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Moreno Wines at the London International Wine and Spirit Trade Fair

Apr 23, 2009 Tags:

Hello!! Its that time of year again, and at Morenos we are all getting ready for the main event in the London tasting diary.

The London International Wine Fair.

We have lots of new and interesting wines from the last year, and all the old favorites. On show, more than 140 of the best wines from Spain, Italy, France, Chile, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand!

Launching at the fair this year will be, Bai Gorri, a beautiful modern top end Rioja range, La Bascula Ed Adams (M.W.) range from across Spain, interesting regions and typical Spanish grape varieties, Espelt great funkey wines from Emporda-Costa Brava as drunk in El Bulli , and the re launch of Sabina, stunning entry level red,white and Rose varietals in smart new labels.

It’s the great opportunity to meet the Moreno team, and most of our suppliers for a relaxed chat, and of course, a great glass of wine or two!

We hope you can make it. Please remember to register, and we look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.londonwinefair.com/index.cfm?do=home.page

Stand Number D12

Badia a Coltibuono New Website

Nov 13, 2008 Tags:

The iconic Chianti Classico estate has launched a fab new website www.coltibuono.com. If you love great wine and superlative Italian cuisine this is a wonderful site to browse, with information on all the wines including some fascinating information on the philosphy and methods behind their Organic Farming policy. As Coltibuono has an internationally renowned restaurant and cookery school there is plenty of stuff for the foodies too. You can book a stay at this Tuscan paradise as well, the website has all the details. The whole operation is managed by the charismatic and highly knowleagable Emanuela Stucchi Prinetti who is at the forefront of Chianti Classico in Tuscany and a passionate advocate for the region.

Tea anyone? 5 stars for Sed de Cana 2005

Nov 05, 2008 Tags:

Among many interesting flavour descriptions of the stunning Sed de Cana was 'tea leaf' as well as 'chocolate' recently in a Ribera del Duero tasting at Decanter magazine.

An illustrious Decanter judging panel have awarded Sed de Cana 2005 5 stars in the November issue and this impressive top Ribera has also been admitted to the Wines of the Year December Edition. A great acheivement for this still young operation. Bodegas y Vinedos del Jaro produce Sed de Cana (thirst of Canaan) in tiny quantities. 2,000 bottles come from vineyards making up one small corner of the Estates top vineyards.

Everything here is manually harvested and hand crafted. The wine itself never touched stainless steel and is fermented in barrels. Amy Hopkinson on the judging panel commented: 'Smoky oak with tea leaf and chocolate. Fresh, mineral acidity, balanced with brambly red fruit and well-handled and well integrated oak.From 2009"

The 2005 vintage is available now. If you don't want to wait until 2009 and there is no reason why you have to, you can also order the equally impressive 2004 vintage of which some limited stocks still remain.

Spanish diversity explored in Malta

Nov 04, 2008 Tags:

Carlos Read was explaining the diversity of Spanish Wines to appreciative audiences in Malta this month, with Tony De Bono of Carnaby Wines - the leading Spanish wine importer in Malta, who have been working with Moreno Wines for 10 years. '118' Wines were also hosting the tasting with Carnaby. A masterclass was presented by Carlos in the Grand Hotel Excelsior and he was also on hand at a tasting in the the Xara Palace, another of Maltas top hotels. Carlos plays a crucial role in sourcing much of Moreno's highly acclaimed Spanish portfolio as well as finding time to contribute to leading wine publications.