I.E.M. from Verona, Italy, and its U.S. affiliate I.E.E.M., return to New York to host the annual Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour - Trade Tastings & Master Classes

NEW YORK CITY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

Be ready to taste Italy’s best and latest vintages from renowned Consortiums and wineries with a full morning of Master Classes followed by the signature Trade Walk-Around Tasting featuring hundreds of unique and popular wines from Italy’s diverse regions.

Please see invitation for full program and schedule.

Morning program:

• Pinot Grigio delle Venezie Consortium MasterClass presented by Wanda Mann, founder of Wine with Wanda and wine journalist, educator and judge.

• Consorzio Chianti Iconic Tuscan Wines paired with rare Italian DOP cheeses presented by the legendary Wine Expert Robin Kelley O'Connor and Luca Alves, Consorzio Chianti

• Importer/Distributor B2B special session with Chianti Wineries looking for representation are scheduled in the morning. If you are a licenced buyer, please email us at info@ieemusa.com for more information on the 15 Chianti wineries participating in the one-on-one sessions.

*If you are currently working with these designations or plan to and are extremely interested in attending the in-depth guided tastings, please e-mail us at info@ieemusa.com and we will gladly add you to the Waitlist as they are at Full Capacity. As we recall the preregistered guests, seats open up.

FOLLOWED BY LUNCH FOR MASTER CLASS ATTENDEES & B2B PARTICIPANTS

Afternoon program (2 pm to 5 pm):

Walk Around Tasting with over 30 Italian winemakers eager to meet and showcase their signature and latest vintages from all regions of Italy. Walk Around Tasting is open to active trade, importers, distributors, hospitality managers, sommeliers, on/off premise channels, media and wine educators.

Must be affiliated with the wine trade, hospitality or active media to attend. Proof of affiliation will be required at registration. Wine lovers will be able to participate from 4 pm to 5 pm.

RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/SimplyItalianUSTour2024

For a complete list of participating exhibitors, please e-mail us at info@ieemusa.com

Ci vediamo presto!