Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Franciacorta

Franciacorta - Italian bubbles

 
Franciacorta - Italian bubbles

 

 


         

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Wine, women and seduction

“Wine, women and seduction”


The role of women in the world of wine is ever more central, both in the cellars, where female
winemakers have become staples of the international wine scene (see three women winemakers in the pictures below), and outside, with female consumers becoming more attentive and attracted to wine. And this is confirmed by the results of a recent survey titled “Wine, women and seduction”, curated by Gabriele Micozzi, Professor of Marketing at the University of Milan.
 
Alexia with mum from Capolino Perlingieri in Campagnia. They make great white wines including Fiano, Greco and Falanghina
 
According to the survey, 84% of Italian women would like to deepen their knowledge of wine - the same percentage of those who prefer wines made from indigenous grape varieties - while 18% of the sample considers themselves to be aficionados, and 58% is very curious about wine.
 
When they choose a label, they are influenced by territory first (22%), followed by word-of-mouth (16%) and by what they can read on the back label, to the point that they would like to see bottles with more information (36%) and more creativity in a label (24%). The most alluring Italian wine is Brunello di Montalcino,
 
Donatella Cinelli Colombini one of the great Brunello producers
 
followed by Amarone and by the sparklings of Franciacorta, almost at the same level of those of Trentodoc. Women also have a leaning toward wines with a lower alcoholic content (13%) and organic, vegan and biodynamic products (11%). The perception regarding the greatest influencers for Italian women is just as interesting, since according to the sample, those that seduce through narrating wine are, respectively, a grower telling stories about her vineyard (22%), a winemaker doing the same (20%), a chef that pairs a wine to a dish (15%), a wine journalist (13%), and a sommelier that explains what is behind a label (12%).
 
Finally, a man that does not drink wine is seen as boring or not very interesting for 61% of the sample, while one that does, and knows about it, is seen as rich in culture and tradition (32%), interesting (26%) and fun (24%).
 

 
Miriam with dad from Valdipiatta in Montepulciano, producers of the prestigious Nobile di Montepulciano

 


Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Great Brunello 2010


Our first wines have arrived for Brunello DownUnder in May/June. All 2010 Brunello. We still have a few to arrive including Salicutti and Baricci.



We are excited to have so many wonderful producers for this event with up to 12 different labels of 2010 Brunello.

To find out more go to Brunello DownUnder

All wines on display are rated at 92 points or higher by acclaimed international wine writers

Brunello DownUnder is shaping up to be an outstanding event. Don't miss it!

Friday, April 17, 2015

A night of Brunello
POPOLO

The Best of
Brunello DownUnder
25 MAY 2015

Tuscany

Come & enjoy a truly Tuscan evening at Sydney’s favourite Italian restaurant, Popolo, for our next private wine dinner with Italian Wine Importers who are bringing to Australia two of Montalcino’s eminent Brunello producers – Le Chiuse & Querce Bettina.

Montalcino, a small town in Tuscany is known for its Brunello di Montalcino wine.  The dinner will feature the famous 2010 Brunello vintage which has recently been called the “vintage of the century” by acclaimed wine writer James Suckling.  These wines are nearly sold out globally but you will have the opportunity to meet the winemakers & learn the art of making a good Brunello.

The night includes the opportunity to taste older vintages - a 2007 Brunello & a 2006 Riserva Brunello di Montalcino (both great vintages) together with two Rosso di Montalcino from 2010 & 2012.

The wines will also be sold on the evening with a Magnum of 2010 Brunello to be given away.

We hope to see you there.

Ian, Ches, Todd & the team at Five Way Cellars


The dinner will feature a menu designed by the Popolo team to complement the wines.
Monday 25 May, arrival 7pm for 7.30pm
4 courses with 8 matched wines $145pp

 

To make a reservation, click here or call 02 9361 6641

 

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Nobile di Montepulciano-the release of a new vintage February 2015

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano have a special release event called Anteprima Nobile every year, usually in February.  
The event heralds in the new vintages of this wonderful wine along with its little brother the Rosso di Montepulciano.
Montepulciano is one of the three great towns of Southern Tuscany, the others being Pienza and Montalcino.
Winemaking has been a staple of this area for many centuries
 
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The main Piazza of Montepulciano
 
 
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The entrance to the event

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It says it all....The Nobile..A passion
 
 
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Producers presenting their new releases

 
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Miriam Corporali (part of the father/daughter team of Valdipiatta) with Carolyna Bol from Italian Wine Importers

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The new release 2011 Nobile from Valdipiatta and a sneak peek at the forthcoming 2012 Nobile.
In general the Nobile wines were in good shape, but I have a strong leaning to the 2012's over the 11's. The Valdipiatta is a classic case of an elegant 2011 compared to a robust and full bodied 2012. The 2012 Valdipiatta is a must wine to look out for. It will live and improve for many more years.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wine glasses





 
This is a good article in wine glasses by noted wine expert Jancis Robinson

Wine glasses - what are best to use


Monday, January 5, 2015

Rocche Costamagna - A great Barolo producer from La Morra, Piedmont, Italy

   


Rocche Costamagna is one of the very good producers of Barolo and Barbera in La Morra, Piedmont, Italy.
Producing wines since the 19th Century they are one of the gems of this amazing wine growing area.
Alessandro Locatelli, owner of Rocche Costamagna in La Morra, Piedmont.


Their wines are now available in Australia for the first time. The great 2010 Barolo and the superb 2011 Barbera Superiore


Click here to go to a video on the history of Rocche Costamagna and their wines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ODNA35Xx1Q&list=UUsHPGiyCsz7sf4XmAv2yclg


                 For further information on the wines of Rocche Costamagna in Australia go to


               www.italianwineimporters.com.au or contact info@italianwineimporters.com.au