The tour of Italian winemakers in our stores last month was a hugh success. I think all who were able to attend [myself included] agree that there is nothing like actually speaking to the person who created the wine. You get a real sense of the pride and passion involved in their work.

One comment I heard from several guests was how surprised they were to find out the amount of  organic wine-making  that was taking place in Italy. Two of the wineries in attendance, Poggerino and La Cappuccina, are both dedicated to cultivating organic vineyards.

In preparing for my trip to Italy, Nadia Galati, the importer for Poggerino and La Cappuccina, asked me who or what I might want to see while in Italy. I expressed a desire to learn more about the emergence of Italian winemakers who are producing organic wines.

In no time Nadia was able to secure invitations to two different trade shows of organic wines. Summa II and Vini Veri are both taking place in northeast Italy during the time I will be there. Hopefully time will permit and I will report back on this exciting trend in Italian wine. Look for my report in an upcoming ABC Wine Journal, available in your local store.

Ciao for now,

Paul Quaglini