May 13 – After the Fuorisalone in Chengdu in March, Vinitaly arrives in Shanghai for the Sial Wine World, held from today to May 15. Two key points distinguish Vinitaly’s activities abroad: synergy with importers and the Vinitaly International Academy. Importers from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen will be busy for three days with masterclasses promoted in partnership with four local media partners: Vinehoo, Tastespirit, WineLuxe and Winepress. Each day will begin with an Executive Wine Seminar led by Ian D’Agata, scientific director for the Vinitaly International Academy and one of Italy’s most famous wine experts in the world. today and tomorrow, the seminars will focus on “A panorama of Italy’s many great and different wines”; on Thursday, the focus will be “Brunello di Montalcino, Italy ‘s most classic: ageworthy Sangiovese wines”.