Month: April 2015

MEDIA CONTACT:  Mia DiMeo Carol Fox and Associates miad@carolfoxassociates.com 773-327-3830 x 101  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   March 16, 2015 CONTESSA ENRICA ROCCA ANNOUNCES U.S.  DEBUT OF ENRICA ROCCA PROSECCO CHICAGO—Venetian cooking school founder and author Contessa Enrica Rocca uncorks her debut line of Prosecco this April, following its successful launch in Europe. Made from the finest Glera grapes, Enrica Rocca Prosecco is produced through delicate synthesis of sparkling winemaking traditions in a small vineyard in the Veneto. Both varieties, the classic Brut and the sweeter Extra Dry, were created in compliance with the highest standards of viticulture, resulting in a DOCG (Denomination of Controlled and Guaranteed Origin) label Prosecco, the most superior caliber label for Italian wines. ER Prosecco will be available for the first time for purchase in the United States beginning on April 6 at Eataly Chicago for $21.80 a bottle. Rocca and her team will host tastings and demonstrations in Chicago April 9-11 and in New York April 12-19. April 9 6:45-9 pm Sparkling Wine Dinner at City Winery Dine with Contessa Enrica Rocca at this four-course Northern Italian inspired dinner featuring ER Prosecco and select regional wines. Tickets are available for $75 here. April 10 3:30-5:30 pm Prosecco Tasting at Eataly Sip ER Prosecco with Rocca and pick up a bottle to go! 6:30-8:30 pm Venice on a Plate at Eataly’s La Scuola  Join Rocca for an authentic experience of cicchetti making at Eataly’s cooking school. These traditional Venetian canapés are...