Boston Wine Expo 2013 Event Hours
Saturday, February 16, 2013 Trade 11:00 - 1:00 Consumer: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 17, 2013 Trade 11:00 - 1:00 Consumer 1:00 - 5:00
Azienda Agricola Cavazza Domenico e F.lli Stand: 525
Region: Veneto
Azienda Castello di Buttrio Stand: 516
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Azienda Agricola Malavasi Daniele Stand: 527
Region: Lombardy
Gruppo Cevico Stands: 528 & 529
Region: Emilia Romagna
Azienda Comelli Paolino Stand: 531
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia
Az. Agr. Demarie Giovanni di Demarie Aldo Stand: 533
Region: Piedmont
L’Armangia Azienda Agricola Stand: 535
Region: Piedmont
Azienda Vinicola Castello di Lozzolo dei F.lli Berteletti srl Stand: 537
Region: Piedmont
Torre Fornello Azienda Agricola Stand: 539
Region: Emilia Romagna
AziendaVitivinicola Conde Stand: 618
Region: Emilia Romagna
Azienda Agricola Nicola Di Sipio Stand: 628
Region: Abruzzo
San Fabiano Calcinaia Stand: 630
Region: Tuscany
Villa Mattieli Stand: 634
Region: Veneto
Cantina della Volta di Christian Bellei & C. Spa Stand: 636
Region: Emilia Romagna
Italian Wine Lovers LLC Stand: 521
Regions: Abruzzo, Lombardy,Tuscany
L.A. Dick Imports Stand: 523
Regions: Emilia Romagna,Piedmont, Veneto
Mariposa Wines & Spirits Stand: 616
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont
Wine World Wide, Inc Stand: 622
Region: Umbria
Domodimonti International Stand: 638
Region: Le Marche
Oleificio dell’ Orto Stand: 518
Region: Campania
Tre Olive LLC Stand: 620
Region: Calabria
Agriform’s Italian Cheese Road Tour with Igourmet.com Stands: 624 & 626
Region:Lombardy, Veneto
ITALIAN WINE Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Azienda Agricola Cavazza Domenico e F.lli Stand: 525 Region: Veneto www.cavazzawine.com tel: +39 0444 649166 email: info@cavazzawine.com
Azienda Agricola Cavazza was established in the 1920’s. Thanks to the passion passed through the generations, today the Cavazza family can count on 370 acres of vines 100% owned by the family located in the Colli Berici Hills and Gambellara area, giving an incredible large selection of high quality D.O.C. and D.O.C.G. wines.We can provide more than 20 fine wine selections including reds, whites, spumante, frizzante, and passito wines.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Cavazza, Prosecco Spumante DOC • Cavazza, Pinot Grigio IGT 2012 • Cavazza, Bocara Garganega DOC 2011 • Cavazza, Cicogna Syrah IGT 2010 • Cavazza, Costiera Cabernet Sauvignon DOC 2010
Azienda Castello di Buttrio Stand: 516 Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia www.castellodibuttrio.it email: commerciale@castellodibuttrio.it tel: + 39 0432 673015
Castello di Buttrio is found in Friuli a few kilometers from Udine and extends across the town of Buttrio’s hills which make up the great historical vineyards of the Friuli region. Origins of this ancient city date back to XI century. In Buttrio many great residences were being constructed, among which this has the oldest, most fascinating and at the same time tragic history suffering from repeated destruction. This is the Castello di Buttrio. Imported by: Mariposa LLC tel: 508.698.2651 email: judith@mariposallc.com
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Castello di Buttrio, Pignolo IGT • Castello di Buttrio, Mon Rouge • Castello di Buttrio, Merlot • Castello di Buttrio, Chardonnay • Castello di Buttrio, Friulano • Castello di Buttrio, Mon Blanc • Castello di Buttrio, Sauvignon • Castello di Buttrio, Ribolla Gialla • Castello di Buttrio, Malvasia • Castello di Buttrio, Uve Carate Merlot • Castello di Buttrio, Torre Butria Chardonnay DOC • Castello di Buttrio, Mille e Una Botte DOC
Azienda Agricola Malavasi Daniele Stand: 527 Region: Lombardy www.malavasivini.it tel: +39 030 9918759 email: commerciale@malavasivini.it
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Malavasi, Lugana DOC 2011 • Malavasi, Nero del Lago IGT 2011 • Malavasi, Rosa del Lago DOC 2011 • Malavasi, Brut Malavasi Pinot Noir 2011 • Malavasi,Brut Rosé Malavasi Pinot Noir 2011 .
Gruppo Cevico Stands: 528 & 529 Region: Emilia Romagna www.gruppocevico.com tel: +39 0545 284711 email: cevico@cevico.com
Cevico Group is one of the largest wine producers in Italy and the second largest for packaged wine. It is the fastest growing company in the last four years; leading in media investments. One of the most awarded companies in Italy. Cevico Group represents more than 35% of the total Romagna’s wine production with over 1 million hectoliters produced. Cevico Group processes the main regional varietals such as Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Albana, Longanesi, Fortana together with international varietals.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Mastino, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Riserva DOC 2009 • Sigismondo, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOC 2010 • Ductor, Merlot Rubicone IGT • Volli’ Romandiola Spumante Brut • Mastino, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore Riserva DOC 2009 • Sigismondo, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOC 2010
Azienda Comelli Paolino Stand: 531 Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia www.comelli.it email: comelli@comelli.it tel: + 39 0432 711226
In 1946 Paolino Comelli founded our winery in Friuli. Initially the winery primarily focused on producing wines from local grape varieties that appealed to the local community. Beginning in the mid 1980s, Paolino’s son, Pierluigi, started to modernize and enlarge the estate. Today Comelli Wines are sold in all the major cities across the United States and Europe. The wines have also been granted multiple awards and enthusiastically reviewed by major national and international critics.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Comelli, Friulano DOC 2011 • Comelli, Amplius Pinot Grigio DOC 2011 • Comelli, Sauvignon DOC 2011 • Comelli, Pignolo DOC 2011 • Comelli, Soffumbergo IGT 2010
Az. Agr. Demarie Giovanni di Demarie Aldo Stand: 533 Region: Piedmont www.demarie.com tel: +390173 65454 email: demarie@demarie.com
At Vezza d’Alba, in the heart of the Roero region, over three generations of the Demarie Giovanni family have been running their domain with expertise, hard work and a truly passionate love for wine-growing. The domain covers over 14 hectares of vineyards that are located in the surrounding boroughs of Vezza, Castagnito, Castellinaldo and Guarene. In traditional local culture, the name ‘Arneis’ is given to someone who is an extrovert, a bit of a rebel, original but with a certain charm. Imported by: Uva Imports www. uvaimports.com tel: 678.580.0198 adam@uvaimports.com
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Demarie, Arneis DOC 2012 • Demarie, Barolo DOCG 2007 • Demarie, Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2009 • Demarie, Nebbiolo DOC 2010 • Demarie, Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC 2009 • Demarie, Brachetto d’Alba NV • Demarie, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2011
L’Armangia Azienda Agricola Stand: 535 Region: Piedmont www.armangia.it tel: +39 0141 824947 email: armangiavini@libero.it
Over nine hectares of vineyards in the municipalities of Canelli, Moasca and San Marzano Oliveto planted and managed directly since 1934 consisting of Barbera, Moscato di Canelli, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, Albarossa, Sauvignon and other red grapes. A focus on innovative techniques that enhance quality, while perpetuating Piedmontese viticultural and oenological traditions so that the wines retain their typical characteristics that have made them world renowned.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • l’Armangia, Pratorotondo Chardonnay 2010 • l’Armangia, Sopra Berruti Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2011 • l’Armangia, Titon Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2009 • l’Armangia, Vignali Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2007 • l’Armangia, Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2012
Azienda Vinicola Castello di Lozzolo dei F.lli Berteletti srl Stand: 537 Region: Piedmont email: info@bertelettivini.it www.bertelettivini.it tel: +39 016389129 Imported by : Dream Well Wines tel: 732.510.7151 email: sauriti@gruppofooding.com
Azienda Vinicola Castello di Lozzolo dei F.lli Berteletti srl
Torre Fornello Azienda Agricola Stand: 539 Region: Emilia Romagna www.torrefornello.it tel: +39.0523.861001 email: vini@torrefornello.it
Torre Fornello is an emergent reality though with ancient roots and very long history. Paying attention to testing and to innovation,Torre Fornello put the accent on the local wines with a touch of internationality. In 1998 Enrico Sgorbati started the rehabilitation of the ancient medieval “borgo” from the XV century, and added a modern vinification cellar equipped with the best modern technology for refining and ageing the wines in barrels located in the XVII century cellar.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Torre Fornello, Diacono Gerardo 1028 Riserva 2008 • Torre Fornello, Latitudo 45 2005 • Torre Fornello, Donna Luigia Malvasia Aromatica di Candia DOC 2011 • Torre Fornello, Pratobianco IGT 2011 • Torre Fornello, Ortrugo Sparkling DOC 2012
AziendaVitivinicola Conde Stand: 618 Region: Emilia Romagna www.conde.it tel: +39 0543 940860 email: info@conde.it
Located on the Predappio hills, the estate stretches from an altitude of 150 to 350 metres above sea-level and extends in total for 110 hectares, of which 77 are cultivated as vineyards. Created by joining together nine estates, the Company can well be regarded among the most representative companies in Emilia Romagna.The idea of creating such a business to produce such a great, pure type of Sangiovese wine in such a vocational land as Predappio, comes from Francesco Condello.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Conde’, Sangiovese Rosé Forlì IGT 2011 • Conde’, Sangiovese di Romagna DOC 2009 • Conde’, Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOC 2010 • Conde’, Sangiovese di Romagna Riserva DOC 2008
Azienda Agricola Nicola Di Sipio Stand: 628 Region: Abruzzo www.nicoladisipio.com email: info@nicoladisipio.com tel: +39 0871 390 020
Nicola Di Sipio’s farm is in Abruzzo, one of the major wine producing Regions of Italy. It is located in a small village called Ripa Teatina.The location is 7km from the Adriatic sea and from 15km from the Maiella’s summit. The boxer Rocky Marciano was born in this village in 1923 and since then people still have the same personality. Here we cultivate: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Pecorino, Falanghina, Riesling, Pinot Nero, Chardonnay.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Di Sipio, Colline Teatine DOP 2011 • Di Sipio, Montepulciano d’abruzzo DOP 2008 • Di Sipio, Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP 2007 • Di Sipio, Millesimato Colline Teatine IGP 2008 • Di Sipio, Riesling Terre di Chieti IGP 2011
San Fabiano Calcinaia Stand: 630 Region: Tuscany www.sanfabianocalcinaia.com email: info@sanfabianocalcinaia.com tel: +39 0577 979232
Viticulture at San Fabiano Calcinaia dates to the 1000 AD, though today vineyards are planted to higher density to lead to wines of greater concentration and complexity. The medieval hamlet is still the center of winemaking, and of the estates 340 acres among the ancient hillsides rich in limestone shale, 125 are planted to vines. The current owners, Guido and Isa Serio, arrived to this pristine setting located between Florence and Siena in 1980 and have spent the last three decades revitalizing it. Imported by: Baystate Wine & Spirits 781 740 9463 mathewfioretti@gmail.com
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • San Fabiano Calcinaia, Chianti Classico DOCG 2009 • San Fabiano Calcinaia, Cellole Chianti Classico Cellole DOCG 2008 • San Fabiano Calcinaia, Cerviolo IGT 2008
Villa Mattieli Stand: 634 Region: Veneto tel: +39 045-7675104 email: vini.villamattielli@yahoo.it www. villamattielli.com
A family-owned estate managed with passion by two young sisters, Roberta and Valeria,and founded on the experience of years devoted to excellence in the vineyard and cellar of their father.The estate’s 15 hectares occupy some of the best wine-growing slopes of Soave and the Valpolicella DOC area. This land has always been considered ideal for vine growing: the hills to the north of Soave, the location of the estate’s vineyards, an optimum climate, temperate and bounteous sun. Vine management combines new methods with tried-and-tested local uses. The art of a modern winemaking estate combines with the best aspects of an ancient and noble tradition.Today Villa Mattielli’s goal is to achieve the highest quality. Our management practices are an expression of respect for our vineyards and the environment. Pruning, bunch selection, harvesting by hand; everything conforms to the idea of living in harmony with the vine. Hard work done with pride and passion is our daily satisfaction.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Villa Mattieli Soave Classico DOC • Villa Mattieli Valpolicella DOC • Villa Mattieli Valpolicella Ripasso DOC • Villa Mattieli Valpolicella Amarone della Valpolicella DOC • Villa Mattieli Giada Spumante Brut Rosè
Cantina della Volta di Christian Bellei & C. Spa Stand: 636 Region: Emilia Romagna www.cantinadellavolta.com email: info@cantinadellavolta.com tel: +39 059 7473 312
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Lambrusco di Modena Spumante D.O.C. • Lambrusco di Sorbara Rimosso D.O.C • Il Mattaglio Metodo Classico • Lambrusco Rosè di Modena Spumante Rosè
US Importers & Distributors of Wines of Italy
Italian Wine Lovers LLC Stand: 521 Regions: Abruzzo, Lombardy,Tuscany email: dosomara@me.com tel: 305.439.7684
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Rilbo’, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2011 • Machaon Abruzzo Pecorino 2011 • Casanova di Streda Belvedere 2011 IGT Toscana • Streda Belvedere Chianti 2011 DOCG • Carpino, Merlot 2011 DOC • Appollo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC 2011
L.A. Dick Imports Stand: 523 Regions: Emilia Romagna,Piedmont, Veneto www.leodick.com tel: 330.452.5010
L.a. Dick Imports llc is located in Canton Ohio and specializes in importing and distributing premium Italian wines. We deal with family companies that have been producing wine for generations so that we can offer our customers quality and unique products at very competitive prices because we deal directly with them. Claudia Dick is the Director of Italian imports with years of experience in Italian wines. Our goal is to expand our business outside of Ohio.
Portfolio featuring the following f ine Italian Wines: • Stella Italia, Lambrusco Amabile Rosso IGT • Stella Italia, Lambrusco Amabile Bianco IGT • Stroppiana, Barolo Sangiacomo DOCG 2007 • Stroppiana, Langhe Rosso DOC 2009 • Daldin, Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry Satin NV
Mariposa Wines & Spirits Stand: 616 Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont www.mariposa-wines.com tel: 508.698.2651 email: judith@mariposallc.com
Mariposa Fine Wine and Spirits is continually expanding its portfolio and placing its wines in restaurants and retailers across the state. Contact Mariposa for further information
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • La Montina, Franciacorta Saten Argens • La Montina, Franciacorta Rose Demi Sec • La Montina, Franciacorta Brut • Zaglia, Chardonnay DOC 2009 • Le Marsure Friulano DOC 2009 • Le Marsure Pinot Grigio IGT 2009 • Ugo Lequio Gllina Barbera d’Alba 2008 • Battaglio Langhe,Nebbiolo Funtana DOC 2009
Wine World Wide, Inc Stand: 622 Region: Umbria www.MediterraneanWine.com tel: 845.255.2000 email: info@mediterraneanwine.com
WineWorldwide, Inc. is an industry leader in providing the finest selection of wines from the Mediterranean region with an emphasis in our Italian selections.We pride ourselves in bringing directly to you hand selected high quality wines from small and medium sized producers. On coasts kissed by the crystal clear blue water of the Mediterranean grow some of the world’s finest and unforgettable grape varietals.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • Franco Todini, Signature Pinot Grigio IGT 2010 • Franco Todini, Eteria IGT 2011 • Franco Todini, Graffio Sangiovese DOC 2008 • Franco Todini, Rubro 2008 • Franco Todini, Merlot-Shiraz 2009
Domodimonti International Stand: 638 Region: Le Marche www.domodimonti.com email: info@domodimonti.com tel: 514.288.8466
Domodimonti is a boutique winery located in the picturesque countryside of Montefiore dell’Aso in Le Marche, Italy. In 2010, Domodimonti’s new state-of-the-art winery was inaugurated and is a testament to the continuous commitment to produce the highest quality Natural Wine.
Portfolio featuring the following fine Italian Wines: • DejaV 2010 Offida Passerina DOC • LiCoste 2010 Offida Pecorino DOC • Piccolo Principe 2010 Rosato IGT • Monte Fiore 2010 Sangiovese IGT • Picens 2007 Montepulciano, Sangiovese IGT • Il Messia 2008 Montepulciano, Merlot IGT • Solo per Te 2007 Montepulciano, Petit Verdot IGT
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
Oleificio dell’ Orto Stand: 518 Region: Campania Imported by Lurgio Imports www.dellortooil.com email: info@dellortooil.com tel: 401.783.2387
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 $25.00 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 $20.00 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$25.00 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 $ 25.00 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 $10.00 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
Tre Olive LLC Stand: 620 Region: Calabria www.treolive.com email: info@treolive.com tel: 617.680.0096
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 $122 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 $18.99 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 $18.99 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.
Agriform’s Italian Cheese Road Tour Stands: 624 & 626 Region:Lombardy, Veneto
Agriform: www.agriform.it email: s.allora@agriform.it tel: +39 045 8971 896
Italian Cheese Road Tour POP UP SHOP presented by igourmet.com Agriform specializes in the marketing & sales of traditional Italian dairy products. Agriform works mainly with PDO cheeses sourced directly from its members. Agriform’s Italian Cheese Road Tour presented in collaboration with Igourmet.com is making several stops across the US presenting educational sessions with expert Lou Di Palo, tastings & POP UP SHOP featuring inimitable PDO cheeses like Piave,Valtellina Casera, Grana Padano & Asiago. Imported by Atalanta Corporation www.atalanta1.com tel: 908.351.8000
Italian Cheese Road Tour POP UP SHOP presented by Igourmet.com Igourmet.com tel: 1-877-igourmet (446-8763)
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 $11.99/lb 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 $15.99/lb 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 $16.99/lb Piave Vecchio (meaning Aged) was created in 1960 by Lattebusche in Veneto, Italy.A sweet, rich flavor with notes of toasted walnut and caramel. Valtellina Casera DOP $19.98/lb The famous cheese from Valtellina is made at lower altitudes year round. This cheese has a wonderfully tangy flavor and is made from local milk that possesses hints of wild grasses and herbs native to the Valtellina Grana Padano Stravecchio Oro del Tempo DOP $16.99/lb 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.
Seminar: Saturday, February 16th 12pm ITALIAN CHEESE’S “X”- FACTOR!: Gourmet Italian Cheese & Wine Exploration with New York’s beloved Italian Cheese Guru - Lou Di Palo presented by Agriform in collaboration with the Italian Trade Commission.
Seminar Description: Join Italian Cheese Guru, Lou Di Palo, for a memorable wine and cheese pairing experience. Lou will discuss Italian Cheese’s “X” factor and how typicity, provenance and maturation regimes contribute to the irresistible taste of cheeses like Agriform’s Grana Padano, Piave, Asiago, Valtellina Casera and more! Leave with hands on cheese tasting and wine pairing experience and a treasure trove of helpful hints that will make entertaining friends and family a breeze in both formal and informal settings! Visit Agriform’s Italian Cheese Road Tour Pop Up Shop to take these delightful cheeses home with you the same day!
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 New York 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) New York NY 10013 tel: 212.226.1033 www.dipaloselects.com
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 development, facilitation and promotion of trade and investment between Italy and other countries in the world. Its mission is to support the internationalization of Italian firms and their consolidation in foreign markets. Through a global network of offices, the Italian Trade Commission is the most authoritative ambassador of Made in Italy excellence in the world.