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ITALY

VERONA, Incoming - Wine Tasting | Vinitaly

wine2digital, Viale del Lavoro 8, Verona

Mon, Apr 8th 2019 2.30 PM

Native Grape Odyssey presents…“Old Vines of Italy”
Italy is the home of many old vines. From North to South across the peninsula, there are vineyards whose vines are more than 100 years old and ungrafted. This tasting led by VIA Chief Scientist Prof. Attilio Scienza and by Lynne Sherriff MW will explore wines made from old vines in Alto-Adige, Veneto, Sardinia, Campania, Sicily, and Valle d’Aosta. In Alto Adige, Versoaln is a 350-year-old vine cultivated near Castel Katzenzungen, 600 meters on the sea level. Its white grapes produce annually 80 to 100 bottles. In Veneto, in the Valdobbiadene area, old vines of Glera, Bianchetta, Verdisa and Perera yield Prosecco Superiore. These vines do not belong to a single vineyard but are spread all over the Valdobbiadene territory. In Sardinia, the Sulcis area comprises 80- to 150-year-old Carignano vines which were not affected by the phylloxera. In Campania, Aglianico vines in the Taurasi area named “Dal Re” are reputed to be over 150 years old and ungrafted. In Sicily on Etna, the Gurrida ungrafted vine yielding Grenache grapes was allegedly planted around the year 1800 following Admiral Nelson’s orders and survived Phylloxera. Another peculiarity of this vine is that it is at times “submerged” due to floods of the nearby river and lake. In Valle d’Aosta, the prié blanc vines located 1000 meters on the sea level on the slopes of Mont Blanc are the highest in Europe and also ungrafted and pre- phylloxera.




VERONA, Incoming - Wine Tasting | Vinitaly

wine2digital, Viale del Lavoro 8, Verona

Sun, Apr 7th 2019 2.30 PM

Native Grape Odyssey presents…“The Progeny of Sangiovese: Gaglioppo, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese and Foglia Tonda”
In this tasting Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Chief Scientist Prof. Attilio Scienza and VIA Faculty Henry Davar will bring participants on a journey that will connect Tuscany and Emilia with Southern Italy through the genetic history of 5 major red grape varieties and examples of their wines. Prof. Scienza will introduce the tasting by exploring the genetic ties that link the Sangiovese grape with varieties such as Gaglioppo from Calabria, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese from Sicily, and Foglia Tonda (Tuscany). Genetic research has shown that Gaglioppo, Frappato, Nerello Mascalese, and Foglia Tonda can be considered the progeny of Sangiovese. Sangiovese’s genetic pedigree, therefore, is deeply connected with grapes from the South of Italy, which were cultivated in Sicily and Calabria during ancient times by the Greeks who had set-up colonies in those areas (also known as Magna Graecia). Davar will guide participants through the distinctive sensorial notes of wines made with these varieties.




VERONA, Incoming - OperaWine Grand Tasting

Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Piazza Brà 3, Verona

Sat, Apr 6th 2019 3:00 - 6:00 PM

The event “OperaWine, Grand Tasting” offers international wine professionals the opportunity to taste the best Italian wines on the market. It is presented by Italy’s 100 greatest producers, and the selection was made by Wine Spectator (This is an American magazine that specializes in tasting notes, industry news, and wine-personality profiles), to promote Italian wine diversity and high quality.




VERONA, Orientation & Welcome

Palazzo della Gran Guardia, Piazza Brà 3, Verona

Sat, Apr 6th 2019 9:30 - 10:30 AM

During the first press event Stevie Kim, General Coordinator, introduced the project's main aim, its structure and its future activities.






CANADA

TORONTO, NGO - Walk Around Tasting

Peter Pan Bistrò - 373 Queen St W, Toronto

Thu, September 19th 2019 3:00 - 5:00 PM

The Walk Around Tasting is a portion of NGO’s educational program that will be held in Toronto, in the same place of NGO Maestro Course. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with great European wine producers and to taste a large variety of wines.




TORONTO, NGO - Maestro Course

Peter Pan Bistrò - 373 Queen St W, Toronto

15th to 19th September 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NGO will start its educational program in Canada holding a NGO Maestro course in Toronto. The participation to the NGO Maestro course (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) is covered by the European Union, whereas transfer to Toronto, dinner and overnight stay are not included. If you are interested in participating in the NGO Maestro program you can apply by completing the form at this link.




TORONTO, Press Event & Wine Tasting

Grand Cru Deli, 304 Richmond St. West, downtown Toronto

Wed, July 10th 2019 1:00 - 3:00 PM

This press event will be an opportunity for us to unveil our new educational program entitled “Native Grape Odyssey- Europe. Quality. Wine”. The wine tasting portion of the press event is entitled “Wines from North-Western Italy”, and it will be guided by Master Sommelier Bruce Wallner.






RUSSIA

MOSCOW, NGO - Maestro Course

Lotte Hotel, Novinskiy Bul'var, 8, стр. 2, Moscow

October 28th - November 1st, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NGO will start its educational program in Russia holding a NGO Maestro course in Moscow. The NGO Maestro program’s first part will consist of the course (9:00 am - 4:00 pm). Participation in the program is covered by the European Union, whereas transfer to Moscow, dinner and overnight stay are not included. If you are interested in participating in the NGO Maestro program you can apply by completing the form at this link.




MOSCOW, NGO - Walk Around Tasting

Lotte Hotel, Novinskiy Bul'var, 8, стр. 2, Moscow

Mon, October 28th 2019 2:00 - 6:00 PM

The Walk Around Tasting is a portion of NGO’s educational program that will be held in Moscow. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with great European wine producers and to taste a large variety of wines. This event is by invitation only.




MOSCOW, NGO - Press Event & Wine Tasting

Enotria Wine School, 4-Ya Magistral'naya Ulitsa, 11, ctp.2 Moscow

Tues, June 18th 2019 12:00 - 2:00 PM

This press event will be an opportunity for us to unveil our new educational program entitled “Native Grape Odyssey- Europe. Quality. Wine.” . The wine tasting part of the press event will be guided by the Italian Wine Ambassador Veronika Denisova, who will take you on a journey through the heart of Italy, introducing you to six wines from the central regions.






JAPAN

TOKYO, Press Tour

From July, 21th to July, 24th 2019




TOKYO, NGO - Maestro Course

Academie du Vin Aoyama, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 5 Chome−53−67 Cosmos Aoyama Garden Floor (B2F)

2nd to 6th December 2019 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NGO will start its educational program in Japan holding a NGO Maestro course in Tokyo. The participation to the NGO Maestro course (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) is covered by the European Union, whereas transfer to Tokyo, dinner and overnight stay are not included. If you are interested in participating in the NGO Maestro program you can apply by completing the form at this link.




ТOKYO, NGO - Walk Around Tasting

Academie du Vin Aoyama, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 5 Chome−53−67 Cosmos Aoyama Garden Floor (B2F)

6th December 2019 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

The Walk Around Tasting is a portion of NGO’s educational program that will be held in Tokyo, at the Academie du Vin Ayoama. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with great Italian and Spanish wine producers and to taste a large variety of quality wines. This event is by invitation only.