On November 22nd 2017, during the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, under the theme “La différence est dans le goût“, a special evening was held at the Mercuri Restaurant, featuring Piedmont: the territory, wines and gastronomic specialties. For the occasion, 10 wine producers from Piedmont offered the guests a variety of 30 wines in exclusivity, since (Read More)
As part of the 2nd Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo, and thanks to the collaboration of the Italian Consulate in Montreal and BolognaFiere, the ICCC had the pleasure of welcoming 2 reputable chefs from Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic capital of Italy, during our annual meeting Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, under the theme “La (Read More)
As part of the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, Guénaël Revel, aka MonsieurBulles, conducted a technical tasting of Piemonte wines, reserved for specialized media, restaurateurs and sommeliers. The featured wines: Poggio: Spumante di Timorasso 2016 Chiesa Carlo: Roero Arneis DOCG Monfriggio 2012 La Faletta: Piemonte Pinot Nero 3 Fucili 2015 Sartinaro: Piemonte Barbera Passito 2016 (Read More)
On November 20th, 2017, during the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, under the theme “La différence est dans le goût“, a Masterclass on authentic Italian specialties was organized specifically for industry professionals and specialized media. Organized in collaboration with the Italian Association of Geographical Indication Consortia (AICIG), the Masterclass was moderated by renowned experts of authentic Italian specialties: Lou di Palo, expert on typical (Read More)
During the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, under the theme “La différence est dans le goût”, a variety of retail stores and specialty shops in the Greater Montreal Metropolitan area offered their customers, authentic products from Emilia Romagna to taste. All the products tasted had the Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO) or the Protected Geographical Indication (Read More)
As part of the 2nd Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo, and thanks to the collaboration of the Italian Consulate in Montreal and BolognaFiere, the ICCC had the pleasure of welcoming 2 reputable chefs from Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic capital of Italy, during our annual meeting Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, under the theme “La (Read More)
During the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, a media lunch was organized featuring the wines and specialties of Emilia Romagna, reserved for media, restaurateurs and sommeliers. The menu was prepared by two invited guest chefs, members of Associazione Professionale Cuochi Italiani : Chef Romina Lugaresi and Chef Alessandro Poletti. The menu featured: Antipasti « Spuma » di mortadella con croccante (Read More)
As part of the Wine and Travel Italy Roadshow, Guénaël Revel, aka MonsieurBulles, conducted a technical tasting of Emilia Romagna wines, reserved for specialized media, restaurateurs and sommeliers. The featured wines: Fattoria Monticino Rosso: Codronchio Romagna DOCG Albana Secca 2014 Manaresi: Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG Classico 2015 Calonga: Michelangiolo Romagna Sangiovese DOC Superiore Riserva 2013 Il Casello: Gutturnio Riserva (Read More)
Over the last two days, two Quebec wine agencies, selected by the ICCC and Centro Estero Abruzzo, are visiting Abruzzo, a region still largely unknown to Quebeckers. During their stay, the agencies, who are looking for new products and new native varietals, will meet dozens of wine producers from the region, hoping to offer a (Read More)
On November 16th, 2017, Pizza Night in Montreal was held simultaneously at two pizzerias, renowned for the skills of their authentic pizzaioli, their innovative recipes and their use of the highest quality Italian ingredients. The evening featured the magnificent region of Puglia, offering guests a modern twist on pizzas using typical regional products paired with (Read More)
