Please join us for Taste of Italy El Paso, now in its second year, Thursday, October 10, at Anson 11, from 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Free entrance).
This year’s trade component will be its largest ever, including more than 20 exhibitors and 400 products.
Celebrity mixologist Valentino Longo (pictured) will be leading a seminar on “Vermouth and the Mediterranean Aperitivo” and Italian food and wine historian Jeremy Parzen, author of DoBianchi.com, will be leading a tasting devoted to the wines of Abruzzo.
The Wines of Abruzzo
12:30 p.m.
seminar and tasting led by
wine writer Jeremy Parzen
author of DoBianchi.com
The current U.S. ambassador for the Consortium of Abruzzo Wine Growers and a widely read wine writer and food and wine historian, Jeremy will lead participants through a discussion of Abruzzo’s distinct microclimates and its dynamic viticulture.
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The Mediterranean Aperitivo Project
3:00 p.m.
seminar and tasting led by
leading mixologist Valentino Longo
founder of Shoshin Art Club
Valentino will walk participants through the history of vermouth and how it can be used in mixology today. One of the leading mixologists working in the U.S. today, Valentino will share his insights and experience in working with top vermouth.
The Mediterranean Aperitivo Project isn’t just about drinks; it’s a lifestyle, a concept that celebrates quality and tradition. Picture yourself savoring the finest Vermouth di Torino PGI, paired with the exquisite flavors of Pecorino Toscano PDO, zesty Lemons from the Amalfi Coast PGI, and briny olives from Greece. These are not just ingredients; they’re treasures safeguarded by the European Union’s stringent quality standards.
But it’s not just about taste; it’s about embracing a healthier, low ABV option without compromising on flavor. As Roberto Bava, President of the Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino, puts it, “We are thrilled to introduce a touch of our aperitivo heritage to Texas, emphasizing the significance of understanding the meticulous process of crafting Vermouth di Torino, step by step, along with the other products part of the project.”
For more information, please contact IACC Texas deputy director Maurizio Gamberucci by clicking here.
