Debuts, verticals, novelties & Grand Tours: Vinitaly in the glass

The 2017 harvest of Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie is a debut within a debut at Vinitaly. Chianti Classico unveils its “breath” with Luigi Moio, Jeff Porter and Roberto Cipresso at aroma workshops. Aline Bao of COFCO takes a look at Asia (and more ) and Piedmont Land, Barolo leading. The Grape Trotter, Filippo Bartolotta tries his hand at Rosso Piceno. For the verticals, Allegrini and Masi Amarone and Zenato’s Lugana. Masciarelli is bringing the wines of the winemaker-theologian Luigi Valori, Women of the Vine and Soave those of the world’s volcanoes, while Tannico proposes a “live painting” with the Valpolicella Consortium. Some will unveil the future, like the Lunelli Group for Bisol, Tasca d’Almerita and Piedmont wine, with The Green Experience for sustainability. A blast to the past for the 150th anniversary of Carpenè Malvolti (official toasting wine at Vinitaly, ed.) and Villa Russiz, Cecchi’s 125, Banfi’s 40, the leading winery of Brunello di Montalcino, and Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 30. From Alto Adige to Irpinia, Barbera, Nizza, Trentodoc, Sicily, Collio, Chianti, Maremma, Prosecco, the Grand Tour of Italian wine is the most beautiful event.