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{ real somm stories } 34 { THE SOMM JOURNAL } DECEMBER/JANUARY 2018/2019 CONEGLIANO VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO SUPERIORE DOCG ANNOUNCES TWO CONTESTS TARGETED TOWARD SOMMELIERS In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the region's appellation designation next year, the Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG has launched two national contests for active U.S. sommeliers, wine buyers, and beverage directors. Winners will be given the opportunity to visit Conegliano Valdobbiadene, the historic heart and pinnacle of Italy's Prosecco region located just 45 minutes west of Venice in the foothills of the Italian Alps. CONTEST DETAILS Instagram Contest: Active sommeliers, wine buyers, or directors in the U.S can enter the competition by posting a photo of a bottle of Prosecco Superiore alone or with a dish. Participants must include a pairing note or caption, tag @proseccocv, and include the hashtags #proseccosuperiore, #proseccosuperioredocg, #proseccoelevated, and #somminstapic. Posters who meet these criteria will be entered to win an all-expenses-paid, three-day trip to Conegliano Valdobbiadene in 2019, including airfare, accommodation, and producer visits as a guest of the Consorzio. Candidates must be working actively in their place of business as an employee or consultant. Sommelier Essay Contest: Those interested in participating in the contest can also submit a 1,000- word essay targeted to the wine-buying audience that explores how Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG can be integrated more effectively into beverage programs, wine lists, and fine retail stores. The winning essay writer will also receive a three-day trip to the region in 2019 that includes airfare, accommodation, and producer visits. The winning essay will also be published in the February/March 2019 issue of The SOMM Journal. As with the Instagram contest, candidates must be working actively in their place of business as an employee or consultant. Timing for Winner Selection: After the contests conclude on January 15, 2019, the winner(s) will be selected and contacted by February 15, 2019. Connect with the Consorzio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit prosecco.it to learn more about the region and its sparkling wines. For additional information, contact Charles Communications Associates at press@charlescomm.com or by calling (415) 701-9463. Win a Trip to Italy