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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
"The Charming Taste of Europe" Returns to the U.S. in 2025 with Events Across the Country
A multi-city tour featuring masterclasses, B2B meetings, and promotional lunches highlights the richness and diversity of Abruzzo's winemaking tradition. NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charming Taste of Europe is pleased to announce its return to the U.S. market in 2025, continuing its mission to promote high-quality European wines and agricultural products to American trade, media, and consumers. As part of this renewed effort, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo, one of the key partners of the campaign, held a series of promotional events in late April and early May across the United States. The program included Masterclasses, B2B meetings, and wine-focused lunches in Austin, New Orleans, and Charleston, led by campaign ambassador Jeremy Parzen, a noted wine educator, writer, and historian based in Houston, Texas, known for his expertise in Italian wine and his influential blog Do Bianchi. The tour began in Austin on April 28 with a Masterclass and seated lunch at Il Brutto, welcoming 35 wine professionals for an in-depth session focused on increasing product knowledge and highlighting the identity of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and other regional wines. On April 29, the campaign reached New Orleans for the first time with a promotional lunch at The Tell Me Bar, engaging 23 local professionals in a city celebrated for its vibrant hospitality and culinary scene. The final stop took place on May 1 in Charleston at Costa Charleston, where 27 attendees participated in a Masterclass followed by B2B meetings, creating direct connections between producers and key players in the local wine trade. Also on April 30, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo participated in the Gambero Rosso World Tour in Washington, D.C., featuring 10 producers in the walk-around tasting and hosting a masterclass on Pecorino d'Abruzzo. In addition to the spring tour, the Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo was also one of the official partners of the USA Slow Wine Tour 2025, which took place in March across five major cities: New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Denver, and Los Angeles. This strategic participation reinforced the visibility and credibility of Abruzzo wines within the U.S. market, positioning them for further growth among American trade and consumers. These initiatives are part of The Charming Taste of Europe, a campaign co-funded by the European Union that seeks to enhance appreciation for Europe's outstanding food and wine culture. With their balance of tradition, character, and quality, the wines of Abruzzo remain a central pillar of the campaign's message and continue to earn the attention and admiration of wine professionals across the U.S. About The Charming Taste of Europe Europe, a place with timeless charm, is the birthplace of some of the highest-quality products in the world. The Charming Taste of Europe is a special project that introduces exquisite specialties to the United States and Canada, such as Italian and French wines, and fresh kiwis from Greece, that showcase Europe's charm, beauty, culture, history, art, heritage and unmistakable mission of the Charming Taste of Europe, co-funded by the European Union, is to increase awareness of the merits and quality standards of select European wines and fresh fruits with promotional activities in the competitive markets of the U.S. and Canada. The Charming Taste of Europe is promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of Wines of Abruzzo, the Association of Imathia's Agricultural Cooperatives and Union Des Vins Doux de Bordeaux. These European agricultural products, famous around the world for their outstanding qualities, will continue to be promoted with initiatives and events for consumers, journalists and trade professionals. For more information visit To Follow The Charming Taste of Europe Campaign: Website: Facebook: @CharmingTasteofEU Instagram: @charmeu_usa YouTube: The Charming Taste of Europe Hashtags: #thecharmingtasteofeu and #charmeu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European union or the European research executive agency (Rea). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Media Contact:Bianca Panichibpanichi@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Charming Taste of Europe Sign in to access your portfolio
Irish Examiner
06-06-2025
- Irish Examiner
Wine with Leslie: Rediscovering an Italian grape that almost went extinct
As I write this, I'm still on an Italian high, having spent the last 10 days in the college city of Pescara in Abruzzo on the Adriatic Sea. My son is studying there (Planetary Geosciences, since you ask), and having a brilliant time. We could see why he loves it, the weather is warm, the beach is just a few minutes walk from his apartment (and from where we were staying), and the food and wine are excellent and great value. We ate dozens of arrosticini (lamb skewers that cost €1-€1.20 each), we ate fish fresh from the Adriatic either steamed or fried as fritto misto, and lots of fresh pasta, either with shellfish or in tomato sauce with tiny meatballs. We also visited gorgeous hilltop towns such as Castel del Monte and marvelled at the mountains and the stunning scenery in all directions, and we met no other tourists. As you might expect, we drank Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, that richly fruited, supple red wine that is the house wine in almost every Italian restaurant. Montepulciano has jumped in quality in the last 20 years, and it is rare to find a poor one, even if you are spending less than €12. Also watch for wines from Terre di Chieti IGT, and don't forget the whites and rosés. For whites, Abruzzo used to be known for Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, but I hardly saw any; instead, it was Pecorino that filled the wine lists and shelves. The Pecorino grape was brought back from the brink of extinction in the past two decades. It is fragrant, has good sugar levels, bright acidity and copes well with heat as well as altitude, so is suited to Abruzzo. We also drank lots of Cerasuolo, the rich fruity rosé also made from Montepulciano. We would go back to Abruzzo in a heartbeat. Cataldi Madonna Giulia 'Pecorino', Abruzzo, Italy €27 Pecorino deserves to be better known and of the many I tasted in Abruzzo this was my favourite, proving a fine match for fritt-misto and spaghetti alla vongole. Floral, lime, acacia and white peach aromas, weighty and round on the palate with balancing acidity and a citrus kick. Also watch for Pecorino from Zaccagnini, Tollo, Ciu-Ciu and Gran Sasso. Deveneys; Baggot St Wines; McHughs Cantina Zaccagnini 'Twiggy' Cerasuolo, Abruzzo, Italy €17-20 Don't be put off by the darker colour as it is typical of the region and is no indication of sweetness (the next vintage will be lighter). Cerasuolo means 'cherry' and that is one of the primary aromas, along with raspberries and a touch of flora. Ripe and fruit-forward but dry and clean with balancing acidity and freshness. SuperValu; Castle Tralee; Molloys; JJ O'Driscolls Cantina Tollo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy €17.95 This is from a progressive co-op whose members farm organically. Hand harvested, minimum intervention winemaking is practised. Bright dark red-purple, violets, cherry and berry fruit aromas, ripe and fruity on the palate with touches of liquorice and blackberry. Tollo's other wines are also recommended including their Pecorino and their 'Insetti' red. Bradleys; L'Atitude 51; WorldWideWines; GreenMan; Baggot St Wines; Tipperary Whiskey 7 Year Single Malt 'Sake Finish' 50% ABV€119.95 Distilled from barley grown on their farm in Tipperary, this recently won a silver medal at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition, no mean feat. Fresh blackcurrant, dried fruit and honey aromas, a creamy smooth, fruit-focused palate, pepper, spice and sake notes on the finish. Complex and rather thrilling — a perfect Father's Day gift. Celtic Whiskey Shop;
