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FRESCOBALDI PRESENTS THE NINTH HARVEST OF GORGONA

"The Tuscan archipelago is an earthly paradise of which Gorgona is the wildest and most luminescent pearl of Aphrodite. Behind its apparent grumpiness, the unspeakable seduction of perfumes and silences, and a nature that moves for its strength, for its his eternal puberty .... And all around, water and salt, reflecting the messages of heaven, tightening the laces to the sails. " (A.Bocelli - 2014).

Here the prisoners spend their last sentence, working in contact with nature to develop professional skills that facilitate their reintegration into the working and social reality. Around a small vineyard, in the heart of an amphitheater overlooking the sea, the project begins, the aim of which is to allow prisoners to have a concrete and active experience in the field of viticulture, with the collaboration and supervision of agronomists and Frescobaldi oenologists. Gorgona Rosso sees the light with the 2015 harvest, from some rows of Sangiovese and Vermentino Nero, grown in organic farming and then refined in terracotta jars. Today the vineyard has an extension of two hectares, of which an initial one and a second planted in 2015. Gorgona is born from this Vermentino and Ansonica vineyard, the result of the uniqueness of the place, the work of man and a symbol of hope and freedom. GORGONA BIANCO 2020 - White Tuscan Coast IGT The Gorgona label wants to be the “extraordinary edition” of the island, telling about a different aspect every year. Approaching Gorgona means discovering unique biodiversity, a thick Mediterranean scrub, the pristine sea, but also fortifications, witnesses of ancient civilizations and a small church built at the beginning of the eighteenth century by the Carthusians, dedicated to San Gorgonio. The Gorgona 2020 label tells us about the fortress and the towers on the island. On the west coast, steep and jagged, rises the mighty "Torre Vecchia", an imposing Pisan manor or better defined "a fortress", covered with local stone, now in ruins, built between the 11th and 13th centuries which had the purpose of garrison the stretch of sea towards Corsica and defend the monks from frequent pirate raids. On the opposite side of the island, towards the mainland, there is the cala dello scalo, the fishermen's harbor dominated by the "Torre Nuova", a 17th century Medici fortification that completed the marine defense system. Finally, on the island there are also two reddish towers erected at the end of the nineteenth century to monitor movements on the mainland: at the edge of the pine forest, near the vineyards, the Clock Tower, whose name is inspired by the sundial placed on the side of the building and, towards Cala Scirocco, the Garibaldi Tower. The 2020 season on the Gorgona island was characterized by a winter with frequent rains, but with never rigid temperatures, because they were constantly mitigated by the sea breezes. The vine began its vegetative cycle with the usual anticipation that characterizes the island, sprouting in the first week of March. A particularly pleasant spring, with mild and sunny days, favored the vegetative-productive development of the plants, accompanying them towards a summer that turned out to be slightly cooler than in previous years. Temperatures have been rising since the end of July, however the microclimate of the island, made unique by the presence of the sea, combined with isolated rainstorms, has allowed the clusters to arrive at the harvesting period in perfect physiological and sanitary conditions. An equally sunny but always breezy September, finally allowed the grapes to develop a good polyphenolic maturity, accompanied by an intense and elegant aromatic profile. Gorgona 2020 expresses a great Mediterranean character, with all the warmth of the sun that kisses the island and the freshness of the sea breezes that constantly blow. His is a straw yellow color full of golden reflections. The bouquet is an elegant combination of Mediterranean, floral and fruity notes. The hints of Mediterranean scrub reminiscent of cistus, helichrysum, mastic and juniper combine with the broom and the memory of hawthorn. Among the fruity notes, there are evident hints of exotic fruits, such as abacaxì and maracuja but also the citrus notes of bergamot. On the palate, the flavor and freshness are wonderful, intertwined in a magical balance, even more accentuated by the initial softness and extreme elegance that accompanies throughout the tasting. Like all vintages, 2020 also manifests itself as a further sensational chapter in the history of Gorgona. Gorgona brings the one who tastes it to breathe and savor the stories that only this little big island can tell.

"Filari in Bolle" 2015: the best sparkling wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia have been awarded

"Filari in Bolle" 2015: the four winners of the first regional selection of Friuli Venezia Giulia Sparkling Wines have been announced First Edition for "Filari in Bolle", the first wine competition open only to sparkling wines where the grapes must be grown in Friuli Venezia Giulia and the company or business unit must be located in the same Region. The arranged categories were: Charmat Method Prosecco Doc, Charmat Method Sparkling Wine single–variety, Cuv

FVG land of white wines: discover them with Vigneti Aperti!

Next appointment with Vigneti Aperti in Friuli Venezia Giulia, scheduled for Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August.

Our region is renowned above all for its excellent production of white wines; for this reason, the Movimento Turismo del Vino FVG has decided to dedicate a weekend Vigneti Aperti to the discovery of the native white wines of the region. On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August the participating winemakers are waiting for you to taste delicious wines and tell you about the latest preparations of the vineyard in view of the upcoming harvest. You will be involved with unusual knowledge experiences such as a Friulano tasting in the Friulian language with simultaneous translation into Italian (Cantina Puntin), a white dinner at sunset in the park (De Claricini), an exciting tasting by candlelight after tasting grapes of Friulian directly in the vineyard (Elio Vini), a picnic in the vineyard (Tarlao Vignis in Aquileia), a tasting lunch with a menu designed especially for the occasion (Vidussi Vini), as well as visits and walks in the vineyards to check, together with the producers , the state of ripeness of the grapes, discovering which ones are ready for harvest and which ones need a few more weeks. A valid and original tourist proposal to discover or rediscover our evocative landscapes, the places of excellence in wine ; a pleasant and relaxing opportunity to meet in the open air, suitable for tourists, enthusiasts and families to learn by entering directly into contact with nature. The regional wineries participating in the initiative are: I Magredi in San Giorgio della Richinvelda (PN), in the province of Udine you will find Cantina Puntin and Tarlao in Aquileia, Elio Vini in Grupignano, Ferrin Paolo in Camino al Tagliamento, Le Due Torri in Corno di Rosazzo, Spolert Winery in Prepotto, Vigne del Malina in Remanzacco and Villa Vitas in Strassoldo. In the province of Gorizia, on the other hand, you can find Borgo Conventi in Farra d'Isonzo, Pascolo in Dolegna del Collio and Vidussi Vini in Capriva del Friuli. Furthermore, on Saturday 28 August the FAI Group of Cividale del Friuli together with the FAI Delegation of Udine invites you to a special meeting to discover the landscape and food and wine values of Friuli Venezia Giulia: "Take a tour in the vineyard" at the Abbey of Rosazzo . A sensory journey to get to know the Vigne Museum project accompanied by the winemaker Elda Felluga, president of our association, and the writer Matteo Bellotto who will read excerpts from his book "Stories of Wine and Friuli Venezia Giulia". At the end of the walk, there will be a toast with a wine that contains the history of these places: Abbazia di Rosazzo 2017 by Livio Felluga. For information and reservations email nadaluttiilaria@libero.it, telephone 0432 730005 or whatsapp 339 1555344. The FAI initiative is part of the broad program planned for the 16th edition of Olio e Dintorni , the event - organized by the Arc Oleis e Dintorni association - to promote the production and quality of excellent extra virgin olive oil in Friuli Venezia Giulia, scheduled at Oleis di Manzano on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August . To know the program of the event www.oleisedintorni.wix.com/oleisedintorni . All wine tourism friends who want to be informed about the news of the event and the participating companies during the various weekends can find all the information on the website www.cantineaperte.info and on the social media of the Facebook association MtvFVG and Instagram mtv_friulivg .

TORREVILLA OVER A CENTURY OF HISTORY TO TASTE WITH 50 SHADES OF PINOT NOIR

The Association of Winemakers joins the “50 shades of Pinot Noir” event: an entire weekend, fifty tastings and as many labels, to discover the main wine of Oltrep

A whole weekend during which enthusiasts and simple curious people can immerse themselves in the world of Pinot Noir, of which Oltrepò Pavese is the first producer in Italy and third in the world. Saturday 17, from 15 to 20, and Sunday 18, from 10 to 19, from the central Piazza del Duomo passing through the historic center up to the Via Emilia, the tasting itinerary will take place with fifty tasting points : a unique opportunity to discover and taste, even in combination with the best traditional gastronomic products, all the nuances of Pinot Noir wines, the result of different vinifications (eight!), but also of different experiences.   And that of Torrevilla is undoubtedly one of the longest-lived experiences : main interlocutor of the Oltrepò excellences, Torrevilla continues in the path, undertaken in 1907 and kept intact with dedication, made up of quality, research, passion and respect for traditions and the territory.   For the occasion, the association of winemakers will offer the nuances of three of its Pinot Noirs from the La Genisia line for tasting : - Riserva 110 Pinot Nero Nature Docg : Classic Method sparkling wine straw yellow color with golden reflections, fine and persistent perlage, it stands out for its very intense aroma with pleasant citrus notes and hints of dried fruit and small pastries, and for its intense taste, fresh and very soft with a persistent finish. - Riserva 110 Pinot Nero Noir Dop : still red with a typical ruby color with violet reflections, an intense aroma with elegant notes of small red fruits that blend with pleasant hints of spices, and a pleasantly fresh, soft and enveloping taste in its sweet tannins, with persistent and clean finish. - Cruasé Rosé Docg : Classic Method sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage, it is characterized by an intense and delicate, very penetrating aroma and a fruity, soft and harmonious taste that reveals a pleasant body. 50 Shades of Pinot Noir: Info & Costs. Two points will be set up in Piazza Duomo and in Sala Zonca (via Emilia at the corner of via Ugo Gola) where it will be possible to collect your glass, which will be distributed together with the pocket and map of the tasting points. With 15 euros you will be entitled to 10 wine tastings, which will also be combined in some commercial activities with various tastings of traditional gastronomic products. For those wishing to purchase the kit in advance, they can do so through the Enonautilus portal at the link https://enonautilus.com/experiences/50-sfumature-di-pinot-noir

BARBATELLING: TO TALK ABOUT WINE WITH COMICS ... AND VICEVERSA

In the first weekend the wines of Monferrato challenge Francesco d'ippolito and two Friulians explain wine in comics.

If the answer is no, the opportunity is Barbatelling, a series of events organized by CasaleComics & Games in the frame of the Calicentro 2021 event that bring together wine and comics in the headquarters of the Enoteca Regionale del Monferrato (first courtyard of the Manor), making it September 26, the venue for two exhibitions, two (decidedly unusual) tastings and two meetings with very special authors. Here's what the first weekend has in store for us. Exhibitions: Author's bottles e Thanks to the precious collaboration with Vincomics, the event born in 2018 in the Cinque Terre, Barbatelling hosts Bottiglie D' utore about thirty fine wines with even more precious labels, they are in fact unique pieces made by the greatest masters of post-war Italian comics, Manara, Giardino, Hugo Pratt among others. The second exhibition is dedicated to the participants of the contest " Stories of Grignolino in Grignolino ", organized in collaboration with Slow Food Condotta del Monferrato. Twenty works from all over Italy that have reinterpreted the most significant wine of Monferrato and the territory where it is born in illustrations and comics. The exhibitions will be open to visitors throughout the opening of the castle from 18 to 26 September - Free admission Monferrato wines meet Francesco D'Ippolito Saturday 18 September at 5 pm the first of the "Vincomics Degustatio" is held, a parallel tasting that sees the wines from the Beccaria Winery available to the participants, presented by Laura Beccaria (Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC, Monferrato Freisa DOC and Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG) and on the other side of the table Francesco D'Ippolito who will comment on them in live painting. D'ippolito is one of the leading authors of Disney Italia ever since his first story "Qui Quo Qua e l'oro metropolitano" was published on Topolino 2419 in 2002. (Wizards of Mickey, Pikappa, DoubleDuck, Galactic Ducks, Commissariat of Topolinia disappeared section ...) in 2006 he is one of the authors present in the story Ciccio and the upside-down birthday who earns the curious record as the longest comic story in the world. Outside Disney D'ippolito works for Sergio Bonelli Editore and other publishing realities. Ferruccio Giromini, a journalist specializing in the history of the image, leads the meeting. The meeting is subject to a fee (€ 18) upon reservation subject to availability https://www.casalecomicsandgames.com/acquistodegustazioni Comic book for drinking with taste If you want to be cool with a glass of wine in your hand, but you have no idea what "vintage" means or what difference there is between a Franciacorta and a Prosecco. The meeting on Sunday 19 September at 5 pm is the one for you: Francesco Scalettaris and Giò Di Qual present their " Knowing wine - A comic book for drinking with taste" (and Beccogiallo). Together with Vito, the protagonist of this story that winds through cellars and vineyards, you will discover all the secrets of wine while having fun. Giò Di Qual will also draw in live painting for the occasion. Journalist Genny Notarianni moderates the meeting that promises to be as sparkling as the two Friulian authors: Francesco Scalettaris, a French mother, but raised in Italy, saw in Goscinny and Uderzo the opportunity to make these two sides coexist peacefully, but after having graduated from Somellier and having started working with wine, he also understood that even the Italy-France wine rivalry could not be resolved so easily. Gio di Qual draws cartoons for the satirical magazine Mataran, holds courses in comics and drawing with the most varied associations and organizations, has participated in the collection of "stories Il Fronte di Fronte - Diari", published by Beccogiallo. With the collection of comics Trestorie he inaugurated the Minimestorie series, curated by the association of illustrators Spicelapis, with which he collaborates. He has published three original comic books in Friulian. The meeting is open to the public, reservations are recommended. Barbatelling then continues on the weekend of 25 and 26 September with a new tasting and a new meeting. All the program on https://www.casalecomicsandgames.com/

LUGANA DOC TOAST TO SUMMER, GOING FREE TO ALL STOCKED WINE IN 2020

With the decision to make available the remaining 50% of the reserves of the last harvest, the Board of Directors led by Ettore Nicoletto completes the partial release maneuver decided in May 2021.

The decision comes at the right time, in the season of the year in which, thanks to the hot summer evenings, the demand for Lugana DOC reaches its peak: the Consortium will make the last 8,900 hl of wine from the 2020 harvest available on the market, conservatively stored, but which can now be released in the face of the excellent and constant performance of the DOC. The golden period of Lugana continues , confirming the brilliant start of the year. Even including the stocked quota, from March 2021 the stocks are in fact lower than in 2020, the average price of bulk wine has seen an increase of 93% in July 2021 compared to July of the previous year ( source: goods exchange of the Verona Chamber of Commerce ) equal to € 2.60-3.00 per liter, and bottling also recorded a 19.76% in June. " In view of these data, the Board of Directors deemed it appropriate to free all the wine placed in storage, also to alleviate the current pressure on stocks and allow companies to plan their sales more easily - explains the President Ettore Nicoletto ." It is a a decision we have come to with great naturalness, almost inevitable in the face of the trend reversal after the difficult 2020, and which aims to respond to the growing demand for wine by consumers, while giving value and the right recognition to Lugana DOC and to the entire supply chain, from the price of grapes, of wine, to the bottle ". If it is true that Lugana is mainly known as a fresh vintage wine, it would be a serious mistake to reduce it to this definition. It is an ancient Denomination (the first to be recognized in Lombardy), of character and which can be appreciated all year round and throughout the meal , thanks to the peculiarities of Turbiana , the vine from which it originates, capable of extraordinary versatility and evolution in the time, as can be appreciated in the DOC wine but even more in the Superiore and Riserva types. The Lugana Spumante are surprising, produced with both the Classic and Charmat methods, an indigenous bubble to try for those who do not yet know it, as well as the Late Harvest version, an excellent wine to pair with cheeses or dry pastries, but also from meditation.

VIRTUAL TASTING CONSORZIO VINI VENEZIA 2021

the Consorzio Vini Venezia presents the new cycle of 5 digital meetings born from the desire to spread and communicate the wine culture of the Veneto area.

"Virtual Tasting Consorzio Vini Venezia 2021" is the digital seminar program that the Consortium presents to connect sector enthusiasts with local wineries and their wines. A useful tool that will allow winelovers to learn important notions about the product, the vines, the production and the history that has influenced and still intertwines with the wine that is born in this region. The series of webinars, which will start with the first appointment scheduled for Thursday 7 October , will have as main protagonists the 15 wines made by as many producers who are members of the Consortium with the aim of sharing knowledge, stories, curiosities of the wine sector while maintaining an important focus on the Venetian territory. Speakers of the initiative will be Francesco Pagani, well-known wine advisor & storyteller in the world of wine, able to tell in an engaging and immediate way what is hidden in a glass of wine and Gianpaolo Breda, Ais Venezia delegate who will embellish the meetings by telling history, traditions and new wine trends for tasting. In fact, each webinar will have its focal point in wine tasting at the center of the conversation; the bottle will be delivered to the home of each accredited person with all the material needed for the tasting in order to allow a complete and immersive experience. "These webinars were created with the aim of bringing the public even closer to the world of wine - comments Stefano Quaggio, Director of the Consorzio Vini Venezia - and this tool immediately seemed like a concrete possibility to do so. Thanks to these digital appointments we will give the possibility to bring the producers of our Consortium directly into contact with the public of enthusiasts or simply curious of this world, in authentic moments of sharing knowledge in the oenological field. The topics covered will be varied: we will talk about the vine itself up to get to the final product and the history that surrounds it. The desire is to give a complete view of Venice and the Venetian as a wine production area involving the winelovers who will access the scheduled meetings ". The digital programs are five, accessible through the GoToMeeting platform. To register, you can consult the web page of the Consorzio Vini Venezia. Here is the complete calendar: 07 October at 19.00 Doc Lison Pramaggiore: The Serenissima vineyard Francesco Pagani - Wine Advisor & Storyteller Gianpaolo Breda - Ais Venice Delegate Ai Galli - Lison Pramaggiore Doc Sauvignon 2020 Casa Piazza Wine - Lison Pramaggiore Doc Refosco from pdr 2020 Bosco del Merlo - Lison Pramaggiore Doc Rosso Riserva Vineargenti 2018 Duration: 75 minutes 20 October at 19.00 Doc Piave: The Territory of the River Sacro alla Patria Francesco Pagani - Wine Advisor & Storyteller Gianpaolo Breda - Ais Venice Delegate The Pizzolato Winery - Piave Doc Manzoni Bianco 2020 Antonio Facchin & Figli - Piave Doc Cabernet 2017 Cà di Rajo - Piave Doc Raboso Sangue del Diavolo 2017 Duration: 75 minutes 03 November at 19.00 Doc Venezia: The domain of the Lion of San Marco Francesco Pagani - Wine Advisor & Storyteller Gianpaolo Breda - Ais Venice Delegate Le Carline - Venezia Doc Pinot Grigio Storyteller 2020 Castello di Roncade - Venezia Doc Chardonnay Bianco Arnasa 2020 Bottega spa - Venezia Doc Rosso Venedikà 2017 Duration: 75 minutes November 18 at 7.00 pm Docg Lison: From an ancient vine a new wine Francesco Pagani - Wine Advisor & Storyteller Gianpaolo Breda - Ais Venice Delegate Casonato Daniele - Lison Classico Docg 2020 Mazzolada - Lison Classico Docg 2020 Ornella Bellia - Lison Docg 2019 Duration: 75 minutes 02 December at 19.00 Docg Malanotte del Piave: The black diamond of the Piave Francesco Pagani - Wine Advisor & Storyteller Gianpaolo Breda - Ais Venice Delegate Bonotto Giorgio - Malanotte del Piave Docg 2017 Anna Spinato - Malanotte del Piave Docg 2015 Tessère - Malanotte del Piave Docg 2011

THE VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DI CARTIZZE DOCG OF THE COMPANY LE COLTURE WINS THE DAMA D'ORO AT THE "ENOCONEGLIANO 2021" COMPETITION

The iconic wine of the Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene winery has won the highest prize in its category at "Enoconegliano", the 23rd regional wine competition that selects the best Venetian wines

The company's iconic wine was in fact awarded the Dama d'Oro , the highest prize in the category " Sparkling wines with refermentation in autoclave (Martinotti method)" on the occasion of the 23rd regional wine competition which ended on Friday 16 July 2021. "we are proud to see an award-winning wine for us so important as a sign of qualitative continuity that we're working hard to carry on day after day - said Cesare Ruggeri, owner of the company with his sons Alberto, Veronica and Silvia." the recognition to our Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze represents for us an important confirmation and makes us particularly satisfied given the prestigious context that the Enoconegliano competition represents today for our area. We are thrilled that even the jury of the competition has appreciated our wine which is born in a wonderful place, a hill dense with vineyards considered as the heart of the appellation. It is here that the glera reaches the best possible ripeness leading to deep, multifaceted, fresh wines that our Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze perfectly embodies. " As winner of the Dama d'Oro, the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze de Le Colture will be tasted on the occasion of the "Veneto Wine Stars - Enoconegliano 2021 event which will be held at the former San Francesco Convent in Conegliano on days 24, 25 and 26 September 2021 during which all the winning wines will be proclaimed. The Competition, reserved only for wines with designation of origin and typical geographical indication and sparkling wines with designation of origin and quality sparkling wines produced in the Veneto region, was born from the will of the 'Associazione Dama Castellana di Conegliano to introduce the consumer to the best regional wine production and stimulate wineries to improve the quality of the products. The selection was made by a jury divided into five commissions, each made up of 4 oenologists and a journalist in two days of work they evaluated 493 samples presented by 169 companies representing the the provinces of Belluno, Padua, Treviso, Venice, Verona and Vicenza.