Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
As per the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, exports have more than doubled in just two years. They went from €12.4 million in 2020 to €27.6 million in 2022! 📈
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I attended a seminar today about opportunities in Vietnam, and I’m still amazed by the facts I learned!
Did you know that the average age in Vietnam is just 32.5 years? That’s right, over half of the population is under 33! 🎉
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We all enjoy a good glass of wine, but have you ever stopped to think about the environmental impact of the wine industry? In 2020, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of the viticulture and winemaking industry.
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The legendary Chianti Classico DOCG is known worldwide for its iconic black rooster symbol, standing tall among other prestigious wines. With over 300 years of history, Chianti Classico continues to thrive, with a land of 70,000 hectares, of which 7,200 are dedicated to vineyards. In February 2022, the latest official data reveals that the value of Chianti Classico sales increased by 7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing trend of this exquisite wine.
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Have you ever wondered how much money wine tourism brings in? Recently a report came out saying that California’s wine tourism industry is worth 8.6 billion US$ (25 million tourist visits). That seems like a large amount, but is it really that impressive?
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Singapore, 9th November 2022 – Vito Donatiello was invited to present and coordinate the event “Discover Modena: wine and culinary tasting”.
Continue reading “Discover Modena: wine and culinary tasting”Singapore, July 29th 2020 – Vito Donatiello, a certified AIS Professional Sommelier, was invited by the British Club of Singapore to introduce Urban wines at their premium restaurant, Mountbatten.
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Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), June 16th 2022 – The Consortium of Chianti (established in 1927, with over 3.000 producers behind the most famous Italian wine) returns to Asia for the first time after the pandemic.
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Singapore, June 1st 2022 – Once again, Gambero Rosso Top Italian Wines Roadshow came back to Singapore.
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Singapore, June 1st 2022 – Top Italian Wines Roadshow by Gambero Rosso returned to Singapore after a two-year interruption because of the global pandemic.
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