Zero edition of Amphora Revolution

Goal accomplished for Amphora Transformation, the very first nationwide and global occasion committed to amphora white wines, born from the joint endeavor in between Merano WineFestival and Vinitaly, which happened on 7 and 8 June in the Gallerie Mercatali of Veronafiere. The occasion, in truth, showed to be a crucial introducing pad for a red wine specific niche that has actually recuperated an ancient custom as development. “A seed for the future has actually been planted” state Helmuth Köcher– The WineHunter and client of Merano WineFestival– and Maurizio Danese– CEO of Veronafiere, who produced Amphora Transformation exactly to produce a conference point in between manufacturers of white wines in containers of terracotta, along with promoting and boosting this ancient however at the very same time innovative method. Certified presence, both in regards to red wine enthusiasts, really experienced, and expert operators with purchasers and more than 100 recognized reporters: the pattern revealed a specialized public that was extremely interested and ready for the subject, a favorable signal which, nevertheless, motivates individuals to ask themselves the more goal of including a significantly broader and more different audience.

The main guide and the awards The Winehunter Amphora Award

In the context of the inauguration of Amphora Transformation, the brand-new guide “The WineHunter Amphora Award 2024” was formally provided on Friday 7 June, the very first guide totally committed to white wines in amphora, produced by Helmuth Köcher, that includes a choice of white wines tasted and rewarded by an unique tasting commission. On this event, the WH Amphora Platinum Awards were granted, i.e. the greatest possible acknowledgment, to the white wines: REND NEN 2020 Erbaluce di Caluso by Luca Leggero (Piedmont), MIGIU Isola dei Nuraghi 2021 by LE ANFORE (Sardinia), Chambave Muscat 2022 by Rosset Terroir (Valle D’Aosta), Garnellen 2020 by Tröpftalhol (Alto Adige). Likewise granted were the Amphora White Wine Product Packaging, for the most representative label, to Cielo Sommerso from Tenuta San Marcello (Marche) and Pagus Cerbaia from Poggio al Tesoro (Tuscany).

Walk Tasting e Qvevri Red wines

Over 101 business producing amphora white wines from all over Italy existed at the tasting tables established at the Gallerie Mercatali of Veronafiere on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th June, to which was included a choice of Georgian labels Qvevri Red wines, undersea white wines and items from ancient vines, with the involvement of GRASPO, a sustainable ampelographic research study group for the conservation of viticultural biodiversity which determines, brochures and vinifies ancient and small vines at a nationwide and global level. A proposition of quality that attracted in specific an audience of lovers and specialized operators in the sector and which showed to be a crucial conference and contrast point in between red wine business, joined by the very same interest and devotion for the healing of the ancient wine making method in amphora.

Conferences and seminars

The program of technical, clinical and research study conferences, seminars and round tables arranged throughout Amphora Transformation was extreme and drew brand-new point of views for the future of amphora white wines. Opportunities for contrast, analysis and information processing which highlighted an ancient innovation such as development and transformation, specifically in reaction to the obstacles determined by regard for sustainability and continuous environment modification. Teacher Attilio Scienza, president of the clinical committee of the occasion, led technical-scientific panels with the involvement of: Nereo Pederzolli, teachers Osvaldo Failla and Raffaele Guzzon, David Maghradze and Steven Batjuk in “The White wine Odyssey– from the past to the future”; the MW Andrea Lonardi, Manna Crespan, Gianluca Telolli, Aldo Lorenzoni and Luigino Bertolazzi in “GRAPE TRACKER. Vines from the past for white wines of the future”. Success likewise for the research study panel “Development of vines and amphorae. The enhancement of Georgian ranges: clonal choice and the development of disease-resistant genotypes” with Eugenio Sartori of Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo and the Georgian Steven Batjuk. The round table “Italian oenologists in contrast”, hosted by Andrea Radic and Francesca Granelli, was gone to by: Elena Casadei (Le Anfore), Michele Bean (Return Of Investment Clâr), Francesco Mondini (Etruscanywine), Robin Baum (Winemakersclub Italia), Stefano Parisi (Poggio al Pino 1872) and Josef Reiterer (Arunda). The round table “Georgian white wines: the origins of viticulture” saw the interventions of Carlo Catani and Massimo Palmieri and the small amounts of Helmuth Köcher. Lastly, the round table “Amphora manufacturers” saw the involvement of Michele Bean (Sirio Anfore), Massimo Carbone (Winejars), Luca Risso (Clayver) and Federico Manetti (Manetti and Gusmano) with Helmuth Köcher and Andrea Radic.

Le masterclass

From theory to practice: the Amphora Transformation masterclasses were a valuable chance to live a sensorial and gustatory experience that led the individuals on a journey through time and area. “Red White Wines in Amphora– A journey to find the senses, from the past to the future: the contrast” was committed to 6 red white wines produced in amphora– Hadrianum (Abruzzo), Drei Donà (Emilia– Romagna), La lepre e la luna (Marche), Return Of Investment Clâr (Friuli), Catabbo (Molise), Terrae Laboriae (Campania)– and moderated by the reporter and tv speaker Andrea Radic together with Simona Geri, cup, commissioner of nationwide and global juries, members of the brand-new commission “The WineHunter Amphora Award”. The masterclass “10 Custodians for 10 Uncommon Vines– viticultural biodiversity in Italy” moderated by Aldo Lorenzoni and Luigino Bertolazzi, exposed the trick of the origin of Italian viticultural biodiversity, moderated by Aldo Lorenzoni of GRASPO. The white wines of the cellars existed: La Chimera (Avanà Metodo Classico), La Rabiosa (Vernazola), Emilio Bulfon (Sciaglìn), In Sordina (Pomella), Santa Maria Valverde (Dindarella), Tenuta La Marchesa (Uvalino), Tenuta di Pietra Porzia (Lecinaro), Terenzuola (La Merla), Sacramundi (Saccola) and Sassotondo (Nocchianello Nero). The Roero Bric Castelvey masterclass “Special area: White Langhe– Red Langhe” transferred visitors to the Piedmont hills with Cristian Gallino. “The art of the amphora: feeling and advancement of gewurztraminer in terracotta” brought 7 gewurztraminers to the tasting, an expression of naturalness and pureness, curated by Andrea Radic and Simona Geri, from the cellars: Feudo Antico (Abruzzo), Luca Leggero (Piedmont), Petrognano (Tuscany), Le Amphorae di Elena Casadei (Tuscany), Vigne San Lorenzo (Emilia-Romagna), Tenuta San Marcello (Marche) and Tenuta La Regola (Tuscany). Lastly, “Undersea White Wines– Undersea White wine: finding the depths of red wine maturation”, modified by Andrea Radic, proposed an unique introduction of the specific aging and improvement procedure under the sea with the cellars: Cantine Paololeo (Puglia), Cantina di Venosa (Basilicata), Tenuta del Paguro (Emilia-Romagna), Consorzio AGER Asprino (Campania), Jamin Portofino (Liguria) and Vallecamonica (Lombardy).