a variety of occasions and with a wide range of cuisines.

“Last year was a monumental year for the Prosecco appellation, punctuated in no small part by the great work done on behalf of the Prosecco DOC Consortium for National Prosecco Week,” said Kristina Kelley, Senior Director of Public Relations, E. & J. Gallo Winery. “As a leading Prosecco in the US, La Marca is excited to once again work alongside the Prosecco DOC and other quality Prosecco producers as we elevate the appellation even further, making the second-annual National Prosecco Week a success for sparkling consumers and trade partners alike. Through meaningful and concentrated efforts around events, media engagement and influencer outreach, we couldn’t be happier to work together and make the entire Prosecco appellation ‘pop’!”

Prosecco DOC is now welcoming restaurants and retailers to participate in this nationwide celebration by hosting promotions that encourage understanding and trial of Prosecco. In order to participate, retailers must carry at least one of the participating renowned Prosecco producers, including Biancavigna, Cavit, Genagricola, La Marca, Le Contesse, Masottina, Mionetto, Piera Martellozzo, Tenuta Setten, Torresella, Valdo, Villa Degli Olmi, Villa Sandi and Zonin. Promotions can include ‘by the glass’ specials, limited-edition Prosecco and food pairings and other in-store initiatives. Participating stores and restaurants will receive attractive and educational POS materials to ignite consumer interest in the promotion. Additional benefits for restaurant and retail participants include advertising support with National Prosecco Week’s two media partners, VinePair and SevenFifty, social media marketing, press support and digital marketing. All partners will be featured on the National Prosecco Week website (http://www.casaprosecco.com).

“Taub Family Companies will be participating in National Prosecco Week this year with Palm Bay’s Cavit Prosecco and Taub Family Selection’s Valdo Prosecco. Based on last year’s successful initiative, we anticipate introducing a whole new group of consumers to the world of Prosecco,” said Marcy Whitman, Senior Vice President, Brand Development and Marketing, Taub Family Companies. “We believe the Consortium’s sound strategy to back participating accounts with PR, social media and POS support will lead to increased traffic and sales. At the same time, we are confident that this program will help build the base of Prosecco enthusiasts!”

“This collaborative initiative between the Prosecco DOC Consortium with leading importers and producers helps generate appellation trade education, consumer awareness and market momentum,” said Suzie Kukaj-Curovic, Director, Public Relations & Corporate Communications, Freixenet Mionetto USA. “Mionetto is delighted to continue this partnership and participate in the second annual National Prosecco Week showcasing our flagship Prestige Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut and Prestige Prosecco DOC Organic offerings.”

Now in its second year, National Prosecco Week aims not only to celebrate Prosecco but to serve an important educational purpose, teaching consumers, press and trade how to identify authentic Prosecco and the many different ways one can enjoy it.

“I was very happy with last year’s Prosecco Week promotion, “said Angelo Martelli, Director of Wine, Fairway Markets. “The support and follow through with POS, social media and PR gave my Prosecco sales a nice bump heading into the busy summer selling season.”

For more information on National Prosecco Week and how to participate, please contact Riccardo Frontini (rfrontini@colangelopr.com) or Alice Gayet (agayet@colangelopr.com) of Colangelo & Partners (http://www.colangelopr.com), the agency of record in the U.S. for the Prosecco Consortium. To stay updated for upcoming events and promotions, follow Prosecco DOC on Facebook (@proseccodocusa), Instagram (@proseccodoc_usa), and the Consortium’s official US website, http://www.casaprosecco.com.

Vintage Eve Circa 11/2013: A Tasting of Veneto Wines

July 11, 2017 by evebushman

Did you know that wines made in Veneto, Italy, account for 28 percent of Italian wine exports? I didn’t. But heck, I didn’t know that when I ordered local wine while visiting Piazza San Marcos in the late 1980’s that I was drinking Venetian wines.

This is a sampling of what I liked during a recent tasting event of the area:

Veneto, courtesy Italian Wine Central

Prosecco Selezione Raphael DAL BO Organic Extra Dry DOC

11% alcohol

Location of vineyards: Valdobbiadene (Veneto)

www.raphaeldalbo.com

On both the nose and in the mouth I got a delightful mix of apple, lemon and pear, with the addition of jasmine on the nose. This is not something to waste in a glass with orange juice.

Prosecco Spumante Extra-Dry Andrea Biasiotto DOC

11.5% alcohol

Location of vineyards: Prosecco D.O.C. area

www.vinibiasiotto.it

Can you say, “Sour green apple Jolly Rancher candy?” I sure could. Took me awhile to find other notes on the nose, but I finally did get juicy peach and concrete. In the mouth a nice mouth-coating viscosity increased the sweet flavors. Another wine not to be wasted in a cocktail but drunk on tis own.

Il Cattivo Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2009

16% alcohol

Location of vineyards: Marano di Valpolicella (Verona)

www.lealbare.it

This one screamed, “Butcher shop!” I got pork, beef, prosciutto…just exactly what you would find in a cold butcher shop. The only other note I detected on the nose was stewed plum. Once tasted I got dark smoky fruit and the whiff of a cigarette.

Amarone della Valpolicella “Carnera” Riserva DOC 2008

16% alcohol

Location of vineyards: Lavagno, D.O.C. area (Verona)

www.cantinaroncolato.com

Okay, one more time, this one yelled, “Sour cherry!” Add to that a little bit of tree bark and that was the nose. Tasting this was very interesting: smooth dark fruit and cigar.

Amarone della Valpolicella DOC 2008

16% alcohol

Location of vineyards: San Pietro di Lavagno (Verona)

www.domenicofraccaroli.com

Okay, I won’t scream but I did feel that the nose of this last Amarone was like a Port wine. On both the nose and in the mouth I got chocolate covered raisins, with pleasant blue and black fruits.

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Note: Our tasting was presented by U.Vi.Ve. (Unione Vini Veneti).  Speakers included: Arturo Stocchetti, President of Consorzio Unione Vini Veneti DOC;  Alessandro Torcoli, Publisher of Civiltà del Bere; and Piero Selvaggio, Owner Valentino Restaurants.

Participating wineries in the day-long event included: Bennati, Biasiotto, Cantina Alice bel Colle, Cantina di Cormons, Cantine Monfort, Cesconi, Domenico Fraccaroli, Le Albare, Orion Wines, Poggio Torselli, Pojer & Sandri, Produttori delle Langhe, Riveri Wine International, Ricci Curbastro and selected wineries from winegrowing associations of the Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Collio, Chamber of Commerce of Udine, U.Vi.Ve – Unione Vini Veneti, Consortium Wines of Romagna and Confcooperative Umbria.