News About Vero Producers and Products | 2020 and Older

 

Beyond Prosecco: Try These Sustainable Sparkling Wines from Italy’s Erbaluce, Franciacorta, Lambrusco, Pignoletto - December 2020 - Winepredator.com

Delving into the world of sparkling wines, Winepredator looks at bubbly from Italy. Several different Vero sparkling wines from organic and sustainable producers were featured in the lineup, including Briamara, Bugno Martino, and Tomisa.

 

#Giro2020: Pedaling North to Emilia-Romagna and the Wines of Cantina Braschi - October 2020 - The Swirling Dervish

Adventuring along the Giro d’Italia in 2020, The Swirling Dervish virtually passed by the Braschi vineyards and dove into the passionate minds behind the winery and their vines, grapes, and philosophy.

 

Ventura County Harvest 2020: Perspective from Clos Des Amis, Pacific View, Topa Mountain, The Ojai Vineyard - October 2020 - Winepredator.com

'Tiny but mighty' is how Ojai Pacific View wines are reviewed in this profile by Winepredator of the upcoming 2020 harvest in Ventura County, along with nearby winery Clos des Amis.

 
 

The Birds and The Bees in The Zinfandel Trees: 2020 Harvest in Ventura Vineyards Old and New - August 2020 - Winepredator.com

Writer Gwendolyn Alley interviews Vero producer Clos des Amis’s Bruce to understand his minimal intervention philosophy as it applies to his wines and winemaking techniques.

 
 

Vigna Petrussa Wines Gold and Red Awards from Merano Wine Hunter - August 2020 - TheMeranoWineHunter

Awarded Gold medals were Vigna Petrussa’s Schioppettino Riserva and sweet dessert wine Picolit. While their Richenza and Refosco were awarded the ‘Rosso’ or Red award by The Merano Wine Hunter.

 
 
 

ZOOM BOOM and an invitation to VeroTalk featuring Ventura County’s Clos des Amis Winemakers - June 2020 - Winepredator.com

As Covid goes on, writer Gwendolyn Alley of WinePredator discusses the recent deluge of online and virtual wine events, and her recent experience with a VeroTalk featuring Clos des Amis.

 
 
 
 
 

La Maliosa Aurinia Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awarded Gold Medal by BIOL - March 2020 - BIOL Awards

The La Maliosa produced Aurinia Organic EVOO was awarded a Gold Medal 2019 Tuscan organic extra virgin olive oil by Biol Novello which evaluates the best olive oils in the world.

 

Women to Watch in Wine: Vigna Petrussa and VeroVino - March 2020 - Winepredator.com

Woman winemaker-grower Hilde Petrussa is hailed as a ‘Woman to Watch in Wine’ by WinePredator.com. Writer Gwendolyn Alley also praised Vero founder Sheila Donohue a ‘Shero’ for her passions and efforts in bringing all these unique and special boutique wines and olive oils to the US market.

 

La Maliosa Biodynamic Procanico and a Pasta Bar with Santa Barbara Uni and Mussels - March 2020 - Winepredator.com

Gwendolyn Alley of WinePredator delves into what does ‘biodynamic wine’ mean here in the US, with a little help from an Italian biodynamic wine from La Maliosa.

 

Ian D’Agata Gives 90+ Points to Vigna Petrussa Wines - January 2020

In his reviews of North Eastern Italian wines, Ian d’Agata was very impressed by Vero imported Vigna Petrussa. Rating all of Vigna Petrussa’s wines with 90 plus points, d’Agata declared Vigna Petrussa ‘one of Italy’s best and most under the radar estates’. Having been the first to bring Vigna Petrussa to the US market, we at Vero were very proud of winemaker Hilde Petrussa.

 

3 Surprising Sparklers from Emilia-Romagna’s Terramossa - December 2019 - Winepredator.com

Vero Producer Terramossa, was featured by Gwendolyn Alley of Winepredator in this article all about sparkling wine and the region of Romagna.

 

Bugno Martino’s Organic Lambrusco Defy Expectations - June 2019 - Winepredator.com

After tasting producer Bugno Martino’s Rosso Matilde lambrusco, Winepredator decided it was time to learn more about this under-appreciated grape and the organic wines from this Mantova producer.

 

Picolit: A Buyer's Market For The Made-For-Hollywood Underdog Grape - May 2017 - Forbes.com

Forbes.com praises the Picolit grape and wine as an up and coming wine. As Picolit producer Vigna Petrussa can tell you, the wine is difficult and laborious to produce, making it truly a treat to be savored and enjoyed.