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Editorial board 2023

A new Editorial Board to promote understanding of Italian spirits

Veneto, a great diversity of spirits

Veneto is today one of the most developed and industrialized regions in Italy. With one of the richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, musical and culinary heritages in the country, it is also the most visited region in Italy, with approximately 60 million tourists each year.

Bordered on the west by Lake Garda, on the north by the Dolomite mountains and on the east by the Adriatic Sea, Veneto is one of the most important wine regions in Italy in terms of production and has a multitude of D.O.C.’s. The incredible success of prosecco but also unique production techniques for red wines (amarones, ripassos, ….) explain this. No wonder Veneto has also become an epicenter of Grappa production. The Veneto region is also the territory of the Aperitivo. It was the birthplace of the spritz. But not only!

As the 2023 edition of Spirits Selection takes place in September in the city of Treviso, Spirits Selection, through a new Editorial Board, aims to answer the many questions consumers may have about the diversity of spirits produced in this region. Over the months, the Editorial Board will build up an archive of in-depth, varied and up-to-date information to feed publications and social networks on Italian spirits production.

Spirits Selection grappa glasses

An editorial board composed of professionals

The initiative highlights the fact that Spirits Selection is more than just a competition between producers and appellations. It is primarily aimed at fostering dialogue and creating a meeting point for industry specialists. 

The contest

Editorial board members

Schlimmerdurst.net blog owner – Spirits writer with special focus on how to use good spirits to make even greater cocktails.

Owner of DRINK|IT – Bottled cocktails consultant for Caffè Propaganda start up at Collegio – Co-owner and founder of 47 Barrato and Cocktail d’Autore – Barmanager at Hotel Majestic Rome – Project manager and Start up at Stazione di Posta 

Global Brand Manager & Head of Advocacy at ITALSPIRITS 

Journalist – Editor in Chief of “Il Barman” 

Consultant en Grappa - Directeur de Distillery Bruno Pilzer - Fondazione E.Mach Instituto Agrario San Michele all' Adige TN - Président du "Instituto Italiano Grappa Trentino"

Writer and Blogger – Co-Founder Distillerie.it – Craftdistilling.it – Whiskyclub – Rum club and Spirit Club Italia 

Author of “Journey above the clouds” & “Rum Rebels” – Director of Rene’s Rarities – Director of Trips & Taste 

Spirits Selection by CMB Director – Agriculture Engineer 

Spirits Selection by CMB Logistic Manager – Civil Engineer 

Articles

Spirits Selection at Wine Paris 2025 – BE SPIRITS: Celebrating Global Excellence, with a Focus on Mexico and Mauritius
Spirits Selection at Wine Paris 2025 – BE SPIRITS: Celebrating Global Excellence, with a Focus on Mexico and Mauritius
Events Spirits News
Spirits Selection at Wine Paris 2025 – BE SPIRITS: Celebrating Global Excellence, with a Focus on Mexico and Mauritius

18 Dec 24

Spirits Selection by CMB is taking you to Paris!
Spirits Selection by CMB is taking you to Paris!
Spirits News
Spirits Selection by CMB is taking you to Paris!

14 Oct 24

26th Spirits Selection by CMB: several surprises feature on the awards list
26th Spirits Selection by CMB: several surprises feature on the awards list
Press Release Spirits News
26th Spirits Selection by CMB: several surprises feature on the awards list

23 Sep 24

The 26th edition of Spirits Selection by CMB begins in China
The 26th edition of Spirits Selection by CMB begins in China
Spirits News
The 26th edition of Spirits Selection by CMB begins in China

02 Sep 24

The first Spirits Expert Training by CMB
The first Spirits Expert Training by CMB
Spirits News
The first Spirits Expert Training by CMB

12 Aug 24

Spirits Selection by CMB continues to grow, posting a record number of entries this year
Spirits Selection by CMB continues to grow, posting a record number of entries this year
Spirits News
Spirits Selection by CMB continues to grow, posting a record number of entries this year

05 Aug 24

“Qu”:  the backbone of Chinese Baijiu
“Qu”:  the backbone of Chinese Baijiu
Spirits News
“Qu”:  the backbone of Chinese Baijiu

27 Jun 24

The mysterious code that creates Maotai-flavor liquor (sauce-aroma baijiu)
The mysterious code that creates Maotai-flavor liquor (sauce-aroma baijiu)
Spirits News
The mysterious code that creates Maotai-flavor liquor (sauce-aroma baijiu)

10 May 24

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