Wine Tasting

Up to 45 Participants

What you will find

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Friday Nov 16.

7 P.M – 8 P.M

CHIANTI CLASSICO LA GRAN SELEZIONE

Held in 2013, the historic edition to the Chianti Classico Collection presented previews of numerous wines, among which were the restyling of the brand Gallo Nero and the announcement of a new type of Chianti Classico considered to be at the top of the qualitative pyramid: la Gran Selezione (the Grand Selection). This wine comes from the most suitable vineyards with rules that are particularly strict in order to ensure the highest quality grapes. La Gran Selezione introduces a completely new style to the international wine scene. This wine has great structure and depth as a result of the process behind it and the ingredients used. The very best of the very best, you do not want to miss the opportunity to tour and experience the infamous land of Chianti first hand.

Participating wineries:

Cantalici

Castelli del Grevepesa

Castello di Albola

Fontodi

Ruffino

Tenuta di Bibbiano

Vicchiomaggio

Vignamaggio

Volpaia

Villa Montepaldi

Valiano

9 P.M – 10 P.M

BORDOLESI IN TOSCANA

Bordolese is a type of wine that has always been especially popular in the industry. However, what exactly is it? Bordolese is basically a mixture of specific wines with a variety of origins. Bordolese in itself refers to grape vines that are native to the Bordeaux area, including Cabarnet sauvignon, Cabarnet franc, and Merlot. Tuscany is a region that has been historically recognized for its amazing wines, most of which are inspired by Bordolese wine, often called Supertuscans. Vineyards all over Tuscany are constantly working on new ways to play around with their Bordolese mixtures and improve them… Which, considering how Tuscan wine is already envied by the rest of the world, seems hard to imagine. From Maremma, to the Tuscan coast, to basically all other areas of Tuscany, wine growers are continually modifying and creating their own versions of these wines in order to be the best of the best in the whole industry.

Participating wineries:

Badia di Morrona

Castelvecchio

Fattoria Casa di terra

Frescobaldi

Petra

Quei due

Tenuta Monteti

Tenuta Moriniello

Tenuta Setteponti

Vallepicciola

Vicchiomaggio

Saturday Nov 17

12 P.M – 1 P.M

LA VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO

Tasting session by the Consortium Vino Vernaccia di San Gimignano, which goes back to its origins to resume the name it was given at the time of its original establishment. 10 best lables available for tasting are described as signature products by the producers. Vernaccia has come a long way since 1966, when it received the title of the first Italian DOC wine. Explore the

magic behind the Tuscan hinterland wine with a decisive sea scent at this tasting session!

Participating wineries:

Cantine Melini

Casa alle Vacche

Casa Lucii

Castello Montaùto

Poggio Alloro

Podere Canneta

San Benedetto

Tenuta la Vigna

Tenuta Montagnani

Vagnoni

4 P.M – 5 P.M

I VITIGNI RITROVATI

Barsaglina, Canaiolo, Foglia tonda, Colorino, White Canaiolo, Black Vermentino, Pugnitello, Foglia tonda and many more varieties of grape will be featured during this tasting session. Meet a great line-up of dedicated viticulturists, guardians of the memory of a past, which in reality is as present as ever and taste rare wines in excellent company!

Participating wineries:

Cantine Ricci

Castelvecchio

Cosimo Maria Masini

Fattoria di Piazzano

Mannucci Droandi

Piandaccoli

Tenuta Il Corno

Terenzuola

Teruzzi

Villa di Vetrice

6 P.M – 7 P.M

IL SYRAH DI CORTONA

Cortona has now officially become a part of the Olympus of the great Syrah, as it very well deserves. Imagine we are in a region called Val di Chiana, according to legend, the very first versions of the wine, Syrah, were discovered by the French during the Era of Napoleon in Val di Chiana, when France ruled an impressionable amount of land. Now, whether this is true or false, the fact remains that Syrah has come a long way since the Era of Napoleon. Cortona, specifically, might as well have been made for Syrah. Everything about Cortona, from the climate, to the land, makes it an ideal spot for this type of grape. At Biennale 2018, you will have the opportunity to experience the greatness that is Syrah among the most famous producers of it in Cortona… And with ten different types of wine for your tasting, this is a truly amazing event you will not want to miss.

Participating wineries:

Amerighi

Baldetti

Baracchi

Dionisio

I Vicini

Il Fitto

La Braccesca

Leuta

Poggio Sorbello

8.30 P.M – 9.30 P.M

LE RISERVE DEL VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO

Nobile di Montepulciano is one of the most renowned and admired red wines with a long-standing tradition dating back to 790 AD. In Montepulciano it is commonly called “Sangiovese” or in alternative “Prugnolo Gentile” and it is traditionally placed side by side with other grape varieties: Mammolo and Black Canaiolo. This wine is in high demand not only in Italy but also abroad, thanks to its delicate flavour, capable of attracting a large number of connoisseurs from all over the world.

Participating wineries:

Tenuta di Gracciano della Seta

Le Berne

Boscarelli

Cantine Dei

Carpineto

Bindella

Buracchi

Cantina Vecchia di Montepulciano

Poliziano

Fattorie del Cerro

Sunday Nov 18.

12 P.M – 1 P.M

CHIANTI RUFINA LE RISERVE 2015

The Chianti Rufina is the most known Chianti area after Chianti Classico and it ranks the highest for the quality of its wines. This session will take you on an interactive journey of discovery of this small, unique Chianti land of elegant and long-lived Sangiovese wines. Eleven wines of the year 2015 will be available for tasting during this session.

Participating wineries:

Frascole

Colognole

Il Pozzo - Bellini

Lavacchio

Grignano

Il Capitano

I Veroni

Marchesi Gondi -Tenuta di Bossi

Villa Travignoli

Castello di Nipozzano

Selvapiana

Dreolino

4 P.M – 5 P.M

IL BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

Il Brunello di Montalcino, the icon of Tuscany that is envied by the rest of the world. Brunello is the ultimate and undisputed expression of the Sangiovese. The vine growing in Montalcino has been known for its great quality for over two thousand years. In fact, there are many archaeological finds from the Etruscan era, which confirm the production of Montalcino. Although, it was only in the second half of the 20th century that this unique wine became the international symbol of the best “made in Italy”. Do not miss the incredible opportunity to taste this Tuscan jewel!

Wineries:

Camigliano

Cantine di Leonardo

Col D’Orcia

Frescobaldi

Molino Sant’Antimo

Piombaia

Raia

Tamburini

Tenuta di Sesta

Villa al Cortile

6 P.M – 7 P.M

LE RISERVE DEL CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI

The Chianti Colli Fiorentini originates from the twelve rolling hills which enclose Florence like in a cradle and has been produced there since the Renaissance. Recognised and demarcated in 1932, the DOCG Chianti Colli Fiorentini includes 18 Municipalities, including Florence and its citizens, and like all the geographic specifications of Chianti involves stringent production conditions, to preserve the qualities of excellence of a wine which has been famous and highly appreciated for centuries. The tasting is supervised by the Consortium Colli Fiorentini.

Bagnolo

Castello di Poppiano

Castelvecchio

Fiano

La Colombaia

Lanciola

La Querce

Le Torri

Malenchini

San Michele a Torri

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