In a world where the landscape of wine consumption is constantly
evolving, two unmissable masterclasses promise to shed light on the
biggest trends to hit the world of wine in 2024. "What Somms want"
and "Taste the Rainbow: the wild world of Rifermentati from the
heart of Italy" are being led by
leading figures at the cutting edge of the global wine scene and
represent an invaluable opportunity for producers, distributors and
other wine professionals to understand the latest trends currently
affecting the international wine market.
VERONA, Italy, March 29,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- First on the calendar at
13:30 on Sunday 14 April at wine2digital is "What Somms want".
In the wake of a decade marked by unprecedented upheavals, American
restaurants have weathered storms ranging from pandemic lockdowns
to socio-cultural movements like MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Wine
& Spirits Magazine, cognizant of these shifts, delved into the
heart of American restaurant wine programs through in-depth
interviews with over 100 wine professionals nationwide. The
insights gleaned from these discussions form the cornerstone of
this session led by Stephanie
Johnson, who will be joined by Sam
Bortugno from Brennan's in New
Orleans (Louisiana) and
Jaquelin Pirolo from Macchialina in
Miami Beach (Florida). These two leading American
sommeliers offer a glimpse into their own wine programs, unpack new
consumer habits and tastes, and unveil the wines and wine regions
currently trending with today's restaurant goers. The session will
culminate in a mock blind tasting panel, providing a
behind-the-scenes peek into the meticulous process W&S Magazine
employs to curate and assess wines, thus offering producers an
invaluable glimpse into the inner workings of the influential wine
selection and scoring methodology.
Today there is no better wine of the moment
than Rifermentato. Spanning all different shades with a vibrancy
and energy that makes them not only delicious but interesting, a
full-circle wine.
Speaking in advance of the event, Stephanie Johnson said: "I'm so excited to bring
together sommeliers from New
Orleans and Miami Beach to
demonstrate Wine & Spirits Magazine's blind tasting process and
to talk about what's currently trending on restaurant wine lists in
the US."
The second event, to be held on Monday 15 April at 14:45 at
wine2digital, focuses on the resurgence of "Rifermentati" wines.
Led by Jeff Porter IWA, influential sommelier and wine journalist,
and Max Brondolo, owner of Podere
Sottolinoce and co-founder of The Frizzante Revolution, this
masterclass tells the remarkable story behind the renaissance of
"Rifermentati" wines. Despite facing obscurity amidst mass
industrialization, these wines are now experiencing a revival,
championed by a daring cohort of producers who draw inspiration
from the past to sculpt the present.
Choosing a vibrant selection of "vini frizzanti", Jeff and Max
traverse the annals of time, unraveling the rich tapestry of the
past, present, and future of this unique wine. From the heart of
Modena, a historic bastion of "Rifermentati" wines, this tasting
will showcase how this diverse family of wines is inspiring
oenophiles across Italy to delve
into the allure, delectability, and dynamism of the category. Along
the way it will dispel prevalent misconceptions and highlight why,
in the contemporary landscape, "vini Rifermentati" really are the
wines of the moment.
Jeff Porter said: "Today there is
no better wine of the moment than Rifermentato. Spanning all
different shades with a vibrancy and energy that makes them not
only delicious but interesting, a full circle wine."
Full event details, including registration, can be found at:
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https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/vinitaly/vinitaly-2024/what-somms-want/
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https://www.vinitaly.com/en/events-calendar/vinitaly/vinitaly-2024/taste-the-rainbow-the-wild-world-of-rifermentati-from-the-heart-of-italy/
About Vinitaly: Vinitaly, the renowned wine event, is scheduled
to take place from April 14th to the
17th 2024. Building on the success of Vinitaly 2023, which saw an
impressive turnout of 93,000 visitors, including 29,600 top
international buyers from 143 different countries, this year
promises to be equally impactful. The premiere event, OperaWine
"Finest Italian Wines: 100 Great Producers," takes place on
13 April 2024, the evening before
Vinitaly itself kicks off, and brings international wine
professionals together in the heart of Verona, offering a unique
opportunity to discover and taste the wines of the 131 Best Italian
Producers, as selected by Wine Spectator. Since its inception in
1998, Vinitaly has extended its global reach serving as a nexus for
the global wine supply chain, facilitating connections and
fostering collaboration among producers, buyers, and stakeholders.
In February 2014 Vinitaly
International launched an educational project, the Vinitaly
International Academy (VIA) with the aim of promoting and sharing
the excellence and diversity of Italian wine around the globe.
Media Contact
Vinitaly Media Team, Just Do The Work, 0458101447,
media.w2d@ext-veronafiere.it, https://www.vinitaly.com/en/
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