Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Fongyee Walker MW: Italy? Still lots to be done in China!
First Master of Wine in mainland China, winning with her Dragon Phoenix Wine Consulting the title as best WSET school in 2016, educator and judge in the main competitions and Asian tastings, Fongyee Walker is one of the most popular person in the wine industry in China. Follow an excerpt from her interview.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Introduction to the World of Wine seminar
Italian Sommeliers of China delivered in Shanghai a wine educational event
Monday, March 6, 2017
Brunello and Sagrantino tasting
Premium wines together with delicious food and nice friends made a memorable evening!
Poggio Abate Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG 2008:
- James Suckling: 95 points
- Wine Enthusiast: 94 points
- Veronelli: 94 points
- Wine Advocate: 92 points
Sacer Montefalco di Sagrantino DOCG 2006:
- Veronelli: 96 points
- Luca Maroni: 96 points
- James Suckling: 92 points
- Wine Advocate: 92 points
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Wine & Siena
Tasting wines while admiring 14th century art in Siena Town Hall or in the historical halls of the Rocca Salimbeni or even in Aula Magna of one of the oldest universities in Europe, already active in 1240. This and much more is Wine & Siena, the event dedicated to excellence of wines in the most medieval among the Italian cities.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Introduction to the World of Wine course
Shanghai, September 3 and 4, 2016 - Italian Sommelier Association - club Shanghai held the first Introduction to the World of Wine seminar in Shanghai. The 2-days, 10-hours seminar was taught in English to an international group of 17 wine enthusiasts (from China, Italy, Philippines, Brazil) and included 4 lessons and 16 different wines.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
ProWine China 2016: list of Italian wineries
ProWine China 2016, 7-9 November 2016, Shanghai, list of Italian wineries:
- AGRIMENT ITALIA
- CALDIROLA
- CANTINA BARTOLOMEO DA BREGANZE
- CANTINA DANESE
- CANTINA TOLLO
- CANTINE SETTESOLI
- CASTELLO RONCADE
- CONTARINI SPUMANTI
- FARNESE GROUP
- GIUSTI DAL COL
- RIVE DELLA CHIESA
- TENUTA CAVALIERE PEPE
- VILLA CANESTRARI
- VILLA DEGLI OLMI
- VINICOLTORI FRIULANI LA DELIZIA
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Dorgali, Isalle Cannonau DOC tasting
Nice and intense wine, slightly strong softness due a powerful alcohol content, 3 months second-hand barrel ageing provides very gentle tannins.
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Friday, May 6, 2016
Apulian Aglianico and Primitivo blind tasting
Colle Petrito, Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011, (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: 4 to 6 months in French barrique)
Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Primitivo, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Primitivo; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 4 months)
Conti Zecca, Donna Marzia Primitivo, IGT Salento, 2012, (grapes: 85% Primitivo, 15% others; ageing: maturation in epoxy resin-lined cement tank)
Cantine Polvanera, La Marchesana Aglianico, IGT Puglia, 2011 (Organic), (grape: 100% Aglianico; ageing: stainless steel tanks for at least 9 months followed by maturation in bottle for 15 months)
Friday, April 15, 2016
OperaWine 2016 showcases Top 100 Italian wineries
At Vinitaly, Italy’s largest wine fair, more than 4,000 producers will present their wines to thousands of trade members and consumers from April 10 to 13 in Verona, as the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
OperaWine is a microcosm, or distillation, of Vinitaly, presenting 100 Italian wine producers selected by Wine Spectator for their high quality, historical significance and regional prominence.