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Events
 Sangiovese: equal through diversity
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1-2(109) January-February 2010
In the eyes of the wine world, Tuscany is linked to Sangiovese grape thanks to historic wines from Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. More Royal couple
«Enoteka» ¹74 December 2009 — January 2010
Two very difficult and inimitable red grapes were featured at a recent tasting in Langa. More World Wine Symposium
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹7(108) December 2009
The World Wine Symposium (WWS), one of this year’s key wine events, finished on Sunday night in Villa d’Este, on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. More Italian auction sells en primeur
November 2009
Leading Italian auction house Gelardini & Romani will hold en primeur sales. More Wine festival at Costa Smeralda
www.drinktime.ru, 14 May 2009
Expensive hotels, big yachts, boutiques of luxury brands are the reality of the famous Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. More WineFuture 2009
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(104) May 2009
First WineFuture conference on the current issues within the winemaking industry will take place in Spain on 12-13 November. More Vinitaly-2009. One day at the fair
www.drinktime.ru, 20 April 2009
I don’t like big wine fairs. More Top chefs are for scientific cuisine and against crisis
www.drinktime.ru, 3 March 2009
Where can one at once meet a dozen of the world’s top chefs — from Ferran Adrià and Heston Blumenthal to Pierre Gagnaire and Charlie Trotter? More Champagne confirms its pole position
Drinks plus ¹10 December 2008
The Italian wine magazine Euposia held first Bollicine del Mondo competition for sparkling wines made by a classic champenoise technology. More Masseto to be traded at the Place de Bordeaux
www.wine-business-international.com, 14 November 2008
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia has announced its plans to sell Masseto wine through the Place de Bordeaux. More Riesling days in Italy
November 2008
Traditional event Giornate del Riesling in honour of a great white variety on the Italian land took place in Alto Adige. More La Part des Anges charity auction
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9(100) November 2008
Charity auction “La Part des Anges” was held in Cognac in the end of September. More Sauvignon Blanc gathers congress
«Vitrina» November 2008
Sauvignon Blanc, second most popular white grape in the world, grabbed attention of the wine industry at a recent international event World Sauvignon Congress that gathered 250 participants worldwide. More TopWineSpain: Spain demonstrates its achievements
«Enoteka» ¹7-8 (65) 2008
Spain is getting closer to an aspired position of the world’s leader in quality winemaking. More Taste on the stage
«Enoteka» ¹7-8 (65) 2008
Italian journalist and author of several books on wine and food Marcello Coronini held a new event called Gusto in Scena (Taste on the Stage) in Venice. More Supertuscan wines: 40 years of history
Drinks plus Bars & Restaurants ¹7 2008
A unique event took place in Tuscany. More VieVinum: update from Vienna
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(97) August 2008
VieVinum fair, a main show of Austrian wines, once again welcomed visitors. It is held every two years, and the latest edition appeared similar to the previous ones. More Vinoble: sweet fair
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(97) August 2008
Life of dessert wines producers hasn’t lost its sweetness. More New Chianti Classico Collection
February 2008
For the fifteenth time Chianti Classico producers held their annual tasting on which they presented the latest vintages. More Douro Boys Cuvee under hammer
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1 (92) January-February 2008
Douro Boys — five leading producers of high quality table wines from the Douro Valley in Portugal — held an auction that featured a special edition of Douro Boys Cuvee 2005. More Wine by Cavalli
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹10 (91) December 2007
Internationally acclaimed Florentine fashion designer Roberto Cavalli recently launched an unconventional product. More Salco Evoluzione: art and evolution of wine
«Magnum» ¹10-11 (21) October-November 2007
An unusual wine event was held in Brera, the famous art quarter of Milan. More Best sommelier of the world
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(87) August 2007
The Swedish Andreas Larsson has won The Best Sommelier of the World competition organized by the International Sommelier Association (ASI). More Chirac’s Cellar sold
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) June-July 2007
London-based Antique Wine Company has sold a collection of fine wines amassed during Chirac’s time as Mayor of Paris. More Cerretalto vertical
«Magnum» ¹6-7(19) June-July 2007
Casanova di Neri is a recognized leader in the Brunello di Montalcino zone. More Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina flagship estate
«Magnum» ¹6-7(19) June-July 2007
The open wine event Alla Corte del Vino that is held annually in Tuscany featured a vertical tasting of Fattoria Selvapiana wines. More Summa-2007: estates, people, wine
«Magnum» ¹5(18) May 2007
A new edition of high profile Summa tasting took place in picturesque Magre that is located in Alto Adige in the north-east of Italy. More Brunello di Montalcino celebrates its 40th birthday
www.wine-business-international.com, 6 May 2007
The Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most powerful producer associations in Italy, chose an unconventional way to celebrate its 40th anniversary. More New forces support protection of origin
April 2007
Six renowned wine production zones have recently joined the alliance that supports wine protection of origin. More Russians second after Dutch at Toques et Clochers auction
www.wine-business-international, 10 April 2007
Russian professional buyers were bidding fiercely at the latest edition of the Toques et Clochers auction in Limoux. More Putin and Ferrari
March 2007
President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Romano Prodi toasted with sparkling Ferrari at a recent Italian-Russian summit in Bari. More Vintage-1999: Burgundy and Barolo
«Magnum» ¹1-2(15) January-February 2007
Grand Jury Europeen has published results of recent sessions dedicated to wines of Burgundy and Barolo-1999. More Wines of nature
«Cigar Clan» ¹6 (30) December 2006 — January 2007
The idea of biodynamic farming was born a century ago thanks to the Austrian Rudolf Steiner, also founder of anthroposophy. More Billecart-Salmon in Turandot
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (81) December 2006
Denis Roland-Billecart of Billecart-Salmon held a tasting of his champagne in Turandot restaurant. More Space messages of biodynamic winemakers
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (81) December 2006
First large tasting of biodynamic wines presented by the “Renaissance des Appellations” international association was held in Moscow. More inAnteprima: Italian en primeur
«Magnum» ¹10(12) 2006
WineTip, a wine trading company based in Milan specializes in fine wines of Italy and the world. More All sides of Sauvignon Blanc
«Magnum» ¹9(11) 2006
The Austrian wine fair Vievinum has a good tradition. More Alla Corte del Vino: encounters with great Tuscany
«Magnum» ¹ 9(11) 2006
Ten years ago count Duccio Corsini had a fine idea. More Weinborse Mainz: wines-2005
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(76) June 2006
A presentation of 2005 wines was held in Mainz. It was organized by VDP (Verband Deutscher Pradikatsweinguter), an association of leading wine producers of Germany. More The Florentine auction sets new records
May 2006
Prices for fine and rare wines of Italy have reached new heights at a recent charity auction Asta di Vini in Florence. More Alois Lageder and parts of Summa
«Magnum» ¹5(8) 2006
Vinitaly is good, but Cason Hirschprunn is better, once thought Alois Lageder and organised an alternative tasting in his fairytale-like estate in Alto Adige. More En primeur in Sicily
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹5(75) May 2006
Several years ago Assovini Sicilia, an association of Sicilian wine producers, dared to organize a tasting in the manner of Bordeaux en primeur. More Tuscany: season of new wines
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹5(75) May 2006
Every winter three Tuscan consortia: Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino — present their new wines to the press and professional buyers. More Vinitaly 2006: forty years of success
April 2006
Vinitaly, a major specialized wine exhibition, marked its 40th anniversary. More The Loire honours Russia
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹3 (73) March 2006
The twentieth wine exhibition Salon des Vins de Loire took place in Angers. More War is Over. Facets of freedom
January 2006
More Australian cults in DP-Trade tasting
December 2005
In the middle of December Grant Dodd, Australian consultant of DP-Trade, presented a new collection in Vinum boutique. More International competition ’Emozioni dal Mondo: Merlot e Cabernet insieme’
November 2005
Under the patronage of the Organisation Internationale de la Vigne et du Vin (OIV), Italy hosted the first international competition ’Emotions from around the world: Merlot and Cabernet together’ on 24-26 November. More Novello celebrated at Italian wineries
November 2005
Novello, first wine of the vintage, was again born on the Italian land. More Expo dei Sapori — Exhibition of Tastes
November 2005
An enogasronomic salon Expo dei Sapori was held in Milan from 4 to 7 November. More Great year for Gambero Rosso
October 2005
In the end of October Gambero Rosso together with Slow Food Editore presented Vini d’Italia 2006. More 9.99 — Innovation from Piedmont
October 2005
In Clan Cafe, a trendy Milan establishment, a new wine under an unconventional name 9.99 was launched recently. More Hugh Johnson presents books in Moscow
October 2005
Hugh Johnson, a great contemporary wine writer, presented his books published in the Russian language in Moscow. More Wines of the Southern France in the Moscow tasting
September 2005
The Embassy of France in Moscow hosted a joint tasting for Languedoc and Roussillon wines. More Austria on the rise
September 2005
In the middle of September the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) organized two large-scale tastings in St Petersburg and Moscow. More Alejandro Fernandez in Moscow
July 2005
Alejandro Fernandez, great Spanish winemaker, visited Moscow in the middle of July. More Nino Franco proseccos
July 2005
Primo Franco, owner of the Italian winery Nino Franco, ran a tasting of sparkling proseccos. More Friulian beauty by Vie di Romans
July 2005
Gianfranco Gallo visited Moscow at the beginning of July. More Bordeaux-2002
July 2005
Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux presented the 2002 vintage in Moscow. More Hungarian wines: deserving recognition
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹6 (65) July 2005, "Vasha Vinnaya Karta" ¹6 July 2005
A Hungarian wines tasting ran at the ’Hungary in the EU — a traditional partner of Russia’ exposition demonstrated a wide variety of styles and a huge potential of Hungary as a wine country. More Wines of the Rhone and Francois Villard
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹6(65) July 2005 "Vasha Vinnaya Karta" ¹6 July 2005
United Distributors launched a new format of portfolio tastings. More Riesling & Co. 2005
June 2005
At the beginning of June German winemakers traditionally present their latest vintages in Moscow. More James Halliday in Moscow
May 2005
The Australian wine guru James Halliday recently came on a trip to Moscow. More Vinitaly Russia: exponential growth
May 2005
In the end of May Moscow hosted the second edition of Vinitaly Russia. More Jermann: white and red
May 2005
Andrea Carpi, sales director for Jermann, held a tasting in Vinum boutique. More Elderton and d’Arenberg tasting
May 2005
Fort importer organized a tasting of Elderton and d’Arenberg wines with representatives of these widely known South-Australian wineries. More Wines of Australia from United Distributors
May 2005
United Distributors ran the second topical tasting. More Calvados and company from Chateau du Breuil
May 2005
Tasting of a range of products from Chateau du Breuil, leading producer in Pays d’Auge, was held in Vinum boutique. More Hungarian wines: deserving recognition
May 2005
We are used to think that winemaking of the Eastern European countries lags behind their Western European neighbours and the New World regions. More Australia Week in Moscow
May 2005
Australia Week in Moscow, a business exposition held in Radisson-Slavyanskaya hotel 10-15 May was also of interest for wine professionals. More Exposition of the Rhone wines from United Distributors
April 2005
United Distributors importer held a themed tasting ‘The Rhone Valley wines”. More Primum Familiae Vini in Moscow
April 2005
Russia is firmly in the list of priority markets for the leading winemakers of the world. More Riesling the Great by Egon Muller
April 2005
Egon Muller, owner of the German estate Egon-Muller Scharzhof, held a unique comparative tasting of his white wines. More Vertical tasting of Latour
April 2005
Frederic Engerer, managing director of Chateau Latour, ran a vertical tasting of the Premier Cru Bordeaux with support from Vinicom company. More DP-Trade white tasting
April 2005
DP-Trade held a regular portfolio tasting on 20 April in Vinum boutique. More Billecart-Salmon champagne: bubbles or wine?
April 2005
Denis Roland-Billecart, co-owner and general manager of Billecart-Salmon Champagne House, ran a lecture and a tasting for students of Le Sommelier school. More Salon of Chilean wines
April 2005
As part of Chilean cuisine and wines festival organized in Moscow at the beginning of April, Salon of Chilean wines featured over 30 wineries. More The man who made chateau out of garage
“Vasha Vinnaya Karta” ¹3 April 2005
By invitation from Caudal, Jean-Luc Thunevin, chief Bordeaux ‘garagist’, came to Moscow on his first visit. More Tesseron cognac from Alfred Tesseron
March 2005
Alfred Tesseron, owner of Tesseron cognac, ran a series of master-classes during his recent visit to Moscow. More Mouton charity auctions raise over 28,000 euros for Russian museums
March 2005
Baroness Philippine de Rothschild together with Russian fine wine importer Vinicom raised 28,250 euros through two charity auctions held in St. Petersburg and Moscow. More Club ‘Les 5’ visits Moscow
March 2005
Five leading Bordeaux chateaux owners, whose alliance is known as ‘Les 5’ visited Moscow for the first time in the middle of March. More DP-Trade portfolio tasting
March 2005
DP-Trade held a portfolio tasting in Vinum boutique on 11 March. More Bordeaux tasting from ‘Planeta vin’
February 2005
‘Planeta vin’ organized a tasting of Chateau Branaire-Ducru and Chateau Carbonnieux. The wines were presented by the owners of the estates. More Luna & Niebaum-Coppola tasting
February 2005
Dick Wallingford, managing director of The Mayfair Connection, European agent for Luna Vineyards and Niebaum-Coppola Estate Winery, held a wine tasting of some wines which are included in the portfolio of DP-Trade importer. More Edouard Moueix and Ets Jean-Pierre Mouiex wines
February 2005
Edouard Moueix of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix held a tasting of some wines which are included in the portfolio of DP-Trade importer. More Sangre de Toro 50th anniversary
February 2005
Sangre de Toro, a Spanish brand owned by Miguel Torres, turned 50 years old. More Cyprus food & wine tasting
February 2005
‘Na lestnitse’ cafe hosted a wine-gastronomic event with Stelios Georgio, a famed chef from Cyprus. More Calatrasi food & wine tasting
February 2005
Maurizio Micciche, owner of a Sicilian producer Calatrasi, hosted a food & wine tasting in Semifredo restaurant. More Mini-expo of Alsace and Rhone wines
February 2005
Early February featured a mini-expo of Alsace and Rhone wines in the French embassy as part of the visit of presidents of the interprofessional bureaux for the corresponding regions. More DP-Trade portfolio tasting
January 2005
DP-Trade held a portfolio tasting in Vinum boutique on 20 January. More Heidsieck & Co Monopole tasting
December 2004
By invitation of Planeta Vin, Alexis Colin, export manager for Vranken-Pommery Monopole group, held a tasting of champagnes Heidsieck & Co Monopole on 16 December. More Independent Wine Club celebrates year results
December 2004
In the middle of December Independent Wine Club (IWC) held a pre-Christmas meeting where by tradition it announced best wines and gave out special awards. More French press conference of Royal Cellar
December 2004
Within the framework of InterDrinks-2004, Royal Cellar held a press conference that featured three French producers. More La Journee Vinicole event
December 2004
French wine industry magazine La Journee Vinicole held a two-day event in Moscow. More Paradis wine shop
December 2004
Paradis wine shop opened in Moscow at Tverskoy boulevard. More White Austria: in the world’s champions league
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (59) December 2004
It was only yesterday that I thought all fine white wines of the world are counted. More ‘Simple Open’ Festival — biodynamic champagne from De Sousa & Fils
December 2004
Eric de Sousa, winegrower-winemaker (recoltant-manipulant) of De Sousa & Fils family business, presented his champagnes. More ‘Simple Open’ Festival — Young geniuses of Spain
December 2004
Two cult Spanish producers — Alvaro Palacios and Peter Sisseck — presented their wines at a joint master class. More ‘Simple Open’ Festival — Sardinia in new light
November 2004
More Simple Open’ Festival — Barbaresco Martinenga vertical tasting
November 2004
Marquis Alberto di Gresy, one of the best Barbaresco producers, held a vertical tasting of Martinenga wines. More ‘Simple Open’ Festival — SuperToscana from Montevertine
November 2004
For its 10th anniversary, Simple decided to organize a magnificent celebration for all wine lovers. More Laguiole knives in Moscow
November 2004
The French blacksmith “Forge de Laguiole” presented Laguiole knives together with DP-Trade importer. More Veneto from ‘Planeta Vin’
November 2004
‘Planeta Vin’ held a tasting of two Italian producers, Pra and Nicolis. More Pascal Jolivet: a man with attitude
November 2004
Pascal Jolivet, an unconventional Loire producer, visited Moscow. On 19 November he ran a tasting in Vinum boutique. More Beaujolais Nouveau from Pierre Dupond
November 2004
Another November came — and another Beaujolais Nouveau arrived. More The Russian International Wine and Spirits Fair 2004
November 2004
The West has started to take seriously the Russian wine market. More ‘Handcrafted Wines of Israel’ in Moscow
November 2004
The presentation of wines of Israel that was held in Moscow on 1 November turned upside down the stereotypes about the country’s winemaking standards. More Enate: ‘New World’ of Spain
October 2004
Herve Malnati, export manager for Spanish winery Enate, ran a wine tasting in the offices of Whitehall. More Billecart-Salmon: pink dreams
October 2004
United Distributors organized a masterclass on Billecart-Salmon champagne on 26 October. More Chateau Le Grand Vostock: successful Russian launch
October 2004
First Russo-French wine project called Chateau Le Grand Vostock was presented on 19 October in Balchug hotel. More Jean-Luc Colombo: a rising star of the Rhone
October 2004
Royal Cellar held a tasting of negociant wines by Jean-Luc Colombo at Carre Blanc restaurant at the beginning of October. More Tiffon: French cognac with Norwegian legacy
October 2004
Antoine Braastad, co-owner and commercial director of the Tiffon cognac house presented its products in Moscow on 1 October. More Kumeu River: superlative Chardonnay
September 2004
Brett Crittenden introduced newly arrived wines of the famed New Zealand producer Kumeu River in Kauffman boutique. More Splendid Rhone of the Guigals
August 2004
The brightest event of August and one of the most remarkable happenings of the year was the arrival of the Guigals — Marcel, Bernadette and Philippe — to Russia. More Sancerres from Jean-Max Roger
August 2004
Jean-Max Roger, a Loire wine producer came on his first visit to Moscow at the beginning of August. More Quality Bordeaux from Vignobles Despagne
July 2004
Whitehall has recently added to its portfolio new Bordeaux wines from Vignobles Despagne with an excellent price/quality ratio. More Sicily and Tuscany in Simple tasting
July 2004
On July, 19 Simple held an end of season tasting of Italian wines in Carpaccio restaurant. More New Zealand wines from Sileni Estates
July 2004
Graeme Avery, the owner of one of the leading New Zealand wine estates, came on his first visit to Moscow in the middle of July. More Castello Banfi European tour
July 2004
As part of its European Brunello Tour, Castello Banfi organized a large scale tasting of its wines in Moscow. More Two poles of Northern Italy
June 2004
On 28 June Simple held a wine tasting from two Italian wineries — Marco Felluga and Marchesi di Gresy. More Essence of Tuscany from Vicchiomaggio
June 2004
The owner of Italian Castello Vicchiomaggio held a tasting of his estate wines in Kauffman boutique on 25 June. More California Wine Festival
June 2004
Wine Institute of California had a true festival in Moscow having organized an event Taste the Sunshine in the residence of the US Ambassador in Russia on 17 June. More Old and new stars of Spanish winemaking
June 2004
On 16 June Whitehall presented wines from three new Spanish producers in the company portfolio — As Laxas, Alzania è Pujanza. More ‘Riesling & Co’ world tour comes to Russia
June 2004
The German Wine Institute held presentations in Moscow and St. Petersburg as part of its ‘Riesling & Co’ world tour at the beginning of June. More Tuscany: Chianti and superwines
June 2004
On 7 June the Florence Chamber of Commerce held a wide tasting of Tuscan wines in Giaconda restaurant. More Wine tasting: modern Spain
June 2004
At the beginning of June OKV importer held a tasting of new Spanish wines added to the portfolio of the importer. More Burgundy-2002 from Whitehall
April 2004
Whitehall held a tasting of 2002 Burgundy wines in its Kauffman boutique. More Tuscany with a ’super’ prefix
April 2004
Laws in Italy are made to be broken. More La Strada wines: New Zealand’s way to terroir
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4 (52) May 2004
In its Kauffman wine boutique, Whitehall held a New Zealand tasting of Fromm’s La Strada wines. More Viu Manent’s secret weapon
January 2004
On the global market, including wine market, fight for consumers creates more sophisticated methods, and every original marketing move causes a big stir. More Discovery of the New World styles
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1 (39) January 2003
I would like to share my impressions from the event recently organized by Vinnaya Karta for its Readers’ Club. More
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