Consorzio ICoN

Barolo en primeur organized by Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani presents the results

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The evenings consisted of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.

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  • The evenings consisted of two masterclasses conducted by Matteo Ascheri, president of the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani to the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo e dei Vini di Alba of the respective U.S. delegations.
  • The twelfth barrique thus brings the total funds raised in the first three editions of Barolo en primeur to 2,371,800 euros.
  • This opportunity of promotion, together with Barolo en primeur 2022 is a social responsibility initiative promoted by the CRC Foundation, in collaboration with the Consortium for the protection of Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani: a charity competition to support socially useful projects, both in Italy and abroad.
  • In total, there are 55 charitable projects that Barolo en primeur has supported in the three editions.

"The Legend of the Black Rooster" Short Film, Celebrating Chianti Classico's Iconic Symbol

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a remarkable departure, the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, known for its exceptional wines, ventured into film production with the premiere of "The Legend of the Black Rooster" at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

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  • Produced by the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and meticulously crafted by the Swolly agency, this 15-minute short film brings to life the mystique of the Chianti Classico trademark.
  • "The Legend" captures the essence of this iconic tale, revealing the characters' depth and the beauty of the Chianti Classico region through stunning cinematography at Castello di Brolio and Castello di Gabbiano.
  • Giovanni Manetti, President of the Consorzio, underscored the significance of the Black Rooster emblem, uniting producers and the community in celebrating their shared identity.
  • Directed by Daniele Palmi and Matteo De Nicolò of Swolly Studio, "The Legend of the Black Rooster" promised to be a captivating experience.

Vinitaly International Academy welcomes Prosecco to its Ambassadors program

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

VERONA, Italy, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Established in 1962, the Prosecco consortium is a private body established in the public interest that brings together vine-growers, winemakers, and bottlers to protect the quality and image of their wine. The consortium represents 198 sparkling wine producers from the Conegliano Valdobbiadene area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prosecco is one of the major success stories of Italian wine in recent years, establishing itself as the most exported wine in the world. In recent years, Prosecco has enjoyed a massive surge in both volume and value of exports, with sales booming in America, Great Britain, Germany, and France.

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  • The Vinitaly International Academy hosts the prestigious Italian Wine Ambassadors course in Verona from 23-27 March 2023.
  • Stevie Kim, Managing Director of Vinitaly International, said: "Prosecco is now the most consumed sparkling wine in the world.
  • That's why we're so pleased to welcome the Consorzio Tutela Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore to our Ambassadors program."
  • Another novelty of this year's Vinitaly International Academy Ambassadors program is the introduction of the Franco Ziliani Award.

NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) RESEARCH: CERTIFIED ORIGINS PRESENTS AT THE DOP/IPG SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM IN ROME

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Certified Origins specializes in Private Label food programs where efficiency, safety, and quality are vital.

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  • Certified Origins specializes in Private Label food programs where efficiency, safety, and quality are vital.
  • "We take traceability very seriously here in Certified Origins.
  • The research results were presented at the first-ever scientific symposium fully dedicated to PDO and PGI-certified foods, organized by Fondazione Qualivita in Rome, Italy.
  • "High-quality EVOOs suitable for PDO and PGI certification may also undergo additional checking according to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, based on reference databases.

The Abruzzo Wine Consortium Targets US Wine Consumers With Two Educational Events and In-Store Promotions

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Consorzio di Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo in collaboration with the San Francisco Wine School is pleased to announce two upcoming events to promote and discover the wines of Abruzzo. The San Francisco Wine School, founded in 2011, provides wine education and experiences for both professionals and enthusiasts.

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  • The San Francisco Wine School, founded in 2011, provides wine education and experiences for both professionals and enthusiasts.
  • Throughout the session participants will be guided through a tasting of two native white varietals, Pecorino and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo.
  • By the end of 2022, 70 Abruzzo in-store tastings will have taken place in over 40 different stores reaching more than 30,000 American consumers.
  • These European agricultural products, famous around the world for their outstanding qualities, will continue to be promoted with initiatives and events for consumers, journalists and trade professionals.

The 2022 Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction Raises 769,800 Dollars For Solidarity Projects, Almost 170,000 Dollars More Than The First Edition

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Monday, October 31, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second edition of the Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction concluded with a new big success. The event, promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo, Fondazione CRC Donare ETS in collaboration with the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, took place on Friday October 28th at Grinzane Cavour Castle in Piedmont, Italy, with a live - streaming to New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The second edition of the Barolo En Primeur Charity Auction concluded with a new big success.
  • The auction raised $769,800 donated by generous philanthropists who attended the event in Piedmont and in New York City.
  • 300 bottles of Barolo 2021 will be sourced from each barrique - at the end of the compulsory aging period ending in 2025.
  • Of the 24 lots in the auction, 4 lots were awarded to participants in live streaming from New York and 1 in Hong Kong.

The Second Edition of The "Barolo En Primeur" Charity Auction To Take Place on October 28, 2022

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barolo en Primeur auction will take place on October 28, 2022 at the Grinzane Castle in Piedmont, Italy, and will stream live to New York City. Like the first edition, the auction will feature 15 barriques, each yielding approximately 300 bottles of the most recent Barolo vintage, 2021. The event is organized by Cassa di Risparmio di Cuneo Foundation in partnership with the Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, representing almost 540 wine producers in Piedmont, Italy, in collaboration with Christie's global auction house, and internationally renowned wine critic, Antonio Galloni.

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  • Like the first edition, the auction will feature 15 barriques, each yielding approximately 300 bottles of the most recent Barolo vintage, 2021.
  • The first edition of Barolo En Primeur was an international success, raising an impressive donation of 660,000 euros for 17 charities.
  • All donations were awarded directly to projects in the non-profit field, as selected by the organizers and donors.
  • The Consortium continues to perform periodic sampling of wine products on the market to prevent fraud and to protect the wines' authentication and reputation.

Cheeses Fontina PDO from Valle d'Aosta and Rice PDO of Biella and Vercelli Baraggia PDO at Summer Fancy Food 2022

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Friday, June 10, 2022

NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Fontina DOP Consortium and Baraggia Biellese and Vercellese Rice DOP Consortium are pleased to announce their participation at "Summer Fancy Food 2022" in New York, the largest specialty food show in the US promoted by the leading trade association, Speciality Food Association.

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  • Throughout the three-day event, June 12-14, U.S. retail buyers, distributors, and other trade professionals will have an exclusive opportunity to taste and discover the high-quality cheeses of Fontina PDO from Valle d'Aosta and unique rice varieties of Biella and Vercelli Baraggia PDO.
  • Summer Fancy Food 2022's participation accompanies, "Top Tales: A piece of Europe on your table."
  • The Fontina DOP Consortium and Baraggia Biellese and Vercellese Rice DOP Consortium will be located in the Italy Pavilion at booths 3200-3204.
  • At the event participants took a culinary journey, tasting Barolo and Barbaresco wines paired with Fontina PDO cheeses and risotto, prepared with Barraggia rice.

Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening 2022 Successfully Concludes In Los Angeles

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani, successfully hosted the second edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening in Los Angeles this past weekend, on April 28th and 29th, 2022. A combined effort of over 200 producers pouring their wines for 800+ trade attendees and 400+ consumers secured the position of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening (BBWO), as the largest Appellation Tasting for Italian wine in the United States. The events included a gala reception in Hollywood at Paramount Pictures Studios, and tastings for both the public and trade/media.

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  • More Than 200 producers presented their newly released vintages of Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, for 800+ trade attendees and 400+ consumers
    LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani , successfully hosted the second edition of the Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening in Los Angeles this past weekend, on April 28th and 29th, 2022.
  • On April 28th, Barolo and Barbaresco wines were presented to Masters of Wine, critics, sommeliers, and journalists from Europe and the United States.
  • Later that evening, the overall vintage results were unveiled during an exclusive Gala Reception in Hollywood at Paramount Pictures Studios: 94.4 for Barolo 2018 and 98.3 for Barbaresco 2019.
  • On April 29th, Barolo and Barbaresco wines were presented at a Grand Tasting for press, trade, and consumers.

Stars Will Descend Upon Miami for the 21st Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Stars will descend upon Miami during the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) next week, February 24-27, 2022.

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  • Stars will descend upon Miami during the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF) next week, February 24-27, 2022.
  • To ensure the safety of Festival-goers and Festival staff, SOBEWFF has hired BioScent Detection Dogs to screen for COVID-19.
  • Between SOBEWFF and its sister NYCWFF , more than $45 million has been raised to benefit the respective charities of each Festival.
  • The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.