Vermentino

Marchesi Frescobaldi releases 2023 vintage of Tenuta Ammiraglia ALÌE

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

MAGLIANO, Italy, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2023 marks a true milestone for Alìe: its 10th vintage. The first, released in 2014, was reason enough for celebration, but for the current release, Marchesi Frescobaldi is celebrating its rosé by dedicating to it a poetic piece: the Alìade.

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  • The rosé in question is the icon of Tenuta Ammiraglia, on Tuscany's Maremma coast, a blend of the international Syrah and the native Vermentino grape.
  • "Here on the Tenuta Ammiraglia, the vineyards design intriguing geometrical shapes across the hillslopes as they descend to the waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • Today, we regard with great pride the decision we made to produce these two rosés, Cru Aurea Gran Rosé and Alìe.
  • Marchesi Frescobaldi's nine wine estates are: Castello Pomino (Pomino), Castello Nipozzano (Nipozzano), Tenuta Perano (Gaiole in Chianti), Tenuta Castiglioni (Montespertoli), Tenuta CastelGiocondo (Montalcino), Tenuta Ammiraglia (Magliano in Toscana), Remole (Sieci), Tenuta Calimaia (Montepulciano), and Gorgona.

Tuscany: Harvest Season For Montecucco DOC and DOCG Begins

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Montecucco Wine Consortium is pleased to share crucial information regarding the 2023 growing season in the Montecucco DOC and DOCG areas.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Montecucco Wine Consortium is pleased to share crucial information regarding the 2023 growing season in the Montecucco DOC and DOCG areas.
  • Despite the challenging season, our producers did a great job, bringing outstanding quality grapes into the cellar.
  • This season has been marked by unusual weather conditions in the region, with abundant rainfall through late June and several heatwaves, particularly in mid-August.
  • Despite the challenging season, our producers did a great job, bringing outstanding quality grapes into the cellar.

Sainte Marguerite en Provence Wines Launch in the US: An Unconventional and Contemporary Take on Provence Rosé

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard USA announces the launch of Sainte Marguerite en Provence rosé wines in the US market, offering free spirited rosé lovers an avant-garde approach to Provence rosé this summer. Sainte Marguerite en Provence joined Pernod Ricard's portfolio of premium wines and spirits in late 2022 and makes its debut in the US market ahead of National Rosé Day on June 10. Sainte Marguerite en Provence is characterized by a family history based on passion, high standards and a vision for the wines of Provence. Sainte Marguerite en Provence has two signature rosé wines – Symphonie and Fantastique – beloved for their finesse and elegance.

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  • NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pernod Ricard USA announces the launch of Sainte Marguerite en Provence rosé wines in the US market, offering free spirited rosé lovers an avant-garde approach to Provence rosé this summer.
  • Sainte Marguerite en Provence is characterized by a family history based on passion, high standards and a vision for the wines of Provence.
  • Sainte Marguerite en Provence has two signature rosé wines – Symphonie and Fantastique – beloved for their finesse and elegance.
  • Starting this spring, Sainte Marguerite will offer free-spirited rosé drinkers a contemporary way to take pleasure in Provence rosé and the French Mediterranean lifestyle."

Delfosse Vineyards and Winery Wins 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage

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Friday, February 24, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. The prestigious award was given during the annual Virginia Governor's Cup® Gala held at Main Street Station on February 23. In its 41st year, the competition received 614 entries from over 115 Virginia wineries, cideries and meaderies.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2023 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Delfosse Vineyards and Winery for the 2021 Screaming Hawk Meritage— a signature estate red blend of 50% Petit Verdot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec.
  • "It is an honor to present this year's Virginia Governor's Cup® to the team at Delfosse Vineyards and Winery," said Governor Glenn Youngkin.
  • "Delfosse is adding an exciting new chapter to its venerable history and we look forward to all they do next as Mountain and Vine Vineyards and Winery."
  • Winemaker Andrew Bilenkij and owners Mike and Adrienne Albers accepted the Cup on behalf of Delfosse Vineyards and Winery.

Grand Gold Medal says California Winery can make Italian approved Vermentino

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

LODI, Calif., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, family owned and operated, Peltier Winery & Vineyards in Acampo, California, sent their 2021 Vermentino ($18) to the motherland for judgment against producers of this lesser known varietal from around the world. They brought home a Grand Gold Medal, 95 points and a top 5 ranking from the competition that would make their Nonna & Nonno proud. The second Vermentino International Wine Concourse was held in Cagliari, capital of the Italian island of Sardinia, where about half of the world's Vermentino is grown. The competition celebrates wineries working to uphold and improve high quality standards along with the best expressions of the varietal around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Peltier Winery awarded Grand Gold and 95.33 points for their 2021 Vermentino from the 2nd edition of the Vermentino International Competition in Sardinia.
  • They brought home a Grand Gold Medal, 95 points and a top 5 ranking from the competition that would make their Nonna & Nonno proud.
  • The second Vermentino International Wine Concourse was held in Cagliari, capital of the Italian island of Sardinia, where about half of the world's Vermentino is grown.
  • Two years after Peltier Winery was established in 2001, their first vintage of Vermentino was harvested from the winery location in the heart of California's Lodi Appellation.