Monthly Archives: February 2012

For Immediate Release

Casa Vinicola Zonin USA to Launch the Exclusive Event “Italian Culinary Experience”

Miami, Florida, February 16, 2012 – – Casa Vinicola Zonin USA will launch the exclusive “Italian Culinary Experience” in Miami, FL. This special 2-hour event will take place for the very first time on February 21 at the Miami Culinary Institute and will be held on a monthly basis.

The Italian Culinary Experience will include cooking demonstrations and wine tastings, as well as panel discussions by world-class chefs and wine experts. Its uniqueness is represented by the fact that a different Italian region will be picked each month of the year, thus giving attendees the opportunity of experiencing a comprehensive food & wine tour of Italy.

For the month of February, Casa Vinicola Zonin USA will introduce Piedmont’s Castello del Poggio noble estate as special feature. The following wines will be showcased: Zonin Prosecco, Dolcetto, Barbera d’Asti, Barolo and Moscato d’Asti.

“It’s a real honor for Casa Vinicola Zonin USA to partner with recognized entities like the Miami Culinary Institute and the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce for such an exciting and original project” said Pietro Morelli, Marketing Director of Zonin USA. “The objective of the Italian Culinary Experience is to bring the Italian cuisine to life by connecting the most valuable players in the industry. Therefore, every month we will have renowned chefs prepare exquisite food and wine pairings.”

This event will indeed be sponsored by the Miami Culinary Institute, Thomson Hospitality, the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce and it is supported by the Consulate General of Italy in Miami.

Casa Vinicola Zonin, Italy’s largest privately held wine company, is one of the most popular imported brands in the United States. The company owns 11 wine estates and is present in 109 countries all over the world.

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Casa Vinicola Zonin USA, announces soaring sales for Zonin Prosecco in California – Zonin Prosecco #1 in Scan Data in Southern California

Miami, Florida (February 11, 2012) – Casa Vinicola Zonin USA, largest Prosecco producer in Italy, announces soaring sales of ZONIN PROSECCO in Southern California. Zonin Prosecco rose to a 20.9% Share of market ending 12 weeks from Nov 27, 2011 in the Southern California Market according to Grocery Scan Data.  “There’s never been a better time to be a sparkling wine producer. These numbers are stunning for our Prosecco in California considering the popularity of California whites and sparklings” said Steve Howard, National Sales Director for Casa Vinicola Zonin USA.

Zonin Prosecco is an authentic Italian sparkling wine made out of 100% Glera grapes, can be shared and enjoyed anytime of the year.  Prosecco is a lively, sparkling wine that is essential to having fun Italian-style. Its fresh and delicious food friendly profile lends itself to any occasion. Before a meal, Zonin Prosecco makes a perfect palate-cleansing aperitif. It’s also just the right thing to pair with your favorite savory fare or seafood dishes. And most importantly, Zonin Prosecco also makes the end of any meal a grand finalé!

Casa Vinicola Zonin USA is wholly owned by Casa Vinicola Zonin S.p.A. in Italy; a company of seven generations of wine makers with nine vineyards located in the seven most prestigious wine growing areas in Italy. The flagship winery, Castello D’Albola located in Tuscany’s Chianti Classico District, Rocca di Montemassi located in Maremma, Tuscany, Principi di Butera located in Sicily, Ca’Bolani located in Friuli, Castello del Poggio located in Piemonte/Asti, Tenuta IL Bosco located in Lombardia, Podere IL Giangio located in Veneto, Abbazia Monte Oliveto located in Toscana and Masseria Altemura located in Puglia.  Each winery is dedicated to its own traditional wines and styles.  www.zoninusa.com

For Immediate Release

Casa Vinicola Zonin to Participate in the Exclusive Gambero Rosso “Tre Bicchieri USA Tour 2012”

Miami, Florida, February 9, 2012 – – Casa Vinicola Zonin will take part in the “Tre Bicchieri USA Tour 2012”. This coast-to-coast event, presented by Gambero Rosso (the most famous Italian Food & Wine portal and accredited guide), will take place on February 15, 17 and 21, 2012.

During this special event, Casa Vinicola Zonin will showcase the following Tre Bicchieri award-winning wines from Tuscany estates Castello d’Albola and Rocca di Montemassi:

• Castello d’Albola: Chianti Classico DOCG Le Ellere (3 Bicchieri)
• Rocca di Montemassi: Rocca di Montemassi Maremma Toscana IGT (3 Bicchieri)

In addition, these other award-winning wines will also be poured: Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico DOCG, Rocca di Montemassi Calasole Vermentino and Rocca di Montemassi Sassabruna Supertuscan.

Specifically, Casa Vinicola Zonin will participate at all three events in the following locations:

• San Francisco: Wednesday, February 15

3:00 – 6:00 pm: Fort Mason Center (Herbst Pavillion) – 38 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

• New York: Friday, February 17

3:00 – 7:00 pm: Metropolitan Pavillion – 125 West 18^th Street, New York, NY 10011

• Chicago: Tuesday, February 21

3:00 – 6:00 pm: Union Station – 210 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606

The “Tre Bicchieri USA Tour 2012” will start after presenting its premium group of award winners to the world. This year – from over 20,000 wines tasted by Gambero Rosso panels – only 375 labels attained that status. Therefore, only producers of a label that achieved Vini d’Italia’s highest category (i.e. Tre Bicchieri), will take part in it.

“It’s a real honor for casa Vinicola Zonin to be considered as an emblem of Italian excellence: this means that our hard work paid off” said Francesco Zonin, President of Zonin USA. He then added: “Our corporate philosophy is based on three core values: our indissoluble bond to the land and grapes, commitment to quality and attention to the consumer”.

Casa Vinicola Zonin, Italy’s largest privately held wine company, is one of the most popular imported brands in the United States. The company owns 11 wine estates and is present in 109 countries all over the world.

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