I.E.M. from Verona, Italy, and its Miami agency I.E.E.M. are partnering with the Italian Trade Agency to debut its annual Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour at the hip W Hotel in Seattle with a variety of Master Classes and its popular afternoon Walk-Around tasting. 

Be ready to taste Italy’s best and latest vintages from renowned wine producers and meet exciting newcomers featuring an array of wines from various regions ranging from Piedmont, Veneto, Lombardy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Tuscany and others.

MASTER CLASSES: DISCOVER THE WINES FROM ITALY’S MOST PROMINENT WINE CONSORTIUMS

GREAT ROOM A & WORKROOM

9:00 AM – 2:45 PM

“One Denomination, Three Great Wines: Asti, Asti Secco, Moscato d’Asti D.O.C.G.”

Enjoy European Quality Food & Wine Pairing

presented by Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Asti D.O.C.G

followed by

“The Sparkling Life – Fresh & Fun Wines from Friuli”

presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. Friuli Grave

followed by 

“Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: The Energy of Sangiovese in Tuscany”

presented by Consorzio del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

followed by

“Traceability & Regulation of Italian D.O.C. Wines” focus on “Franciacorta: One Territory, Three Demoniations”

presented by Riccardo Ricci Curbastro, President of Federdoc

followed by 

LUNCH BREAK

sponsored by Federdoc 

followed by

“D.O.C. delle Venezie, Italian Style Pinot Grigio”

presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. delle Venezie

TRADE WALK AROUND TASTING

GREAT ROOM

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Attendance is open to wine hospitality trade professionals and members of the press only. A business card or other professional identification will be required for admission. Seminar seating is extremely limited. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. Business attire suggested. 

Email info@pleasethepalate.com to register.