Created and hosted by award-winning author and Master Sommelier
John Szabo and Volcanic Wines International, the Conference returns
to New York City for its fourth
edition
NEW
YORK, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Volcanic Wines International, (VWI), in concert with John Szabo, Master Sommelier and award-winning
author, is proud to share the highly anticipated return of the
International Volcanic Wines Conference (IVWC). The event will be
held at the Altman Building (135 West 18th St, New York, NY) on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
With the mission of offering educational opportunities for the
wine trade to learn more about the distinctive character of wines
from volcanic vineyards, the fourth edition of the International
Volcanic Wines Conference will feature 65+ wineries from 15+ of the
world's wine regions including Etna, the Canary Islands, Lake County, Oregon, Pantelleria, Santorini,
and many more. This eagerly anticipated event, created and hosted
by Volcanic Wines International, in partnership with John Szabo, will be a singular opportunity to
experience a selection of unique wines from the most dynamic soils
in the world.
"I'm excited for this continuation of the International Volcanic
Wines Conference. It really shows how interest in this category is
continuing to grow and that more people are seeking out wines made
from grapes grown in volcanic soils," commented John Szabo, MS. "At no other time will so many
wines from the broad volcanic category all be available for tasting
in one place. And the addition of the winning wines from the first
Volcanic Annual Wine Awards will further enrich the conference and
its educational opportunities."
During the day, there will be several opportunities to take a
deeper look into the specifics of volcanic wines with four
dedicated masterclasses featuring topics on various world volcanic
wine regions.
The first masterclass, titled Upper Left Rock: Exploring the
Volcanic Influence in Columbia and
Willamette Valleys will be hosted by Winebow, from 11:00 - 11:50 AM, covering the wines of the
Pacific Northwest and led by Ron Edwards MS, Ryan Pennington, COO at L'Ecole no 41, and
John Szabo MS. From 12:20 to 1:10 PM, John Szabo MS and Antonio Rallo will lead From Etna to
Pantelleria: Volcanic Terroir of Sicily and Donnafugata's Experience, featuring
the wines of Donnafugata, a historic Sicilian estate. Directly
following, Ana María Martín, sommelier and holder of a diploma in
Wine & Spirits (London), will
lead The Atlantic's Hidden Gems: Unveiling Canarian Wines and their
Exclusive Varieties from 1:40 - 2:30
PM. This seminar, sponsored by GMR Canarias, will focus on
the unique terroirs of the region and the varietals that make up
the island's incredibly distinctive wines with examples from seven
producers. The final masterclass of the day will be A Curated Tour
of the Legends of Santorini from 3:30 - 3:50
PM, and participants will experience wines from Sigalas,
Santo Wines, Estate Argyros, and
Vassaltis.
"We're looking forward to connecting the incredibly diverse
world of volcanic wines with the wine trade, educators and
media,"commented Gino Colangelo,
president of Colangelo & Partners. "These are some of the
world's most interesting wines, preserving traditional winemaking
techniques and ancient varieties."
Exhibiting wineries this year include: Alberelli di Giodo,
Artisanal Cellars with Palmento Costanzo, Athenee Importers with
Artemis Karamolegos, Tsiakkas Winery and Vinea Ardua Vineyards,
Banville Wine Merchants with Farina, San Salvatore, Terra Costantino, Tenimenti Leone,
Bassermann-Jordan and Markus
Molitor, Brassfield Estate, GMR Canarias with Viña Norte,
Bodegas Reverón, Marba, Murcal, Eidán, Linaje Del Pago, 4 Lías,
Chasnero, Zanata, Niray, Atlante, El Grifo , Piedra Fluida, Tendal
and El Sitio, Donnafugata, Duca di Salaparuta, Firriato, Golan
Heights Winery, Lake County Winegrowers with Domaine Helena, Wild Diamond Vineyards, Hawk
& Horse Vineyards, Shannon Family of Wines and Sol Rouge, Obsidian Wine Co., Panebianco Wines
with Cantine Olivella, Tenuta Bastonaca, Masari, La Cappuccina and
Generazione Alessandro, Pieropan, Pietradolce, Planeta, Storica
Wines (MJ Imports) with Voskevaz, Van
Ardi and Zulal , Tasca D'Almerita - Tenuta Tascante,
Tornatore, Vera Wines & Spirits
with Maugeri, Tenute dei Ciclopi, Roberto
Abbate and Su'Entu, Estate Argyros, Santowines, Vassaltis,
Domaine Sigalas, Frederick Wildman
And Sons, Ltd with Fontana Candida and Re Manfredi, Winebow with
Nicosia, Vulcanica Vodka, Suavia,
Gai'a, L'Ecole no 41, Bledsoe/Doubleback, Lemelson, Archery Summit
and Adelsheim.
Also in attendance will be Maison Moussié and water sponsor
Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water.
Maison Moussié creates luxury barrels positioned for high-end
wines. It is best known for its Petra Collection- barrels toasted
with a unique and patented heated stone toasting technology
invented by founder Thomas Moussié. The non-combustion process uses
natural stones (lava rock and jadeite) and water elements combined
with heat to create consistent and evenly toasted barrels.
Founded in 2012, Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages was created
with the mission to provide naturally healthy Hawaiian coffee and
water products while contributing to and promoting clean water
access, conservation, and education for those in need in Hawai'i
and throughout the world. As the enviro-tech leader in its
category, all Waiākea products are sustainably sourced, the company
was the first to use 100% post-consumer recycled packaging and they
play a role as a catalyst in the circular bottle-to-bottle economy.
Their water is sourced from a deep well on the eastern base of the
Mauna Loa volcano, originating as rain and snowmelt before slowly
filtering through the thousands of feet of porous volcanic rock,
emerging at the base as crisp, mineral, and electrolyte-rich,
naturally alkaline water.
In May, Volcanic Wines International conducted the first edition
of the Volcanic Wine Awards with results for the Chairman's Award,
Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, and the Honorable Mention
category, which will be announced on June
10 on the Wine & Spirits Website. The award recipients
from the Volcanic Wine Awards will also have the opportunity to
showcase their wines at the Volcanic Wine Awards table within the
IVWC 2024.
For more information about exhibiting and attending, please
contact Morgana Germanetto
(mgermanetto@colangelopr.com).
To receive the latest updates, be sure to visit the Volcanic
Wines International official website
http://www.volcanicwinesinternational.com, and follow the VWI's
Facebook (Volcanic Wines International) and Instagram
(@volcanicwines_intl) pages.
About John Szabo
Master Sommelier John Szabo was the first Canadian to add the "MS"
after his name in 2004. He holds the International Wine &
Spirits Education Trust Diploma with honors, and the Canadian
Sommelier Guild diploma. He's the principal critic for
WineAlign.com, Canada's premiere
wine resource, and co-host and producer of the podcast Wine Thieves
with a global following in the trade. He contributes to many
international trade and consumer publications and is currently
co-writing a book on wine chemistry. He is a regular guest speaker
at events worldwide and has traveled to virtually every
wine-producing country on earth, (volcanic and otherwise!) in
pursuit of fine wine and to keep on top of this fascinating
industry. In his spare time, he tends to his new vineyard in Prince
Edward County, Ontario.
About Volcanic Wines International (VWI)
Volcanic Wines International's mission is to lead in defining and
establishing a Volcanic Wine Movement by educating the wine trade
public about volcanic wine and establishing the volcanic wine brand
as a premium category of high-quality wines with a true sense of
place. Guided by the original mission and definition of volcanic
wines as set out by John Szabo in
his category-defining book, Volcanic Wines: Salt Grit and Power,
VWI cultivates an understanding of the distinctive geological
conditions and natural forces that shape volcanic vineyards and
highlights the individuality of the wines that arise from each.
Since the first Volcanic Wines International Conference in 2018,
there has been growing attention to volcanic wines with consumers
and industry professionals alike seeking wines with singular
character and compelling backstories showing the success of VWI and
their mission.
About Colangelo & Partners
Colangelo & Partners specializes in premium food, wine, and
spirits brands, and has long-established relationships with the key
press that drive these business categories and help determine the
industry leaders. Agency principals have years of experience in
retail and distribution as well as communications, a rare
combination that gives Colangelo & Partners invaluable insights
into consumer purchasing behavior. The agency focuses on "closing
the loop" between creative communications programs, distribution,
promotion, publicity, and the consumer to maximize the efficiency
of its communications programs and deliver measurable results.
http://www.colangelopr.com/
Media Contact
Megan McCarthy, Volcanic Wines
International, (646) 624-2885, mmccarthy@colangelopr.com,
https://www.volcanicwinesinternational.com/
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