THE 2022 SIMPLY ITALIAN GREAT WINES TOUR RETURNS TO THE US IN THREE KEY MARKETS FOR ITALIAN WINE:
NEW YORK CITY, CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES
Full day of Guided Tastings/Seminars presented by notable speakers along with the signature Walk Around Tasting for Press and Trade at Chelsea Square in New York, at Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago and at Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Miami, FL (October 21, 2022) – Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour returns for its annual trade tasting in exciting New York, thrilling Chicago and beautiful Los Angeles to showcase the highly anticipated Italian wine portfolios.
The I.E.M./I.E.E.M. tradeshows’ signature format – educational seminars and walk-around tasting – is the strength of the tour, created to promote Italian fine wines and establish key relationships with the trade. Marina Nedic, I.E.M./I.E.E.M.’s Managing Director explains: “We are delighted to bring the diversity of the great wines of Italy to key US markets once again. With over 90 wineries from all over Italy, wines of many different appellations and several educational masterclasses, Simply Italian provides a unique opportunity to taste the best of Italy and discover new favorites, while learning about the history and culture of the producing region”.
On Monday, October 24th, the tour debuts at Chelsea Square, part of the General Theological Seminary, New York City, capturing the U.S. market in one of the top five states responsible for nearly two thirds of Italian wine imports. The program features a series of educational seminars and tastings presented by distinguished experts in their respective fields:
9:30AM – 10:30AM “Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC: the Seal of Wonderful Experiences” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. delle Venezie and Regine Rousseau.
11:00AM – 12:00PM “Federdoc – Traceability & Regulation of Italian D.O.C. Wines: focus on Franciacorta DOCG (Franciacorta Heritage)” presented by Federdoc & Ricci Curbastro Winery and Riccardo Ricci Curbastro.
11:00PM – 12:00PM “Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a great Italian red wine” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo and Joe Campanale.
12:30PM – 1:30PM “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The History Teller” presented by Consorzio Vino Nobile and Robin Kelley O’Connor.
12:30PM – 1:30PM “A taste of Oltrepò Pavese” presented by Consorzio Oltrepò Pavese and Susannah Gold.
2:00PM – 3:00PM “Collio: a small territory for great wines” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio D.O.C. and Shawn Dore.
From 2:00 p.m. until 5 p.m., Simply Italian attendees will experience the walk-around wine tasting.
Participating wineries and importers include an exciting array of the familiar and the new from the following Italian regions:
Abruzzo –Masciarelli; Consorzio di Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo represented by: Cantine Agriverde; Cantina Colonnella; Cantina Mazzarosa; Collefriso; Fosso Corno; Gennaro Pigliacampo; Poderi Costantini; Stefania Pepe; Tenuta Secolo IX; Tocco; Vigna Madre; Vinum Hadrianum
Apulia –Amastuola; Vallone
Emilia Romagna –Casali Viticultori; Rontana
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio; Kurtin; Piera 1899 (Tuscany Wines Import); Tarlao; Vendrame; Vigna Petrussa
Lazio –Cantine San Marco; Gotto D’Oro; Federdoc
Marches – AL.SI.
Lombardy – Ricci Curbastro; Vinicola Decordi (Tuscany Wines Import); Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese represented by: Calatroni; Cantina di Casteggio; Castello di Luzzano; Conte Vistarino; Cordero; Dagradi; Dino Torti; La Versa; Quacquarini; Tenuta Mazzolino;Vitivinicola Vanzini
Piedmont –B8 Vini; Castello di Uviglie; Colle Manora; Tenute Lombardo
Tuscany – Davinum; La Querce; Manvi; Nardi Viticoltori; Consorzio Del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano represented by: Antico Colle; Bindella; Canneto; Carpineto; Casa Vinicola Triacca; Contucci; Crociani; De Ricci; Fattoria Svetoni; Gattavecchi; I Cipressi; Il Molinaccio; La Combarbia; Podere Casa al Vento; Podere Casanova; Poggio alla Sala; Salcheto; Tenuta Valdipiatta; Vecchia Cantina
Veneto – Alma; Azienda Agricola Bertoldi; Bresolin Bio; Cantina Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze; Cantine di Verona; Domus Vini (Tuscany Wines Import) International Wine Group; ITC Wines; Le Rughe Consorzio Eden represented by: Andreola, Campagnola, Masottina, Monteci, Mazzolada, Sorelle Bronca, Consorzio Terre Nostre represented by: Albino Armani, Corte Rugolin, Anna Spinato, Zyme
Consorzio Tutela delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio;
WH on Tour with: Bicu Du Fremundi; Feudi Ramaddini; Il Ciliegio; Mission 18; Renato Buganza; Tenuta Morganti; Terre di Serrapetrona
New York Italian Wine Lovers wil have the opportunity to taste and learn about Italy’s DOC an DOCG wines at a fun evening at the iconic Serafina restaurant in New York’s trendy Meatpacking District courtesy of Federdoc, the Voluntary Consortia National Confederation for the protection of the Italian Wine Designations.
Wednesday, October 26th, Simply Italian Great Wines continues in the magnificent Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile in Chicago with a series of guided tastings.
10:00AM – 11:00AM “Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC: the Seal of Wonderful Experiences” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. delle Venezie and Regine Rousseau
11:00AM – 12:00PM “Pecorino: the white wine of the future” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo and Tom Hyland
12:00PM – 1:00PM “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The History Teller” presented by Consorzio Vino Nobile and James Bube MS
1:30PM – 2:30PM “Collio: a small territory for great wines” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio D.O.C. and Tom Hyland
From 2:00 p.m. until 5 p.m., Simply Italian attendees will have the chance to experience the walk around tasting.
Participating wineries and importers include an exciting array of the familiar and the new from the following Italian regions:
Abruzzo –Consorzio di Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo represented by: Cantine Agriverde; Cantina Mazzarosa; Collefriso; Fosso Corno; Gennaro Pigliacampo; Stefania Pepe; Tenuta Secolo IX; Tocco; Vigna Madre; Vinum Hadrianum
Apulia –Amastuola; Vallone
Emilia Romagna –Casali Viticultori; Rontana
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio; Kurtin; Piera 1899 (Tuscany Wines Import);
Lazio –Cantine San Marco; Gotto D’Oro
Marches – AL.SI.
Lombardy – Ricci Curbastro; Vinicola Decordi (Tuscany Wines Import);
Piedmont –B8 Vini; Colle Manora; Le Ginestre; Tenute Lombardo
Tuscany – Carus; Davinum; Il Ciliegio; La Querce; Nardi Viticoltori; Consorzio Del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano represented by: Antico Colle; Bindella; Canneto; Carpineto; Casa Vinicola Triacca; Contucci; Crociani; De Ricci; Fattoria Svetoni; Gattavecchi; I Cipressi; Il Molinaccio; La Combarbia; Manvi; Podere Casa al Vento; Podere Casanova; Poggio alla Sala; Salcheto; Tenuta Valdipiatta; Vecchia Cantina
Umbria – Chiorri
Veneto – Alma; Azienda Agricola Bertoldi; Bresolin Bio; Cantina Beato Bartolomeo da Breganze; Cantine di Verona; Domus Vini (Tuscany Wines Import); International Wine Group; Le Ginestre; Sei Terre-Viticoltori dal 1877; Consorzio Eden represented by: Andreola, Campagnola, Masottina, Monteci, Mazzolada, Sorelle Bronca, Consorzio Terre Nostre represented by: Albino Armani, Corte Rugolin, Anna Spinato, Zyme and Consorzio Tutela delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio
Thursday, October 27th, Simply Italian Great Wines ends in heart of Beverly Hills at the luxurious Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles with a series of guided tastings.
10:00AM – 11:00AM “Federdoc – Traceability & Regulation of Italian D.O.C. Wines: focus on Franciacorta DOCG (Franciacorta Heritage)” presented by Federdoc & Ricci Curbastro Winery and Riccardo Ricci Curbastro
11:00AM – 12:00PM “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The History Teller” presented by Consorzio Vino Nobile and Tim Gaiser MS
12:00PM – 1:00PM “Collio: a small territory for great wines” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio D.O.C. and Tim Gaiser MS
1:30PM – 2:30PM “Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC: the Seal of Wonderful Experiences” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. delle Venezie and Regine Rousseau
Participating wineries and importers include an exciting array of the familiar and the new from the following Italian regions:
Abruzzo –Masciarelli
Apulia – Vallone
Emilia Romagna –Casali Viticultori; Rontana
Federdoc
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio;
Lazio –Cantine San Marco;
Lombardy – Ricci Curbastro;
Piedmont –B8 Vini; Castello di Uviglie; Tenute Lombardo
Tuscany – Davinum; Nardi Viticoltori; Consorzio Del Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano represented by: Antico Colle; Bindella; Canneto; Carpineto; Contucci; Az. Ag. Crociani; De Ricci; Fattoria Svetoni; Gattavecchi; I Cipressi; Il Molinaccio; La Combarbia; Manvi; Podere Casa al Vento; Podere Casanova; Poggio alla Sala; Salcheto; Tenuta Valdipiatta; Vecchia Cantina
Umbria – Chiorri
Veneto – Azienda Agricola Bertoldi; Bresolin Bio; Cantina del Castello; Consorzio Eden represented by: Andreola, Campagnola, Masottina, Monteci, Mazzolada, Sorelle Bronca; Consorzio Terre Nostre represented by: Albino Armani, Corte Rugolin, Anna Spinato, Zyme
Consorzio Tutela delle Venezie DOC Pinot Grigio
The Tour will end with an entertaining and elegant evening at the Poliform Showroom in Beverly Hills, once again courtesy of Federdoc for selected invited guests.
ABOUT 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 reliably delivering high-quality events, coupled with its extensive network of wine trade professionals and international media, places IEEM/IEM among the most highly regarded Italian wine event organizers in the world. Learn more by visiting www.ieemusa.com.
CHELSEA SQUARE, NEW YORK CITY: 429 West 20 Street, New York, NY, 10011
INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE: 505 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
SOFITEL HOTEL: 8555 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90048
Wine trade and media are invited to attend Simply Italian Great Wines US Tour by registering at this link.