Nov. 28 – The passion for Italian wine overwhelms New York, as the city’s elite is abuzz for “Move the Passion,” the first wine “marathon” of Manhattan. Only a select 500 people will take part in the event sponsored by the Veneto Wines Consortium on December 3. ” We were able to bring together a great team of consortia that will present the best of our wines – says Arturo Stocchetti, president of the Veneto Wines Consortium – We are especially proud because it is the first time that this happens. The event is the best way to celebrate our great international promotion project.” On December 18-22, Manhattan will be the for a real treasure hunt that will bring the participants to some of the coolest destinations in the city and discover seven great Italian wines. The locations are a blend of Italian style and exclusivity: “Urbani Truffles,” the Giovanni Rana restaurant, a design Arc Linea showroom, the temple of wine & food Astor Center, the refined restaurant, the Risotteria Melotti and Revel, and the Maslow6 winery. Participants will receive a kit containing a wine tasting pocket, a map, and a notebook. Duly equipped, they will be able to venture into these seven locations to discover an exclusive Venetian wine paired up with an Italian specialty.
