An Annual Sommelier Competition in New York City That Raises
Awareness of Sicilian Wines among US Wine Professionals
New
York, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Sicilia DOC announces the third edition of its Sicilian
Wine Maestro Competition after the resounding successes of the
event's past releases. The competition is aimed at American wine
professionals who are interested in learning more about Sicila DOC
wines and encouraging the increase of their popularity in the
US.
The application process is quick and engaging: after filling up
an easy form, applicants will take part in a two-round competition
that includes both a creative presentation on social media and a
structured exam. Three finalists will be invited to New York City to compete for the Maestro title
on Wednesday, June 19th and to
participate in a blind Sicilian wine tasting challenge. On the same
day, finalists will also tour iconic Sicilian restaurants to gain a
better understanding of how Sicilians have left their mark on the
city. The winner will be announced on Thursday, June 20th, and the Maestro will be
invited on a trip to Sicily in
September 2024
"We are excited to announce the third edition of our sommelier
competition," says Antonio Rallo,
President of the Sicilia DOC Consortium. "It is important for the
Consortium to continue to engage with an American audience of wine
professionals. Through the competition, Sicilia DOC's wines gain
recognition for their quality and value, and by engaging with new
audiences, our producers are exposed to new possibilities for
distribution. This is a great moment for Sicilian wines in the US
and the DOC is committed to raising awareness among the country's
industry professionals."
The Sicilia DOC Consortium is devoted to strengthening the
reputation of Sicilian wines and educating markets about their
producers' innovative, high-quality, and sustainably-focused
winemaking. This universal commitment has helped the DOC gain
interest and recognition for its remarkable wines worldwide.
The sommeliers and wine professionals competing for the Sicilian
Wine Maestro title will be challenged to prove their knowledge of
Sicily's rich history and culture,
as well as understand the evolution of the island's viticulture and
winemaking that is currently being reshaped by a new generation of
winemakers. A panel of judges soon to be announced will evaluate
the participants during each qualifying phase of the
competition.
For more information, email sicilianwinemaestro@colangelopr.com,
visit the competition's application form, or follow Wines of
Sicilia DOC on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
About Sicilia DOC
Established in 2011, the Sicilia DOC Consortium and its producers
represent centuries of winemaking history, as well as the future of
viticulture on the island. Positioned as the crossroads of the
Mediterranean, the region is truly a mosaic of terroirs, cultures,
culinary traditions, and very interestingly, fine wines. Sicilia
DOC supports the enhancement of quality-driven winemaking and local
grape varieties, specifically Nero d'Avola and Grillo, ensuring a
genuine representation of the land in each bottle. The Consortium's
sustainable approach is also promoted by the SOStain Foundation,
which provides growers with educational tools to embrace organic
practices. For further information, please visit
winesofsicily.com.
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prweb.com/releases/sicilia-doc-announces-third-edition-of-sicilian-wine-maestro-competition-302121130.html
SOURCE Sicilia DOC