Daniele Cernilli, aka DoctorWine, highly acclaimed international wine critic on Italian wine, is the man behind this essential new wine Guide dedicated entirely to Italian wines.  This August, Daniele Cernilli and small group of wine makers and representatives from notable Italian luxury wineries are coming to a select few destinations in California for a week-long tour celebrating his new guide and showcasing a selection of his favorite wines.  Please join us as we host their day in the Bay Area.

About The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine
Written by Daniele Cernilli, a great, historic name in wine criticism, this trustworthy and easy to understand Guide gives clarity to the extremely broad panorama of Italian wines, selecting those that most represent their winery (from the historic ones to the most interesting newcomers). Accurate and exhaustive without using abstruse terms known just to experts, The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine is an essential resource for wine professionals, students and enthusiasts of Italian Wines.

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Edu-Tasting One – DoctorWine’s Picks: The Best of Italy
11am-12:30pm
Daniele Cernilli, former editor of Italy’s Gambero Rosso and founder of Tre Bicchieri, hosts a panel of producers from a selection of his favorite Italian Wines who will guide you through their incredible lineup.

Featured Wines:
Torre Rosazza Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2016
Feudo Maccari Saia 2013
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Asinone 2013
Velenosi Vini Roggio del Filare 2012
Pio Cesare Barbaresco “ Il Bricco” 2012
Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2012
Querciabella Camartina 2011
Cav. G.B. Bertani Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007

The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine Bazaar & Book Signing
12:30-2:30pm

Meet DoctorWine, Daniele Cernilli, and 7 of his favorite Italian producers as you enjoy this luxury tasting reception showcasing a selection of Italy’s acclaimed wines with gourmet bites. Each ticket includes a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wines. Additional copies of the book and wines of the day will be available for sale.

Participating wineries include:
– Casanova di Neri from Tuscany/Montalcino
– Querciabella from Tuscany/Chianti Classico
– Poliziano from Tuscany/Montepulciano
– Velenosi from Marche
– Bertani from Veneto/Amarone
– Torre Rosazza from Friuli Venezia Giulia
– Feudo Maccari from Sicily
– Pio Cesare from Piedmont

Edu-Tasting Two – Italy’s Wine Renaissance
2:30-4pm
In the past 20 years there has been a renaissance of Italian wines. Italy, as a wine producing country, went through a great transformation in both viti and viniculture techniques. During this time, great wines now worldly acclaimed, came into the market and made everyone look at Italy from another perspective. Join Daniele Cernilli, who wants everyone to enjoy and fully understand the extent of these changes, as he tastes you through some of the best examples of Italian wine today.

Featured Wines:
Torre Rosazza Friulano, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2016
Velenosi Vini Villa Angela, Offida DOCG Pecorino 2016
Feudo Maccari Grillo, IGP Terre Siciliciane 2016
Querciabella Chianti Classico 2014
Cav. G.B. Bertani Secco Vintage Verona IGT 2013
Poliziano Vino Nobile di Monepulciano 2014
Pio Cesare Barolo “Classic” Multi-single vineyards 2013
Casanova di Neri Pietradonice Cabernet Sauvignon IGT Toscana Rosso 2015

DATE & TIME
Sunday, August 20th
11:00-12:30: Edu-Tasting 1
12:30-2:30: Wine Bazaar with Paired Bites
2:30-4:00: Edu-Tasting 2

TICKETING
Edu-tasting One Only: $75
Wine Bazaar & Book Signing Only: $95
Edu-tasting Two Only: $75
Edu-tasting One + Wine Bazaar & Book Signing: $145
Edu-tasting Two + Wine Bazaar & Book Signing: $145
Full Day Pass: $195
*All tickets include one copy of Daniele Cernilli’s The Ultimate Guide to Italian Wine

Press from the event:
Briscoe Bites: A Day with “DoctorWine” Daniele Cernilli

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