(Apr. 30) – An important moment for the entire Italian industry. This the result of “Sagrantino Month”, an initiative that has seen Umbrian wine protagonist in New York. Seven wineries from Umbria – Adanti, Antonelli San Marco, Caprai, Estate Castelbuono, Còlpetrone, Perticaia and Scacciadiavoli -, in collaboration with renowned magazine “La Cucina Italiana”, have proposed a series of initiatives involving restaurateurs, retailers and wide audience of visitors in New York. The tasting led by Ian Wolff, Wine & Spirits Editor of “La Cucina Italiana”, has immediately aroused the interest of the participants, who have demonstrated their involvement and appreciation for Umbrian wines. In addition to producers, it was present Guido Guardigli, president of the Consorzio Vini Montefalco. The event was promoted by the consortium itsels, Strada Sagrantino, the Umbria Region and the Chamber of Commerce of Perugia. Throughout the month of April, Sagrantino and other wines from Montefalco has been in the wine lists of restaurants in New York and in seminars and meetings with producers, as well as themed dinners and tastings in restaurants and wine shops. (Red)
