{"product_id":"20261027_cormons_dinner","title":"[Dinner] Cantina Produttori Cormòns Winemaker’s Dinner","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWelcoming Ms. Frantiska Kasparova of Cantina Produttori Cormòns\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFriuli Winemaker's Dinner\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA night to savor two award-winning wines with their producer: a Pinot Bianco hailed as the best in Italy, and the first \"Tre Bicchieri\" in the winery's history.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, October 27, 2026, 18:30–21:00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are hosting an exclusive winemaker's dinner for just eight guests, featuring \u003cstrong\u003eMs. Frantiska Kasparova\u003c\/strong\u003e, Export Manager of \u003cstrong\u003eCantina Produttori Cormòns\u003c\/strong\u003e from the town of Cormòns in Italy's Friuli region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event will be held at \u003cstrong\u003eQuattro Canti\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Italian restaurant in Minami-Aoyama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBordering Slovenia, Friuli is counted among Italy's finest regions for white wine, yet it remains a destination little discussed in Japan.\u003cbr\u003eDiscover its current landscape through the words of its makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrantiska Kasparova\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e(Export Manager)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guest is \u003cstrong\u003eMs. Frantiska Kasparova\u003c\/strong\u003e, who oversees exports for this cantina comprising over 90 families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the event, you will have the opportunity to join her in conversation, learning directly about vintage differences, the terroir of Collio, and the very nature of a cooperative winery. An interpreter will be present, so please do not worry if you are not fluent in Italian or English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy listening to the producer's stories while enjoying a glass, you are sure to experience these wines in a whole new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Heart of the Evening: Two Awards\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e① The White Wine Hailed as Italy's Best Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollio Pinot Bianco 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded the \u003cstrong\u003eFriuli-Venezia Giulia Quality\/Price Award (94 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e in Gambero Rosso's \"BereBene 2026.\" This is the cuvée featured for proving that \"a cooperative of 100 families created the best value-for-money Pinot Bianco in Italy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from short cold maceration and aging in large casks, it offers aromas of citron, candied ginger, and grapefruit. On the palate, saline minerals extend into a clean, profound finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e② The First \"Tre Bicchieri\" in the Cantina's History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollio Bianco Uve Autoctone 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwarded the top \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri (Three Glasses)\u003c\/strong\u003e rating in Gambero Rosso's \"Vini d'Italia 2025\" for the first time since the winery's founding. It was introduced as one of 52 producers to receive the award for the first time that year—a bottle boasting a depth developed through aging, blended from indigenous Friulian varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Historical acclaim\" and \"overwhelming value.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience these two differently awarded wines side-by-side on the same night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCantina Produttori Cormòns\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Friulian Cooperative of Over 90 Families\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1968 in the town of Cormòns near the Slovenian border. This \u003cstrong\u003ecooperative winery boasts over 90 member families\u003c\/strong\u003e and manages 320 hectares of vineyards. They produce Collio DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, and Friuli DOC wines, and have installed eight weather stations in their fields to manage the microclimate of each plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipating producers range in age from 24 to 89, and this intergenerational transfer of technology is the foundation of the cantina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVino della Pace (Wine of Peace)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn initiative continued since 1983. Produced from the \"Vigna del Mondo\" (Vineyard of the World), where about 550 varieties collected from across the globe are planted. The labels are created annually by different artists (including Dario Fo, Enrico Baj, Yoko Ono, and Folon) and have been gifted to heads of state around the world. The cellar houses large Slavonian oak casks painted by some 20 artists, resembling a small art museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWines to be Served\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe plan to serve about five types of wine, focusing on the two award-winning cuvées, ranging from Friulian whites to reds and a final glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriuli Sparkling or Prosecco \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toast to start the evening with a sparkling wine or Prosecco from Friuli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollio Pinot Bianco 2024 [BereBene 2026 Quality\/Price Award, 94 pts]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of the evening ①. Start with its saline and citrus notes paired with appetizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriuli Friulano\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriuli's signature variety. Leaves a pleasant, almond-like bitterness in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollio Bianco Uve Autoctone 2022 [Vini d'Italia 2025 Tre Bicchieri]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of the evening ②. Depth and maturity unique to a blend of indigenous varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriuli Merlot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother face of a region strongly associated with white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* The wine lineup is subject to change based on import stock and the menu of the day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWine × Cuisine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMinami-Aoyama Quattro Canti\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe venue is Quattro Canti, an Italian restaurant in Minami-Aoyama, a short walk from Omotesando. It is an intimate spot with only 12 seats, including counter and table seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chef will create a special pairing course after pre-tasting the wines for this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA Table for Only Eight\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity is limited to just \u003cstrong\u003e8 people\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the same space as Ms. Frantiska, you can ask questions about the wine and chat about the food. It is an intimate distance where conversation flows naturally as glasses are raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't just \"drink\" wine—\u003cstrong\u003esavor the background from which it was born.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe invite you to join us for such a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate and Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTuesday, October 27, 2026\u003cbr\u003e18:30–21:00 (Reception starts at 18:15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuattro Canti\u003cbr\u003e105 Minami-Aoyama Rotary Mansion, 6-13-18 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo\u003cbr\u003e10-minute walk from Exit B3 of Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro)\u003cbr\u003eTEL 03-6821-2359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8 people\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15,000 JPY per person (tax included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・Cantina talk by Ms. Frantiska Kasparova (with interpreter)\u003cbr\u003e・Approximately 6 types of Cantina Produttori Cormòns wines\u003cbr\u003e・Special pairing course by the chef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Please include any food allergies or ingredients you dislike in the notes section when booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePlease book before it sells out\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome the person who stands by the side of the producer, listen to the stories behind the wine,\u003cbr\u003eand enjoy it with cuisine prepared specifically for this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd compare those two bottles that have garnered acclaim across Italy, right at the same table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Friulian night that can only happen because it is limited to 8 guests.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOctober 27, 2026.\u003cbr\u003eWon't you join us in savoring Friulian white wines with Ms. Frantiska Kasparova?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWe look forward to welcoming you.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Participation Fee","offer_id":50181644681493,"sku":null,"price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/8895\/1061\/files\/cormons_group_1200_crop_a64e927b-5af6-4f87-b36e-eb16008c70f4.jpg?v=1789700482","url":"https:\/\/cepages-wines.com\/en\/products\/20261027_cormons_dinner","provider":"Cépages Wines | セパージュ ワイン","version":"1.0","type":"link"}