Our wines were selected for one of the major opening events of the 74th Venice International Film Festival, the exhibition that has traditionally brought together the best in international cinematography for many years in a unique setting. Paired with food prepared by top chefs from the Marriott International Group served on the Terrace of Hotel Danieli in Venice at the traditional Variety party, this was an unforgettable occasion hosted by one of the most famous entertainment magazines in America.

Called 'Faces of Woman', the evening event saw four chefs from luxury hotels - The Gritti Palace, Hotel Danieli, The Westin Europa & Regina and JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa - prepare food based on themes from successful films starring actress Annette Bening, the Jury President for the Festival and guest of honour for the event. 400 VIP guests saw their menus accompanied by generous offerings of wines from the Venetian regions, including Pian del Griso, Rosa dei Masi, Campofiorin and Costasera.

'We are very proud that our wines are some of the selection from the Triveneto that have found favour with stars from an exclusive jet set community,' said Sandro Boscaini, Masi President. 'We are also pleased to see the feminine face of the Biennale come to the fore with the excellent choice of a woman as president of the jury; this unique experience brings together the worlds of top class cinema and the best in food and wine.'

The links between Masi and the cinema have already been established this year with Masi's presence as the only winery outside the Prosecco region to star in the long-awaited film 'While there's Prosecco, there's hope', which was entirely shot in Prosecco country, with the brief exception of a scene at the Masi Foundation's 'Civiltà Veneta Prize' set in Valpolicella.

Past editions of the Masi Civiltà Veneta Prize have seen awards go to Ermanno Olmi and Carlo Mazzacurati for film direction, and to actors Marco Paolini and Giuseppe Battiston. Another link was when the young and already well-established film producer Andrea Segre made 'The Taste of Time' for Masi to tell the fascinating story of how Amarone is made.

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