The Great Reds of Italy Azienda Agricola Monica Vettor Luana Bottacin • Sommelier & Doctor in Food Science and Technology In the charming tasting room of Monica Vettor’s winery, you will be led by sommelier Luana Bottacin to discover the great Italian red wines. Two nights to get to know the ones you know best and the ones you don’t…expect. The tasting will be accompanied by food pairings prepared by chef Silvana and will end with a hot dish. You can decide to participate in only one evening or, for a complete itinerary, to both (with a discount dedicated to you). “THE GREAT REDS OF ITALY” WHEN: Friday 18 November 2022 Hours: 20:00 – 22:30 Chianti Classico DOCG Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG Barolo DOCG Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG Food pairing and hot dish: wild boar with polenta “The Great Reds… You Don’t Expect” WHEN: Friday 2 December 2022 Hours: 20:00 – 22:30 Nero d’Avola Sicilia DOC Fumin Aosta Valley PDO Aglianico del Vulture DOCG Pignolo Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Food pairing and hot dish: radicchio lasagna Location: Azienda agricola Monica Vettor Via San Quirino, 22, San Quirino (PN) Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/z5hTN6Cg6WfU2kGv6 For info, cost (discount for those participating in both […]

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Vinix in Milan 2022 The producer to consumer (#p2c) revolution returns to Milan, Sunday, December 4 with a tasting table open to all from 11 am to 8 pm, with producers present. Will be held Sunday, December 4, at the exhibition space Archivio Negroni (Via Filippo Tajani, 3 Milan Città Studi area), the tasting table organized by Vinix Social Commerce in the company of the producers of the catalog, here all the details and exhibitors of this edition. A small event, collected and curated, designed to encourage the meeting of tastings and relations between producers and buying groups of the platform, the event is open to all fans who want to approach our world. The invitation is also addressed to companies, organizations or associations that want to discover our free service “private groups” designed to carry the system and the advantages of the purchase in partnership in corporate or associative. From 11 am to 8 pm, in the spaces of the Negroni Archive, it will be possible to access the tasting counter in the presence of the producers and taste all the products. How it works The purchase in consortium is an alternative method of purchase that the usual formulas […]

SANA SLOW WINE FAIR Bologna 2023 More than 500 producers from 19 countries are already looking forward to the next edition, from February 26 to 28, 2023 for SLOW WINE FAIR Bologna 2023. “Now that the protagonists of the Slow Wine Coalition have finally met, we have greater awareness of the collective challenges we face and better tools with which to face them.” Giancarlo Gariglio, coordinator of the Slow Wine Coalition. The Fair consisted of three days of meetings and masterclasses, but above all a dialog around the pillars of the Slow Food Manifesto for good, clean and fair wine, as signed by all the participating exhibitors. “Only together can we promote the ecological transition and ensure that viticulture plays a leading role in projects that combine environmental sustainability, landscape conservation, and social equity. Viticulture has always been a pioneering sector in agriculture, and it must continue to be so,” continues Gariglio. “Sana Slow Wine Fair marks an important step for BolognaFiere. We’ve long hosted events focused on organic products and sustainability, but now we open up to that leading edge of the wine world which is building a greener future through their commitment to the values of Slow Food. We are proud […]

In the City of Temples the past and the present meet on the occasion of the XI Edition of Paestum Wine Fest. The most important wineries of Italy will meet from 25 to 27 March 2023 where the ancient Greek colonizers discovered in the mild climate and the clayey-calcareous nature of the soil the necessary conditions for quality production. Paestum, in particular, boasts a long wine-growing and wine-making tradition already in Greek and Roman times. And, in this place made of history, sea, hills, an ancient identity that continues to be handed down over the centuries and permeate these lands, visitors can discover all the most important news and excellence that this sector reserves. For this tenth edition, the protagonist will be the territory with its varieties and its biodiversity that makes it unique in the world. But Paestum Wine Fest also wants to lay the foundations for the creation of a virtuous system, a team game, in which the excellence of viticulture can exalt and strengthen each other, presenting – together – to the audience of enthusiasts and operators. Location of the three-day XI Edition of Paestum Wine Fest is the former Tabacchificio SAIM of Borgo Cafasso, among the […]

Event Programme Natural wine fair with 180 exhibitors from Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Austria, Germany, Argentina, Slovenia and Slovakia. In 2023, it will be the 18th edition. Information The most important natural wine fair in Italy, the annual VinNatur event offers a journey through all the Italian wine regions and a selection of other European countries, ideal for winelovers who want to discover new tastes and for trade professionals who want to expand their knowledge. The VinNatur Tasting brings together European winemakers who have the common goal of sharing the techniques and experiences used to produce wine in a natural way, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, and to spread the culture of the “terroir”. Each visitor will be able to meet and get to know the producers themselves, as well as purchase the wine for tasting directly from them. The event was born as a natural result of the growing commitment to spreading a new wine culture! Under 18s do not pay the entrance ticket and cannot participate in the wine tastings. Small dogs are allowed. VinNatur Tasting 2023  

Vinitaly 2023 INTERNATIONAL FAIR OF WINES AND SPIRITS 55th EDITION – 2-5 April 2023 The international wine sector is preparing for the upcoming 55th edition of Verona’s much-celebrated exhibition of wine and spirits. Vinitaly 2023 international fair of wines will be staged on 2 – 5 April at Verona Fiera. Its predecessor, the first on-premise Vinitaly event since the start of the pandemic, ended on a high note and raised expectations for the 55th Vinitaly. Close to 4500 exhibitors are expected to present labels from over 40 countries, as well as intriguing trends in wine-making, mixology and marketing. The thematic areas at Vinitaly 2013 will be explored by top buyers from more than 50 countries. The Vinitalybio special area will display certified organic wines by Italian and foreign producers. As its name suggests, the International wine hall will be focused on international wine production. Vinitaly Tasting – The DoctorWine Selection will blend theme-based seminars, sommelier expertise and, of course, wine tastings. Vinitaly Design will present furnishings and accessories for the HoReCa sector. Enolitech will address the technological supply chain, covering everything from the vineyards and olive grove nurseries to the final product. Mixology will be dedicated to the art of mixing drinks. The newly introduced Micro Mega Wines – Micro Size, Mega Quality will feature Italian wine estates with an outstanding […]

SUNSET RARE & RESERVE TASTING Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa – Vue Lawn Friday, April 14, 2023 – 6:30-9pm Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies surrounded by the ocean at the beautiful Ritz- Carlton, Laguna Niguel.  This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of Orange County’s most beautiful coastal cities – Dana Point. The limited number of tickets sell out quickly (due to the rarity of the wines being poured). A champagne reception is just the prelude to an evening of sampling hard-to-find trophy wines to an adoring crowd dressed in their finest casual/elegant resort wear. BEACHSIDE WINE FESTIVAL NEW LARGER VENUE – Sea Terrace Park Saturday, April 15, 2023 – 1-4pm (VIPs 12pm) The quintessential California wine tasting experience – sun, sea, food, wine and music – all come together at this sun-splashed wine fest on a grassy, palm-lined Sea Terrace Park. By 1:00 pm the event is in full swing at this Camelot-like white-topped tent village next to the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Wine lovers find hundreds of fine wines, regional craft brews and a dizzying variety of foods to sample. Artisanal cheeses, breads, olive […]

Clear your schedule and palette from 15th to 17th May 2023 and prepare for a festive reunion of the drinks trade at Olympia London for London Wine Fair 2023. With four decades of experience in assembling the trendiest wine and spirit product assortments, the international London Wine Fair 2023 will surpass the highest expectations with its exciting programme, dynamic social hours and a good drink. Dubbed as the largest drinks show, UK’s Wine Fair 2023 will attract thousands of international buyers with diverse backgrounds, ranging from bars to restaurants to supermarkets, independent merchants and more. Exhibitors come to the trade show to expand their market reach and advertise the new tastes of still and sparkling wine, spirits, fortified drinks, beers and pearl wine. London wine Fair offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy a good glass of wine while learning, networking and closing business deals. The Education zone and the Masterclasses will bring engaging sessions and tastings on all matters concerning the wine connoisseur and entrepreneur. Participants will have the opportunity to get serious at the Industry Briefings hosting top industry experts and curated panels forecasting the challenges and their potential solutions for the year ahead. Have you registered your London wine Fair 2023 participation yet? If so, let ExpoBeds help you enjoy a productive wine-kend fair. Our accommodation […]

The Wines of the Castle – 20 to 21 May 2023 The Town of Greve in Chianti in collaboration with the Montefioralle tourism office organizes the event The Wines of the Castle 2023. It happens the third weekend of May every year. The main attraction of the event is the wine and food fair that is set up in the village square and the main street in the Medieval hamlet of Montefioralle. About fifteen Chianti wineries, including our own winery obviously, will have stands where they will present and have you taste their wines.  To be able to taste the wines, visitors can buy the official wine glass for the occasion at the entrance to the festival. Furthermore, the tourism board of Montefioralle will organize food stands in the main square. As an alternative, visitors can eat at the various bars and restaurants in the village. To avoid the hassle of finding parking spaces during the festival days, we recommend that you take advantage of the free bus transfer between Greve (piazza Trento) and Montefioralle. Opening hours for the Wine Tasting Saturday:  from 11am to 9pm Sunday:  from 11am to 8pm Timetable for free bus transfer (Greve-Montefioralle) Saturday:  from 3am […]

Madeira Wine Festival 2023 – 31 Aug – 17 Sep, 2023 There are many reasons why we celebrate this exceptional Madeira nectar. The simplest reason is – Madeira is a fabulous wine! Every year during the first two weeks of September, while the harvest throughout the island is taking place, Madeira celebrates its Wine Festival. There is a lot happening during the festival, as locals and tourists mix in a wonderful celebration of the island’s famous and precious wine! Do not forget, Madeira is an island with the name of a Wine and a Wine with the name of an Island. Here are the main events you might be interested in: Madeira Wine Festival Entertainment in downtown Funchal 31st August to 17th September – plenty of stuff happening on the streets Madeira Wine Lounge 31st August to 17th September – a place where you can taste all the wines produced on the island Concerts in the Vineyards 9 th , 10th,16th and 17th September – drinking wine in the vineyards, with some great live music Live Harvest in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 9 th September – not to be missed! This is where all the locals gather to celebrate the end of the Harvest! […]