A picture-postcard setting welcomed Lorenzo Landi, an agronomist and oenologist of great experience and profound knowledge, to Brussels yesterday. In fact, DoctorWine organized two masterclasses and a tasting dedicated to a group of 15 producers united by his advice.
A warm, almost early summer day and the Grand Place, with its shining buildings of glass and spires, welcomed a great selection of Italian wines.
La Maison du Cygne hosted for DoctorWine, in collaboration with the local Vinopres, a tasting and two masterclasses with 15 producers united by the technical guidance of Lorenzo Landi. A career spanning more than 25 years, an international reputation and a down-to-earth philosophy that shines through clearly in the wines: non-invasive excellence.
A journey through wine-growing Italy
It was a unique journey through Italy’s most iconic wine landscapes that highlighted the synergy between scientific precision and respect for territorial identity.
Unlike many consultants who impose a “distinctive style,” Landi is valued for his ability to remain “invisible,” allowing the unique characteristics of the soil and grape to emerge in the glass.
“Our goal is not only to produce great wines, but to produce wines that are an authentic expression of their origin- says Lorenzo Landi –. In Brussels we are proud to present companies that have embraced this vision, combining traditional heritage with modern, sustainable winemaking practices.”
Great success with the public
Masterclasses packed with buyers, importers, trade journalists, and wine educators were attentively and passionately attended. The same passion and meticulousness put forth by Landi in his recounting, in fluent French, of soils, territories and varieties up and down the pensola.
These are the companies present at the tasting tables:
Cataldi Madonna (Abruzzo); Fiorentino (Campania); Giancarlo Ceci (Puglia); Col di Bacche (Tuscany); Le Bertille (Tuscany); Elia Palazzesi (Tuscany); Tenuta di Lilliano (Tuscany); Tenuta di Sesta (Tuscany); Rocca delle Macie (Tuscany); Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano (Tuscany); Lungarotti (Umbria); Guy Verhofstadt’s Meone (Umbria); Gabbas (Sardinia); Pala (Sardinia); and Cottanera (Sicily).
The wines presented during the masterclasses, in order of service:
- Cottanera Etna Bianco DOC Contrada Cottanera 2022
- Cataldi Madonna Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Piè delle Vigne 2021
- Fiorentino Taurasi DOCG Riserva 2019
- Meone by Guy Verhofstadt Umbria IGT Meone 2022
- Col di Bacche Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva Rovente 2022
- Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Pieve Cervognano 2021
- Le Bertille Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Pieve San Biagio 2021
- Tenuta di Lilliano Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione 2019
- Rocca delle Macìe Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Sergio Zingarelli 2022
- Elia Palazzesi Collelceto Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva 2020
- Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva Duelecci Ovest 2020
- Lungarotti Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG Rubesco Vigna Monticchio 2020
- Giancarlo Ceci Castel del Monte Nero di Troia DOC Parco Marano 2020
- Gabbas Cannonau di Sardegna DOC Arbore 2022
- Pala Isola dei Nuraghi Bovale IGT Essentija 2021
Because DoctorWine is also this
It is making contacts, communicating in the round especially at this time of extreme uncertainty. Bringing together Italian producers united by solid quality and shared values. Because it is precisely the producers, with their excellent wines and their constant work of research, study and improvement, who carry high the flag of the Made in Italy oenology outside our borders. Creating opportunities, new relationships and opening up markets that are always curious to discover and rediscover wines and grape varieties that only our country has to offer. And it was a joy.
