Landscape picture of Veneto with vines on hills
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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 by CMB announces leadership change
Spirits Selection by CMB announces leadership change
Spirits News
Spirits Selection by CMB announces leadership change

05 Dec 23

Results 2023: Spirits step into the limelight
Results 2023: Spirits step into the limelight
Spirits News
Results 2023: Spirits step into the limelight

09 Oct 23

The 2024 Spirits Selection will take place in Renhuai, in the Chinese province of Guizhou
The 2024 Spirits Selection will take place in Renhuai, in the Chinese province of Guizhou
Spirits News
The 2024 Spirits Selection will take place in Renhuai, in the Chinese province of Guizhou

29 Sep 23

Spirits Selection celebrates its 25th event in Italy
Spirits Selection celebrates its 25th event in Italy
Spirits News
Spirits Selection celebrates its 25th event in Italy

29 Sep 23

The history of vermouth
The history of vermouth
Spirits News Steering Committee 2023
The history of vermouth

25 Sep 23

The post-Covid spirits market in Italy
The post-Covid spirits market in Italy
Spirits News Steering Committee 2023
The post-Covid spirits market in Italy

18 Sep 23

What is grappa ? Part 5 – Insight and Guidelines for Evaluation and Appreciation
What is grappa ? Part 5 – Insight and Guidelines for Evaluation and Appreciation
Spirits News Steering Committee 2023
What is grappa ? Part 5 – Insight and Guidelines for Evaluation and Appreciation

16 Sep 23

What is Grappa ? – Part 4 – Types of distillation – Discontinuous-type stills
What is Grappa ? – Part 4 – Types of distillation – Discontinuous-type stills
Spirits News Steering Committee 2023
What is Grappa ? – Part 4 – Types of distillation – Discontinuous-type stills

11 Sep 23

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