NEW YORK - Monday, January 26th
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| 6:00pm |
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The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Empire Room |
| Reception |
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Inaugural Welcome Reception:
Introducing VINO 2009 - Italian Wine Week |
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Welcome/Greetings by Aniello Musella, Trade Commissioner and North America Area Director
Proclamation of Italian Wine Week by the representative of the Mayor of the City of New York |
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NEW YORK - Tuesday, January 27th
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| 8:00am |
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The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton Room |
| Breakfast |
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The 2008 Vintage in Italy |
| Speaker: |
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Fred Plotkin, Author and journalist |
| Panelists: |
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Giuseppe Martelli, Assoenologi
Darrell Corti, Corti Brothers
Davide Pinzolo, Winebow |
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room |
| Blind Tasting |
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Expressions of Brunello Di Montalcino: A Blind Tasting and Discussion |
| Presenter: |
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Karen MacNeil, Author and educator |
| Panelists: |
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Leading Italian wine producers |
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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Exploring Veneto's winemaking potential: from the fresh bubbly Prosecco to the rich complexity of Amarone and late harvest wines |
| Presenter: |
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David Rosengarten, Author and journalist |
| Panelists: |
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Giuseppe Martelli, Assoenologi
Leading Italian wine producers from Veneto
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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The Wines of Calabria |
| Presenter: |
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Harriet Lembeck, Author and educator |
| Panelists: |
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Leading Italian wine producers
WATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGTHS OF THIS EVENT |
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room |
| Panel |
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The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains |
| Speaker: |
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Fred Tibbitts Jr., Fred Tibbitts Associates |
| Panelists: |
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Jane McGrath, Kobrand Corporation
Barry Prescott, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Cristina Mariani-May, Banfi Vintners
Susan Pey, Il Fornaio Restaurant Group
Thierry Pradines, Restaurant Associates
Fernando Salazar, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts |
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10:00am-1:00pm
3:00-5:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel,
Fahenstock, Campbell & Winslow Rooms |
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MEET & GREET |
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Representatives of Italian wine companies looking for distribution will be standing by with their company information ready to exchange business cards and product samples with interested U.S. importers, wholesalers, vintners and brand agents.
COMPLETE LISTING OF EXHIBITING WINERIES
Printer-friendly floorplan for this event (pdf file) |
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| 1:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel,
Villard Mansion, Drawing Room and Library |
| Luncheon |
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Press and Buyer's Luncheon |
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Hosted by the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino |
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| 3:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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Eminent Reds from the Nebbiolo Grape: Barolo, Barbaresco, Valtellina and Others |
| Presenter: |
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Mary Ewing-Mulligan, International Wine Center |
| Panelists: |
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Giuseppe Martelli, Assoenologi
Leading Italian wine producers
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| 3:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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The Wines of Abruzzo: in perfect harmony with the great flavors of Italy |
| Presenter: |
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Tom Maresca, Journalist and author |
| Panelists: |
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Barbara Tamburini, Winemaker
Leading Italian wine producers
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| 3:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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Red, White and GREEN: Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture in Italy |
| Presenter: |
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Sharron McCarthy, Society of Wine Educators |
| Panelists: |
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Philip di Belardino, Banfi Vintners
Leading Italian wine producers |
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| 3:00pm |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room |
| Blind Tasting |
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Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines |
| Presenter: |
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Peter Morrell, Morrell & Co. |
| Panelists: |
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Charles Curtis, Christie's
Giovanni Geddes da Filicaja, Ornellaia
Leonardo LoCascio, Winebow Inc.
Piero Selvaggio, Valentino Restaurant Group
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| 6:00pm |
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The Rainbow Room |
| Reception |
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Reception with Italian Wine Tasting |
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| 7:00pm |
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The Rainbow Room |
| Gala Dinner |
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Distinguished Service Award Gala Dinner |
| Presented by: |
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The Italian Trade Commission |
| MC: |
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Kevin Zraly |
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Dinner presentation honoring wine importers, wholesalers, chain buyers, retailers, press members and individuals that have distinguished themselves over time for their dedication to Italian wines. Invited guests will have received an award as acknowledgement of their contribution to the success of Italian wines in America |
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NEW YORK - Wednesday, January 28th
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| 8:00am |
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The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Peacock Alley |
| Breakfast |
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The Ever Changing Role of the Media in Elevating Wine's Taste Perceptions |
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Richard Valeriani, Former NBC News correspondent |
| Panelists: |
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Lucio Caputo, Italian Wine & Food Institute
Lars Leicht, Castello Banfi
John Mariani, Bloomberg News
Charles Scicolone, Wine retail consultant |
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room |
| Panel |
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Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get? |
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William (Bill) T. Earle, NABI |
| Panelists: |
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John F. Beaudette, MHW Ltd.
Steve Raye, Brand Action Team
Jim Rowland, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
Lynn M. Walding, Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Tom Wark, Specialty Wine Retailers Association
WATCH VIDEO HIGHLIGTHS OF THIS EVENT |
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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Lombardy's Sparkling wines: Oltrepò Pavese and Franciacorta |
| Presenter: |
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Patrick Fegan, The Chicago Wine School |
| Panelists: |
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Giuseppe Martelli, Assoenologi
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room |
| Guided Tasting |
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Presenting the 2008 Selezione dei Vini di Toscana, a tasting of wines awarded at the yearly competition among the best Tuscan vintners |
| Presenter: |
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Elin McCoy, Bloomberg News |
| Panelists: |
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Barbara Tamburini, Winemaker
Leading Italian wine producers
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| 10:00am |
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The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room |
| Panel |
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Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management |
| Presenter: |
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David Lynch, John Dory Restaurant |
| Panelists: |
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Alfonso Cevola, Glazers
Lamberto Frescobaldi, Marchesi de' Frecobaldi
Jerome Hasenpflug, Palm Bay International
Piero Selvaggio, Valentino Restaurant Group
Colum Sheehan, Babbo Restaurant |
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| 2:00-8:00pm |
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The Hilton New York,
Sutton Complex, Trianon and Mercury Ballrooms |
| Grand Tasting |
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The Italian Wine Exchange |
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Two hundred wine producers from Italy, including delegations from the regions of Toscana, Veneto, Lombardia, Abruzzo and Calabria, plus US importers and wholesalers.
COMPLETE LISTING OF EXHIBITING WINERIES
Printer-friendly floorplan for this event (pdf file) |
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