Tre Bicchieri o’clock in Chicago
A unique premium tasting to get in touch with the awarded Italian wines in Vini d’Italia guide
Gambero Rosso is ready to come back to Chicago with an extensive tasting of premium Italian wines awarded in Vini d’Italia guidebook. The Tre Bicchieri World Tour will reach the Windy City on Wednesday, March 8. The event will take place at the scenic Bridgeport Art Center – Skyline Loft, that will host a lively walk around tasting from 1pm to 5pm. The selection of wines will feature a very huge portfolio of native Italian grapes produced by some of the most consistent and emerging wineries. The program includes a masterclass guided by Giuseppe Carrus, editor of Vini d’Italia guidebook. The lecture, at 11am, is going to offer a virtual trip to Emilia Romagna, thanks to a fine selection of Albana and Sangiovese wines. Plus, at 4:00pm is scheduled the Awarding Ceremony celebrating the best Italian restaurants in Chicago according to the Top Italian Restaurants 2023 ranking.
Special guest of the event is the Consorzio Vini di Romagna, that will arrange a special tasting corner inside the event.
Data in hand, 2022 it was a year to remember for Italian wine in the world. According to the latest data from Federvini Observatory edited by Nomisma and TradeLab, a record figure of 8 billion euro has been reached at the end of the year: a net +12% over 2021. Among the growth factors for the export, the more than favourable trend of the exchange rate euro-dollar and the very strong recovery of tourism at global level which has especially boosted wine consumption in the HoReCa channel. The 2023 Gambero Rosso World Tour promises to be even richer and more intense, with dedicated seminars led by Gambero Rosso experts. After Chicago, the tour will move to New York on March 10.
About Vini d'Italia 2023
Vini d’Italia guide is the result of a year of work by an expert team of tasters who have travelled the country interviewing producers and visiting wineries. Italian wine today is capable of showing off widespread quality in all regions at a level that surprises even the most experienced taster. Vini d’Italia 2023 guide is the result of a year of work by an expert team of tasters who have travelled the country interviewing producers and visiting wineries. The guide reviews 2,628 wineries and a total of 25,421 wines, awarding the classic scores ranging from 1 to 3 Glasses according to the quality of the label. The level of maximum quality is growing with 2,096 wines reaching the finals, and 455 that have won the coveted Tre Bicchieri recognition. Vini d’Italia is translated into German, English, Chinese and Japanese Available on Apple and Amazon.
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