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07/05/2008	VINITALY-CIBUS RESUMES IN RUSSIA WITH MADE IN ITALY AGRO-FOODS CELEBRATING THE ECONOMIC BOOM Italian sparkling wine covers one-third of the bubbly market in Russia - where higher per capita income is also encouraging wine consumption and imports of Italian agro-food products.
23/04/2008	UIV-VERONAFIERE PROJECT TAKES OFF: 4 MILLION EURO TO PROMOTE QUALITY EUROPEAN WINE ON EMERGING MARKETS Information and product culture, certification, training, incoming operators and attendance at exhibitions and workshops among the activities envisaged.
07/04/2008	VINITALY - BETTER THAN EVER. NEW RECORD FOR INTERNATIONAL ATTENDANCE Impressive attendance by international traders from all over the world - with an increase of 15% compared to 2007. Producers were extremely satisfied, thanks to better than ever contacts and interest by Asian markets. The 43rd edition is scheduled 2-6 April 2009.
07/04/2008	GROWING INTEREST IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. SOL: MORE INTERNATIONAL BUYERS THAN EVER The International Exhibition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil welcomes even more commercial contacts. Great interest in Italian products among Russians, Japanese and Americans.
07/04/2008	BRAZIL: IMMIGRANTS AND DESIRE FOR MADE IN ITALY DRIVING ITALIAN WINE. HUGE SUCCESS FOR LAMBRUSCO The value of Italian wine in Brazil up by 30% over the last year. For the first time ever, Vinitaly Brazil is scheduled in San Paolo in 2009.
07/04/2008	INDIA - THE NEW RICH DRIVING MADE IN ITALY WINE. VINITALY INDIA STAGES IN NEW DEHLI AND MUMBAI IN 2009 Demand for wine in India is growing from New Dehli to Mumbai. Since 2000, imports from Italy have grown at an annual rate of 30%.
06/04/2008	LARGE-SCALE DISTRIBUTION ACCELERATING WINE SALES IN RUSSIA Large-scale distribution currently covers about 10% of market but is set to overtake catering in the next few years. Vinitaly Russia 2008 is scheduled 9-11 June.
06/04/2008	VINITALY MORE INTERNATIONAL THAN EVER: ONE VISITOR IN TWO IS INTERNATIONAL In the first two days of the event, international professional operators increased by 25% compared to the 2007 edition. Exhibitors highly satisfied.
05/04/2008	SOL: UNAPROL: “AGAINST END OF SEASON DISCOUNTS ONLY HIGH QUALITY REWARDS MADE IN ITALY”
05/04/2008	VINITALY: A COMMUNITY FOR SHARED ITALIAN WINE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES A scientific survey involving wine-making companies and sector experts identified spheres and action needed to ensure long-term competitiveness in the field. As a result, a 'community' was set up.
04/04/2008	VINITALY SUPPORTING QUALITY ITALIAN WINE
04/04/2008	LARGE-SCALE DISTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF QUALITY ITALIAN WINE IN ITALY AND ABROAD Research by IRI Infoscan presented at Vinitaly: Seven million hectolitres sold in 2007 through Large-scale distribution – Growth of 6% in sales od DOC wine – Increases especially for low-end and top-end price bands – Rankings of the top-selling wines in absolute terms and by region – Comments by producers and distributors
04/04/2008	VINITALY CHINA: NOVEMBER STOP-OFFS IN PEKING, SHANGHAI AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MACAO. 2008 IS AN OLYMPIC YEAR EVEN FOR ITALIAN WINE Interest in the Chinese market is growing, thanks also to the new opportunities offered by the coming Olympics in Peking, the 2010 Expo in Shanghai and the development of Macao as the Asian Las Vegas.
04/04/2008	HUGH JOHNSON AND GIV WIN THE VINITALY INTERNATIONAL AWARD 2008 The awards this year acknowledge information as a tool for wine awareness and also the entrepreneurial capacity of a large Group that has helped valorise the special features of so many Italian vineyards all over the world
04/04/2008	VINITALY: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – WINE WORLD-WIDE NOMISMA ‘WINE MARKETING’ REPORT PRESENTED AT VINITALY Wine is increasingly a global drink: consumption is similar to 10 years ago but in all corners of the planet. Expansion of vineyards in China
04/04/2008	VINITALY: WINE CULTURE, WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE: PROMOTING ITALIAN WINE IN THE USA. FOCUS ON THE UNITED STATES TO OVERCOME THE "STRONG" EURO The weak dollar is not stopping Italian exports to the USA, thanks to work in recent years to promote wine and wine culture. Demand is still growing and new opportunities are ready to be taken.
02/04/2008	CORK RECYCLING, BOTTLES IN FASHION BAGS, VIDEO-GAMES FOR SOMMELIERS: VINITALY BETWEEN GLAMOUR AND CURIOSITIES Wine-appeal also inspires creativity and events – Vinitaly: a unique world showcase valorising Italian inventiveness.
02/04/2008	VINITALY/SOL/ENOLITECH: THE MOST COMPLETE EDITION EVER OPENS TOMORROW. EXHIBITION INAUGURATED BY MINISTER DE CASTRO International inauguration with the Ambassador of the United States, Ronald Spogli, the US Consul General, Daniel A. Weygandt, and the Director of the political-economic department of the Consulate General in Milan, Michael Kidwell. The Vinitaly Gala Dinner tonight sees the presentation of the Vinitaly International Award to Hugh Johnson and GIV.
02/04/2008	VINITALY FORUMS: TRAINING FOR EXPORT-ORIENTED COMPANIES. EFFECTS OF CLIMATIC CHANGES ON PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE PERCEPTION OF WINE LOVERS An impressive calendar of focus meetings, conventions and round tables this year at Vinitaly: conferences concerning exports to the most interesting markets, debates dealing with future strategies, climatic changes, wine-growing as an approach to protecting the environment and an ambassador of the territory world-wide.
01/04/2008	GERMANY TAKES THE “GRAND VINITALY 2008” AWARD. 100 MEDALS AWARDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION: Even more samples than ever were entered for evaluation - but this year fewer medals and special awards were assigned. The winners will be officially announced on 3 April during the inauguration of Vinitaly
01/04/2008	PRESS FOLDER VINITALY 2008
27/03/2008	RECORD EDITION FOR THE XVI INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION: 3669 WINES ENTERED IN THE WORLD'S MOST SELECTIVE COMPETITION Starting today through to 30 March: the sixteenth International Wine Competition - the most popular and selective in the world. Once again this year, award-winners will benefit from promotional and business occasions organised by VeronaFiere.
25/03/2008	TWELVE COLLECTOR REDS IN A UNIQUE AND UNREPEATABLE TASTING The 42nd edition of Vinitaly welcomes the tasting-event of the year, organised in collaboration with Civiltà del Bere. A selection of twelve of the best labels from the legendary 1997 vintage achieving excellence in the assessments by the most important Italian Guides and awards by the most prestigious and influential international magazines.
25/03/2008	VINITALY PRESENTS "PASSIONATE BUSINESS" - the 42nd NEW VINTAGE Passion for wine and effective business: this is blend of the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition, the largest event in the world dedicated to sector, where trade takes place in an elegant and glamorous atmosphere.
21/03/2008	ITALIAN WINE IS MORE POPULAR THAN EVER WORLD-WIDE Lower consumption in Italy is no cause for concern among wine-makers, since the international market continues to expand - even for small-medium export-oriented companies. The opportunities offered by Vinitaly World Tour and the focus meetings highlighting the most interesting countries are equally backed up by Buyer’s Club through www.vinitaly.com - a service promoting contacts with qualified international traders. The results of the first two years of on-line matching were extremely positive. Many contracts have been signed.
20/03/2008	WWW.VINITALY.COM - THE BUSINESS DOMAIN Thanks to Buyer’s Club, wine-making companies have the chance to establish contacts with qualified operators from all over the world specifically selected by Vinitaly. Results for the first two years are extremely positive, with growth in the agenda of appointments by exhibitors and buyers alike. Many contracts have been signed.
18/03/2008	ITALIAN WINE STYLE IN THE FOREFRONT EVEN FOR PACKAGING The Jury chaired this year by Antonio Ghini assigned the ”Label of the Year” Award in the wine category to Colli del Limbara Igt Rosso “Galana” 2000 by Cantina del Vermentino di Monti (SS), while in the spirits category the equivalent award went to “Acquavite di Vino Moscato Rosa” by G. Bertagnolli based in Mezzocorona (TN). The special “Packaging 2008” Award in the wine category went to Casa Vinicola Duca di Salaparuta di Casteldaccia (PA), while the spirits-liqueurs category award was taken by Centopercento di Neversa della Battaglia (TV)
08/03/2008	VINITALY: MORE THAN NINETEEN THOUSAND PARKING PLACES FOR EXHIBITORS & VISITORS Services and parking facilities to avoid congestion problems at the Exhibition Centre and facilitate access by operators taking part in the event. Shuttle buses serving the Exhibition Centre, Airport, Railway Station, Stadium and city centre. Radio Pico will provide real time traffic information.
08/03/2008	A TOUR AROUND WORLD OENOLOGY COMBINING TASTE AND BUSINESS Wine and wine-food tastings coordinated by great chefs ensuring promotion and matching between producers and traders alongside events with a focus on the new commercial scenarios for Italian wine. Vinitaly For You, on the other hand, brings producers and consumers closer together.
04/03/2008	DOUBLE AWARDS FOR WINNERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION Wines winning awards with a medal in the most selective competition in the world this year will also benefit from a promotional showcase valorising them during the 42nd Vinitaly alongside targeted marketing promotion throughout 2008. With this initiative, Vinitaly confirms its vocation as a driving force behind quality oenology.
26/02/2008	PACKAGING COMPETITION: WINE CREATIVITY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE The capacity to enclose an entire world in a bottle and communicate it through the small space offered by labels is assessed by a qualified jury chaired this year by Antonio Ghini, the Ferrari Communications Director for 15 years. Promotional initiatives during Vinitaly to valorise bottles winning awards.
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11/02/2008	VINITALY TOUR MIAMI 2008: FINE WINES CONQUER FLORIDA In expectation of the traditional Vinitaly US Tour in October, this year travelling to Chicago, New York and Washington, Vinitaly offers new business opportunities in the United States for Italian wine-growers through an initiative in Miami and Palm Beach. Sustaining the primacy of Italian wine to expand quotas on this rich market.
22/01/2008	VINITALY INDIA: LESS WHISKY AND MORE WINE IN THE FUTURE OF INDIA MINISTER SAHAI: "WE WILL SET UP A WINE BOARD TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF DUTIES"
18/01/2008	THE INAUGURATION OF VINITALY INDIA IN NEW DELHI SAW POLITICAL OPENINGS FOR ITALIAN WINE Dialogue and collaboration between the governments of Italy and India in agro-food sectors and an effective promotion system such as Vinitaly are opening up new prospects for wine exports. The Indian Minister for food processing formally agreed to review the problem of import duties. Impressive attendance by trade operators highlights interest of this market for Italian wine.
17/01/2008	VINITALY INDIA: EXPORTS OF ITALIAN WINE IN 2008 RESUME ON ONE OF THE MOST PROMISING MARKETS WITH MINISTER DE CASTRO Vinitaly India in Mumbay starts the Vinitaly World Tour 2008. The second stage in New Delhi welcomes the Italian Minister for Agricultural Policies, Paolo De Castro. Company involvement is up by 50%, demonstrating the importance of this market for Italian companies.
04/12/2007	ITALIAN FOODSTUFFS TAKE OFF WITH VINITALY CIBUS CHINA - SIX THOUSAND VISITORS ICE, VeronaFiere, Fiere di Parma and Buonitalia took the wine & food system to one of the main centres for international trade. Increasingly qualified interest in Italian products.
29/11/2007	VINITALY CIBUS CHINA - GLOBAL PROMOTION OF MADE IN ITALY FOODSTUFFS IN ASIA ICE, VeronaFiere, Fiere di Parma and Buonitalia taking the wine & food system to one of the main centres for international trade.
27/11/2007	VINITALY CONSOLIDATES COMMERCIAL PENETRATION BY ITALIAN WINE & FOOD IN JAPAN Vinitaly returned to Japan once again this year, following the important preview held during the Italian Wine Day organised in Tokyo by the Italian Embassy and ICE last 2 June. In just one year, Vinitaly has already seen as many as four initiatives in Japan that have ensured growing success for Italian foodstuffs. Excellent results for the agreement with Isetan - a group with 11 major stores in the luxury and fine food market in Tokyo and Kyoto; 2008 will see further expansion of sales channels for Italian products.
26/10/2007	VINITALY US TOUR: MORE THAN 2,000 QUALIFIED OPERATORS CONFIRM SUCCESS OF ITALIAN WINE A great moment for Italy on the American market. Italian wines are very popular with the "millennians" and ahead of France in quality restaurants in terms of frequency of choice.
24/10/2007	Will England produce Champagne in 50 years' time? Vinitaly US Tour is a fundamental promotional and commercial event for Italian producers but also an occasion to discuss the most important topics affecting the future of the sector. The “Young Lions of Winemaking – The Legends of the future” was a hugely successful tasting-event; 11 protagonists, with 4 Italians.
22/10/2007	VINITALY US TOUR INCREASES COMPANY BUSINESS Trade workshops and targeted tastings for sector operators greet the new appointment for Italian wine producers with the American market. The programme this year is expanded with a special edition of "The Young Lions of Wine – Legends of the Future" and a charity gala dinner.
12/09/2007	FOCUS ON GROWTH ON THE AMERICAN MARKET: VINITALY US TOUR HIGHLIGHTS "MILLENNIALS" In a market set to become the largest in the world over the next few years, it is vital to appeal to the “millennials”. They are young adults making their mark in the new millennium and are an emerging band of consumers, with completely different tastes and preferences.