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April 2, 2013
Grandi Langhe 2013

A unique and exclusive opportunity to taste the excellence of Italian wine-making in the heart of its territory.

For the first time, the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo, Barbaresco, Alba, Langhe & Roero and the Langhe district producers are pleased to invite you to discover their great DOCG wines - Barolo, Barbaresco, Diano d’Alba, Dogliani, Roero, & Roero Arneis – directly in the various municipalities of origin.

January 27, 2013
HandCraft Artisan Collection: California Wines with a Dash of Italian Varietals

"I wanted to create wines that evoke the simple things in life, done well and with love.”

When California wine industry pioneer, Gasparé Indelicato planted his first grapes for Delicato Family Vineyards in 1924, he was already part of a long line of Italian winemakers. It is only natural that his granddaughter, Cheryl Indelicato, capture her family’s history with the launch of her own wines, HandCraft Artisan Collection.

December 18, 2012
Europe's Wine Fairs 2013

Now is the time to start planning your attendance at next year's wine trade fairs in France, Italy, Germany and England.

With the buying public once again opening its wine wallets, and with the euro more of a bargain that it has been in recent times, 2013 might be an ideal year to consider attending Vinexpo, Vinitaly or one of the other European wine trade fairs.

The key dates are:

October 11, 2012
Piedmont: Land of Great Wine, Good Food, and “La Dolce Vita”

When consumers choose Piedmont wines, they are not just getting good quality, they are experiencing part of a history and a culture developed around a beautiful land.

Piedmont Italy, known as the land of wine, truffles and well being, a land of rustic hills, sweeping valleys, and crisp mountain air, is a diverse and majestic region responsible for some of the world’s most celebrated products.

September 26, 2012
Simply Italian: Great Wines US Tour returns to New York, Chicago and Washington D.C.

Simply Italian: Great Wines is designed to be the world’s premiere Italian wine experience.

Simply Italian: Great Wines, presented by I.E.E.M. (International Event and Exhibition Management), is designed to be the world’s premiere Italian wine experience. Over 40 wineries will be on hand, represented by winemakers, winery owners and brand specialists to bring the incredible culture and passion of Italian winemaking, glass by glass, to trade professionals.

August 28, 2012
New York Loves Piemonte Land of Perfection

Piemonte Land of Perfection Grand Tasting Event was held on July 18th 2012, in New York City.

Piemonte Land of Perfection Grand Tasting Event was held on July 18th 2012, in New York City. It was an afternoon of wine tasting, educational seminars, and networking opportunities exclusively for buyers, restaurateurs and journalists – overall, an important day for the rediscovery of wines from Piemonte in the United States.

July 21, 2012
Piemonte Pulls Some Corks

An old familiar wine region shows its diversity in a new road show.

I love Piemonte. 

It’s a beautiful place that makes many great wines.  The people are friendly.  The Alba truffle festival is to dine for. And as for those views of the Alps when Torino isn’t pumping out smog, well…

July 12, 2012
A Delicious Dilemma for Portuguese Wines

Good quality, good prices.  Now, how to you get people to try them?

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend a week in Portugal drinking fine wines and eating good foods as I talked with winemakers from up and down the countryside. My visit included wineries in the Douro Valley, the Vinho Verde area, Bairrada, and Lisboa, as well as sitting in on presentations by winemakers from Alentejo, which I have previously toured, and from Tejo, which I have not.

July 4, 2012
Culinary matching 101: wines for classic blackened tuna

Roy Yamaguchi's blackened tuna in soy mustard butter sauce was one of the original fusion style dishes, and also utilized for Roy's staff training, demonstrating how multiple wines can match a single dish for multiple reasons.

In the mid-eighties Paul Prudhomme’s blackened redfish permanently entered the vocabulary of average American restaurant-goers; but since then, you can argue that it is variations of blackened tuna that have become more ubiquitous in restaurants, bars and, no doubt, countless home

June 18, 2012
Piemonte The Land of Perfection Grand Tasting Event

Come absorb and ascertain the rich history of this acclaimed region and understand the key elements that make the wines of Piemonte so unique and exceptional.

“Piemonte Land of Perfection” is excited to announce that they are hosting their Grand Tasting in New York City on Wednesday, July 18th, 2012.  This prestigious event is exclusively for industry trade and press professionals and will feature hundreds of wines, both imported and non-imported (seeking US Distribution), all taking place at Three Sixty; a spectacular modern space conveniently

June 15, 2012
"Piemonte Land of Perfection" Announces Grand Tasting Event

“Piemonte Land of Perfection” invites you to experience the fruits of this distinctive climate and to meet the artisans dedicated to making wines representative of its beauty.

The region of Piedmont, a majestic and diverse landscape located at the foot of the Italian Alps, has been producing world-renowned wines for centuries. 45,000 hectares of vineyards reach across a serene countryside, immersed in history and tradition: a truly unique terroir, reflected in the prominent and refined flavors of its wines.

March 3, 2012
Look at old-world wines through new-world eyes.

Today’s emerging wine consumers do not follow yesterday’s guidelines or taste preferences.

Recently I was moderating a wine-and-food seminar when the topic turned to how many wine drinkers are bucking well-established trends of buying “old-world” wines and embracing extremely low-cost “new-world” wines.

January 22, 2012
Ca’ Salina and Villa Almé

As you enter the Veneto region at the base of the Alps you encounter steep mountains of grape dedicated to developing the best and only offcially designated Proseccos.

Driving north from Venice, Italy, you leave the relatively flat planes of the Adriatic coast and enter the mountainous region of the Italian Pre-Alps. As the mountains loom closer,

December 27, 2011
Italian Wine Masters Tasting Events Tour New York & San Francisco in February 2012

More than 100 Italian wine producers from four pre-eminent DOCG regions of Italy will be represented at the Italian Wine Masters events, which are for the trade only.

More than 100 Italian wine producers from four pre-eminent DOCG regions of Italy will be represented at the Italian Wine Masters events, which are for the trade only.

November 11, 2011
Abruzzi: A Wine Region Ripe for Discovery

“Even . . . sommeliers need to taste and study these wines, to know the producers, who is traditional and who is not.”

Heading east over the Apennines and away from Rome’s chaos and glory, one finds the bucolic province of Abruzzi.

April 8, 2011
Greek Wines Go Native in the Peloponnese

The Peloponnese, the “hand” of Greece, almost cut off from the rest of the Balkan Peninsula by the Corinthian Gulf, has “fingers” that plunge deep into the Mediterranean. 

March 31, 2011
What Makes Washington Wine Unique?

Washington State’s star is rising. Awards flood in from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, the Wine Spectator and many other publications. But what’s distinctive about the region’s wine? Is there a style or flavor profile th

March 13, 2011
Six Course Wine Dinner at Mezzanote, Lawrence, NY

Putting together a wine dinner on a shoestring is not too hard, if you choose well.  There are plenty of solid, food friendly wines available at fair prices. Match that with a local resaurant with no "celebrity" chef, and you hav

March 9, 2011
Italian Wine Masters, NYC 2/8/11

Kevin Zraly hosted a very well attended seminar at the Hilton New York, on February 8, as part of the 2011 Italian Wine Masters. The annual event brings many great Tuscan producers, along with DOCG Prosecco to New York. This year Zraly was on h

“The Waiting Game: Age-worthy

March 8, 2011
Looking for a (Wine) Fair Deal

For those of us in the wine and hospitality trade, attending one of the international wine fairs in France, Italy or England is a required life experience.  Get ready to book your flights - the first one opens next month.

February 25, 2011
Gnocco

The restaurant, Gnocco, which specializes in northern italian fare, is named after its signature dish, fried gnocco served with northern italian cold cuts. Gnoccos are generally made with lard, but not here! Sensitive to vegetarians the gnocco

January 5, 2011
The Italian Wine Masters at The Hilton New York
January 5, 2011
Vino Italian Wine Week at the Waldorf Astoria

 

January 4, 2011
Prosecco

Wine lovers know Prosecco as a light fruity, slightly sweet , low cost sparkling wine that comes from Italy, and little more. The consumer trend has been to purchase