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Welcome to Volume II, Number 07 of Wine News, the e-Letter from the WineCountry.IT network. (Versione Italiana)
This month marks a change in the layout of the e-Letter. We have received several requests to list the articles in chronological order, without differentiation as to the section or web site where they appear. You spoke and we listened. This month we are experimenting with the new format and, based on what we hear from you, we'll either continue this way or go back to the old way. Don't be shy, let us know which of the two you like better.
"Summertime, when the weather is fine ...", as the song goes. And with the arrival of summer Ciacco took a leave of absence, as a good Italian should. What with all that nightlife, friends to see, and beaches to visit, there's truly no time left to write about food and wine for The Third Circle. Don't worry, we understand and we wish you a happy vacation, Ciacco!
For this month's "The Chef's Corner" column, we met again with Chef Davide Dalloco of the School for Hotel and Restaurant Management of Serramazzoni. He talked to us about hors d'oeuvres, focusing especially on Emilia-Romagna.
"The Company of the Month" for July completes our tour of the Road of the Wines Bresciani del Garda and takes us to the San Martino della Battaglia DOC zone.
We remind you that, though we have changed the e-Letter format, you will still find the articles listed below in their English version on WineCountry.IT, Italian Wine Hub and Italian Wine Labels, and in Italian on a different section of WineCountry.IT, Vino Italiano Club and ABC Vino.
As usual, the 'Dates to Remember' close the monthly e-Letter.
The staff of WineCountry.IT network wishes all our subscribers happy reading and a joyful summer! |
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Feudi di San Gregorio Opens New Winery and Cultural Center
Published June 30, 2004 |
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 Feudi di San Gregorio, the dynamic Campania wine producer, has opened its new $20-million winery and Cultural Center to the public. Located in the hills near Sorbo Serpico, in the province of Avellino, the building complex includes a state-of-the-art winery, the company offices and an exhibition space to host artistic and cultural events.
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Italy's Greatest Hits (First of 5 Parts)
Published
June 29, 2004 |
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 The Cinque Terre seen by an American tourist.
I love the great outdoors: the Zen of walking amid majestic, unspoiled scenery for hours on end. I really love it, however, on civilized terms: with a hot shower, a well-prepared meal and clean sheets at the end of the trail.
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Vinitaly Moscow: Italian Wine Earns New Market Outlet
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June 28, 2004 |
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The growing interest in Italian wines even among French restaurateurs was one of the highpoints of the First Annual Vinitaly Moscow, held June 24, 2004 in the Russian capital. The event, organized by VeronaFiere with the support of the Istituto per il Commercio Estero ("Institute for the Foreign Commerce", or ICE) and Enoteca d'Italia, featured 30 of the leading Italian wine producers and attracted a large number of buyers, importers and trade journalists. The event marked also the official international debut of the recently founded Italian Quality Wine Institute–Major Brands.
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Import taxes in India don't slow down the march of wine
Published June 28, 2004 |
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 In 2003, India's total wine consumption was around 3.5 million liters, or an average consumption of 4.6 liters (4.86 quarts). Yet, according to ICE, the Italian Institute for International Trade, consumption is expected to double to 7 million liters over the next two years.
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Piedmont CIA Worried about Export Crisis
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June 20, 2004 |
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 The Sub alpine chapter of the Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori (CIA , or "Confederation of Italian Farmers") is sounding the alarm for Piedmont producers on account of the current wine exports crisis.
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Cal-Ital Tales (Fourth of Four Parts)
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June 19, 2004 |
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 Some winemakers were drawn to the Cal-Italian movement by their belief in a segment of the market that never materialized. For others, Italian wine varietals are a passion, almost an addiction, that hasn't dimmed even as sales have.
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Wine & Vine: VinesTthrive on Poor Soil
Published June 11, 2004 |
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 The answer, as some old geezer on a BBC gardening show used to say, lies in the soil.
And a fascinating aspect of vine cultivation is that it thrives best on poor agricultural ground, where other choosier crops cannot survive.
One of the significant strengths of vine growing - viticulture - is that while the trained vine may be only a meter or so high above ground, under the soil, it's roots may stray for maybe another 30 meters or so, seeking nutrients unavailable at the upper level.
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Prosecco DOC
Published June 8, 2004 |
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The origins of the Prosecco vine are uncertain. It probably comes from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, or even from areas further east. In Friuli Venezia Giulia, especially in the Carso area, vintners are working to bring back the Glera grape, an ancient local vine believed to be the forefather of the Prosecco grape.
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Giallo diVino (Mystery in the Vineyard)
Published June 4, 2004 |
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A mystery weekend during which participants are not supposed to discover the killer, but rather dig into the mystery of wine, exchange ideas and suggestions, investigate some of Italy's favorite mystery writers, enjoy the pleasure of drinking and reading well, as well as appreciate a weekend with interesting people.
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Frignano Gourmet – June 2004 News Letter
Published June 2, 2004 |
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Find out what the associates of Frignano Gourmet have to offer this summer. As always, the associates are very active and in the vanguard of taste. Pastry chefs Marisa Tinarelli and prize winner, Valter Tagliazucchi, as well as the restaurant La Vecchia Quercia (The Old Oak), Sottosopra (Upside Down) Wine Bar & Restaurant and Enoteca (Wine Bar) La Morra, are preparing for a long, sweet, tasty and refreshing summer.
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Dates to Remember - July / August |
Note: To find out more about the places and activities for each event, please visit the News page. |
Wine Festival (Festa del Vino) |
June 30 - July 1 |
Madonna di Montallegro |
July 1 - 3 |
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Verona Vinorum |
July 2 and 3, 2004, from 3:00 PM to midnight |
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Palio di Siena
Saint Mary of Provenzano |
July 11 and August 15 |
Badoche (Le ) |
July 13-14 |
Cesanese Wine Facets – Three appointments to get to know Cesanese Wine |
July 18 - September 18, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00PM |
Dance of Death (Ballo della Morte) |
July 22 |
San Giacomo |
July 24 - 25 |
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Vinalia - 10th Edition |
August 4 - 10, 2003 |
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Bal do Sabre |
August 25 and other festivities |
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Festival of the Colonnata lard
(Sagra del lardo di Colonnata) |
Third weekend in August |
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Three new celebrity wines - from 
The prestigious 2004 Wine Oscar award, assigned the 
Good news for Italian enology on the eve of the first edition of MiWine, the professional trade show held in Milan from June 14 to 16, 2004.
