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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!
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.
