The inaugural Fenadegas’ Annual Miami Tasting is uncorking in Miami! Fenadegas, the national association of wine cooperatives in Portugual, is offering an unlimited sampling of approximately 100 whites, reds and roses replete with Ports, White Vinho Verdes and Moscatels. Slated for Monday, March 8, 2010, the event will take place on Smith and Wollensky’s scenic terrace at 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.
Consumer hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $25 per person available at www.localwineevents.com. A large portion of proceeds will benefit the South Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Food and Wine. For more information, please call Vinamericas – organizers of the Miami International Wine Fair and Florida International Wine Challenge – at 866.887.WINE.
Fenadegas’ select group of Portuguese winemakers will be present to personally introduce enthusiasts and amateurs to a plethora of varietals and winemaking styles.
Participating producers include:
- Adega Cooperativa de Almeirim (Tejo) – Founded in 1958, the Adega cooperative represents more than 600 associates and an area that predominantly produces white wines across 2000 acres. www.adegacoopalmeirim.pt.
- Adega Cooperative de Favaios (Douro) – The Adega de Favaios Wine Cellar is now known as one of the biggest producers of quality Moscatel in Portugal with products awarded in several internationally-recognized wine contests. www.adegacooperativadefavaios.com.
- Caves Santa Marta (Douro) – As the largest wine cooperative in the Douro, Caves Santa Marta was established in 1758 and has since emerged with more than 2000 members, producing 12+ million bottles annually. www.cavesantamaria.pt.
- Caves Vale do Rodo (Douro) – Established as a wine cooperative in 1950, today, Caves Vale do Rodo is a new and modern company that gathers growers from different terroirs, increasing its total capacity to produce better quality wines. www.cavesvalerodo.com.
- Pegões (Setubal Peninsula) – Pegões wines have been distinguished with more than 150 international awards and possess an average annual grape production of approximately 22 million pounds. www.cooppegoes.pt.
- Udaca (Dão) – The modern image of Udaca wines combined with the traditional viticultural technology of Dão results in high quality wines for a range of tastes and markets. www.udaca.pt.
- Vercoope (Vinho Verde) – Engineered for large markets, Vercoope’s brands meet in the most important food markets, restaurants and channels of distribution including the Internet. www.vercoope.pt.
About Fenadegas
More than seven years ago, Fenadegas began representing a group of wine cellar cooperatives that wanted to promote their wines throughout the world. This group comprised of 27 associated wineries and more than 15,200 wine producers corresponds to 20 percent of Portuguese production, and today, presents wines that are modern, competitive and have their own rich histories, traditions and terroirs. For more information call 866.887.WINE.
About AIWF
The American Institute of Wine & Food is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and public charity founded on the premise that gastronomy is essential to the quality of human existence, and was established in 1981 by the late Robert Mondavi, the late Julia Child, the late Richard Graff and others to provide a forum for the study and enjoyment of gastronomy. The AIWF is dedicated to promoting health and well-being through the enjoyment of good food and drink and fellowship that comes from dining together around the table. Granting culinary scholarships to aspiring students and running a national Days of Taste® program that teaches children about the culinary arts and nutrition, the organization has more than 4,000 members in 27 chapters throughout the United States. Membership is open to all wine and food enthusiasts and professionals. For more information please visit www.aiwf.org.
About Vineamericas
Vinamericas Inc. is a full-service marketing and communications consulting company specialized in event planning, market research, branding, new product development, media planning and public relations for the wine and spirits industry. Representing producers, trade associations, importers, wholesalers, restaurants and wine retailers worldwide, Vinamericas also owns and manages a series of proprietary annual events, including the Miami International Wine Fair (Florida’s largest wine expo) and the Florida International Wine Challenge (the state’s leading professional wine competition). For more information please visit www.vinamericas.com.