Prague is the most breathtaking capital of Eastern Europe, a city that has been reborn in recent years after decades of darkness.

The castle is what stands out most, a majestic building visible from all corners of Prague next to the cathedral that is inside the walls of the castle itself, an important example of the Gothic architecture, which characterizes the capital.

What surprises most is the beauty of the Charles Bridge, where you can admire the famous statues of the saints. A place impregnated with magic, whose legend tells that at night its statues come alive to take care of the children of the Kampa Island.

Our advice is to leave the map of the city in the hotel, free the mind and get lost in the poetry of its alleys, living fully in the charm of the city.

Our export team did in this way and, apart from visiting its distributor and its final customers, enjoyed its way through the old streets of the capital.

The aim of our travel was to visit our distributor Alifea. Martin Bily, the owner, a true simple winemaker, humble and a lover of quality, organized for the members of his wine club a tasting. In the same moment, the sommelier of the importer was in the German embassy in Prague flavoring his products in company of consuls, secretaries and advisers.

Martin often organizes tasting activities with an audience of 50 people at most. He prefers that only few people take part in these types of events, in this way the treatment is closer, familiar, the confrontation takes place without fear and there is an opportunity to exchange opinions between experts and not, without presumption. The event was organized impeccably. Two tables, one to the first floor and another in the second where the following wineries presented the products:

Lacrima Baccus, with Heretat brut y Lacrima Baccus Brut Rosé, Pelins, I feudi di Romans , Bodegas Navajas, Domaine Schoffit, Bodegas volcanes de Chile, Domaine Joel Delaunay, Cave Pilot de Gallician, Peter Zemmer, La Smilla Gavi, Weingut Hoffranzen.

We had the opportunity to meet all the guests, who were very surprised to see a representative of a winery, a day during the week, in Prague at 18.00 o’ clock!

Prague is a city in expansion, very cosmopolitan with a strong tourism. Martin has only worked with us for 4 months, but he does an excellent job as brand ambassador, due to his passion and fervor. He always has a wine glass in his hand and never tires of tasting, listening and learning and … obviously, he consults his sommelier at all times.

We have another important event scheduled for September with a forecast of 1,000 people.

Martin is a perfectionist man and he is loyal, not only in terms of price quality, but also in creating magical moments and unforgettable experiences, pampering the costumers all the time. For this reason, the export team supports him, whenever he needs. We are convinced of a lasting and consolidated relationship with the Alifea group.

Rossorubino is a wine bar in the city of Turin, in northern Italy, with more than 1600 references and an important focus on which kind of wines and grape varieties the Piemonte region offers. Since 2003, this specialized wine shop is the meeting place for those, who in Turin make wine a pleasure and a passion.

Turin is a youthful and cosmopolitan city, full of charm and surprises, not only for tourists but also for residents. It offers multiple attractions among museums, gastronomy, historic venues, parks and amazing panoramas. Capital of art, culture and innovation and with the dynamism of an open-minded city, it provides unique architectural and monumental buildings.

Seriousness and professionalism is what you breathe as soon as you enter the store. The protagonists of this frequented wine bar are Andrea, artistic director, great connoisseur and winemaker, tireless lover of the noble Pinot noir of Burgundy and Barolo and Barbaresco de la Langa and Edoardo, the pragmatic one with his feet on the ground, who loves the bubbles. Secretly, he revealed to us that our Lacrima Baccus Cava has become since two years the star product of his house, the perfect companion of the most beautiful moments of reunion and celebration with his family. These words encouraged us very much!

The feeling they gave was very positive, they are real pioneer and they persevere in order to extend their enterprise and realize their ambitious projects. Andrea and Edoardo dreams to achieve them without hesitation in a very short period, for this reason we love their energy, their positivism, their search for the best quality and their ability to adapt our portfolio to the market.

This attitude is demonstrated by the fact that in May 2015, apart from a restyling that updated the Rossorubino in a version that today we would call 2.0, the team decided to implement a 30mq kitchen, where new sensations are experienced. The place of the vivacious colors and the perfume of wines is part of the project of creating a location, where a nice environment stimulates the emotions and sensations. Slates, plays of lights and transparencies and the vivid red color of the walls are integrated with the warmth of the wood, creating a sober and cozy atmosphere.

The structure of the shop is very well studied and raised with a subdivision by typology, starting with bubbles (champagne, spumanti, prosecco and, obviously CAVA!) and following with red wines from Piemonte and those from other regions like Valle d’Aosta until the deep Sicily. We do not forget to say that the center of the store is a space dedicated to spirits and sweet wines.

On 5^th May, from 11.30 a.m to 22:00 p.m, the great team of Rossorubino organized a seminar entitled “We talk about cava, or better, we taste it” and presented our range of product.
The success was outstanding and Edoardo, who is not usually very open and communicative, did not stop sending us What’s app messages with pictures of empty bottles, making us feel an active part of this event, although 800 km far away.

Motivated and very satisfied with the deep bond that we have with them, we desire to see all the components of this magnificent and dynamic team soon; savoring our cava, trusting in their advice and making us take away from their suggestion and their cuisine.

Pictures: visititaly.com, rossorubino.net