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PRESS Article: *The List: Wine Experts from Around the World Give Their Favorite Restaurant Cellars. Author: Ben Cramer Publication: Black Ink – Fall 2007: The Wine Issue,* page 37 (American Express Black Cardholder Publication) Dino Tantawi This Austrian-born owner of Vignaioli Selection—a small wine distribution company specializing in top-quality bottles from Austria and Italy—focuses on terroir wines that are mostly organic and bio-dynamic. vignaioliamerica.com Del Posto Number one right now would be New York’s Del Posto. The depth of wines for verticals—from, say, 1952 to today—is outstanding. It also has a vertical of Torbido starting with the first vintage in 1997 and going all the way to 2000. 85 Tenth Ave., New York; 212-497-8090; delposto.com Hanner in Austria is close to Baden, about 30 miles southwest of Vienna. A Michelin two-star restaurant in this resort area, Hanner has a list with 1,600 bottles from around the world. Mayerling, Austria; 43-2258/2378; hanner.cc Alto One of the owners, Chris Cannon, is my friend. The wine list has a 1981 Pomerol, a French Merlot blend, for maybe $800, and a ’47 Château Pétrus. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS VIGNAIOLI SELECTION SUPPORTS ST. JUDE'S CHILDRENS HOSPITAL "OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL AWARD" Dino Tantawi, New York City College of Technology ORGANIZATIONS/PUBLICATIONS Gambero Rosso 2012 Gambero Rosso 2011 Gambero Rosso 2009 Gambero Rosso 2008 Gambero Rosso 2007 Gambero Rosso 2006 Gambero Rosso 2005 Gambero Rosso 2004 Gambero Rosso 2003 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2010 Veronelli ' Guida Oro' 2008 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2006 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2005 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2004 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2003 Veronelli 'Guida Oro' 2002 Italian Sommelier Association Duemilavini 2008 Italian Sommelier Association - Duemilavini 2004 Italian Sommelier Association - Duemilavini 2003 Luca Maroni's Best Italian Wines 2003 Chicago Beverage Testing Institute MAGAZINE/JOURNAL REVIEWS At the Table, Lidia's Italy Magazine, Jan, 2011 Scarpetta Magazine, Jan, 2011 McDuff's Food and Wine Trail, A Vertical Tasting of "Torbido!" with Peter Weimer and Romy Gygax of Cascina Ebreo, Nov 19, 2010 Italian Wine Merchants: Notable Selections to Salute Memorial Day, May 18 2010 "Wine Goes Green" Biodynamic Wines in the World. Vinitaly Conference 2008 La Perla: Winery Design, Barone Pizzini, Spring/Summer 2008 The Italian Wine Report, February 2008 Travero's February 2008 Newsletter Volunteers of America (NY Christmas '07) Ventiquattro Wine Spectator Decanter Magazine Wine and Spirits The Wine Advocate The Wine Report International Wine Cellar Food & Wine Bibenda New York Christmas, 2000 NEWSPAPER REVIEWS The New York Times The Wall Street Journal VIGNAIOLI VINTAGE REPORTS Vignaioli Selection: Vintage Report 2004 Vignaioli Selection: Vintage Report 2003 Click Here to Download PDF