Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
However much one tries to study wines, to be professional and precise during a wine tasting, we must admit that other factors can influence results. We need to understand how the brain builds associations and meanings around the brand and to recognize the unconscious drivers behind the preference for a particular wine.
Continue reading “Wine tastings: a delicate balance between objective and subjective factors.”San Gimignano (Italy), 16th February 2020 – Vito Donatiello was invited to Anteprima Vernaccia San Gimignano 2020. The winemakers of the municipality of San Gimignano presented to the public, the trade and the press, the new vintages that will be released in 2020: the Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2019 and the Reserve 2018.
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Singapore, December 1st 2019 – For the very first time, Château de Pommard visited Singapore. Its event – Burgundy Experience – explored the mosaic of terroirs and compare the multiple expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Singapore, 16th July 2019 – Vito Donatiello participated to the South Australia Tapanappa Sommelier Supper organized by Sommelier Association of Singapore at Praelum Bar.
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Singapore, 1st July 2019 – Vito Donatiello was invited to Wine Concierge Portfolio Tasting. The event featured 120 wines from 24 wineries across 9 countries, at Salt Grill & Sky Bar, 56th floor, ION Orchard Mall, Singapore.
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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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Singapore, October 10, 2018 – Paladin family started writing their wine story as far back as 1962. Vineyards and cellars are located between Veneto and Friuli, where the two regional cultures melted together.
Vito Donatiello participated in this Trade Tasting and introduced Prosecco Millesimato (”vintage”) DOC and Ripasso Superiore DOC.
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