Thursday, October 18, 2018
Is Organic Wine trend slowing down?
In 2017 the growth of the organic vineyards is slowing down in many wine regions.
In fact, 2017 records the weakest growth since 2011, + 2%, for a total of 103,000 hectares (16% of the total Italian organic vineyard). In 2016 the annual progression was +23%.
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Thursday, October 11, 2018
Blue wine tasted in Singapore
I have read some time ago that in Spain someone was producing a wine blue in color. I thought it is some enologist laboratory experiment and I didn’t expect to find it on the shelves of a Singapore wine shop. Obviously could not resist and I’ve got one bottle (price point helped, only 19 SGD equal to 12 Euro).
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Paladin trade tasting
Singapore, October 10, 2018 - Paladin family started writing their wine story as far back as 1962. Vineyards and cellars are located between Veneto and Friuli, where the two regional cultures melted together.
Vito Donatiello participated in this Trade Tasting and introduced Prosecco Millesimanto (”vintage”) DOC and Ripasso Superiore DOC.
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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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Saturday, November 18, 2017
Decanter Shanghai 2017 Fine Wine Encounter
Shanghai (China), November 18, 2017 - Vito Donatiello participated in the fourth Decanter Shanghai 2017 Fine Wine Encounter, a one-day wine tasting event quickly established itself as a must-attend event on China’s wine scene at the Ritz-Carlton Shanghai Pudong.
World-class wineries joined Decanter event, from Château Margaux to the greatest wineries of Italy, Spain and Australia. More than 600 wines from around the world were available to taste in the Grand Tasting ballroom and a range of masterclasses were hosted by some of the world’s most prestigious estates.
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Friday, November 17, 2017
Vito Donatiello awarded Italian Wine Ambassador
Shanghai (China), November 16, 2017 – Vito Donatiello has been awarded the prestigious title of “Italian Wine Ambassador” for his outstanding contribution to Italian wine in Asia. Presented by Ms. Sofia Biancolin, President of DE.S.A. Deutschland Sommelier Association, the award recognises Mr Donatiello’s enduring efforts to develop wine culture in China.
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Red as luck: Rod Smith MW Masterclass
Shanghai (China), November 14, 2017 – Vito Donatiello was selected to participate on a very exclusive Rod Smith MW Masterclass. Invited by De.S.A. Deutchland Sommelier Association, celebrity Master of Wine Rod Smith conducted “Red as luck” Masterclass focused on red wines: during 2 hours, he shared his outstanding knowledge and guided the tasting of 12 wines from the Atlantic coasts to the warm Mediterranean Sea.
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Thursday, August 3, 2017
How large is Italian wine on Singaporean market?
Singapore import little over 3 million bottles of Italian wine, about 900.000 bottles of sparkling and over 2,1 million bottles of still wine.
Source: U.N. ComTrade
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
China imported over 14 million bottles of Italian wine in 2017 first half
China imported over 14 million bottles of Italian wine in 2017 first half equivalent to about 48 millions € [Read More…]