The event, scheduled for Sunday 20 October at the Santa Caterina museum complex, will bring over 150 wines from 47 producers to the tasting.

Treviso hosts the first edition of Incroci di cultura – The wines of Professor Manzoni and other natives , the AIS Veneto event dedicated to the wines obtained from the Incroci Manzoni , famous vines created by Professor Luigi Manzoni in the 1930s, with a special focus on the Manzoni Bianco. The event will be held on Sunday 20 October at the Santa Caterina museum complex and will see the participation of 47 producers from all over Veneto and other regions with over 150 wines from 30 different varieties . To complete the program, three masterclasses to discover the history, the territorial expressions and the different typologies of Incrocio Manzoni.

The tasting stands , open from 10:00 to 18:30 , will offer an opportunity for direct comparison and dialogue with the producers. To enrich the experience, an area dedicated to selected artisanal gastronomic specialties will be set up in the small cloister.

The first masterclass, The Crossroads and History , at 11.00, it will be an opportunity to learn about the origins, the territory and the characteristics of Incroci Manzoni with a guided tasting of seven references by the teachers of ISISS GB Cerletti Sabino Gallicchio and Silvano Cattelan and the president of AIS Veneto Gianpaolo Breda . At 14.00 it will be the turn of Il Manzoni Bianco in the Doc Piave and Venezia , an in-depth analysis led by Sommelier and AIS delegate of Venice Lorena Ceolin on the expressions of the Venetian hinterland and the Treviso plain, which will explore the richness and diversity of this variety through the description of the viticultural ecosystem and the tasting of six wines. The day will close at 4:30 pm, Manzoni Bianco between territories and vintages , a meeting curated by Lorena Ceolin who will be able to analyze the historical path and the current relevance in the regional and national wine panorama of Manzoni Bianco through the tasting of seven labels.

“After the event dedicated to Raboso last year, we are proud to continue our research with an event dedicated to Incroci Manzoni and to find such a wide participation of producers – declares Gianpaolo Breda , president of AIS Veneto –. The research done by Professor Luigi Manzoni has left a mark on the Veneto wine scene. With Incroci di cultura we want to offer a unique space for discussion on the topicality and relevance of these wines, which continue to surprise for their modernity and versatility”.

“ Incroci di cultura is a project that has materialized after several years of planning – adds Wladimiro Gobbo , AIS delegate of Treviso –. Our goal from the very beginning was to promote and publicize the winemaking excellence of the area. The Treviso delegation worked with great passion and dedication to organize the event, involving the GB Cerletti Institute and professionals in the sector, in the awareness that wine represents much more than a simple product, but is a vehicle of culture, tradition and connection with the land”.

All masterclasses will take place in the Sala Coletti, will last an hour and a half and will require a 10 euro ticket, which can be purchased online or on site, subject to availability.

To participate in the event, an entrance ticket is required, costing 15 euros for non-members and 12 for AIS members, which can be purchased online at https://we.aisveneto.it/eventi/Incrocidicultura or directly at the event.

In the same context, a vertical tasting of Prosecco Bottega was held: 6 vintages from 2013 to 2023.

EXCLUSIVE QUALITY AND PRICES UP TO 250 EURO.

Sandro Bottega presented today in Milan the world preview of the new line of premium Prosecco called “Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection”. These bottles are characterized by unique features that elevate the quality of this sparkling wine to 360°: Selection of individual vineyards in the most suitable plots among the UNESCO World Heritage Hills; Glera grapes grown in the name of sustainability and harvested only by hand when they are perfectly ripe; Pre-fermentation cryomaceration, to fully safeguard the organoleptic charge of the grapes; Aging in new “horizontal” autoclaves, the result of the most advanced technological research applied to quality winemaking; Long fermentation times (up to 12 months, where Prosecco normally reaches about 1 month), to obtain wines with different organoleptic expressions depending on the individual vintages and the different crus. Finally, stoppers made of 100% Sardinian cork were chosen and previously subjected to a patented process by a specialized company capable of signaling the possible presence of off-flavors (i.e. TCA, responsible for the infamous cork taint), to preserve the wine over time. In short, a quality at the top of the wine world and prices up to 250 euros per bottle, for wines that have nothing to envy to the various Classic Methods and French Champagnes.

In this regard, Sandro Bottega has developed a careful comparative analysis, which has shown that the production costs of Prosecco, in highly suitable areas with extremely steep hills, are 3 times higher than those of Classic Method and Champagne, which are mostly characterised by undulating or flat orography.

The “Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection” line includes 5 different sparkling wines. The first three releases, already available, are: Gold Cru Vintage 2022 Extra Brut (€35 in the best wine shops), Gold Extra Brut Vintage 2022 (€42 in the best wine shops) and Gold Diamond Vintage 2022 Extra Brut (€54 in the best wine shops). The last two, Vintage 2021, are characterized by longer refinement (up to 12 months), so much so as to bring the price up to €250 per bottle. “Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection” will be distributed in a limited edition (no more than 50,000 bottles), only in the best wine shops and restaurants around the world.

This new line was introduced today by a Vertical guided by Sandro Bottega. For the occasion, 6 historic vintages of Prosecco Doc Bottega were tasted: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2023, demonstrating that even quality Proseccos can withstand over 10 years of aging, indeed acquiring an evolution of aromas and taste.

After this unprecedented “Vertical Prosecco”, chefs Remo and Mario Capitaneo of the starred restaurant “Verso” in Milan have created a special and unrepeatable menu to accompany glasses of the new Prosecco Gold Extra Brut Vintage 2022.

Sandro Bottega commented: “With the Prosecco Vintage Premium Collection Project I set out to concretely demonstrate that Prosecco, if of quality, has nothing to envy of the best French Champagnes. I would add that today’s vertical of historic vintages offered a broad overview of the still unexpressed potential of Prosecco.”

With a 2023 turnover of over 91 million euros (6.5% on 2022) and exports exceeding 80% of production, the Bottega SpA winery confirms itself as one of the most dynamic in the sector, aiming for balanced and progressive development also thanks to a constant increase in the quality of Prosecco. The growth trend is also confirmed in the first 6 months of 2024 and allows for a turnover of close to 100 million euros at the end of the year. Bottega reaches the markets of 165 countries around the world and has a particularly strong presence in: Canada, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia. The 30 Bottega Prosecco Bars, located mainly in the main airports in Europe and the Middle East, represent the best expression of Made in Italy, where Bottega wines and spirits are paired with finger food and typical Italian dishes.

An evening not to be missed “THE LARGE BOTTLES OF GASPARE BUSCEMI ACCOMPANIE THE DISHES OF CHEF PAOLO SPERANZON” Thursday 24 October, 8.00 pm.

An evening not to be missed for gourmets and lovers of good wine. Thursday 24 October at 8pm at Locanda San Martino, a historic venue in San Martino d’Alpago, a hamlet of Chies, a mountain village in the province of Belluno. The large bottles of Gaspare Buscemi accompany the dishes of chef Paolo Speranzon. In the 1950s, Pier Paolo Pasolini coined the definition “master in the shadows” for the Ligurian poet Camillo Sbarbaro; this fine attribution is well suited to Gaspare Buscemi, a singular figure of “artisan winemaker”, in his words! In the literary field he would be classified as a writer for writers or in the musical field a musician for musicians; ultimately considered, respected and esteemed in the restricted circle of insiders, but little known to most. Yet this gentleman boasts a cursus honorum of considerable specific weight. In the 60s he was one of those commendable trailblazers who literally refounded the world of wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia, later he revived important wineries in Piedmont and, among many others, we find him among the creators of the best Italian Brandy, the “Villa Zarri”. A man of undoubted intellectual honesty, lively intelligence, vast culture and absolute originality in the wine panorama of the Bel Paese. Gaspare Buscemi will comment on his wines during the evening. As a gift to the participants, his “Practical Guide to the Pleasure of Wine”

A MARRIAGE IN THE NAME OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE ELEGANCE.

The cellars of the Brave Wine holding and the fashion brands of OTB , an Italian luxury group, both headed by the entrepreneur Renzo Rosso , present themselves among the highest expressions of the combination of excellent wines and Made in Italy fashion during the prestigious Vendemmia di Montenapoleone, a key event that animates the Quadrilatero della Moda during the Wine Week in the Milanese autumn. The evening of October 10, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, will see selected guests immerse themselves in an exclusive experience among the boutiques of the district, in a meeting of excellence between the world of fashion and that of wine. “ This is the right event to unite the excellence of design and the Italian winemaking tradition. Vendemmia di Montenapoleone is the perfect opportunity to show how passion, both in fashion and in wine, can give life to timeless creations. With Brave Wine and OTB brands we bring a touch of innovation and style to this historic Milanese district, celebrating Italian beauty and art in every glass and in every collection ” commented Renzo Rosso , President of Brave Wine and OTB Group . Maison Margiela will combine its codes of nonconformism with the Piedmontese wines of the Josetta Saffirio winery. Tasting glasses of Alta Langa metodo classico and Barolo Riserva Millenovecento48, guests will discover a story of passion and dedication that deeply resonates with the creations of the maison. The creativity of Marni will join the wines of Diesel Farm , a winery on the hills of Marostica (Vicenza) owned by Rosso for over 30 years. In this context, the protagonist label will be Celebrating 55, a classic method sparkling wine that is a manifesto of the joy of living and sharing special moments. The elegance of Jil Sander will meet the volcanic authenticity of Benanti wines. Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso complete the Jil Sander’s narrative in a dialogue that celebrates pure beauty. In addition to tasting the labels in the various stores, it will be possible to purchase them through QR Code, connecting directly to Tannico, the largest online wine shop dedicated to Italian wines. In this setting of refined pairings, the participation of Brave Wine and OTB brands underlines a commitment to excellence, enriching the prestigious calendar of the Vendemmia di Montenapoleone with a unique experience that highlights the best of Made in Italy.