Baracchi Winemaker, Benedetto Baracchi, and Paolo e Noemia D’Amico Brand Ambassador, Riccardo Bertocci, traveled from Italy to Connecticut in November. The pair helped kick off a new wine and food series at Water’s Edge in Westbrook, which also featured Saxtons River Distillery’s Sapling line of Vermont Maple Spirits. Baracchi and Bertocci then hosted an intimate wine class at Madison Wine Shop. Bertocci discussed how the ancient volcanic landscape of Vaiano, and volcanic Tufo stone of d’Amico’s cellars affect the wine. Baracchi described how low-yield techniques enhance the flavors of his Smeriglio series of 100% Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. Baracchi finished off his trip with a tasting at the Crushed Grape in Milford. Baracchi, d’Amico and Sapling are distributed in Connecticut by Cellar Fine Wines.
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- Alex Oporto, Banquet Manager, Water’s Edge; Claudio Marasco, Finance and Legal Advisor, Water’s Edge; Jillian Simms, Cellar Fine Wines; Anil Kumar, Food and Beverage Director, Water’s Edge; Benedetto Baracchi, Winemaker; Charles Staub, Restaurant Manager, Water’s Edge.
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- Baracchi holds a bottle of his Brut Trebbiano with guest Elaine Beame at the Water’s Edge event.
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- Baracchi addresses guests at Madison Wine Shop
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- Malcolm Nicholls; Whitney Algieri, Owner, Madison Wine Shop; Benedetto Baracchi, Winemaker; Tracie Gunning; and Morgan Carlow.
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- Bertocci addresses guests at Madison Wine Shop.
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- Baracchi prepares to present his Tuscan wines to guests at the Crushed Grape in Milford.
