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The week in pictures
This week in the world of drinks: Ferrari Trento celebrates its place on the Formula 1 podium, Skylight Rooftop Tobacco Dock partners with Budweiser to become England’s “spiritual home” for this summer’s rearranged Euro 2020, and Charlie Foley of Christie’s oversees the record-breaking sale of a Grand Constance 1821 bottle.
Italian fizz Ferrari Trento is back on the Formula 1 podium, this time at the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco. Race winner Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris celebrated their respective podium finishes with a special Jeroboam bottle of Ferrari Trentodoc, as pictured below.
Skylight Rooftop Tobacco Dock has partnered with beer giant Budweiser and Bud Light to create a “spiritual home” for football fans hoping to watch this summer’s Euro 2020 games in a unique environment. Skylight is installing a giant screen on its rooftop, as well as smaller screens in its pergola. The venue will feature a special Budweiser and England Team entrance and will be running special events and activities throughout the summer.
Charlie Foley of Christie’s oversaw the record-breaking sale of a rare bottle of Grand Constance 1821 – one of only a dozen in existence – for £21,222 at the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction on 22 May.
The sweet wine from an allocation originally destined for Napoleon Bonaparte, shattered its anticipated £4,000-£6,500 sale price, and was snapped up by a UK-based Christie’s client.
Award-winning alcohol-free beer Big Drop has partnered with Paria Cycling Clothing to launch a 0.5% beer – Tailwind IPA – alongside a limited-edition Big Drop cycling jersey. The IPA is positioned as the perfect accompanying sip to a summer bike ride and is available for purchase now alongside the special cycling jersey. The RRP is £29.50 for a case, or £84.95 for six beers and the jersey.
Bottega has opened two Prosecco bars at British racecourses Bath and Windsor. The two Bottega Terrazza Bar & Restaurants are described as “elegant” outdoor dining spaces, where guests can watch the races while enjoying Prosecco and a selection of Italian dishes.
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