 Monday, April 21 2008 - The Chianti Classico Wine Consortium
is presenting an evocative tasting of a wide range of wines produced in the
Chianti region, a well-known Italian wine territory located between Sienna and
Florence in Tuscany. True Chianti Classico is identified by the Black Rooster on
the neck of the bottle, an ancient symbol of the wine and its territory, and a
guarantee of the wine’s outstanding quality.
This tasting will begin with a sensory experience of Tuscany: “The Essence of
Chianti Classico,” 27 different aromas captured by the award-winning Italian
perfumer, Lorenzo Villoresi. This will prime the senses for the walk-around
tasting of the wines themselves, numbering over 200. The first session is for
the trade and the second is for consumers, with an educational tasting seminar
for each session. To complement the wines, authentic Tuscan dishes will be
served.
WHO:
50 leading producers and other winery principals, who
create premium wines at a range of price points, will be pouring and interacting
with participants.
Marco Pallanti, President of the Chianti Classico Wine
Consortium, and himself a leading winemaker of the region with the prestigious
Castello di Ama brand, will be present. Marco will be available for interviews,
with a translator.
David Lynch, formerly the Wine Director at Mario
Batali’s 3-star NYC restaurant, Babbo, Mr. Lynch is a James Beard-award-winning
author and educator. He coauthored “Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy”
with Mario’s partner, Joseph Bastianich. David will be available for
interviews.
The consumers’ $40 entrance fee will be donated in its
entirety to Slow Food USA, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to
taste education, sustainability and biodiversity.
TICKETS:
Tickets can
be purchased in advance online at www.dunnrobbins.com or by calling
212-929-7700. Some will be left for purchase at the door on the day of the
event, but space is limited.
PRESS CONTACTS:
Aileen Robbins or Seth
Dranginis, The Dunn Robbins Group, 212-929-7700, arobbins@dunnrobbinsgroup.com
or seth@dunnrobbinsgroup.com. For more information on Chianti Classico, go to
www.chianticlassico.com
When: Trade: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM /
Consumers: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Where: 583 Park Avenue, New
York, NY.
Cost: $40.00
Contact: Seth
Dranginis
Email:
seth@dunnrobbinsgroup.com
Phone:
212.929.7700
Website: http://www.dunnrobbins.com
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