2011 GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship
Sponsored by Beni Di Batasiolo Winery
Tony May, Chairman, Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani, on behalf of the Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2011 GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship trip to the Langhe territory in the region of Piedmont, the second largest of Italy’s 20 regions.
Marissa Bertram – Currently attending the Culinary Arts program at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI
Melvin Jared Cristobal – Currently attending the Culinary Arts program at the University of Alaska-Anchorage in Anchorage, AK
Mark Delos Reyes – Currently attending the Culinary Arts/Pastry & Baking program at South Seattle Community College in Seattle, WA
Courtney Everett – Currently attending the Baking & Pastry Arts program at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH
Joel Kielion – Currently attending the Culinary Arts program at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
Brooke Maynard – Currently attending the Culinary Arts Management program at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY
Meredith O’Malley – Currently attending the Hotel Administration program at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY
The territory of Langhe is nestled between Alba and Asti and the undulating hills which produce the main wine varietal, Nebbiolo, from which the King of Italian wines is produced, Barolo. In addition other world renowned wines produced in the territory include Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolectto, Arneis, Moscato and Asti Spumante.
The Host/Sponsor for the trip is Beni Di Batasiolo Winery. Batasiolo is one of the leading wine producers of this territory and the recipient of many international wine awards. Batasiolo, passion for the vineyards where the very best knows no limits, www.batasiolo.com
The recipients of the 2011 GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship will enjoy a wide variety of tours and experiences showcasing the cuisine, products, wine and culture of this incredible region of Italy. The trip will take place from May 27th until June 4th, 2011.
For further information please email GRI@chcpr.com