Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
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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Italian sparkling wine will make the holidays even more fun, both in Italy and overseas. It’s expected that 341 million bottles will be uncorked during Christmas and New Year’s.
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At least one glass of wine a day, but limited excesses as far as Italy is concerned. Eurostat reveals this by comparing the ways of consuming alcohol in the European member states.
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Prosecco includes 3 appellations:
Singapore, 24th November 2022 – Vito Donatiello presented the wines of San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico for the very first time in Singapore, at Borsa Vini 2022.
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Singapore, 9th November 2022 – Vito Donatiello was invited to present and coordinate the event “Discover Modena: wine and culinary tasting”.
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Singapore, September 9th 2022 – Vito Donatiello was invited by California Wine Institute to a breakfast meeting in which Mr Christopher Beros shared some market updates on California wines.
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Johor Bahru (Malaysia), 23rd August 2022 – From Vito Donatiello personal collection, a unique bottle of San Leonardo 2001 was tasted.
Continue reading “San Leonardo 2001 wine 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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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar is called by many the “black gold” of Modena and Reggio Emilia, due to its colour and taste: unique, precious and unmistakable.
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