Centerbrook-based Angelini Wine welcomed its first in-person visits from two family-owned winery suppliers from Italy in May after a long hiatus of Connecticut market events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Simone Allario, Owner of Piazzo Comm. Armando of Piemonte, and Elena Coati, Owner of Corte Rugolin of Valpolicella, visited with the Angelini sales team, who accompanied them to restaurant and retail clients for tastings and education from the owners of the vineyards firsthand, giving buyers an opportunity to learn more about the wines directly. “The small, boutique, family-owned wineries are what help Angelini wine imports stand out as they pride themselves on working with wine producers that value quality over quantity, and a commitment to sustainability and organic practices. These visits enable customers to share the passion, the vision and the details that go in to producing the quality wines from each vineyard,” said Julius Angelini, Owner, Angelini Wine.
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- Julius Angelini, Owner, Angelini Wine, meets with Simone Allario, Owner, Piazzo Comm. Armando of Piemonte, during a sales meeting and wine tasting in early May showcasing new vintages. The family-run winery was established in the 1960s in San Rocco Seno d’Elvio, near the town of Alba in Piedmont.
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- The Piazzo Collection of wines at SeaSide Wine & Spirits in Old Saybrook included: Piazzo Moscato di Asti DOCG, Piazzo Roer Arneis DOC, Piazzo Dolcetto d`Alba Piemonte DOC, Piazzo Barbera d’Alba Piemonte DOC, Piazzo Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Piazzo Barbaresco DOCG, Piazzo Barbaresco Riserva Nervo Vigna Giaia DOCG, Barolo DOCG and Barolo Riserva Sottocastello di Novello DOCG.
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- Simone Allario, Owner, Piazzo Comm. Armando of Piemonte, shared Barolo wines with Chris Fiore of Wine 101 in Hamden.
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- Simone Allario, Owner, Piazzo Comm. Armando of Piemonte, holding his Piazzo Barbera D’ Alba, an outstanding Italian red wine, perfect for pairing with pizza.
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- The Angelini Wine sales team with Simone Allario, Owner, Piazzo Comm. Armando of Piemonte after a May sales meeting.
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- The collection of Corte Rugolin wines, imported and distributed by Angelini Wine, includes Corte Rugolin Valpolicella Classico DOC, Corte Rugolin Ripasso di Valpolicella DOC, Amarone Classico Crosara de le Strie DOCG, and Amarone Classico Monte Danieli DOCG.
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- Elena Coati, Owner, Corte Rugolin, tasting wines with Steve Garrett of Post Oak Barbecue Co. in Fairfield. Coati is from the fourth generation of the Valpolicella winemaking family.
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- Coati shares wines with the team from SeaSide Wine & Spirits in Old Saybrook.
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- The team at La Marea in Old Saybrook with Coati.
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- Coati visits Kindred Spirits & Wine in Fairfield for a tasting with Store Wine Manager Christelle Marhilet and Wine Director Monica McCall.
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- Coati shares her family’s best Amarone with Pino Ciccone, Owner, Enoteca Cassanova in New Haven.
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- The sales team at Angelini Wine following their wine tasting with Elena Coati of Corte Rugolin.
