Singapore, 13th June 2019 – Vito Donatiello took part in “D.O. Rias Baixas” masterclass held by Annette Scarfe, MW (one of only 10 Master of Wine in Asia).
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Is modern agriculture environmentally sustainable? [Part 1]
From the “Green Revolution” to the “New Green Revolution”.
In 1944 the “Green Revolution” aims to improve the productivity of agricultural cultures through the introduction of new and modern agronomic techniques.
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Singapore, 22nd May 2019 – Vito Donatiello was invited to “Native wine grapes of Italy” masterclass held by Jessica Tan followed by B2B meetings with 6 Italian wineries at Marina Mandarin Hotel.
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Shanghai, 14th May 2019 – Vito Donatiello took part in “Dive into Spanish white wines” masterclass held by David Forer, Master of Wine.
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According to 2018 Wine Report by Mediobanca, Cantine Riunite & GIV is the largest Italian wine producers with a revenue of 615 million Euro. Marchesi Antinori is the largest privately-owned winery with 230 million Euro.
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According to 2018 Wine Report by Mediobanca, “supermarkets” are the major sale channel in the Italian market, accounting 39% of the total sales, followed by “on-trade” (hotels and restaurants) 17% and “wine bar” with 8%; the rest 35% is sold in other channels, such as direct sales, online, dealers, etc.
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For more than 30 years it hadn’t been so cold in the valleys of Alto-Adige, in May temperature dropped well below 0°C . The nights were lit by miles of anti-frost candles.
300 candles placed in 1 hectare vineyard supposed to increase 3°C the temperature.
To help fruit trees was used the so-called anti-frost irrigation, a layer of ice prevents the flowers from further damages.
Starbucks offers traditional Italian wine.
Shanghai, 99 Beijing East Road.
Had a noon coffee at an unfamiliar Starbucks named Starbucks Reserve Bar Mixato | Café & Bar.
Staff says: “Later in the day, Bar Mixato will offer traditional Italian wine and beer and complimentary small plates.”
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Among the most important vegetables for which Italy is the leading European producer, there are grapes, apples, pears, kiwi, tomatoes, wheat, but not olives.
Australia overtakes France as China biggest wine exporter.
For the first time since I am in Asia (June 2002) France is no longer the leading wine exporting superpower.
First 2 months of 2019 saw Australia overtakes France as China’s biggest wine exporter, according to CAWS (Chinese Association of Wine & Spirit Importers).
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