Simply Italian Great Wines: The New York City Edition

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, wine marketing, events and public relations specialists International Event & Exhibition Management (IEEM) worked in cooperation with the consortiums and wineries of Italy to showcase an eclectic collection of fine and noteworthy Italian wines crafted from indigenous and international varietals at the Simply Italian Great Wines Tour in New York City. The event, held at Royalton Park Avenue, also featured a trio of informative one-hour masterclasses including:

1. “Delle Venezie D.O.C.”: a wonderful journey into the World of Pinot Grigio,” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini D.O.C. delle Venezie, and wine writer and expert Wanda Mann
2. “Traceability and regulation of Italian DOC wines: focus on Frascati”: presented by Federdoc
3. “Discover the hidden soul of Tuscan wine through Montecucco DOC and DOCG”: deep-rooted tradition, high-altitude viticulture and a distinctly green identity,” presented by Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco, and wine experts May Matta-Aliah and Silvio Mendini

An eclectic buffet featuring Italian and global food selections reinforced the adaptability of a great number of the wine selections with a range of culinary flavors.

Wineries and importers from many Italian regions represented at the event:

• Emilia-Romagna – Rontana
• Friuli-Venezia Giulia – Tenuta Stella
• Lazio – Consorzio Tutela Denominazione Vini Frascati represented by Cantina Imperatori, Cantine San Marco, Cantina Villafranca, Casal Montani, Villa Simone, Casale Vallechiesa; Federdoc
• Lombardy – Consorzio Vini Mantovani represented by Cantine Virgili, Cantina Ricchi, Cantina Cattani, Ricci Curbastro, Cantine Virigili
• Piedmont – Produttori di Govone
• Tuscany – Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco represented by Basile, Campinuovi, ColleMassari, La Banditaccia, Parmoleto, Podere Montale, Tenuta Pianirossi
• Veneto – Biasiotto; Cantine Conte Collalto; Consorzio Tutela delle Venezie DOC Pinot grigio represented by MGM, Bidoli, La Delizia, Boso Viticultori, Perlage, Bonotto delle Tezze, Borga, Borgo Stainbech; Tenute Leone Alato, Zeni
• Umbria – Chiorri

I tasted a handful of wines at the event and learned a little bit about Cantina Cattani and Produttori di Govone from its representatives:

Winery: Cantina Cattani
Location: Cavriana municipality in southern Lake Garda in Mantua province, Lombardy
Established: 1919
This family-owned winery has 35 hectares under vine on moraine hillsides and applies modern techniques to its classic style of winemaking. Interesting fact: The winery’s cave was a wartime storage space for wine, olive oil, and valuables.

Notable Cantina Cattani selections poured at the event were:

Winery: Produttori di Govone Location: Piemonte Established: 1957

Produttori di Govone is comprised of 250 members who make 2 million liters of wine from 295 hectares of vineyards located in the winegrowing areas of Alba, Langhe, Roero, Asti, and Monferrato in Piemonte. The company emphasizes quality wines with regional identity crafted using organic and modern methods of production. The winery cultivates Barbera d’ Alba, Barbera d’Asti, Nebbiolo d’ Alba, Arneis, Dolcetto, Bonarda, Freisa, Grignolino, Cortese, Chardonnay, Favorita, and Ruchè to produce a vast array of DOC and DOCG wines including:

• Barolo DOCG
• Barbaresco DOCG
• Barbera d’Alba DOC
• Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
• Dolcetto d’Alba DOC
• Langhe Nebbiolo DOC
• Langhe Dolcetto DOC
• Barbera d’Asti DOCG
• Freisa Asti DOC
• Grignolino d’Asti DOC
• Ruchè del Castagnole Monferrato DOCG
• Piedmont Albarossa DOC
• Piedmont Cortese DOC
• Piedmont Barbera DOC
• Piedmont Bonarda DOC
• Langhe Arneis DOC
• Langhe Favorita DOC
• Langhe Chardonnay DOC
• Roero Arneis DOCG
• Roero Arneis Metodo Classico DOCG
• Langhe Arneis Passito DOC
• Moscato Asti DOCG
• Langhe Rosso DOC
• Piemonte Brachetto DOC
  

Some notable Produttori di Govone selections poured at the event were:

• Terre Sabaude Sigillo Ducale Roero Arneis Metodo Classico Extra Brut DOCG (100% Arneis)
• Produttori di Govone Moscato d’ Asti DOCG (100% Moscato Bianco)
• Produttori di Govone Gavi DOCG (100% Gavi)
• Produttori di Portacomaro Piemonte Viognier DOC (100% Viognier)
• Produttori di Govone Appassimento Piemonte Barbera DOC 2024 (100% Barbera)
• Terre Sabaude Barolo DOCG (100% Barolo)