SIMPLY ITALIAN GREAT WINES U.S. TOUR CELEBRATES 11 YEARS OF SERVING THE WINE INDUSTRY WITH THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS TRADE SHOW.
Chicago - Monday, October 28, 2013 at Hotel Sax
Los Angeles - Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Mr. C - Beverly Hills
Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour: For the eleventh consecutive year, IEM of Verona and IEEM of Miami, will host the best Italian wine trade tasting of the year. With over 40 wineries represented by winemakers, winery owners and brand specialists to bring the incredible culture and passion of Italian winemaking, glass by glass, to trade professionals.
Discover the depth of Italian wine through guided tastings and seminars, followed by an afternoon walk-around grand tasting showcasing over 40 wineries representing the diverse Italian regions. Participating wineries include: Bennati, Biasiotto, Cantina Alice bel Colle, Cantina di Cormons, Cantine Monfort, Cesconi, Domenico Fraccaroli, Le Albare, Orion Wines, Poggio Torselli, Pojer & Sandri, Produttori delle Langhe, Riveri Wine International, Ricci Curbastro and selected wineries from winegrowing associations of the Friuli-Grave, Friuli-Collio, Chamber of Commerce of Udine, U.Vi.Ve - Unione Vini Veneti, Consortium Wines of Romagna and Confcooperative Umbria.
I.E.E.M. (International Event & Exhibition Management), the Miami-based branch of I.E.M. (International Exhibition Management), is a comprehensive agency specializing in marketing, events production and public relations for the wine industry. Driven by a passion for trade shows and a flair for flawless organization, I.E.M. was founded in 1999 by industry veterans Giancarlo Voglino and Marina Nedic. A reputation for constantly delivering high quality events coupled with its extensive network of contacts with trade professionals and international press has led IEEM/IEM to become one of the most well-regarded Italian wine event organizers in the world. Learn more at www.ieemusa.com
Chicago - Monday, October 28, 2013 program is as scheduled:
10:30am -11:30am “Discover the Great Wines of Umbria” Presented by Confcooperative Umbria
Speaker: Tom Hyland, Author, Journalist and Italian Wine Expert
12:00pm -1:00pm “The Character of Veneto Wines ”Presented by U.Vi.Ve. (Unione Vini Veneti)
Speakers: Arturo Stocchetti, President of Consorzio Unione Vini Veneti DOC
Paul Wagner, Instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department
1:30pm - 2:00pm “Regulating Italian Wines in Today’s Market” Presented by Federdoc
Speakers : Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, President Federdoc
Paul Wagner, Instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department
3:00pm - 4:00pm “Chianti Classico Revolution: The Black Rooster Crows at the Dawn of a New Age" Presented by Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
Speaker: Paul Wagner, Instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department
5:00pm – 6:00pm “The Fabulous Wine of Piedmont” Presented by Produttori delle Langhe
Speaker: Tom Hyland, Author, Journalist and Italian Wine Expert.
2:00pm - 6:00pm Walk-around tasting open to wine and hospitality professionals, wine collectors, wine educators and members of the press
Los Angeles - Wednesday, October 30, 2013 program is as scheduled:
10:00am - 10:30am “Regulating Italian Wines in Today’s Market” Presented by Federdoc featuring Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, President
Speakers: Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, President Federdoc
Paul Wagner, Instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department
11:00am - 12:00pm “The Character of Veneto Wines” Presented by U.Vi.Ve. (Unione Vini Veneti)
Speakers: Arturo Stocchetti, President of Consorzio Unione Vini Veneti DOC
Alessandro Torcoli, Publisher of Civiltà del Bere
Piero Selvaggio, Owner Valentino Restaurants
1:00pm - 2:00pm “Chianti Classico Revolution: The Black Rooster Crows at the Dawn of a New Age" Presented by Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico
Speaker: Paul Wagner, Instructor for Napa Valley College’s Viticulture and Enology department
4:00pm – 5:00pm “The Fabulous Wine of Piedmont” Presented by Produttori delle Langhe
Speakers: Alessandro Torcoli, Publisher of Civiltà del Bere
Piero Selvaggio, Owner Valentino Restaurants
2:00pm - 6:00pm Walk-around tasting open to wine and hospitality professionals, wine collectors, wine educators and members of the press
Trade registration is open for the walk-around tasting by contacting Jessica Celona at International Event & Exhibition Management at (305) 937-2488 or via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by clicking Simply Italian Registration
