Important calendar of tastings at the Slow Wine Fair, the international event dedicated to good, clean and fair wine, organized by BolognaFiere with the artistic direction of Slow Food, on stage from the 26 28 February. Among other things, scheduled six masterclasses that will range from the border wines of the Caucasus Valley, between Georgia, Armenia and Turkey, to the prestigious Champagnes of the Maison Lombard, up to the most representative denominations of the Italian viticulturea.
Six in-depth appointments in which to get to know the wines of the Slow Wine Coalitionn, the international, inclusive and collaborative network that brings together the protagonists of the wine supply chain, taste the great red and white wines of France imported exclusively by Tannico, retrace important vintages for the history of Italian wine, such as that of 2010, through renowned labels of Barolo, Amarone and Brunello, but also exploring the fascinating world of bitters, the great novelty of this second edition, in which we give space to artisan products that enhance the Slow Food Presidia and local raw materials.
The masterclasses that can be booked on the Slow Wine Fair website:
Caucasus, the cradle of viticulture – Sunday 26 February at 13.30pm
It was launched in 2021, following the launch of the Manifesto for good, clean and fair wine and has since strengthened in numbers and ideas. Today the Slow Wine Coalition has over 1000 membersi by producers and enthusiasts who recognize themselves in a common philosophy, and is widespread in 37 countries. Among these, the Caucasus is not missing, in a masterclass that offers magnificent Georgian, Armenian and Turkish wines for tasting.
2010: the perfect harvest - Sunday 26 February at 15.30pm
In tasting:
Giacomo Brezza and Sons since 1885, Barolo Sarmassa '10
Domenico Clerico, Barolo Ciabot Mentin '10
Brigaldara, Amarone della Valpolicella Case Vecie '10
Tenuta Sant'Antonio, Amarone della Valpolicella Campo dei Gigli '10
Col d'Orcia, Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Vento Riserva '10
Camigliano, Brunello di Montalcino '10
There are some vintages which, thanks to an ideal weather and climate, border on perfection. 2010 was, for many wines, one of those thousandths and, although it is not a vintage so distant in time already today, also due to the enormous success it had on the overseas market, it has become very difficult to find bottles of these wines. In this masterclass, the Banca del Vino of Pollenzo (Bra, Cn) therefore offers a great opportunity and opens its casket to lead the participants on a journey through three of the most prestigious and iconic denominations in Italy: Barolo, Amarone della Valpolicella and Brunello di Montalcino.
The great whites and reds of France – Sunday 26 February at 17.30pm
In tasting:
White wines:
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 – Arnaud Baillot
Chablis Grand Cru “Les Clos” 2017 – Samuel Billaud
Pouilly Fumé “Séléné” 2020 – Domaine Denizot
Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc “Pure Roussanne” 2015 – Domaine Raymond Usseglio
Red wines:
Saumur-Champigny "Les Poyeux" 2014 Magnum - Domaine Des Sanzay
Alsace Pinot Noir “Amour Interdit” 2020 – Domaine Amélie & Charles Sparr
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru “Distique N° 9” 2016 – Château Mangot
Châteauneuf du Pape “PI” 2017 – Domaine Chante Cigale
Thanks to the presence of very different soils and microclimates, 14 wine-growing regions and great vines, French wines are able to offer completely different organoleptic characteristics and sensations from area to area. In this masterclass, Tannico offers some great labels imported exclusively to taste the excellence of one of the countries with the oldest and most developed winemaking tradition in Europe.
The great tasting of Champagne Lombard – Monday 27 February at 13 pm
In tasting:
Brut Nature Avize Grand Cru Lieu-dit « Chemin de Flavigny » 2015. 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Brut Nature Cramant Grand Cru Lieu-dit « Les Bauves» 2015. 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Brut Nature Cramant Grand Cru 2015. 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Brut Nature Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru 2015. 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Brut Nature Rosé de Saignée Verzenay Grand Cru Lieu-dit « Les Marquises » 2015. 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru
Brut Nature Verzenay Grand Cru 2015. 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru.
The protagonist of this masterclass is the Maison Lombard, a company run by Thierry Lombard and his son Thomas, owner of 5,5 hectares of vineyards, mainly classified as Premier Cru, located in the western part of the Montagne di Reims wine-growing area. Thanks to Tannico, we taste six great Champagnes vinified from XNUMX% Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, expressions of the mineral identity of each individual terroir.
The world of bitters
A particular section is dedicated to the discovery of the world of bitters. It starts from the Abruzzo mountains, where the gentian of Scuppoz was born, a historic family-run company in Abruzzo that has been producing liqueurs since 1982, enhancing the craftsmanship and quality of the typical products of the region. In the masterclass on Sunday 27 February at 15 pm, you will discover the history of this product linked to the Abruzzo tradition, tasting one of the company's cornerstones: the Genziana delle Pecore.
We then move to Niscemi, in Sicily, where the Paesano company enhances the island's raw materials with its liqueurs and bitters. These include the Niscemi artichoke, a Slow Food Presidium, of which the company uses only the heart and stems, the most valuable parts, to create a unique product of its kind, offered for tasting in the masterclass on Monday 28 February at 13 pm dedicated to Sicilian bitterness.
Slow Wine Fair Tips
The masterclasses take place over the three days of the event and are open to professionals and enthusiasts. The purchase of a masterclass on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28, reserved for operators in the wine supply chain, also allows enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase admission to the event in these days. Just write to info.eventi@slowfood.it.
