SAVE THESE DATES: A LIST OF THE EVENTS THAT WILL OFFER A PEAK AT THE TOP WINES OF ITALY PREMIERING IN 2010

The premieres of Italy’s top wine for 2010 are about to begin and, following, is a list of some of the most important events. This year begins with two days dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella millesimo 2006, to be held in Verona on January 30 and 31 (info: www.consorziovalpolicella.it).
From February 14 to 18 Nobile di Montepulciano millesimo 2007 gets its turn at an event in Montepulciano dedicated to the public and sector professionals (www.consorziovinonobile.it).
The tradition will continue in Florence, which will host the annual “Chianti Classico Collection” on February 16 and 17. Tastings will be offered of Gallo Nero vintages 2009, 2008 and 2007 reserve (info: www.chianticlassicocollection.it). On February 19 and 20 Montalcino will host “Benvenuto Brunello”, which will present the 2005 reserve (info: www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it).
And, finally, from March 4 to 7, Sciacca will be hosting “Sicilia en Primeur”, during which the rating for Sicily’s 2009 vintage will be announced (info: www.siciliaenprimeur.it).