Michele Shah

Amarone Anteprima showcasing in Verona for International Press

michele_shah — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:34:30 +0000

January 28-31

Amarone Anteprima showcasing in Verona for International Press
29th tasting
30/31 winery visits

FINISHED

2011 Programme of Italy Regional Educational visits for international press and importers

michele_shah — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:59:45 +0000

Please find attached a provisional list of ‘events’ and visits to some of Italy’s most interesting wine producing areas programmed for 2011. These are wine focused and are programmed and led by Michèle Shah (wine writer and critic for a number of International publications – Author of Wines of Italy – published by Mitchell Beazley)
The groups are small and the itineraries are very focused with general tastings of the wines of the area as well as winery visits of historic and emerging producers. Attention is also given to the ‘territory’ – its cultural identity and its culinary traditions.

Extreme effort is placed on the organizational aspects: eg logistics and punctuality, to enable us to get in as much tasting and visits as possible spaced with short breaks and informal dinners in typical local restaurants.
Michèle Shah has been leading tours and organizing workshops in collaboration with Italy’s Regional Associations and Consortiums in Italy (with an increasing crescendo of destinations) since year 2000.

While most Educationals are in the final stages of approval/confirmation, they are all listed in order to facilitate participants’ planning. Selection of participants is subject to the approval of the sponsoring association consortium/producer association. Usually all expenses are covered on these Educationals and events. (Flight/transfers/lodging/meals)

9 april saturday afternoon and evening with VinNatur Association at Villa Florita

michele_shah — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:32:42 +0000

Villa Favorita (Monticello di Fara, Sarego – 30 minutes away from Verona) from 14,30 to 18,30

Villa Favorita offers a unique tasting opportunity to taste though the wines of 120 producers. Each producer will have his own tasting table exhibiting his range of production.

This showcasing of ‘natural’ wines is the most important of its kind in Europe, with the highest number of exhibitors mainly from Italy bust also from other countries in Europe.

The main objectives of these producers of ‘natural’ wines is that they share the same objectives and the same philosophy in making wine, in vineyard management and in reflecting the individual character of ‘terroir’ in their wines.

The evening will end with a dinner at Villa Favorita at 20,30, for producers and the trade who wish to join this event after their tasting.

Please apply with me if you are interested