Bay Area Private Cruise: Angel Island Ferry
Date: Sunday, 07 September 2008
Embarkation (Tiburon, CA): 7:00 PM
Debarkation (Tiburon, CA): 10:00 PM
Entertainment: Italian Wine Tasting, Live Dance Music
Appetizers: Milano’s Ristorante of Tiburon, CA
Servino’s Ristorante of Tiburon, CA
Special Guests – Italian Wineries
Angelo Negro, Conte D’Attimis – Maniago, La Magia,
Pinino, Roberto Cipresso Wines
Price Per Person: $55.00 Now – $60.00 At the door.
This is a wine tasting experience paired with savory tastes… You’ll enjoy a treasure trove of fine Italian wines—and plenty of appetizers to complement them. Great wines that are truly impressive and all against a backdrop of spectacular scenery and the landmarks of San Francisco Bay.
GREAT WINE! GREAT PEOPLE! GREAT FUN!
http://goldengateevents.homestead.com/festa.html
Angelo Negro
Since 1670 the Negro family cultivates vineyards on the Roero hills. Giovanni Negro and his family work very hard to increase the value of this wonderful corner of Piemonte, dedicating their life to the prestigious native vines: Some of the grapes cultivated are La Favorita and white grape Arneis, For the red Nebbiolo, Barbera, Bonarda, the long grape Dolcetto and Brachetto. His prestigious wines are recognized worldwide. Giovanni Negro who has a great personality and is also the Mayor of the town of Roero dedicates himself with passion together with his sons Gabriele, Angelo the house oenologist, and Emanuela. The wife Marisa, instead has the task to receive guests in the welcome wine cellar in S. Anna of Monteu Roero.
Site: http://www.negroangelo.it/INGLESE/HOME.htm
La Magia
La Magia is located directly above the Romanesque abbey of Sante Antimo. This means that it not only has one of the best areas for its vineyards, but also enjoys one of the most beautiful views of Montalcino. The farm is family run by the Schwarz, originally from South Tyrol. Avoiding the use of chemical substances on the vine, a healthier soil. The Schwartz family believes and a lower quantity of production, with a very high concentrated yield. The same principals are followed in winemaking, where a technological advanced system is used. The farm owns 52 hectares, 16 of which are dedicated to a highly specialized vineyard. The products of this land, all of very high quality are Brunello di Montalcino, Rosso di Montalcino , a small quantity of Rose table wine and extra virgin olive oil from first pressing.
Site: http://www.fattorialamagia.it/
Pinino
Pinino – Brunello Di Montalcino
Born from a Passion
Four friends – Two wines – One common Vision.
Pinino wine estate was founded in 1874 in the famous part of Montalcino, Montosoli and Pinino wines were always regarded as one of the best Brunellos in Montalcino. In 2003, the property was purchased by Andrea and Hannes Gamon of Austria together with Silvia and Max Hernandez of Spain with the vision to produce 1st class wines, derived from a common passion.
Pinino will be designed as a jewel in the crown of Tuscany. A place where people from all over the world will enjoy to stop for a wine tasting with Max, Silvia, Hannes and Andrea.
Site: Pinino will be designed as a jewel in the crown of Tuscany. A place where people from all over the world will enjoy to stop for a wine tasting with Max, Silvia, Hannes and Andrea.
Site: http://www.pinino.com/english/index_english.htm
Roberto Cipresso
Not every terrior fits into another, but with patience and consistency, almost like a zealot in a sect, Cipresso has now found a way to pursue his philosophy. As part of his discoveries, two other wines emerged; Pigreco and Eureka. Formed from discoveries along the way, a red blend and single vineyard bottling, respectively, are also products of his experiments.
His goal for each vintage of Quadratura del Cerchio is to continue to combine compatible terriors wherever they are- Sicily + Piedmont, Tuscany + Puglia….the options are endless, as long as they blend together to form the solution of the problem…..La Quadratura del Cerchio. By experimenting and blending form year to year, the exciting wines of Roberto Cipresso are a platform for uninhibited winemaking, the passion of Roberto Cipresso.
Site: http://www.robertocipresso.it/
T G I C – Wine Importers
Marcello Sarnacchiaro, Italian Wine Consultant
Marcello has an extensive and tenured career in the wine industry. Born in Italy, wine has been in his blood from birth. Raised on the East Coast of the US, his early industry experience included marketing and administrative positions with Cordorniu and Joseph Victori Wine Imports, and in the position of East Coast Sales Manager with William Grant & Sons.
Italian wines are his expertise and passion, and he has promoted the wines of Italy with the Istituto Commercio Estero (Italian Trade Commission) since 1970. In addition he has worked with the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (Champagne Trade Commission) to promote Champagne in the US. A natural at discovering the jewels of Italy , he was responsible for bringing the incredible wines of Bruno Giacosa to the US. While not easily convinced, Giacosa allowed him to import 200 cases in the early 70’s. Giacosa’s 1971 Barolo is considered to be one of the best Barolos ever made, and he is regarded as one of the top three producers of Barolo in the world. Now the US has enjoyed 37 years of his vintages, of which are still garnering top scores, including his 2000 vintage, which scored 100 points in Wine Spectator. –> –>
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Marcello served as a Chapter Chairman of the American Wine Society from 1970-75 Prior to joining TGIC, Sarnacchiaro owned and operated Monte Bianco imports, and Italian wine import company based in San Francisco. The Quarterly Review of Wines has named “one of the abler wine people in the industry. He has a way with wines. He knows them, has a feel for them.”
A genuine professional with a love for wine, he truly enjoys educating and sharing his knowledge with others and promoting it as part of “La Dolce Vita”. As he says, “Wine’s alive, it’s a food, it’s like all the beautiful things I know”.
Site: http://www.tgicimporters.com
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