The Date and Time: Monday October 15 2018 11:30AM to 4PM
The Event: Italian Wine Expo 2018; discovering the many regions of Italian wines.
The Venue: Lodge on Queen, 251 Queen St West
The Target Audience: wine media and trade
The Availability/Catalogue: the catalogue listed some 90 wines, most available through Heirloom Vine Imports, one of the sponsors of the show. Prices, vintages, and a brief description of the company were provided. There were 19 companies attending. More details at www.heirloomvineimports.com
The Quote/Background: There was a relaxed seminar for an hour before the walkaround portion; these 15 wines were talked about by Jamie Drummond and I have incorporated my rating into the listings below. There was also a public tasting from 5Pm to 8PM.
The Wines: I did not taste every wine. Prices are generally licensee.
**** BEST -- Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Soc. Agr.F.Lli Biagi Montepulciano d'Abbruzo Colline Teramane DOCG Riserva "Matteo Biagi" 2009 14Euros
-Castello di Roncade Villa Guistinian Cuvee Veneto IGT 2013 $41.90
-Tenuta Montenmagno Monferrato Rosso Violae 2017 $25.90 Lic
-Dogliotti 1870 Barolo DOCG 2013 n/a. $51 for the 2014. Lic
-Conte d'Attimis Maniago Sauvignon DOC Colli Orientali 2017 $27.10 Lic
-Gaspare Buscemi Perle d'Uva 2004 15 Euros; current vintage is 2014 @ 9.5 Euros
-Castello di Roncade Raboso Piave 2014 $21.74
-Tenuta Mantemagno Mysterium Barbera d'Asti Superiore DOCG 2015 $45.85 lic
-Terre di Bruca 41 Quarantuno Nero D'Avola Bio 2012 $44.35 Lic [organic]
-Le Tenute del Garda Sottosopra Vino Turbolento Sparkling NV $34.60 Retail
***1/2 BETTER -- Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Castello di Roncade Bianco Dell'Arnasia Chardonnay di Venezia DOC 2015 $23.40
-Dogliotti 1870 Barbaresco DOCG 2015 $49.40 Lic
-Castello di Roncade Raboso dell'Arnasa DOC Piave 2014 $25.50 Lic
-Terre di Bruca Syrano Syrah IGT Sicilia 2016 organic $23 Lic
-Terre di Bruca Quaranta Nero d'Avola IGT Sicilia 2015 organic$23.50 Lic
-Le Colyure Prosecco Brut Fagher $22.95 retail
-Kurtin Soc. Agr. Friulano Collio DOP 2017
-Le Tenute del Garda Lucone Garda DOC Groppello 2015 $23.75 Retail
-Conte d'Attimis Schioppettino Friuli Colli Orientali 2015 $35.52 Lic
-Tenuta Monte Gorna Etna Rosso 2014
-Tenute Falezza Agr. San Felice Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2015
*** GOOD -- Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):
-Soc Agr Ca dei Faggi Cantina Perabo Ribolla Gialla Brut 2017 5.5Euros
-Podere Roverat Tai da Mar 2016 4 Euros
-Kurtin Soc. Agr. Ribolla Gialla 2017
The Food: charcuterie and cheese platters plus breads and veggies
The Downside: I had to leave early for another tasting.
The Upside: a chance to reconnect with some Italian wines since I will not be in town when ICE comes in on Oct 29.
The Contact Person: renee@heirloomvineimports.com
The Event's Marketing Effectiveness and Execution (numerical grade): 88
Chimo! www.deantudor.com
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