Friday, November 16, 2018
Sicily coast to coast - ONAV wine tasting
Shanghai, November 16th 2018 – SICILY COAST TO COAST, a journey through Sicilian wines was the theme of ONAV wine tasting event.
Vito Donatiello and Marco Gallardi (both ONAV certified Wine Taster) guided the tasting of 7 wines from Mazara del Vallo (Trapani) to Etna (Catania), from local grapes such as Nero d’Avola and Frappato to international grapes such as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Banfi Masterclass: Brunello Poggio alle Mura vertical tasting
Shanghai, November 13th 2018 – Vito Donatiello was invited to a Castello di Banfi very exclusive Masterclass, a vertical tasting of their “premium” Brunello di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura.
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Gambero Rosso 2018 Shanghai Event
Shanghai, November 12th 2018 - Gambero Rosso comes back to Shanghai to present a selection of Tre Bicchieri rated wines (the highest score), awarded in Vini d’Italia 2019 guidebook.
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Undiscover NZ Masterclass by Stephen Wong MW
Shanghai (China), May 25, 2018 – The Pure Discovery events promote New Zealand culture, tourism, food and wine. Okura Garden Hotel in downtown Shanghai hosted the event including masterclasses and wine tastings.
Vito Donatiello participated in the exclusive “Undiscover NZ – A Taste Of The Unexpected” Masterclass led by Stephen Wong MW. Based on New Zealand, in 2016 Stephen Wong became the 12th “kiwi” Master of Wine.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
ONAV Italy officially endorses ONAV China
from left to right: Guido Raynero (Delegate ONAV Piedmont), Marco Gallardi (Director ONAV China), Adriano Zublena (Commissioner ONAV China), Michele Alessandria (General Manager ONAV Italia), Vito Donatiello (Tutor ONAV China)
Monday, April 2, 2018
Coffee Project 1: roasting
Roasting green coffee beans class - Shanghai, 02 April 2018
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Friday, March 30, 2018
Introducing Italian wines at Nihaoitaly life streaming event
Shanghai, March 30, 2018 – On behalf of ONAV China, Vito Donatiello was invited to introduce Italian wines at Nihaoitaly live streaming event held at Atto Primo restaurant.
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Chablis: chardonnay coming from the cold
Siena (Italy), January 17, 2018 - Generally defined as the Chardonnay coming from the cold, Chablis wines are appreciated for their high acidity and longevity, often have a “flinty” as a signature note. A Chablis Grand Cru and 3 Chablis Premiere Cru were among the wines tasted.
Vito Donatiello participated in this exclusive Chablis Masterclass led by the great wine expert Mr. Andrea Briano for ONAV Siena.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Burgundy tasting: Faiveley, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
Shanghai (China), December 12, 2017 – Faiveley, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru, bottle N. 2165 of a total 3495 produced on 2009 vintage, was the star wine tasted among other premium wines and fine food.
Vito Donatiello participated in this exclusive tasting dinner organized by Sonia Tan.
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Gravner orange wine tasting
Shanghai (China), November 27, 2017 - Vito Donatiello was invited to a very exclusive Gravner wine tasting hosted by Mateja Gravner, daughter of the legendary wine producer Josko Gravner, at Vinism Wine Bar.
Gravner’s orange natural wines are made by leaving the grape skin in contact with the juice for 6 months in large handmade terracotta amphora buried underground and later aged for a total of 7 years in barrels.
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