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Associated Press
11 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
THE EU FAB 6 BRINGS GARNACHA AND BORDEAUX WINES BACK TO THE UK
Three successful roadshows engage wine professionals in Edinburgh, Manchester and London ROMA, ITALY, June 9, 2025 / / -- 'The EU Fab 6 – Savour the PDO and PGI Wines and Deli Meats from Europe' campaign launched its second year of activities with a dynamic start in the United Kingdom. Three exclusive roadshows dedicated to European wines took place last week in Edinburgh, Manchester, and London, bringing together over 160 professionals from the UK's wine, hospitality, and food & beverage industries, offering an exclusive opportunity to discover PDO-certified wines from Spain and France. Each event featured a carefully curated tasting experience, highlighting the expressive Garnacha PDO wines from Spain and the elegant, terroir-driven wines from the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Cadillac PDO region in France. The Edinburgh and Manchester events were organized in collaboration with The Drinks Business, while the London roadshow took place in the prestigious setting of Hispania, in the heart of the capital. Across all three cities, the events created meaningful moments of discovery and connection between producers and professionals. The union of these two European regions is an excellent representation of high-quality European wines. From Spain, the Garnacha wines on offer showcased the diversity and expressiveness of this historic European grape, with selections from its birthplace PDOs of Calatayud, Cariñena, Terra Alta, Priorat, and Campo de Borja. Known for their richness, structure, and growing international acclaim, these wines represent both tradition and innovation in Spanish winemaking. From France, the wines of Premières Côtes de Bordeaux region embodied elegance, balance, and a deep sense of terroir. Produced by multi-generational family estates, the wines delivered a compelling tasting experience reflecting the craftsmanship and heritage of one of France's most renowned wine regions. The roadshows featured walk-around tastings alongside educational sessions, offering insight into PDO certifications and the guarantee of origin, quality, and tradition they represent. Attendees had the chance to meet and interact directly with producers from both Spain and France. The enthusiastic turnout and positive feedback from participants confirmed the strong interest in certified European wines. The events contributed to strengthening the presence and awareness of PDO wines in the UK market, while reinforcing the values of authenticity, quality and traceability at the heart of the EU Fab 6 campaign. These three events marked a strong start to the campaign's second year, promoting PDO wines in a key international market and raising awareness of their value among professionals and trade specialists. Co-financed by the European Union, 'The EU Fab 6 – Savour the PDO and PGI Wines and Deli Meats from Europe' campaign promotes European excellence in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Through tastings, education, and promotional events, the campaign supports the visibility and appreciation of products marked with the PDO and PGI labels. The initiative is supported by six prestigious consortia: • Consorzio Italiano Tutela Mortadella Bologna (Italy) – project leader • Consorzio Cacciatore Italiano (Italy) • Consorzio Zampone e Cotechino Modena PGI (Italy) • ODG des Premières Côtes de Bordeaux et Cadillac (France) • Asociación para la Promoción del vino de Garnacha – Garnacha Origen (Spain) • Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo (Italy) Follow us to discover more about the exceptional quality of European PDO and PGI deli meats and wines: Facebook @theeufab6uk, Instagram @ and YouTube @TheEUFab6 Press Office Blancdenoir Communication Agency Piazza Matteotti 25 (Galleria Barchetta, II piano) 25015 – Desenzano del Garda (BS) Tel +39 030 7741535 Email: [email protected] Blancdenoir Communication agency email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Incredible European beach city where beers cost 65p and flights are just £34
Taranto, Italy, offers an incredible getaway for Brits keen to make their money go further while enjoying a seaside location under the glorious Mediterranean sunshine An incredible European port city bursting with personality could make for the perfect getaway with beers costing as little as 65p and bargain flights also on offer. Why compromise on cheap beer and a beach holiday when you can have both? Taranto in southern Italy offers a great option for those who fancy a seaside view while sipping on some bargain pints. The city's history stretches back to the ancient Spartans who colonised the coastline as far back as the 8th century. Fast-forward to the modern day and the city will require a different type of Spartan if they want to take on the scandalously cheap pints that have been said to be among some of the cheapest in the entire world. The city pipped not only the UK, the Czech Republic and many other nations to offer the biggest bargain for a beer. "Beer in Taranto in the region of Puglia in Italy was 11.5 times cheaper than the world's most expensive bottle of beer, which the study claimed could be found in Darwin, Australia, and was £7.48," The Drinks Business website said. "The town was also top of the list for the cheapest bottle of wine, coming in seventh with a price of £3.87 per bottle, although it was beaten by another Italian city, Rome, where an average bottle was just £2.80." Taranto somehow beat many other cheap tourist destinations where the cost of a beer was less than 75p. The list, almost entirely dominated by German cities, landed Taranto as the cheapest city in the European Union with a beer going for 6p cheaper than second-placed Wuppertal, Germany. But a cheap beer is not the only thing Taranto has to offer with the city offering a host of cultural institutions that demand to be explored by any visitor. The Aragon Castle was built during the closing decades of the Middle Ages to protect against raids from the expanding Ottoman Turks. The Old City retains the same street layout from 967 with its narrow passageways being a delight for any traveller who wants to get lost in the deep history of the place. Taranto also offers some delicious seafood for foodies wanting to tuck into a slice of the local cuisine. Mussels are are an important ingredient in the local cuisine and are typically seasoned with garlic, olive oil and parsley. Those wanting to visit Taranto will need to consider the following before booking a getaway. There are no regular direct flights to Taranto from the UK, instead travellers will have to make their way there via the closest airports in Brindisi and Bari which are 43 and 55 miles away. Those wanting to jet off to Brindisi can do so for as little as £34 on May 7 and May 13, according to SkyScanner. Alternatively, those wishing to make their way to Rome first can take a train down the boot of Italy with Taranto being one of the destinations.
Time Out
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The 10 best Mendoza wines of 2024
This iconic red was awarded the highest recognition at the Global Malbec Masters 2024, a competition organized by The Drinks Business, where expert judges blind-taste and evaluate wines based on style and price. Fact: Enzo Bianchi Gran Malbec 2021 is one of Bianchi's flagship wines; it has a limited production of 27,522 bottles of 750 ml and 186 bottles of 1500 ml. Its aging potential is up to 20 years.
