Enthusiasts, experts, curious. The lovers of good wine are on the rise in Southeast Asia and a growing number of restaurants dedicated to Italian wine themed evenings. It happened in Singapore last June 17 with the exclusive evening on Moletto wines organized by "Saffron", a prestigious restaurant of this city. To do the honors of the house was to represent the company, Mauro Stival, next to the chef Marco Guccio.
A large traditional Italian dishes such as bruschetta, ravioli stuffed with veal and beef tip were served. A sumptuous menu accompanied by Moletto wines: Prosecco DOC, Chardonnay, Merlot, Colmello Rosso vintages 2000 and 2004 in magnum version.
In general, Asian consumers prefer white wine, but it is the amazing the increase in sales of sparkling wines. At the same time a growing interest in red wines, especially those barrique aged, important for aromas and taste. Both South Korea and China as in Singapore rather than in India and Taiwan was discovered the allure of Western models and Italian wine is more constant presence in restaurants and bistros, as in household consumption of upper middle class. In Southeast Asia, the media and the markets look with deep attention to the Italian food experience. And this is a great sign of appreciation of wines and the "Food" Made in Italy.