| From Torrecchiara to Maiatico: wine producers | | | | traditional toast drunk using the winning Malvasia. |
| from the hills of Parma will be meeting in the | | | | At 7.30 p.m. the Coseta d'Or Evening will begin, |
| town of Sala Baganza to take part in the Cosèta | | | | involving wine tasting stalls in various streets |
| d'Or, the annual award event where an expert | | | | around the town. Everyone will be able to taste |
| jury selects the best locally produced Malvasia. | | | | the delicious traditional gastronomic products of |
| The judges in action on the 15th and 16th of May | | | | Emilia and the Sala Baganza area, including |
| will be drawn from the ranks of Italy's leading | | | | Parmigiano Reggiano, herb tortelli, torta fritta (fried |
| wine guides: Ais, Gambero Rosso, Espresso and | | | | cake) and prosciutto ham, salame, the bondiola |
| Veronelli. | | | | cured meats and, of course, wines from all the |
| Bormioli Rocco will be part of the event in its role | | | | producers connected with the event. |
| as sponsor, supplying 500 Premium number 6 | | | | Bormioli Rocco's Premium wine tasting glasses will |
| wine glasses, to toast the best brand of the year. | | | | be present precisely in order to bring out the best |
| Once again, the company has chosen to link its | | | | in these wines. Made from fine crystal glass, these |
| brand image with an event aimed at promoting | | | | glasses combine a shine and transparency similar |
| the area's quality expertise and offering incentives | | | | to that of crystal with an extraordinary degree of |
| to local wine producers. | | | | functionality and practicality of use, including |
| After the traditional opening press conference, the | | | | sturdiness and dishwasher compatibility. |
| jury will convene on Saturday at 10 a.m. to taste | | | | The precise shapes and dimensions of these wine |
| the Malvasia wines entered for the competition. | | | | glasses have been studied and developed in |
| While the jury is at work inside the Rocca | | | | collaboration with the Italian Sommeliers |
| Sanvitale castle, a market fair of local products will | | | | Association, with the aim of bringing out the best |
| be held in the gardens, and a photographic | | | | in the bouquets of white wines – such as the |
| exhibition called "Sala e la Sale d'Italia" (Sala | | | | Malvasia wines in this event – but also reds |
| Baganza and the other Salas of Italy) will be | | | | and rosés. To be noted also, the way that the |
| inaugurated. | | | | exceptional thinness of the glass, obtained through |
| The jury's verdict will be delivered at 5 p.m., | | | | laser cutting, makes the contact between lip and |
| followed by the award ceremony and the | | | | rim even more pleasurable. |