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Vino 2009 - Italian Wine Week

    Vino 2009 


Speakers & Panelists


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            Miami

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    Video & Photo Highlights

    SERVICE AWARDS

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    EXHIBITING REGIONS

            Abruzzo

            Calabria

            Lombardia

            Toscana

            Veneto

    Brunello di Montalcino


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SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS
MICHAEL APSTEIN
Author and educator
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo: an Italian varietal with an international appeal
Sunday, January 25th - 3:00pm - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

WILLIAM (BILL) T. EARLE
President, National Association of Beverage Importers
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

MARY EWING-MULLIGAN
Founder, International Wine Center, New York
Eminent Reds from the Nebbiolo Grape: Barolo, Barbaresco, Valtellina and Others
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room

LYN FARMER
Senior Editor, The Wine News
Examples of Contrasting Microclimatic Marvels: Abruzzo's Whites, Tuscany's Reds and Delightful Sparklers from Lombardia
Friday, January 30th - 11:00am - Miami
Hotel Intercontinental

PATRICK W. FEGAN
Director, The Chicago Wine School
Lombardy's Sparkling wines: Oltrepò Pavese and Franciacorta
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room

HARVEY FINKEL
Author and educator
Unique Nebbiolo's from Lombardy's Valtellina
Sunday, January 25th - 12:00noon - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

HARRIET LEMBECK
Author and educator
Calabria: A Microclimatic Marvel
Saturday, January 24th - 3:00pm - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

The Wines of Calabria
Tuesday, January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

DAVID LYNCH
General Manager and Wine Director, John Dory Restaurant
Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

KAREN MACNEIL
Author and educator
Expressions of Brunello Di Montalcino: A Blind Tasting and Discussion
Tuesday, January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room

SHARRON MCCARTHY
President, The Society of Wine Educators
Red, White and GREEN: Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture in Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

ELIN MCCOY
Author and journalist, Bloomberg News
Presenting the 2008 Selezione dei Vini di Toscana, a tasting of wines awarded at the yearly competition among the best Tuscan vintners
Saturday, January 24th - 12:00noon - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

TOM MARESCA
Author and journalist
The Wines of Abruzzo: in perfect harmony with the great flavors of Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

PETER MORRELL
Owner, Morrell & Co.
Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

FRED PLOTKIN
Author and journalist
The 2008 Vintage in Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton Room

DAVID ROSENGARTEN
Author and journalist
Exploring Veneto's winemaking potential: from the fresh bubbly Prosecco to the rich complexity of Amarone and late harvest wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

FRED TIBBITTS
Global National Account Consultant, Fred Tibbitts Ass.
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

RICHARD VALERIANI
Former White House correspondent, NBC News
The Ever Changing Role of the Media in Elevating Wine's Taste Perceptions
Wednesday, January 28th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Peacock Alley

KEVIN ZRALY
Distinguished Service Award Gala Dinner
Tuesday, January 27th - 8:00pm - New York
The Rainbow Room


PANELISTS
JOHN F. BEAUDETTE
President and CEO, MHW Ltd.
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

PHILIP DI BELARDINO
Vice President of Fine Wines, Banfi Vintners
Red, White and GREEN: Sustainable, Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture in Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

ALFONSO CEVOLA
Italian Wine Director, Glazers
Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

DARRELL CORTI
Co-owner Corti Brothers
The 2008 Vintage in Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton Room

CHARLES CURTIS
Head of North American Wine Sales, Christie's
Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

LAMBERTO FRESCOBALDI
Vice-President, Marchesi de' Frescobaldi
Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

GIOVANNI GEDDES DA FILICAJA
CEO, Ornellaia
Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

JEROME HASENPFLUG
Director of Wine Education, Palm Bay International
Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

LARS LEICHT
Vice President, Assistant to the Chairman, Castello Banfi
The Ever Changing Role of the Media in Elevating Wine's Taste Perceptions
Wednesday, January 28th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Peacock Alley

LEONARDO LOCASCIO
President and CEO, Winebow Inc.
Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

CRISTINA MARIANI-MAY
Co-CEO, Banfi Vintners
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

JOHN MARIANI
Wine columnist and reporter, Bloomberg News
The Ever Changing Role of the Media in Elevating Wine's Taste Perceptions
Wednesday, January 28th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Peacock Alley

GIUSEPPE MARTELLI
General Director, Assoenologi
The Italian Association of Enologists

The 2008 Vintage in Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Hilton Room

Exploring Veneto's winemaking potential: from the fresh bubbly Prosecco to the rich complexity of Amarone and late harvest wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

Eminent Reds from the Nebbiolo Grape: Barolo, Barbaresco, Valtellina and Others
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room

Lombardy's Sparkling wines: Oltrepò Pavese and Franciacorta
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Spellman Room

JANE MCGRATH
Vice President, Director of National Accounts, Kobrand
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

SUSAN PEY
Consulting Wine Director, Il Fornaio Restaurant Group
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

THIERRY PRADINES
Director of Wine and Spirits, Restaurant Associates
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

BARRY PRESCOTT
Corporate Food and Beverage Director, Hyatt Hotels
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

STEVE RAYE
Managing Partner, Brand Action Team
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

JAMES A. ROWLAND
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, WSWA
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

FERNANDO SALAZAR
Vice President, Food and Beverage, Wyndham Hotels
The Importance of Global National Accounts: Selling Italian Wines to National and International Chains
Tuesday January 27th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

CHARLES SCICOLONE
Wine retail consultant
The Ever Changing Role of the Media in Elevating Wine's Taste Perceptions
Wednesday, January 28th - 8:00am - New York
The Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Peacock Alley

PIERO SELVAGGIO
Owner, Valentino Restaurant Group
Opulent Opportunities for Collectors of Italian Wines
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

Raising The Wine Bar: Indigenous Italian Varietals, a Priceless Asset In Successful On-Premise Management
Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Hubbard Room

BARBARA TAMBURINI
Winemaker
Presenting the 2008 Selezione dei Vini di Toscana, a tasting of wines awarded at the yearly competition among the best Tuscan vintners
Saturday, January 24th - 12:00noon - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

Wednesday, January 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo: an Italian varietal with an international appeal
Sunday, January 25th - 3:00pm - Boston
Seaport/World Trade Center

The Wines of Abruzzo: in perfect harmony with the great flavors of Italy
Tuesday, January 27th - 3:00pm - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Garrison Room

LYNN M. WALDING
Administrator, Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room

TOM WARK
Executive Director, Specialty Wine Retailers Association
Vintners' access to the American wine market: Do the world's most sophisticated wine consumers get what they want, or want what they get?
Wednesday, Jan. 28th - 10:00am - New York
The New York Palace Hotel, Henry Room


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