The Savory Grape of East Greenwich hosted its annual retail grand tasting event for the public on November 16, 2019. Shoppers enjoyed tastes of more than 50 wines from around the world, including Argentina, Chile, France, Italy, Spain and the U.S., all represented from within portfolios of Best Beverage, Horizon Beverage, Mancini Beverage, Oceanstate Wine & Spirits, MS Walker and Wine Wizards. International suppliers, including Angelini Wine, Ltd., were also on hand pouring for, and educating, guests.
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- The Savory Grape of East Greenwich hosted a grand tasting event on November 16, 2019.
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- The Savory Grape team. Far left: Jodie O’Brien, Katelyn Garand and Marisa Giuliani. Front row: Jennifer Chapman, Tulay Lawton, Jessica Granatiero, Emma Nahod and Samantha Barberet. Back row: Joe Arcuri, Greg Morris, David Barricelli, Josh Glynn, Chris Iannitelli and Tom Breeding.
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- Nick Zeiser, Owner, Wine Wizards.
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- Sid Lakhkar CSW, Fine Wine Specialist, Horizon Beverage Co. of RI – Wine Marketing Division and Jonathan McGowan, Sales Consultant, Horizon Beverage Co. of RI – Wine Marketing Division highlighting Qupé Central Coast Syrah.
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- Rick Pignataro, National Sales Manager, Angelini Wine, Ltd., showcasing Carpenè Malvolti Rosé.
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- MS Walkers’ Mark Guillotte, Off-Premise Specialist and Elisia Barretto, Sales Representative pouring a Spanish wine lineup, including Rioja Bordón Crianza Rioja.
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- Jim Hayes, Sales Representative, Oceanstate Wine & Spirits showcasing Hayes Valley Meritage Red Blend.
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- Jared Iannelli, Moët Hennessy Trade Development Manager, Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing presenting bubbly selections, including Chandon Sweet Star Sparkling, Moët Brut Impérial Champagne, Moët Ice Champagne, Veuve Clicquot Champagne Demi-Sec, Veuve Clicquot Champagne Rosé and Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Champagne.
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- Fatima Pereira, Owner, Best Beverage.
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- Alessandro Malpassi, Regional Sales Manager, Ethica Wines – North America pouring Fontanabianca Barbaresco, Piedmont.
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- Mark Raymond, Mancini Beverage – Rhode Island Distributing pouring Finca El Origen Rosé from Argentina.
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- Nicole Eacuello of Wine Co. pouring a selection of Italian wines.
Photos by Laura Widness.
