Boston Wine Expo 2014 Event Hours
Saturday, February 15, 2014 Trade 11:00 - 1:00 Consumer: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 16, 2014 Trade 11:00 - 1:00 Consumer 1:00 - 5:00
Dear Friends, The Italian Trade Commission is delighted to collaborate with Boston Wine Expo in presenting an Authentic Taste of Italy in partnership with Italian Producers and US Trade Members comprising the Italian Pavilion. This year we are pleased to offer the finest selection of Wines and Authentic gourmet products including Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cheese, Honey, Salumi, Rice and Confections. You will have the opportunity to meet with producers and trade members and sample premium products from Abruzzo, Calabria, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Marche, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria and the Veneto. Please be sure not to miss Agriform’s Love Brews for Cheeses of the Veneto seminar on Saturday with epicurean Lou Di Palo and Chef Stefano Palermo of Risotteria Melotti featuring artisanal beer pairings from Tenute Collesi. On Sunday, join Lou once more for the much anticipated Tuscan Table Seminar featuring Pecorino Toscano DOP, Italy’s first DOP Honey from Lunigiana, Prosciutto Toscano DOP and Extra Virgin IGP Olive Oil from the region. Finally, the Italian Trade Commission is glad to partner with Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center on a very special promotion that will launch this Valentine’s Day Weekend with a “Love – Italian Style” press event and reception. A much anticipated Sabrage Ceremony will celebrate the US debut of Drusian Glam Prosecco followed by a special reception teasing up Agriform’s Venetian Cheese Medley, Tuscan Table offering and the Taste of Italy series that will launch on premise over the next several months. I wish you an enjoyable stay at the Boston Wine Expo and thank you for visiting the Italian Pavilion. Sincerely, Pier Paolo Celeste Trade Commissioner Executive Director for the U.S.A.
Agriform – Italian Cheese Road Tour
Stand: 327
Region:Veneto
Agriland Italia
Stand: 432
Regions: Lombardy, Sardinia,Tuscany, Umbria
Azienda Agricola Citari
Stand: 426
Region: Lombardy
Azienda Agricola Pratello
Stands: 339
Region: Lombardy
Azienda Agricola Drusian Francesco
Stand: 323
Region:Veneto
Baldassare Agnelli USA
Stand: 333
Region: Lombardy
Cantina della Volta Spa
Stand: 416
Region: Emilia Romagna
Cantine Miali
Stand: 343
Region: Puglia
Caput Mundi Wine Import
Stand: 438
Region: Campania, Piedmont,Tuscany,Veneto
Castello Carboncine
Stand: 418
Region:Veneto
Dell’Orto Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Stand: 325
Region: Campania
igourmet.com – Agriform Italian Cheese Road Tour Pop Up Shop
Stand: 331
Region: Veneto
Italian Wine Group
Stand: 321, 318
Region: Marche, Sicily
Le Corte dei Farfensi
Stand: 329
Region: Marche
PSP Management
Stand: 341
Regions: Abruzzo,Tuscany,Veneto
Sicilia DOC – Continente del Vino – Valdibella C.A.
Stand: 440
Region: Sicily
Sorelle De Nicola
Stand: 420
Region: Piedmont
The Gulla Group – Azienda Agricola Costantino Sicily
Stand: 444
Region: Sicily
Tre Olive
Stand: 436
Region: Calabria
Tuscan Table presented by Seaport Hotel
Stand: 434
Region:Tuscany
Vigne del Malina
Stand: 442
Region: Friuli
Winebow Inc. Italian Wine Imports
Stand: 337
Regions: Alto Adige, Campania, Sardinia, Sicily,Tuscany, Umbria,Veneto
Wine World Wide Inc
Stand: 430
Regions: Lombardy,Veneto, Umbria
Agriform – Italian Cheese Road Tour - Stand: 327 Agriland Italia - Stand: 432 Azienda Agricola Citari - Stand: 426 Azienda Agricola Pratello - Stands: 339 Azienda Agricola Drusian Francesco - Stand: 323 Baldassare Agnelli USA - Stand: 333 Cantina della Volta Spa - Stand: 416 Cantine Miali - Stand: 343 Caput Mundi Wine Import - Stand: 438 Castello Carboncine - Stand: 418 Dell’Orto Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Stand: 325 igourmet.com – Agriform Italian Cheese Road Tour Pop Up Shop - Stand: 331 Italian Wine Group - Stand: 321, 318 Le Corte dei Farfensi - Stand: 329 PSP Management - Stand: 341 Sicilia DOC – Continente del Vino – Valdibella C.A. - Stand: 440 Sorelle De Nicola - Stand: 420 The Gulla Group – Azienda Agricola Costantino Sicily - Stand: 444 Tre Olive - Stand: 436 Tuscan Table presented by Seaport Hotel - Stand: 434 Vigne del Malina - Stand: 442 Winebow Inc. Italian Wine Imports - Stand: 337 Wine World Wide Inc - Stand: 430
ITALIAN WINE Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Azienda Agricola Citari Stand: 426 Region: Lombardy Web: www.citari.it
Created in 1975 by Francesco Gettuli, the Citari estate has grown over the years thanks to the love and enthusiasm passed down by the founder to his daughter, Giovanna, who now runs the estate together with her husband, Ugo Mascini, and their children, Maria Giovanna and Francesco. It lies in a place steeped in history, the San Martino hill, a few yards from the tower of the same name erected as a memorial to the fierce battle fought here on June 24th, 1859, during the second war of independence, which paved the way for the Unification of Italy. Determination, a symbiotic relationship with the land and the constant blend of tradition, past and present, are the features that allow Citari to produce the three prestigious DOC wines of Lake Garda: Lugana, San Martino and Garda Classico. The Citari vineyards cover 22 hectares of gentle, south facing glacial slopes. The mild climate and the terroir of Lake Garda create the most favorable pedoclimate for the perfect, traditional maturation of the grapes. The limited size of the vineyards, the harvesting entirely by hand, the careful selection of the bunches and the most modern cellar techniques all combine to enhance the peculiar characteristics of these wines, especially their structure and intense, fruity aromas.
Wines: Sorgente, Lugana DOC Conchiglia, Lugana DOC San Martino Della Battaglia "Il Vecchio Vigneto" Chiaretto Doc "18 E Quarantacinque" Garda Classico Rosso DOC
Azienda Agricola Pratello Stand: 339 Region: Lombardy Web: www.pratello.com
Vincenzo Bertola loves to talk about his company and his wines.He is driven by an ambition, to make Pratello a house which are able to offer a little sip of Garda in every bottle, but also to displace the platitudes and clichés focusing on rather unusual varieties and complex wines, which often aim to go beyond the identity of the area, but see them as an alternative to the more traditional types. To organize the new vineyard,Vincenzo Bertola has given high priority to agricultural management. "The quality comes from the win yards.We first tried to understand where we were, and then to suit the crops to the soil and climate of the area. All this is developed through a continuous dialogue with industry experts, and especially with my father Dante who founded the company and who still is by my side, he is the true soul of Pratello agriculture"
Wines: Lugana DOC Catulliano Lugana DOC Il Rivale Lieti Conversari Lagarder, Riesling Chiaretto Valtènesi DOC Sant’Emiliano Turrazzo Valtènesi DOC Vasori Nero per Sempre Pratello Brut Pratello Brut Rosè
Azienda Agricola Drusian Francesco Stand: 323 Region: Veneto Web: www.drusian.it
The Drusian family has been producing wines for three generations and owns 50 hectares of vineyards. The winery is situated in the heart of Valdobbiadene. A veritable passion coupled with winemaking tradition allows us to craft superb wine treasures including the fine and delicate Cartizze the fresh and sparkling Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG and soon to be launched Drusian Glam Prosecco DOC among our portfolio of offerings.
Wines: Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Drusian Glam, Prosecco DOC TV
Cantina della Volta Spa Stand: 416 Region: Emilia Romagna Web: www.cantinadellavolta.com
After finishing his studies in agricultural science in 1986, Christian Bellei joined his father in the family’s winery known as “Francesco Bellei & C.”, located in Bomporto (Modena). Living right next door to the winery, Christian grew up as an apprentice boy taking care of almost any task involved with the wine-making activity, thus learning in full the meaning of winery management from the arrival of the grapes to be pressed, the subsequent wine-making process, bottling and labeling up to packing the finished bottles into the cases to be marketed. Christian’s father was very fond of high quality sparkling wines and so working alongside him afforded him the opportunity to learn how to taste a wine distinguishing any little detail.We tasted every single production together and the result of that activity granted me a higher sensibility towards any nuance of a wine. He taught Christian how a single little note could make a wine really unique. For Christian,“wine is not the result of an algebraic formula: it is the outcome of a serious research activity combined with unrestrained passion. Being able to taste a wine, from my personal point of view, is a sort of legacy”. This specific “legacy” is the milestone of a new venture which started in March 2010. A group of friends, very fond of quality wines, offered Christian the chance to be involved first-hand in the management of a winery called CANTINA DELLAVOLTA.The deal is conditioned on a basic rule: that he must keep making wines his way. Cantina della Volta has become also a milestone of his working life, since it signified an important turning point and offered the professional challenge he was waiting for. Indeed, it offered the opportunity to see his family’s old winery, founded in 1920, fully restored. This brand new building has now become the laboratory where he makes the most of his oenological talent creating wines of outstanding quality, obtained by the traditional method of fermentation in bottle.
Wines: Lambrusco di Modena Spumante Rose di Modena Spumante
Cantine Miali Stand: 343 Region: Puglia Web: www.cantinemiali.com
Founded in 1886, Cantine Miali is a small family-owned winery located in Puglia, the heel of Italy. Every wine Cantina Miali produces has a different soul but what links them together is the winery’s goal to try to bottle the history and the future of our land.
Wines: Settarte Rosso IGT, Puglia Firr Fiano IGT Valle d’Itria Primitivo IGT Salento Ichore IGT Salento Dolcimelo DOC Martina
Castello Carboncine Stand: 418 Region: Veneto Web: www.carboncine.it
Castello Carboncine wineyards and 16th century house cellar are located at Treviso town doors.Our land is directly connected to Venice by river Sile for centuries producing wines and crops to be exported to Venice. Our vineyards are on land of clay soil rich in mineral and with ‘caranto’( fromLatin ‘caris’ stone ) which is a compact limestone strata originated in pleistocenic era. Therefore lower production of grapes but rich in perfumes and textures. Red wines: Cabernet , Sauvignon, Franc e Merlot dal Peduncolo Rosso are in Cru area so called Carboncine, since ever advocated to grow only red grapes vine . Our wines are well structured to have a slow careful seasoning in our underground cellar in large oak wood casks (built by our craftsmen) A limited quantity of our white wine GAZIA is matured in acacia wood casks as in the old Marca trevigiana tradition.
Wines: Pinot Grigio IGT Marca Trevigiana Gazia Chardonnay Carboncine Riserva, Cabernet DOC Piave Cabernet Franc,IGT Marca Trevigiana Prosecco DOC Treviso Spumante Brut
Le Corte dei Farfensi Stand: 329 Region: Marche Web: www.lecortideifarfensi.it
From the hands of the Farfensi Monks we received their vineyards and from their teaching, passion. Every grapevine reveals the bounty of the land as well as human care. Le Corti dei Farfensi is a family company founded by Marco Cavalieri, his wife Antonella and son Francesco Maria. It is situated in the southern Marche region between the Adriatic Sea and the Sibillini Mountains, where Moresco, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy is found. All our wines are certified Organic in Italy, and made with respect of centuries old craftsmanship.
Wines: Curtes, Falerio Pecorino DOP Vernaccia di San Ginesio DOP
Sicilia DOC – Continente del Vino – Valdibella C.A. Stand: 440 Region: Sicily Web: www.siciliadoc-continentedelvino.com
Wines: Perricone, Acamante DOC Sicilia Nero d’Avola , Kerasos DOC Sicilia Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d’Avola ,Jaki ,DOC Sicilia Catarratto, Isolano DOC Sicilia Grillo, Ariddu DOC Sicilia
Sorelle De Nicola Stand: 420 Region: Piedmont Web: www.denicola.it
We have run a family business since 1964, in the Langhe hills in Italy’s Piedmont region,We control the entire production process, from grapes to bottle. Our Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto vineyards enjoy a sunny exposure and extend for about 10 ha. We are export oriented and most of our customers are small importers dealing in the medium-high segment of the market. We aim to produce wines with character, suitable for long aging.
Wines: Feyles, Barbaresco Riserva DOCG Feyles, BAROLO Riserva DOCG
Vigne del Malina Stand: 442 Region: Friuli Web: www.vignedelmalina.com
A small family owned winery located in Orzano, Udine, (Friuli region) Italy.Ten hectares of owned land, composed of alluvial gravels from the ancient Malina stream, produce only 50,000 bottles of six varietal grapes which are hand harvested at full maturity. The Wines are processed using bio dynamical techniques and are vegan. Wines are structured, dry and mineral resulting in excellent aging wines.
Wines: Pinot Grigio ,Ram I.G.T Venezia Giulia Merlot, I.G.T Venezia Giulia Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, I.G.T Venezia Giulia Pinot Grigio, IGT Venezia Giulia Chardonnay, IGT Venezia Giulia
US Importers & Distributors of Wines of Italy
Agriland Italia Stand: 432 Regions: Lombardy, Marche Sardenia, Tuscany, Umbria Web: www.agrilanditalia.com
Importers of a fine selection of gourmet foods, vegan and vegetarian products and Fine Wines and Artisanal Beer from Italy.
Wines: Cannonau Cantina di Mogoro Chiaretto Tenute del Garda Orvieto Classico Tenuta Le Velette Chianti Colli Senesi Castelpietraio Albertus Castelpietraio Merlot Tenute Collesi Artisanal Beer
Caput Mundi Wine Import Stand: 438 Region: Campania, Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto Web: www.caputmundiwines.com
Caput Mundi Wine Import, Inc and our partnering distributors work together as a network of organizations to build quality brands and continue a positive working environment that allows our clients to prosper. Our portfolio concentrates on Italian, California and South American wines of distinction and superiority. Caput Mundi Wine Import, Inc specializes in sales management, service, logistics and marketing in all aspects of the importation and distribution business.With annual trips to each of our wineries, we are able to maintain better working relationships with our producers and consistent quality of our wines.
Wines: Supertuscan Prunicce, 2010 Pakravan-Papi -Tuscany Barbera D'asti Superiore Docg 'Gaiana' Malgra Srl Piedmont Primitivo Di Manduria Lxxiv Dop - Feudo Di Santa Croce - Tinazzi - Veneto Chianti Docg Rigoletto Tosca Srl - Tuscany Falanghina Dei Campi Flegrei Doc Blue Naples - Tenuta Matilde Zasso - Campania
Italian Wine Group Stand: 321, 318 Regions: Marche, Sicily Web: www.italianwinegroup.com
Wines: Domodimonti, Licoste Pecorino Domodimonti, Picens Marche Red IGT Domodimonti, Messia Messia San Giovanni di Sole e di Terra Passerina Geo Marche IGT – Organic San Giovanni di Sole e di Terra, Leo Guelfus Rosso Piceno D.O.C. Superiore Firriato, Etna Bianco D.O.C. Firrato, Etna Rosso D.O.C Firrato ,Nero d'Avola IGT Sicilia
PSP Management: Stand: 341 Regions: Abruzzo, Tuscany, Veneto Web:
PSP Imports is located on the North Shore of Massachusetts. As a fully integrated importer and wholesaler, we grow and produce a portion of our portfolio in the Tuscan hill town of Pienza .We source the best available wine and olive oil through personal connections with the goal of bringing the greatest value product to our clients.We are currently a registered wholesaler and distributor in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire and a broker to the New Hampshire State Liquor Commission.We will be adding additional States in the near future.We hope you enjoy our unique portfolio of the highest quality Italian wine and olive oil.
Wines: Perceptum,Toscana IGT Viper, Super Tuscan IGT Antico Colle,Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG I Lauri, Le Pinciaie, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC I Lauri, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGP
Winebow Stand: 337 Regions: Alto Adige, Veneto, Sardinia, Umbria,Campania, Tuscany,Sicily Web: www.winebow.com
At Winebow, we are committed to bringing the best representations of products from global regions to market. As a result,Winebow’s extensive portfolio of premium wines and spirits from Italy as well as wines, spirits and sakes from around the world is unsurpassed in terms of quality and selection. Winebow’s continued success has been driven by a winning combination of extremely high quality products and one of the most well educated groups of professionals in the industry. At Winebow, we are passionate about what we do and it shows.
Wines: Altesino, Brunello di Montacino, DOCG Altesino, Rosso di Altesino,Toscana IGT Argiolas, Costamolino,Vermentino di Sardegna DOC Falesco,Vitiano Bianco Umbria IGP Falesco,Vitiano Rosso Umbria IGP Kris, Heart Rosso Kris Pinot Grigio Mastroberardino, Mastro, Aglianico Campania IGT Mastroberardino, Mastro, Greco, Campania IGT Tasca d’ Almerita, ‘Lamuri’ Nero d’ Avola, Sicily IGT Zenato, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Zenato, Lugana di San Benedetto, Lugana DOC Zenato,Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Amarone della Valpolicalla DOCG
Wine World Wide Inc . Stand: 430 Regions: Lombardy, Veneto, Umbria Web: www.MediterraneanWine.com
WineWorldwide, Inc. is an indusrty leader in providing the finest selection of wines from the Mediterranean region with an emphasis on our Italian selections.We pride ourselves in bringing directly to you hand selected high quality wines from small and medium sized producers. Since founded in 2000, we have continued to grow with our commitment to provide outstanding service through our dedicated and knowledgeable staff.
Wines: Bellussi Prosecco Extra Dry DOC Hamsa, Lugana Casa Cornoer, Pinot Noir Franco Todini, Graffio, Sangiovese DOC Mediterranean Moscato
Purveyors of Authentic Foods of Italy
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Agriform Stand: 327, 331 www.agriform.it Contact: Simona Allora email: s.allora@agriform.it
For more information on Agriform’s Italian Cheese Road Tour contact :V.Kelly@ice.it Imported by Atalanta Corporation www.atalanta1.com tel: 908.351.8000
Agriform specializes in the marketing & sales of traditional Italian dairy products. Agriform works mainly with PDO cheeses sourced directly from its producer members. This is the second consecutive Italian Cheese Road Tour presented by Agriform in collaboration with Igourmet.com which has made several stops across the US presenting educational sessions with expert Lou Di Palo, tastings & POP UP SHOP featuring inimitable PDO cheeses like Asiago, Piave & Grana Padano.
Stop by Seaport’s Tamo Bar and Aura Restaurant for special Venetian Cheese Medley offerings by Agriform.
Italian Cheese Road Tour POP UP SHOP presented by igourmet.com
Igourmet.com Agriform Pop Up Shop featuring Chef Stefano Palermo of Risotteria Melotti Stand: 331 igourmet.com tel: 1-877-igourmet (446-8763)
A special feature this year is Chef Stefano Palermo of Risotteria Melotti who will be on site at the Pop Up Shop to meet with guests and share his Asiago, Piave and Grana Padano inspired risotto recipes. Igourmet.com, founded in 1997, is North America’s leading online gourmet food and gift retailer. Offering over 800 specialty cheeses, thousands of fine foods, and a complete line of exquisite gift baskets.
Products: Asiago Pressato DOP Produced in the Po Valley near Treviso, Asiago Pressato is a milder, sweeter Asiago with a springy, pale interior and a full, creamy flavor. Made from pasteurized whole milk and aged for 20 to 40 days Asiago d’Allevo Oro del Tempo DOP This reserve stock, slow-ripened cheese is aged for a full. As a result of the additional 6 months of maturation, this cheese takes on a distinct but pleasant sharpness with hints of butterscotch. Piave Vecchio DOP PiaveVecchio (meaning Aged) was created in 1960 by Lattebusche inVeneto, Italy. A sweet, rich flavor with notes of toasted walnut and caramel. Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo DOP Stravecchio Oro del Tempo is a superior, 22-month aged Grana Padano produced by Agriform near Venice. The flavor of stravecchio is intense and complex, with fruity overtones that evoke pineapple or strawberry, depending on the season.
Dell’ Orto Extra Virgin Olive Oil Stand: 325 Region: Campania Imported by Lurgio Imports www.dellortooil.com
Company Description: Dell’Orto’s award winning ExtraVirgin Olive Oils are first cold press, unadulterated, and dated for freshness.The oils are imported from Oleificio Dell’Orto, a private family estate established in 1870, and located in Oliveto Citra (SA) in the Campania Region of Italy. The mill is certified for the cultivation of Organic and DOP olives. A superior quality of olive oil is processed using the traditional granite wheel press and the best technology and machinery available
Products: Dell’Orto DOP Superior Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml DOP is a EU legal designation for foods that are produced in a specific region guaranteeing both the quality and traceability of the oil. Awarded a Gold Medal at the 2011 Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition. Dell’Orto Limone Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 250ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Amalfi Lemons. An extraordinary tasting oil; use on any dish where a fresh lemon taste is desired. Awarded a Silver Medal at the 2011 Los Angeles International Olive Oil Competition. Dell’Orto Superior Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 750ml The oil has an intense green color and a pleasant smell characterized by scents of vegetables and freshly cut fields.The light fruity taste is enriched by the flavor of the artichoke and its green leaves. Dell’Orto Superior Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 500ml The oil is intense green in color with a light peppery finish. Enforced and certified organic by the Mediterranean Institute (IMC) and accepted by the USDA as meeting requirements for organic products exported to the USA. Dell’Orto Superior Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 250ml The oil has an intense green color and a pleasant smell characterized by scents of vegetables and freshly cut fields.The light fruity taste is enriched by the flavor of the artichoke and its green leaves. Sample / Gift Size
Baldassare Agnelli USA Stand: 333 Region: Lombardy www.agnelliusa.com Email Bianca.Pelli@agnelli.net
Company Description: Time has passed since the historic site of the beginning of 1900 in Via Fantoni, in the center of Bergamo , to the present modern factory in Lallio, in the province of Bergamo. We made our long way since then, but the atmosphere you breathe has remained unchanged: industriousness, commitment, absolute research for quality and perfection in every single detail and the awareness that the pulsating heart of a successful company is not the buildings or machineries, but the aspiration, determination and mutual effort of the people working for it. A group philosophy filled with research and innovation, that has managed to acquire a solid primacy in the field of professional pans and pots, to such an extent that the expression “Agnelli Pan or Pot” is synonym of best production compliant with quality. At the end of 1800, Baldassare Agnelli was the first to recognize the great potential of aluminium, a material considered “noble” at that time, giving the go-ahead to the industrial conversion and founding the company that still keeps his name. Aluminium guarantees excellence in the kitchen thanks to its natural characteristics: uniform heat distribution, resistance, handiness and practicality. The company Baldassare Agnelli, by promoting the study of materials and forms for cookware, enhances the Italian high cuisine, stressing how important it is to combine the appropriate tool with each recipe in order to exhalt its qualities. A winning philosophy, capable of capturing the appreciation of chefs, restaurateurs, enogastronomes, gourmands and enthusiasts who recognize that Baldassare Agnelli Professional Cooking products have “the edge over” the field of cooking instruments. But challenges, like exams, never finish and today the third and fourth generation of Agnelli's family are taking up that legacy, inherited from the company's founder, to spread in Europe and in the world a label which is a byword for absolutely excellent cuisine.
Products: Premium cookware from Italy
Tre Olive LLC Stand: 436 Region: Calabria www.treolive.com
Company Description: Our family has been growing olives and making Extra Virgin Olive Oil in the Calabria region of southern Italy for generations. In 1934, we opened our first olive mill, and local farmers have entrusted us with their harvests ever since. The TRE OLIVE philosophy is simple: work hard, treat our customers like family, and create high quality, great-tasting, extra virgin olive oil from some of the finest handpicked olives in Italy.
Products: Adopt a Tree and Olive Oil An olive tree adoption from the grove of your choice along with a tin of our extra virgin olive oil. A tin of extra virgin olive oil (500ml/16.9 fl oz) from last harvest is included with the welcome package An Olive Tree Adoption from the grove of your choice. Olive Oil from your tree will arrive in the spring. (6 -1/2 liter tins) Early Harvest Press Extra Virgin - 500ml /16.9 fl oz From our recent harvest, our Early Harvest Press Extra Virgin is a bit sharper in taste as the olives were selected a few weeks prior to the olives used for our Signature Estate Extra Virgin. First cold press of olive variety Carolea. Signature Estate Extra Virgin - 500ml /16.9 fl oz From our recent harvest, our Signature Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil is our family olive oil of choice... smooth and buttery, we allow the olives to ripen on the tree for a few additional weeks before we pick and press them at our family mill. First cold press of olive variety Carolea.
Tuscan Table presented in collaboration with Seaport Hotel Stop by the Seaport Hotel for information on special Tuscan Menu offerings at Aura Resaurant and Tamo Bar. Stand: 434 Presented by Seaport Hotel together with Promozione Toscana is pleased to share a Taste of Tuscany with Boston Wine Expo guests. Tuscany is a veritable treasure trove of art, history, culture and exceptional natural beauty. Visitors flock from around the globe to experience this multifaceted region first hand. Inextricably linked with Tuscany’s verdant past, present and future is its cuisine and of course the specialty products that are at the heart of this fare. The fine quality DOP & IGP products featured include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Honey Miele della Lunigiana, Pecorino Toscano and Prosciutto Toscano. They are inimitable, each displaying truly nuanced flavor profiles unique to the territory. Igourmet.com is pleased to offer Tuscan Table to go offerings at Booth 434.
www.oliotoscanoigp.it www.prosciuttotoscano.com www.mieledellalunigiana.it www.pecorinotoscanodop.it Visit igourmet.com online or at the Pop Up Shop Tuscan Table to go offerings.
Seminar Schedule: Saturday, February 15th - 12:00pm
Love Brews for Cheeses of the Veneto presented by Agriform in collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission. Join epicurean and beloved Italian Cheese Guru Lou Di Palo for a whirlwind tour of the Veneto’s fabulous DOP cheeses. Fall in Love - Italian Style - this Valentine’s Day Weekend. Sample Piave, Asiago and Grana Padano cheeses paired with a premium selection of Italian Artisanal Beers from Tenute Collesi.Taste along while Lou explains how to effortlessly pair Artisanal Beer and Italian Cheese. To complete this simply divine experience, special guest chef Stefano Palermo of New York’s Risotteria Melotti will stir up a traditional Risotto dish from the region! Leave with hands on cheese tasting and artisanal beer pairing experience, a go- to risotto recipe and a treasure trove of helpful hints that will make entertaining friends and family a breeze in both formal and informal settings.
Sunday, February 16th - 3:30pm
Tuscan Table A Tuscan Table Wine & Food Pairing Experience with epicurean Lou Di Palo presented by Seaport Hotel in collaboration with Toscana Promozione & the Italian Trade Commission. Join epicurean Lou Di Palo on a spirited journey through Tuscany exploring the region’s bounty, gastronomic traditions, and the important role consortiums play in guaranteeing both the quality and provenance of the region’s DOP & IGP products. Sample culinary treasures native to Tuscany including Prosciutto Toscano Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Olio Extravergine di Oliva Toscano, Honey – Miele della Lunigiana and Pecorino Toscano at various stages of maturation. Explore premium wine pairings and toast to the possibilities of creating your very own Tuscan Table at home sure to delight friends and family or visit Seaport’s Bar Tamo and Aura Restaurant to explore their Tuscan Inspired Menu offerings.
About Lou Di Palo Lou Di Palo is a noted trade member, epicurean and fourth generation purveyor of authentic products of Italy. His family run business, Di Palo’s Fine Foods, opened its doors in 1925 in New York City’s Little Italy where it remains today. Lou and his family are personally involved in every facet of the business as their customers remain their first priority. Lou travels to Italy several times a year to personally select the country’s best handcrafted specialties, ensuring excellence with every season.When he’s not in Italy, Lou is behind the counter at the store, where crowds of faithful customers brave the wait for knowledgeable and personalized service. Lou explains the traditions and history behind the products, offering tastes to store patrons, many of whom have known Di Palo’s through the generations. It is out of his passion for authentic Italian Products along with his desire to share his knowledge and experiences with others that Lou has become New York City’s very own beloved Italian Cheese Guru and a regularly featured educator and lecturer on Italian Cheeses and specialty products. Lou has appeared on many radio and television broadcasts and been featured in numerous magazine and newspapers including The NewYork Times,Vogue, Gourmet,Wine Spectator, and various publications on Italian Cuisine.
Visit Lou in store or online: Di Palo’s Fine Food 200 Grand Street (between Mulberry St & Mott St) NewYork NY 10013 tel: 212.226.1033 www.dipaloselects.com
About Chef Stefano Palermo of Risotteria Melotti Born in Verona, Stefano Palermo is a young and talented Italian Chef. In spite of his age, he has proved his natural talent in the kitchen through various experiences which include his time at “Osteria sul Mare”, a luxury restaurant in Sardinia’s star studded Costa Smeralda. Prior to that Palermo worked at “Al Capitan della Cittadella”, inVerona, where he honed his craft and explored the traditional cuisine of the region. During his working career, Chef Palermo participated in numerous culinary events. His participation at one such event – Isola della Scala’s “Fiera del Riso” inVerona - drew the attention of the Melotti Family at this important show who welcomed the opportunity to bring Palermo and his talents stateside. After just one month, this artisanal producer of Vialone Nano Veronese Rice invited Palermo to join the Risotteria Melotti team in Italy. Shortly thereafter the family invited Palermo to become Executive Chef of Risotteria Melotti in NewYork, a newly launched restaurant dedicated to celebrating theVeneto’s Risotto Culture and its rice based cuisine. Chef Palermo’s passion for food, traditional ingredients and flare in the kitchen make each visit to Risotteria Melotti a truly unique and certainly authentic Italian experience.
Visit Risotteria Melotti 309 East 5th Street NewYork,NY 10003 (b/w 1st & 2nd Avenue) Tel: 646-755-8939 info@risotteriamelottinyc.com www.risotteriamelottinyc.com
Special Events Program at Sea 4:30 – 5:00pm TAMO LOFT Press Event By invitation only • Boston Wine Expo Highlights and Made in Italy Celebration at the Show and Seaport Hotel • Glam Up your Life this Valentine’s Day Weekend as Drusian celebrates the exclusive US preview of its fabulous Prosecco DOC at Seaport Hotel. A much anticipated Sabrage Ceremony will kick off the celebration.
Fall in Love with Italy
aport Hotel - February 14th 5:00 7:00pm
LIVING ROOM
This reception is sure to warm hearts & tempt palates • Join epicurean, Lou Di Palo, for a guided tasting of authentic Italian cheese, salumi and gourmet specialties. • Italian Wine, Artisanal Beer & Signature Cocktail Bar. • Meet Italian Chef Stefano Palermo of Risotteria Melotti, visiting Seaport on behalf of Agriform. He is sure to heat things up in the Living Room as he creates cheese inspired & simply divine Risotto dishes just for the occasion. • Explore traditional and daring parings!
Italian Trade Commission 33 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 Tel: 212/980-1500 Fax: 212/758-1050 newyork@ice.it
The Italian Trade Commission is the Italian government agency entrusted with the mission to facilitate contacts between Italian companies and the rest of the world. In the United States our objective is to expand relations between Italian and American companies and to develop trade between Italy and the US. To attain this goal, we provide information, assist companies in selecting sectors and partners, promote products through exhibitions, b-to-b meetings, tradeshows, seminars, trade delegations, tastings and media campaigns both in Italy and the US. Our global network consists of 75 offices in 65 countries. Our US offices are located in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.