Lorenzo Zonin talks Petit Verdot with Imbibe’s Harry Crowther at our annual Portfolio Tasting.
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The Wine and Spirit Show took place last weekend at the historic One Whitehall Place, in Westminster.
The event showcases the very best of wines & spirits, and Zonin UK was there with a selection of Proseccos and some of our Sicilian Estate wines.
Our medal-winning Zonin Rosato sparkling wine was also available in the Global Masters Zone, which focused on wines judged by Masters of Wine in the prestigious Global Masters competitions.
It was a great opportunity to talk to the members of the Trade, as well as the consumers, about our wide range of DOC Proseccos including the black, grey and white cuvees and the style difference that is influenced with the additions of Pinot Nero, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Bianco respectfully.
The lesser known Sicilian grapes like Insolia and Grillo, impressed the visitors with their refreshing style and versatility, and further reaffirmed that there are still some exciting indigenous grapes that are waiting to be discovered.
Rocca di Montemassi is not only a winery but also a beautiful farm in a corner of Tuscany.
It is an estate that truly aims to blend with the Maremma terroir by continuously embracing the regional culture. At Rocca di Montemassi we continue to breed Marremma cows, produce wheat, spelt and olive oil – but the most exciting addition is the new Gin production!
Inspired by the aura of power evoked by the bull, this gin embodies the Maremma region in the strength of its aromas and in the audaciousness of its flavours. Imperiale is in fact the name of our beloved estate bull.
The 6 botanicals (Juniper, elderberry flower, turmeric, chamomile, rosemary, bergamot) used in gin Imperiale are from local wild plants and it is these that give the gin the most authentic aroma and flavours of the terroir.
An excellent product to be added to the great range produced by this estate!
Our signature product is most certainly Prosecco and as such, we couldn’t possibly miss the opportunity to exhibit our products at this event!
Yesterday we showcased 5 of our best Proseccos, as well as some exciting Sparkling Wines from our key estates: Falanghina from Masseria Altemura in Apulia, Nero d’Avola from Principi di Butera in Sicily and a Pinot Noir, Champenoise Method, from Oltrepó Pavese.
Glass of Bubbly’s events are always great to attend, being the perfect occasion to be surrounded by real Fizz lovers interested in learning and discovering more about the amazing world of wine – we look forward to be back next year!
The Global Rose Masters 2019
Zonin Sparkling Rose wins Silver Medal at this year’s Drinks Business Global Rose Masters.
The Masters competitions are judged blind by some of the finest pallets in the world. The panel of judges include Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and Senior Buyers.
Star of Aconcagua
Our Dos Almas Sparkling Brut was awarded the Star of Aconcagua as well as receiving the top 5 star rating at this year’s Harper’s Wine Star Awards. The judges found the wine “quite surprising” and all agreed it had “beautiful fine mousse and elegant mouthfeel.” The Dos Almas Sauvignon Blanc was also awarded a 5 star rating, being described as “versatile, light and an easydrinking wine”.
These annual awards are trade focused, where the wines are judged by UK buyers and assesed on quality, value and design.
Zonin1821 with its impressing Tuscan Gastronomy Experience in Castello di Albola has been acknowledged by the prestigious Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards 2017 for Best Food and Wine Matching Experience. The Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards aim at recognising the estates that successfully implement wine tourism to support their main focus of wine making. The international judging panel commented on us being the winner in the category for Food & Wine Matching Experience: “It’s all about the region and the identity. It’s very well thought through. It’s a really rich, in depth, and all day experience”.
Zonin1821 wines did very well at the US Winemaker Challenge! This is a wine competition organized by Robert Whitley, publisher and managing partner of the Wine Review Online.
The Winemaker Challenge is part of the “Challenge” series of wine competitions conceived by syndicated wine columnist Robert Whitley. It joins Critics Challenge and Sommelier Challenge in delivering evaluation of wines from the unique perspective of three important sectors of the wine industry — winemakers, sommeliers and wine journalists — often looked to for professional analysis. Its goal is to provide the best environment for wine tasting and evaluation. Results will be posted shortly after the competition on WinemakerChallenge.com and WineReviewOnline.com:
- Zonin Prosecco DOC – 95pts Platinum
- Castello di Albola Chianti Classico DOCG 2013 – 91pts Gold
- Rocca di Montemassi Le Focaie Maremma Toscana DOC 2015 – 94pts Gold
- Feudo Principi di Butera Nero D’Avola Sicilia DOC 2014 – 93pts Gold
ZONIN1821 wines has been named “2016 Impact Hot Brand” for the fifth year in a row by Impact magazine, and this year the “Hot Brand” award will be given to Prosecco Zonin (winner of the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 editions) and to Castello del Poggio. This award – that highlights the tremendous growth the Zonin brand has achieved in the US market – is given by M. Shanken Communications (Wine Spectator Publishing House) annually to established brands that achieve superior sales growth and performance in the marketplace.
Every 2 years the German Publishing House Meininger publishes “Families of Wine”, a report on the most successful international families of wine. In the first months of 2017 the dossier will be distributed with the main Meiningers’ wine magazines (Weinwirtschaft, Weinwelt, Sommelier Magazine, Wine Business International, Fizz and Getraenke Zeitung). In attachment you find the article on the Zonin Family and his story.
