Decanter Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter 2015

Our inaugural Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter took place at the Landmark Hotel in London Our inaugural Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter took place at the Landmark Hotel in London Our inaugural Mediterranean Fine Wine Encounter took place at the Landmark Hotel in London Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean The first masterclass was Great wines of the Mediterranean, presented by Demetri Walters MW, from Berry Bros. & Rudd Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp introduces Demetri Walters MW, leading the first masterclass The great wines of the Mediterranean masterclass included: Clos de l'Obac 2004, Domaine Sarda Mallet 2006, La Peira en Damaseila 2008, Tenuta San Guido 2011, Az. Agr. Morella 2007, Marco de Bartoli 1987, Haidimos Hatzidakiz 2011, Thymiopoulos 2011, Kyperounda 2005, Chateau Musar 2003 The great wines of the Mediterranean masterclass included: Clos de l'Obac 2004, Domaine Sarda Mallet 2006, La Peira en Damaseila 2008, Tenuta San Guido 2011, Az. Agr. Morella 2007, Marco de Bartoli 1987, Haidimos Hatzidakiz 2011, Thymiopoulos 2011, Kyperounda 2005, Chateau Musar 2003 The great wines of the Mediterranean masterclass included: Clos de l'Obac 2004, Domaine Sarda Mallet 2006, La Peira en Damaseila 2008, Tenuta San Guido 2011, Az. Agr. Morella 2007, Marco de Bartoli 1987, Haidimos Hatzidakiz 2011, Thymiopoulos 2011, Kyperounda 2005, Chateau Musar 2003 To find out about our upcoming events, click here Wines were enjoyed from over 50 producers from across the Mediterranean People enjoyed a range of wines from across the Mediterranean in the Grand Ballrooms of the Landmark Hotel People enjoyed a range of wines from across the Mediterranean in the Grand Ballrooms of the Landmark Hotel People enjoyed a range of wines from across the Mediterranean in the Grand Ballrooms of the Landmark Hotel Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp hands over a cheque for Â£75,000 to the WaterAid charity. The money was raised via a charity auction of wines from last year's Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) and is the most Decanter has given to WaterAid in a single year since it began supporting the charity.

Special thanks also goes to Belu Water, sponsor of DWWA.

People enjoyed a range of wines from across the Mediterranean in the Grand Ballrooms of the Landmark Hotel Riedel provided all of the glasses for the grand tasting and masterclasses Riedel provided all of the glasses for the grand tasting and masterclasses Wines being poured for the next masterclass The second masterclass, Discover the elegance of Priorat, was lead by Sergi Ferrer-Salat, co-owner of Ferrer Bobet; Ricard Rofes, winemaker of Scala Dei; Valenti Llagostera, co-owner and co-winemaker of Mas Doix; Sarah Jane Evans MW, DWWA Regional co-Chair for Spain The second masterclass, Discover the elegance of Priorat, was lead by Sergi Ferrer-Salat, co-owner of Ferrer Bobet; Ricard Rofes, winemaker of Scala Dei; Valenti Llagostera, co-owner and co-winemaker of Mas Doix; Sarah Jane Evans MW, DWWA Regional co-Chair for Spain Wines in the second masterclass (Discover the elegance of Priorat) included: Scala Dei, Cartoixa 1974, 2007 and 2011; Ferrer Bobet, Vinyes Velles 2009; Ferrer Bobet, Seleccio Especial 2005 and 2007; Mas Doix, Salanques 2006; Mas Doix, Doix 2007; Mas Doix, 1902 Centenary Carignan 2010 Wines in the second masterclass (Discover the elegance of Priorat) included: Scala Dei, Cartoixa 1974, 2007 and 2011; Ferrer Bobet, Vinyes Velles 2009; Ferrer Bobet, Seleccio Especial 2005 and 2007; Mas Doix, Salanques 2006; Mas Doix, Doix 2007; Mas Doix, 1902 Centenary Carignan 2010 Ian D'Agata, DWWA Regional co-Chair for Italy, lead the final masterclass of the day: Italy's Mediterranean native grape varieties The wines in the final masterclass were: Cave du Vin Blanc de Morgex et La Salle 2013; Borgo Prunatelli 2013; Tiberio 2012; Villa Bucci 2005; Donnachiara 2008; Antonio Caggiano 2001; Rivera 1993; Lungarotti 1988; Castello di Monsanto 1968; Donnafugata 2008 The wines in the final masterclass were: Cave du Vin Blanc de Morgex et La Salle 2013; Borgo Prunatelli 2013; Tiberio 2012; Villa Bucci 2005; Donnachiara 2008; Antonio Caggiano 2001; Rivera 1993; Lungarotti 1988; Castello di Monsanto 1968; Donnafugata 2008 The final masterclass of the day was: Italy's Mediterranean native grape varieties The final masterclass of the day was Italy's Mediterranean native grape varieties