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The conference, based on a global study conducted by Geisenheim University in collaboration with WineTourism.com, will be held online on January 25, 2022.

Gergely Szolnoki, Professor of Market Research at Geisenheim University (Germany) and honorary professor of Wine and Beverage Management & Marketing at the University of West Attica (Greece), Judge of the international Wine Travel Awards, together with his colleagues from Geisenheim University and WineTourism.com from Sweden conducted a study entitled “Sustainable Wine Tourism – Findings of a global survey”. The aim of the study was to better understand the importance of sustainability in global wine tourism.

Data began to be collected in November 2021. In total, more than 1,500 wineries took part. “As the pandemic gradually recedes, other issues become the focus of wine tourism. Sustainable development is one of such topics,” say the project organizers.

The scholars will present the results of the research at a webinar to be held on January 25, 2022, at 4 PM (CET). Speakers will be Gergely Szolnoki and Niklas Ridoff, CEO at WineTourism.com.

Agenda of the event:

• Presentation of the survey findings.
• Discussion about best practices of sustainable wine tourism.
• Discussion about sustainability for wine tourism as an operation of the entire wine organization.

You can register and join the event here.

The research report will be published here.

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The conference, based on a global study conducted by Geisenheim University in collaboration with WineTourism.com, will be held online on January 25, 2022.

As part of the main event, a conference on “Traditions and prospects of Italian cuisine. Awareness and food resilience” was held. The conference aimed to highlight the quality and individuality of Italian cuisine.

On December 11, a conference was held in Kyiv as part of the VI Italian Cuisine Week, which focused on reliable and organic products. The event was organized by the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine and ICE – Institute of Foreign Trade of Italy at the initiative of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The participants of the press conference were greeted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo and the Director of ICE Kyiv Tony Corradini.

The program included a master class by Marco Cervetti, a brand Chef of “Silpo”, dedicated to traditional recipes of Italian cuisine and a cooking show by chefs Stefano Antonioli, Phoenix Restaurant and Gaetano Sgroi, Opera Hotel Kyiv.

Italian products and beverages are an important component of the Made in Italy brand, which has a great potential in Ukraine. And to support these trends, an agreement was recently signed between ICE and the Ukrainian supermarket chain “Silpo”, one of the Ukraine’s most powerful retailers.

The event continued with a reception, which included representatives of the alcohol and food industry, as well as other businesses.

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According to the Italian National Institute of Statistics, in 2020 Italian food, including beverages, was imported to Ukraine in the amount of about 208 million euros. This is 27% more than in 2019. Food products play an important role in the total import of Italian goods to Ukraine and today their share is about 12.3%.

ICE (Instituto nazionale per il Commercio Estero) – Institute of Foreign Trade of Italy, a subsidiary body of the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, is a government agency with a well-developed network of regional and foreign missions (17 in Italy, 117 worldwide). ICE was established in 1926.

As part of the main event, a conference on “Traditions and prospects of Italian cuisine. Awareness and food resilience” was held. The conference aimed to highlight the quality and individuality of Italian cuisine.

Carried out in the Côtes d´Auvergne and in Canada, a study shows organoleptic markers specific to volcanic wines.

“The volcanic wines have clearly identifiable chemical and organoleptic markers”. This is demonstrated by the first results of the scientific study conducted by the VINORA association (Salon International des Vins Volcaniques) from September 2020 to June 2021.

The association, which created the first exhibition dedicated to volcanic wines in January 2020 on the Vulcania site, near Clermont-Ferrand, wished to list the international volcanic vineyards with an official label.

The study brought together many international specialists in mineral analysis, chemistry and sensoriality of wine, including John Szabo, Master Sommelier, Canadian journalist and writer. It was carried out on 8 test plots of Gamay d’Uvergne. “The two types of plots turned out to be geochemically distinct and present a low water deficit, but even lower for the four basalt plots, compared to the four clay-limestone plots. Certain elements and parameters are statistically more present in basaltic soils: pH, volatile acidity, lactic acid, tristimular b coordinate (colorimetry), tint, sodium and strontium; also, a lower manganese concentration”.

At the same time, organoleptic criteria have been demonstrated. A typical profile emerged during blind tastings, with very marked characteristics: intense peppery notes, salinity, roundness (lower acidity).

The next stage will continue for the 2021 vintage. On the program, plot micro-vinifications, work to characterize the plant material with an emphasis on the mineral fraction, integration of other types of volcanic soils: nuggets, pumice stones… and continuation analyzes of two vintages.

An ambitious project that will result in specifications for the future “Volcanic wine” label, the objective of which will be to guarantee the volcanic origin of wines to buyers and consumers and to provide winegrowers with a scientifically validated recognition tool.

Photo: MP Delpeuch

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Carried out in the Côtes d´Auvergne and in Canada, a study shows organoleptic markers specific to volcanic wines.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a law on the abolition of excise stamps for natural wines and honey drinks.

Back in May, the parliament approved in first reading bills 5118 and 5119, which are aimed at supporting craft brewers, including a proposal by Robert Horvat to abolish excise stamps for producers of natural wines and honey drinks.

Recently, the main initiator of the proposal to abolish excise stamps for producers of natural wines and honey drinks, Ukrainian politician, MP of VIII and IX convocations, member of the parliamentary group “Trust” Robert Horvat has announced on his page that the law was passed.

Among other things, the parliament approved amendments to the legislation regarding the import of test samples of alcoholic beverages by economic entities, defined the procedure for electronic licensing and established the indefinite validity of licenses. For connoisseurs of natural wines and honey drinks, they can be bottled in 0.33 liters metal cans from food aluminum.

“From January 1, 2022, these legislative changes minimize the cost of time and money of Ukrainian producers,” – said Robert Horvat.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/R.Gorvat/

Photo: Arsen Fedosenko, agropolit.com

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed a law on the abolition of excise stamps for natural wines and honey drinks.

On November 18, 2021, Scarlett Johansson was honored to receive the American Cinematheque Award for her lifetime achievements. Château Malartic-Lagravière was served at the gala dinner but was also alongside the famous actress to present her with a 2016 red wine magnum engraved with her name.

Since 1986, this prestigious Hollywood institution has honoured, each year, an emblematic figure of the Seventh Art. In 2019, Château Malartic-Lagravière had the privilege of being alongside Charlize Theron for the presentation of her Award during a memorable evening.

This year, the gala dinner brought together 700 people at the Beverly Hilton hotel and the presence at the tables of Château Malartic Lagravière was no accident. Séverine Bonnie, Marketing and Communication Director of Château Malartic-Lagravière explains “We know people from the world of cinema, in Latin America, and we collaborate regularly for films. We send bottles to the production sites, and we are lucky enough to see them appear in films from time to time. Through this, we had the opportunity to offer our wines to the American Cinematheque Award Tribute, and to see them served at the tables at the annual gala dinner starting in 2019”.

This November 18, 2021, the Bonnie family was represented at the ceremony by Véronique Bonnie, co-manager with her brother of Malartic vineyards. It was a great satisfaction to see that the Malartic-Lagravière white 2016 and red 2014 were perfectly matched to the dishes, and that they delighted the palate.

But Véronique Bonnie also had the privilege of presenting the actress with a magnum engraved in fine gold: “Scarlett Johansson American Cinémathèque Award 2021”. It was the occasion of an exchange during which the actress was “warm, human, not at all distant and very interested in the property and its wines”. She took the opportunity to dedicate the 2016 Malartic-Lagravière magnum engraved in her honor, a bottle that will be offered to Solar Responders, the charitable foundation that Scarlett Johansson runs with her twin brother Hunter Johansson. A foundation created in 2017 following the devastation Hurricane Maria inflicted on the island of Puerto Rico and which has since worked to raise funds for the rebuilding of homes for hurricane victims.

The Bonnie family sees in this meeting points in common between the production of a grand cru and the making of a film: the passion to tell a story, that of the terroir and the people who shape it and share the same universal values: knowledge – doing, emotion, sharing, transmission.

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Photo Credit: Bryan Beasley

On November 18, 2021, Scarlett Johansson was honored to receive the American Cinematheque Award for her lifetime achievements. Château Malartic-Lagravière was served at the gala dinner but was also alongside the famous actress to present her with a 2016 red wine magnum engraved with her name.

Soneva Fushi in the Maldives presents Flying Sauces, the world’s first gourmet zipline.

Soneva Fushi in the Maldives presents Flying Sauces, the world’s first gourmet zipline attraction. After descending a 200-meter zipline trail above the tropical jungle, guests find themselves in a panoramic restaurant with a gourmet menu (12 meters above the ground).

“At Soneva we are passionate about elevating the guest experience to something that is unique and rare, and our new Flying Sauces does just that – creating an experiential dining moment to create long-term memories for our guests. This new experience gives our guests a new perspective of our unique island eco-system, allowing them to reconnect with the sights and sounds of nature while enjoying fine dining hospitality at the same time,” said Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and Co-Founder, Soneva.

Those wishing to make a “flight” over the tropical forest are securely fastened with seat belts, afterwards the descent along the zipline track begins. There is a stop halfway through – the brave heroes will be offered shots and light snacks. The final stop of the journey is a gourmet restaurant.

Set on a tree-topped veranda, the establishment offers sumptuous panoramic views and gourmet cuisine from Chef Rasal Jayawardene. Everything is prepared here, in the open kitchen.

To create his culinary masterpieces, Rasal Jayawarden uses local seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs and mushrooms, fish and seafood are provided by local fishermen. Particular attention is paid to the selection of wines from the Soneva cellars, in the collection of which there are more than 9000 items.

The zipline and Flying Sauces restaurant are open during daylight hours. In addition to lunches, breakfasts and teas are prepared for guests. You can also go for a zipline ride without a gastronomic component. The attraction is available for adults and children from 8 years old. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the route.

More detailed information can be found here.

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Soneva Fushi in the Maldives presents Flying Sauces, the world’s first gourmet zipline.

Californian winemakers decided to produce drinks other than wine to show the world that Napa Valley is not only about viticulture.

Winemakers from Treasury Wine Estates, David Arthur Vineyards, Daylight Wines & Spirits and E&J Gallo have expanded their product lines, according to reports in the Napa Valley Register.

“We were excited about dealing with a different fruit. There are some really cool orchards with five or 10 or 50 trees all over the place, and people don’t know what to do with them. This was a good way for us to explore those corners of Napa and try our hand at something different,” after all, he reminded: “We deal with grapes all day, every day,” said Treasury Wine Estates director of technical viticulture, sustainability and research, Will Drayton, who is also a co-creator of Sawhorse Ciders.

Winemaker from David Arthur Vineyards Nile Zacherle is going to expand his range of beer production: “after two decades of making wine, the idea was to approach beer with more of a winemaker lens. I want people to think about beer on a different level. I think the challenge is getting people to look at beer differently and to be a little bit more open minded.”

Nile is the co-founder of Mad Fritz Brewing, a brewery that offers 14 beer varieties, including “The King and the Frogs” with a recipe dating back to the 13th century. The winemaker-brewer is convinced that this beer will help consumers understand how complex and multi-layered it can be.

“These are time machine beers that take you back in time with ingredients that add a whole other dimension of flavours. That is the journey – exploring all the flavours and dynamics and layers of beer that these different origins can provide, not just producing something that people want or think they want,” said Zacherle.

Andy Wahl, co-founder of Daylight Wine and Spirits, is expanding his bourbon production. The drink is aged in wine barrels. The winemaker says that the idea came to him one evening when he poured himself whiskey into a glass with the remnants of Pinot. “I immediately noticed how it changed the colour of the whiskey, and it was a bit more aromatic.” Wahl uses three-to four-year-old barrels to infuse his bourbon with berry notes.

Winemakers at E. & J. Gallo say they set aside large quantities of wine for distillation in order to then produce products from the California Brandy House, which they founded, to demonstrate that California has much more to offer the consumer, even in lean years.

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Californian winemakers decided to produce drinks other than wine to show the world that Napa Valley is not only about viticulture.

The panel of judges of the Wine Travel Awards (WTA) is fully staffed. It consists of 12 experts of the wine industry, the last one of which became Robert Joseph.

Robert Joseph is one of the most experienced and successful representatives of the wine world. He is the wine critic of the London Sunday Telegraph and award-winning author of more than 28 books on wine, including French Wines, Bordeaux and its Wines and The Complete Encyclopedia of Wine.

He also contributed to the progress of winemaking by founding the world’s largest International Wine Challenge competition. Currently, he shares the objective of promoting and rebooting the wine tourism industry with the Wine Travel Awards since he joined the project as the 12^th judge.

Robert Joseph appears regularly on television and radio. Decanter magazine named him as one of the 50 people who would influence wine drinking in the 21st century. Besides, Robert Joseph is an editorial consultant and columnist for Meininger’s Wine Business International.

Besides Mr. Joseph, there are other 11 experts from around the world in the field of enogastronomy and tourism, marketing and journalism, wine business and education in the WTA jury panel. They are Felicity Carter, Fiona Morrison, Ricardo Nunez, Philippe Massol, Olga Bussinello, Einat Klein, Gergely Szolnoki, Per Karlsson, Saverio Savio, Stéphane Badet, Maximilian Tafel.

The panel of judges of the Wine Travel Awards (WTA) is fully staffed. It consists of 12 experts of the wine industry, the last one of which became Robert Joseph.

The Red Dot Award, gained by the Ukrainian company R Agency, is the prestigious award given to designers and manufacturing companies for excellence in consumer product design.

The advertising agency specializing in complex advertising campaigns and creative concepts has received the prestigious Red Dot Award in the Best of the best category (Brands & Communication Design) for the design of the Father`s wine label.

“Now we are also a part of this story: we received the Best of the best – Brands & Communication Design for Father`s wine. This year, about 1000 awards have gone to different countries, but the Best of the best is only 8% of all the awardees, and we are among them!” said Oleksiy Provorotskyy, the founder and CEO of R Agency.

The Red Dot Award is one of the world’s oldest and most respected design awards for exceptional achievement in consumer product design. The first awarding took place in 1955. The prize is awarded by the North Rhine-Westphalia Design Center. The award-winning works are exhibited at the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen.

“The design by R Agency is based on the geometric symbolism used by our ancestors, it combines the history of succession of generations, connection with the elements, family traditions and simplicity. All this can be seen in the logo, on the labels, and in the names of the wines,” say the followers of Volodymyr Buyachok, the founder of Father`s wine.

The main symbol of the award is a stylized red dot, designed by graphic designer Otl Aicher, the final edition belongs to the Peter Schmidt Group.

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The Red Dot Award, gained by the Ukrainian company R Agency, is the prestigious award given to designers and manufacturing companies for excellence in consumer product design.

On December 11 and 12, wine lovers will be able to taste Bordeaux’s different vintages and participate in various master classes at the Bordeaux Tasting 2021.

Bordeaux Tasting 2021 edition will take place on December 11 and 12 at three different locations: the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, the Saint Rémi chapel and the National Customs Museum! Bordeaux Tasting brings wine lovers and professionals together for its 10 years anniversary. At the event, there will be not only the greatest Bordeaux wines presented, but also great guests from other French regions. The Bordeaux Tasting 2021 includes numerous workshops and master classes led by big names in the world of wine.

The great wines of the region are in the spotlight. The space of the Palais de la Bourse, on the ground floor as well as upstairs, will be completely devoted to the Grands Bordeaux. The Espace Saint-Rémi will host around twenty Champagne houses and winegrowers, and the National Customs Museum and its courtyard, a new location this year, will be reserved for “Grand Guests”, winegrowers from other French and foreign wine regions.

The workshops of the Bordeaux Wine School

The workshops are offered in partnership with the Bordeaux Wine School, free of charge with the purchase of an entry ticket to the Bordeaux Tasting event, throughout the two days.

Saturday December 11

• 11:00 Wine’s up – Do you know the Time’s up game? Here, we play the Wine’s up – players must make their team guess as many words as possible or answer wine-themed questions!
• 11:45 Wine’s up
• 12:30 Festive agreements
• 13:15 Festive agreements
• 14:00 Wine and cheese pairings
• 14:45 Choco’Bordeaux, with Bordeaux wines and chocolate pairings
• 15:30 Choco’Bordeaux
• 16:15 Bordeaux Playlist – Musical blind test related to wine tastes
• 17:00 Bordeaux Tonic – Bordeaux wine-based cocktail workshop
• 17:45 Bordeaux Tonic

Sunday December 12

• 11:00 Wine’s up
• 11:45 Wine’s up
• 12:30 Festive agreements
• 13:15 Choco’Bordeaux
• 14:00 Choco’Bordeaux
• 14:45 Bordeaux Tonic
• 15:30 Wine and cheese
• 16:15 Bordeaux Playlist
• 17:00 Wine’s up

The workshops of the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de Champagne

Hosted by Geoffrey Orban, oenologist and expert in geo-sensory tasting, in partnership with Italian PDOs Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.

Anthology master classes

Saturday December 11:

• 11:00 – Château Montrose, a monument of 4 vintages: 2019, 2009, 1999 and 1989.
• 13:30 – Riedel – The impact of the shape of the glasses on the nose and the taste of the wine.
• 16:00 – Three legendary Bordeaux wines represented by the Château Brane-Cantenac with its 2010 and 2000 vintages, the Château Pavie Macquin with its 2010 and 2000 vintages and the Château Malartic-Lagravière with its 1998 and 2010 vintages.

Sunday December 12, two master classes led by Serge Dubs, best sommelier in the world:

• 11:00 – Grands crus Classé de Saint-Émilion, a mosaic of terroirs with the Château Dassault 2018, Grand Corbin-Despagne 2018, Clos des Jacobins 2018, the Château Franc Mayne 2018 and the Château Bellevue 2018.
• 14:00 – In the secrets of La Fleur-Pétrus and Bélair-Monange with the Château Bélair-Monange, 2010, the Château Bélair-Monange, 2015, the Château La Fleur-Pétrus, 2010, the Château La Fleur-Pétrus, 2018.

Tariffs:

• 1 day pass: 25 euros
• 1 day pass + subscription: 28 euros
• 1 day pass (on site) + subscription: 32 euros
• 2-day pass + subscription: 39 euros

A full program and entry tickets sale can be found here.

Source: www.terredevins.com

On December 11 and 12, wine lovers will be able to taste Bordeaux’s different vintages and participate in various master classes at the Bordeaux Tasting 2021.