Vinitaly, the island on display in Verona: customers also from Vietnam
The successes of the wineries stimulate the interest of international distributors
VERONA. The imprint of a territory, the soul of a land. Colors and land of Sardinia. This is how the island presented itself at Vinitaly 2022 with success also considering the awards obtained, with success. Among these the best wine of Italy, the Vernaccia Riserva di Oristano Judikes 2008 from the Cantina Sociale della Vernaccia di Oristano,. The jury of # 5StarsWines – The book an event, now in its sixth edition, organized by the international team of Verona Fiere. And organic wines also triumph with the Giampietro Puggioni winery, changing area and heading to Mamoiada, Mamutone and Isula wines have been awarded in the section Wine without walls dedicated to organic wines. Positive are the insiders and the wineries protagonists of this show returned to normal after two years of forced pandemic stop. Among the major wineries in the area is Sella & Mosca, of the Terra Moretti Group, which confirms positivity for a revised and corrected Vinitaly, a sort of pleasant return to the past. So commented the director and oenologist of the company, Giovanni “The organization of Verona fairs – he said – who have fairs in the winter months has brought the organization home with the exhibitors, has brought some precautions that have greater professionalism to the ‘event. The appointment that, with the exception of a Special Edition with reduced ranks held in November, had now been missing for two editions and had felt that it was missing. The possibility of seeing the interlocutors in person, putting aside the useful but cold and distant video calls, has restored that trait of joy and human relationship that has always characterized our world and strengthens the trust and loyalty of our customers. The price of the entrance ticket on the one hand, the restrictions dictated by the legislation and the logistics on the other, have been a filter that has kept consumers at a distance, favoring a more business and professional approach. And if it is true that the fair is an opportunity for growth for the most experienced consumers eager to expand their wine culture, on the other hand we believe that it should also be an exclusive and dedicated moment, with restaurateurs, distributors, importers. and professionals who can consolidate and strengthen the relationship with companies they already know and come into contact with new operators. As far as we are concerned, this year we decided to invest significantly in the fair, we presented ourselves as Terra Moretti Vino with a new stand that saw all our wineries as protagonists, three regions – Lombardy, Tuscany and Sardinia – and six companies, including which Sella & Mosca of Alghero. A rational and minimal architecture, the use of natural materials and from a sustainable economy and an attention to detail and design welcomed our wine lovers and customers. Sella & Mosca – concludes Pinna – has consolidated its partnerships, both national and foreign, in which the appeal of Sardinia continues to grow, both with its most representative wines, Cannonau, Vermentino and Carignano, and with lesser-known grape varieties, such as Turbato. The attention paid by emerging nations, such as the Scandinavians and some Asians, is interesting. A positive balance that bodes well ». New clients such as Vietnam have joined the portfolio of some companies, such as Pala. “We found an excellent turnout with quality presences, finding our entire foreign network (USA, Europe and Asia) and adding Vietnam to our distribution list – said the commercial director Fabio Angius”. Even the smaller wineries were enthusiastic: «Great turnout – declared Roberto Gariup, director of the Gallura company La Contralta – with highly qualified operators in the sector. The company is at the first Vinitaly but we are very satisfied, there was a lot of curiosity in knowing us and in deepening with tastings. There are also many restaurateurs. Less foreign, yes, I would say 95% Italy and some sporadic operators from New York, London and even Belgium. «I am really happy with this restart – added Elisabetta Pala, producer for Mora & Memo -. We worked with serenity, dedicating the right time to appointments. We concentrated on foreign customers, but we also reviewed historical customers and had the opportunity to meet new ones ».