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Formula 1 has arrived in Miami to a groundswell of excitement. With it comes all the fl ash, excess, pomp, and circumstance one could expect from the world-renowned Grand Prix—including grand exhibitions and activations by the race’s offi cial sparkling wine, Ferrari Trento. Aventura sat down with Matteo Lunelli, president and CEO of Ferrari Winery—Italy’s leading producer of luxury sparkling wines—to discuss the honor of landing on the Formula 1 podium and how the race has become a platform for introducing the brand to the Miami market. (ferraritrento.com/en) —P.R.

AVM: For those who are new to your brand, tell us a bit about Ferrari Trento sparkling wines.

Lunelli: As is true for every great wine, Ferrari Trento is an expression of its own territory. The style, elegance, and longevity of our sparkling wines come from the mountains of Trentino in the Italian Alps and its unique climate and terroir. This year we celebrate our 120th anniversary. Ferrari has earned worldwide recognition as the premier producer of Italian luxury sparkling wines and it is a symbol of the Italian art of living. Our winery has maintained its authentic roots as a family-owned company with deep ties to the Trentino region.

Your sparkling wine is often compared to top Champagnes. What’s your take on that?

Champagne represents a French tradition, while Ferrari Trento is an expression of Italian lifestyle. Ferrari Trento wines are made in the same traditional method and with the same grape varieties as Champagne, yet they are diff erent and distinctive in that they come from the Italian Alps of the Trentino region, cultivated at great altitude. It is this mountain viticulture that makes Trentodoc sparkling wines like ours truly unique, not only in Italy but in the world.

How were you able to rise above Formula 1’s Champagne legacy and become the offi cial toast of Formula 1?

The Formula 1 podium, which is the most iconic celebration in the world of sport, has always been a dream for us, and now it has come true. Formula 1 selected us because we share common values of passion and excellence. This is not the fi rst time that our Trentodoc sparkling wine has overtaken Champagne at an important international event. For example, it was selected as the offi cial toast of the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles for fi ve consecutive years.

How will the Miami Grand Prix be a new launching point for the brand in America?

The arrival of Formula 1 in Miami is exciting for us as a brand. To be a part of this phenomenon is a great opportunity because the U.S. market is a strategic market for us and the F1 partnership is starting to open doors that previously were not always an option, including a chance to further establish our presence and distribution in Florida, one of the top markets for wine consumption in the U.S.

What’s the best way to celebrate the partnership between Formula 1 and Ferrari Trento?

Inside of the track, we will bring a touch of joy and Italian style—not only on the podium but to the entire event, as the offi cial sparkling wine. Around town we will hold several activations at prestigious hotels, such as The Breakers, The Fontainebleau, the Boca Golf & Racquet Club, and the Loews. It’s also possible to celebrate this partnership at home. In honor of this year’s inaugural Grand Prix in Miami, we have a new bottle that celebrates the city. It’s part of our Ferrari F1 Limited Edition line, complementing a range that honors the Grands Prix at Silverstone, Monza, and Suzuka. This is truly a one-of-a-kind collector’s piece for our fans and our way of honoring this vibrant city that will now forever be a part of F1 race history.

FERERRI WINERY

Thanks to a partnership with Ferarri Winery and Matteo Luneli (above), drivers who fi nd themselves in the winner’s circle at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix will celebrate by spraying Ferrari Trento sparkling wine.

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« Bagatelle Miami

The headlining name in French Med dining-meets-nightlife has landed in Miami, this time at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. The St. Tropez–imbued concept is a lavish affair of European indulgences (expect plenty of Champagne, caviar, truffle, and lobster on the menu) and also a wild time of tableside (and tabletop) dancing, costumed performances, and (possibly incriminating) what-happens-inSouth-Beach-staysin-South-Beach fun. (bagatelle.com)

« Joia Beach Restaurant & Beach Club

It’s logical to assume that a slick, feet-in-the-sand establishment would thrive during daylight hours, but Joia’s prime time arrives post sunset. As the cocktails and sea breeze mix, the illuminated beachfront lounge swells with the who’s who of Miami mingling to the sounds of DJ-led beats. The adjoining alfresco restaurant entertains a scene-heavy dinner crowd, enjoying modern Mediterranean fare, Tulum-inspired surrounds—and documenting the experience across the trendiest social media channels. (joiabeachmiami.com) —P.R.

CHUG BURGER AT CHUG’S DINER «

The all-American burger is the all-star of chef Michael Beltran’s Cuban-American diner in Coconut Grove. The juicy patty is layered with American cheese, bread-and-butter pickles, shaved lettuce, and secret Chug sauce on a house-made sesame bun. Pair it with a side like yuca bites or beans and rice to add Cuban flavor to the mix. (chugsdiner.com)

One Dish, Three Ways: BURGERS

« THE JUICY LUCY AT WHITMANS

Famed fast-casual burger joint Whitmans New York has arrived in South Beach, and with it comes plenty of epically messy and delicious creativity between the bun. A menu standout is the Juicy Lucy, a hot pocket of pimento cheese encased by two beef short rib blend patties, topped with caramelized onions, bibb lettuce, tomato, spicy pickles, and a special sauce. (whitmansmiami.com)

« THE FRITA AT KUSH HOSPITALITY RESTAURANTS

The winner of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival’s official Burger Bash in 2021, The Frita is pure burger bliss. This carnivore’s delights consists of a 5-oz. patty, stacked with

Swiss cheese, bacon, guava jelly, and potato stix, all smothered in LoKal sauce (a creamy Russian dressing of sorts) and then sandwich-pressed to crispy perfection. Get your Frita fix at multiple places throughout the 305: at Café Kush in the MiMo District, Tobacco Road by Kush in downtown, Kush Hialeah, Kush Coconut Grove, and Kush Wynwood. (kushhospitality.com) —P.R.

Spring Flings

New behind the bar this season is Basbas— a smooth, small-batch, herbal liqueur from the Balearic Islands that follows a 400-year-old secret family recipe. Now available in select U.S. markets (including Miami) the spirit is a beautiful balancing act of a dozen-plus farmed and foraged herbs from the Balearic Islands, aged for a year in handmade Portuguese copper stills. Notes of sage, citrus, anise, cinnamon, and rosemary excite the senses, whether you’re drinking the liqueur on the rocks or enjoying it as the star of its own spring cocktail, such as the Basbas Mojito or the Basbas Negroni. Read on to make your own at home. (masbasbas.com) –P.R. Basbas Negroni What you’ll need for a single serving: 2 oz. Basbas 1/2 oz. Suze liqueur 1 oz. dry vermouth Ice Orange peel Basbas Mojito What you’ll need for a single serving: 2 oz. Basbas 1 oz. fresh lime juice 10 fresh mint leaves Ice Soda water

Combine Basbas, lime juice, and most of the mint leaves with ice, then gently muddle. Top with soda water and garnish with remaining mint leaves.

Combine spirits in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled. Strain into a glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with orange peel.

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