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Pinot Grigio Wine Excellence – New Delle Venezie DOC

December 2, 2018 By Latina Weekly

Wine Business News — Pinot Grigio Wine & New Delle Venezie DOC

October 2018– The Consorzio Delle Venezie DOC Pinot grigio, the first supra-regional experiment ever in Italy able to unite two regions (Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto) and one autonomous province (Trentino) arrived in New York City last month to celebrate the new DOC. Representatives from the “Triveneto” Consortium will also introduce all the improvements taken to enhance the quality and secure the level of control that will ensure the best Pinot grigios for the ultimate palate enjoyment.  The new Delle Venezie DOC was created in 2017 as a direct result of the history and culture of generations involved in the creation of the great “Triveneto vineyard”. Over the past few years, the “Triveneto vineyard” or Triveneto zone in the northeastern part of Italy has become one of the most important wine regions in the region. In terms of geography, for oenological purposes the Veneto region is divided into three geographical areas reflecting unique characteristics of topography and ultimately terroir. The creation of a DOC or “Denominazione di Origine Controllata” represents an important step in creating a higher quality and more constant product.

Italian wines fall under their own unique certification and DOC wine rules regarding quality remain very strict, but allow more freedom than DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status. DOCG is considered the strictest certification level, whereas IGT is the least restricted. The distinction between the three different classifications is important yet one can certainly find great wines within all three groups. One key difference is that all DOCG labelled wines are professionally evaluated by government–licensed personnel prior to being bottled. To promote authenticity, DOCG wine bottles have a numbered governmental seal placed across the cap or cork. DOC wines also have a government issued label, a topic important to any wine collector as the label is also a seal of authenticity. Knowing how to identify authentic government labels is key if one wants to spot fakes. And apparently wine counterfeiting is on the rise as bottles become more costly, collectible or both. Finally, it’s worth mentioning there’s a fourth category of Italian wine known as Vino da Tavola (VdT) or “table wine” which falls outside of any DOC classification. The creation of a specific regulated classification for the Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC started in 2017. Since its first harvest in 2017, the entire Pinot grigio production from the territories of Trentino, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia possess DOC status. From The Alps, the Garda Lake right to the Venice lagoon and the Adriatic Sea up to the Collio hills: one will find great diversity and extraordinary terroirs able to express the distinct excellence of the Italian Pinot grigio. To accomplish this, at the end of the entire production chain certification, each delle Venezie DOC bottle is vetted by professional oenologists’ tasting commissions before finally receiving the Italian government seal as a certified quality wine. As of 2018, the Delle Venezie DOC Wines include:
•Pinot grigio, including sparkling varieties
•Pinot grigio spumante (V.S. and V.S.Q. categories)
•Bianco

This is a rather simplified account of the new system; the exact classifications as well as grape varietal restrictions are a bit more complicated.  Additional details on the DOC classification may be found at Italian Wine Central, a highly informative source on the topic.

The creation of the DOC was a result of wine producers and consumers desire to protect and promote the complex and versatile production of Pinot grigio, one of the most representative grapes of the region. The positive trend of the first six-months of 2018 has seen a 73% increase in certification requests estimated by the end of the year. These results have been accompanied by the definitive end of the bottling of the old IGT starting August 1, 2018, working in the direction of quality assurance: a historical and important event that closes a phase regarding the entire Italian northeastern Pinot grigio which will therefore produce only guaranteed DOC going forward. The new standards have important implications for foreign markets, as the Pinot grigio Delle Venezie region contains 85% of the Pinot Grigio exported by Italy.

Historically, the Pinot grigio vine was found in the Venetian area at the end of the 1800’s, an extremely favorable area that has produced often complex and difficult to describe wines with different nuances, scents and flavors appealing to many different kinds of consumers. Pinot grigio today represents the main exported Italian grape variety and the fourth one cultivated in Italy. Under the new DOC delle Venezie, yields per hectare have been reduced to ensure a new level of qualitative excellence. Pinot grigio is a wine with a great past but an even more promising future, one that has the potential to create some of the most strikingly diverse wines in the world.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: New Pinot Grigio DOC, Wine News

Spanish Cinema Days Returns with New Lineup

December 2, 2018 By Latina Weekly

Film Festivals — Spanish Cinema Days Returns to New York City

New York, NY – On December 7th 2018,  King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center at NYU and Pragda Yorkers return with their annual event: “Spanish Cinema Days,” a film festival that takes place over three days. This yea, the festival will present some of the most remarkable stories of cinema Spanish contemporary of the prior two years. the focus will be on films reflecting a range of styles, aesthetic and talents in today ‘s Spanish film industry. Five of the films received international awards, among which Handia (Giant), the winner of the last Goya ® Awards and the fascinating thriller Afternoon to Anger.

This year’s films highlight the intricate balance between emerging talent and established filmmakers. Admission is free and open to the public. All foreign language films are subtitled in English.

“The Latino film production inside and outside the United States is stronger than ever. In this regard, Spain has been a vital and eclectic mix of new and emerging talent stories that will delight us stand out with this vibrant 3 – day festival , “said Laura Turegano, Associate Director of the Center of Spain Juan Carlos I NYU.

This year’s program is as follows:

Spanish Film Days 2018 Program:
Friday, December 7 / Opening Night.
7:00 pm: Late for anger. Winning Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay at the Goya ® 2017 Awards, this film is impressive directorial debut Raúl Arévalo, a thriller about a man who has waited years to avenge a crime that everyone else has forgotten.

Saturday, December 8
5:00 pm: The author of Manuel Martín Cuenca brings us to the strange world of artistic creation and crooked manipulation. Played by a magnificent Javier Gutiérrez, it is one of the most honored films of the year and received the Critics Award FIPRESCI at Toronto Film Festival.

8:00 pm: Many children, a monkey and a castle. The award – winning and hilarious documentary Gustavo Salmeron, reveals a portrait of Julita, the extraordinary mother and family director search to know the reason for the murder of his great – grandmother.

Sunday December 9, 2018
4:00 pm: Psiconautas: the forgotten children of Pedro Rivero and Alberto Vázquez is based on the legendary graphic novel Vazquez. This lively, dark and eerily comic tale tells a story of the awakening of children in a world that has been ruined.

6:00 pm: Giant (Handia) Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregi, winning ten awards Goya ®, is based on real events and tells the story of one of the biggest myths of Basque history: Miguel Joaquin giant Altzo. Convinced that everyone paid to see the tallest man on earth, and his brother Miguel travel across Europe, a journey in which ambition, money and fame forever change the fate of the family.

Please check online for schedule updates & ticket availability – suggest visiting the NYU website and Pragda’s events list at pragda.com/events. Spanish Cinema Days is done under the curatorship of Marta Sánchez, Director of Pragda, and Laura Turegano, Associate Director of NYU KJCC; the festival is produced by NYU KJCC and Pragda and co-sponsored by King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center at NYU and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at NYU. ID photo is required for admission to NYU buildings.

Filed Under: Events, Film Tagged With: Film Festivals

Highlights from Saks IT List Townhouse with Amex & Harper’s Bazaar

September 9, 2018 By Latina Weekly

Highlights from Saks IT List Townhouse in partnership with American Express and Harper’s BAZAAR — an exciting space with infinity mirrors and multiple levels featuring unique themed room designs. Please see below for the event description & details.

From the ticket website at Eventbrite:

“Don’t miss your chance to visit the season’s hottest destination to see and be seen this fashion week: The Saks IT List Townhouse, in partnership with American Express and Harper’s BAZAAR. Find yourself immersed in different rooms of fashion, accessories, and style as you discover the Saks IT List trends of the season brought to life. Card Members will also have exclusive access to shop the newest accessories and latest fashions featured throughout the experiential townhouse including bold plaids, Wild West looks, statement outerwear, and the very best of what can be found on the runways.
Location: 80 Washington Place, New York, NY (Between 6th Avenue and Washington Square West in Greenwich Village)
Hours: Friday September 7th, 10am – 8pm EST; Saturday 8th, 10am – 8pm EST; Sunday 9th, 10am – 4pm EST; Monday September 10th; 10am – 4pm EST
Access Policy: Access to The Saks IT List Townhouse in partnership with American Express and Harper’s BAZAAR will be based on venue capacity, event pre-registration, and Card Member priority access. Priority VIP access will be granted to Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members, SaksFirst Credit Card Members (each Card Member will be allowed up to three guests at the time of admission and a physical card must be presented) and pre-registered Eventbrite ticketholders on a first come, first served basis, when capacity allows during the published operating hours. Please note that the venue may be closed for private events and a separate ticket or invitation will be required for entry. This venue is not wheelchair accessible.

Product Purchase Policy: Product purchases at The Saks IT List Townhouse must be paid for exclusively with an American Express® Card or SaksFirst Credit Card. No returns or exchanges may be made at The Saks IT List Townhouse. Returns or exchanges can be made at a Saks Fifth Avenue retail store, subject to Saks Fifth Avenue’s standard return and exchange policy. For full SaksFirst Credit Card terms and conditions, visit www.saksfirst.com.”

We attended the event, the townhouse was beautiful. Staged as an interactive surreal platform for shoppers (see above), the venue offered an immersive experience plus a coupon for any purchase above $300 USD. The townhouse itself made the visit enjoyable. Located in Greenwich Village at 80 Washington Place, the home has historic significance — John Philip Sousa once resided there. How easy it is to miss this fact! But it’s written on a small plaque which also states the home was built in 1852 and is of the “Greek Revival Style of the period.”  In case you forgot (I did), John Philip Sousa was an American composer who wrote the official National March of The United States called “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”  You can listen to the official march on YouTube at this link— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mRn9chmRAY. Sousa’s grandparents reportedly fled from Portugal to Spain during the Peninsular War in 1822. His father, John Antonio Sousa, immigrated to the United States, married and had ten children [Source: your island routes.com]. Born in November 1854, John Philip Sousa was John Antonio’s first born son. At the young age of thirteen, he joined the US where he enlisted in the Marine Band [Source: www.immigrantentrepreneurship.org]. The Greenwich village townhouse where he once resided recently underwent a complete interior renovation and placed on the market; an online video reveals many designer upgrades and luxuries.

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: #saksitlist, NYFW2018, Saks IT townhouse, Sousa House

FUTURO Digital Conference & NYLFF 2018

August 18, 2018 By Latina Weekly

The New York Latino Film Festival returns this year with a great lineup of films and events. As featured on their website, this year the festival will include the FUTURO Digital Conference presented by GOOGLE. The conference will be held at Google 85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011 and admission is free. A ticket is required, the link for online registration is provided here. For more upcoming events, please visit our calendar at the bottom of the main page. Thank you.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Google Events, New York Latino Film Festival

Eat nYc The Bronx Food And Wine Festival

August 5, 2018 By Latina Weekly

Bronx Food and Wine festival

 

Eat nYc The Bronx Food And Wine Festival returns to New York City and is one event not to be missed! Representing a collaboration with Aval & Co to benefit a great cause — the Food Bank For New York City. Because in a city as great as NYC,  its motto “No One Should Go Hungry!” is one we should all be eager to support. Simply walking down the street, one cannot help but notice the economic disparities between the affluent and poor. And there’s really no reason for it to exist. In a country as great as the United States, hunger should exist no more. So grab a ticket and join forces with a great organization as we strive to end hunger.  [Read more…] about Eat nYc The Bronx Food And Wine Festival

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: #EatnYc, Food and Wine Festival, Parties

Art on Paper by E2 Boldly Challenges Preconceptions

March 18, 2018 By Latina Weekly

Diversity in revisionist works of art received an innovative new interpretation at this year’s Art on Paper in New York City. Photographic duo E2 presented several works designed to challenge the mind – modern reinterpretations of old master paintings replaced with new subject representations of race, sexual orientation, gender and age. Upon first glance the viewer is presented with a well-known work of art with unknown subjects. Challenging stereotypes & preconceptions, each work obliges the visitor to re-examine their preconceptions of classic beauty in the framework setting of iconic art. Are the subjects still as beautiful (or more) than the original ? Do we accept the artists re-interpretation or dismiss it? Are we open minded enough to be able to appreciate a classic work of art, even if it doesn’t conform to fixed expectations? These are the questions one must consider not only when evaluating art but in our everyday lives. How free are our minds & can we truly live without prejudice? Or are we programmed to reject anything outside our comfort zone… It’s this kind of reaction that inspires great art. It challenges the mind, individual preconceptions and a greater sense of the world we inhabit.

The E2 duo – Kleinveld and Julien – have entitled their latest work as “In Empathy We Trust.” The collaboration started in 2010 when artist and phographer Elizabeth Kleinveld teamed up with artist Epaul Julien. Their collaboration inspired several revisionist Art History works by artists such as van Etc, Raphael, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Whistler and others. Describing their work fails to do it justice, the only way to fully appreciate it is to see it for oneself.

Art on Paper is an international art fair held each spring featuring the world’s best and iconic paper-based art. General Admission tickets are available to the public. More information is available at : thepaperfair.com/ny

Filed Under: Events, News Tagged With: Art History, Diversity in Art

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