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Vinitaly.USA – Three in One Vinitaly.USA – Three in One USA Wine tourism has finally been recognized as a key tool for presenting regions, authentic traditions, and, ultimately, the wines themselves on the international stage by the world-class expo operator. Vinitaly has fully embraced this concept, emerging as a platform that now puts wine tourism in the spotlight. For its first dedicated wine tourism initiative, Vinitaly has chosen the United States, where the next Vinitaly.USA will take place on October 5-6 in Chicago, at Navy Pier. The choice makes sense: Americans are acknowledged as pioneers in wine tourism. More
Fontanafredda Enters Southeast Asia with Its “Wine of the King” Showcase Fontanafredda Enters Southeast Asia with Its “Wine of the King” Showcase Italy The esteemed Italian winery Fontanafredda – a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards in the category The Visiting Card of the Country / Progressive Approach – is making another strong move to expand its global reach. Founded in 1858 by Italy’s first king, Victor Emmanuel II, this historic estate, celebrated for its noble heritage and deep-rooted winemaking tradition, has now entered a new and promising market: Thailand. More
Chateau Montelena Invests in the Future of Its Iconic Chardonnay Chateau Montelena Invests in the Future of Its Iconic Chardonnay USA The historic winery Chateau Montelena, the WTA nominee in The Visiting Card of the Country/Brand – the Visiting Card of the Country, renowned for its triumph at the 1976 Judgment of Paris, has taken a major step in its evolution: it has acquired 73 acres of land in the Carneros AVA, nestled at the base of Mount Veeder. This new vineyard will become a vital source of grapes for Montelena’s signature Chardonnay, which the estate aims to elevate even further. More