I.E.E.M.

02/13/2025

🍷✨ Simply Italian Great Wines Americas Tour 2025 is making its way to Miami & Dallas! 🇮🇹

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring expert-led tastings, exclusive insights from top Italian wine consortiums, and a deep dive into Italy’s finest wines. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or simply love discovering new varietals, this annual event promises an elegant and immersive journey through the world of Italian wine.

📍 Miami – Feb 24 | Ampersand Studios
📍 Dallas – Feb 26 | Eataly

🍇 Guided Tastings & Seminars:

🍷 Delle Venezie D.O.C.: A Wonderful Journey into the World of Pinot Grigio – Consorzio DOC delle Venezie


🥂 Federdoc: Traceability & Regulation of Italian DOC Wines – Experience Frascati – Federdoc



🧀 Flavors of Pecorino Toscano paired with authentic Italian cuisine for seminar attendees!

Walk-Around Tasting: Connect with Italy’s top wine producers!


🔗 Secure your spot: tinyurl.com/Americas2025
Open to active wine trade, hospitality & media professionals.

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10/06/2024

Buongiorno New York & San Francisco!

Get ready to experience one of the finest and most unique global Italian wine events: Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour 2024 🍷🥂

Join us for a memorable day filled with educational and exciting guided tastings from the most prominent consortiums to discovering unique grapes and wineries in an intimate and elegant setting. Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or interested in new varietals, the annual Simply Italian is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and experience the best of what Italy has to offer in:

🍷 New York City - October 7, 2024
🥂San Francisco - October 9, 2024

Educational and in-depth Guided Tastings hosted by:
*Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC “A wonderful journey into the world of Pinot Grigio” presented by the amazing Wanda Mann in NYC & Catherine E. Fallis Master Sommelier in San Francisco.

* will be in New York with “The iconic Tuscan wine meets the fabulous Italian D.O.P. cheeses” - a wine & rare cheese pairing meticoulsly selected by Chiant Ambassador, Luca A. Alves, presented along with exteemed Wine Expert, Robin Kelley O’Connor .

In San Francisco, the amazing Shelley Lindgren , Owner & Wine Director - A16 restaurants will co-present Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G. Vertical Tasting: “The shades and vibrant attitude of the most versatile Sangiovese based Tuscan wine” with Luca Alves, Consorzio Vino Chianti brand ambassador.

The afternoon signature trade walk around tasting will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm following lunch in the beautiful Park Lounge Penthouse.

For a full list of exhibiting wineries and wines, please contact [email protected]

To RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/SimplyItalianUSTour2024

Tasting for Active Wine Trade, Hospitality and Media

Ci vediamo presto! 🍷♥️🥂@

10/02/2024

Buongiorno New York & San Francisco!

Get ready to experience one of the finest and most unique global Italian wine events: Simply Italian Great Wines U.S. Tour 2024 🍷🥂

Join us for a memorable day filled with educational and exciting guided tastings from the most prominent consortiums to discovering unique grapes and wineries in an intimate and elegant setting. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or interested in new varietals, the annual Simply Italian is not to be missed. Mark your calendars and experience the best of what Italy has to offer in:

🍷 New York City - October 7, 2024
🍷 San Francisco - October 9, 2024

Educational and in-depth Guided Tastings hosted by:
* Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC "A wonderful journey into the world of Pinot Grigio" presented by the wonderful Wanda Mann in NYC & Catherine E. Fallis Master Sommelier in San Francisco.

* Consorzio Vino Chianti will be in New York with "The iconic Tuscan wine meets the fabulous Italian D.O.P. cheeses” - a wine & rare cheese pairing meticoulsly selected & by Chiant Ambassador, Luca A. Alves, presented along with exteemed Wine Expert, Robin Kelley O'Connor.

In San Francisco, the amazing Shelley Lindgren, Owner & Wine Director - A16 restaurants will co-present Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G. Vertical Tasting: “The shades and vibrant attitude of the most versatile Sangiovese based Tuscan wine" with Luca Alves, Consorzio Vino Chianti brand ambassador.

The afternoon signature trade walk around tasting will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm following lunch in the beautiful Park Lounge Penthouse. For a full list of exhibiting wineries and wines:

Abruzzo - Cantina Marramiero
Calabria – Santa Venere
Friuli-Venezia Giulia – Bucovaz Wines
Lazio – Villa Caviciana
Lombardy – Nera Vini
Marches - CasalFarneto
Tuscany - Consorzio Vino Chianti represented by Borgo Macereto; Cantina Sociale Colli Fiorentini (valvirginio); CASA LUCII; Fattoria Castelvecchio; Colle Adimari; Fattoria di Petrognano - Villa Fattoria Gambaro; Fattoria Poggio Alloro; La Torre Fattoria San Gimignano Fattoria L'Arco; Fattoria Montecchio; Fattoria Pagnana; La Fortezza Vini; La Querce; Mansalto; Tenuta di Montechiaro - Organic Tuscan Winery; Tenuta Scrafana; Tenuta Aliotti; Tenuta di Artimino; Travignoli
Trentino Alto Adige – Cesconi
Veneto – Cantine Aldegheri;
Al.Si. Srl representing: Alovini, Battifarano (Basilicata), Bernardi, Serene, Vignaroda, (Veneto), Berto e Fiorella, Enrico Crola, Pianbello (Piedmont), Biagi (Abruzzo), Cantina Socile di Quistello (Lombardy), Cantine Petrosino (Sicily), Pomario (Umbria), Siddura (Sardinia), Società Agricola Betti (Tuscany), Lento, Zagarella (Calabria)
Freschi&Bufano Wine Merchants Co. representing: Gentili (Tuscany), Le Rughe, Montetondo, Piccoli (Veneto), Palnisium (Puglia), Rattalino (Piedmont), Varignana (Emilia-Romagna), Vigna Madre (Abruzzo), Zerobosco (Lombardy).

To finish a wondeful day in proper Italian fashion Consorzio Tutela Vini Delle Venezie DOC will host a VIP Rooftop Aperitivo with a selection of their finest Pinot Grigio labels accompanied by 'Venetian" cicchetti.

To RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/SimplyItalianUSTour2024

Ci vediamo presto!

05/31/2024

Ciao Miami & Houston 🥂 we look forward to seeing you next week with .astidocg and the following six amazing wineries presenting their latest 2023 release:
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🌴Miami - June 3, 2024: MasterClass & Guided Tasting moderated by

🌇Houston - June 5 MasterClass & Guided Tasting moderated by .gaiser7 MS followed by lunch

Very few seats available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

05/24/2024

Thank you so much Martha Cisneros, Winedivaa for a great article on how to find Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC in NYC and suggested food and wine pairings.

Embark on a foodie adventure and discover the charm of the best Pinot Grigio in New York City.

05/22/2024

Congratulations to our founding agency I.E.M. and its dedicated and talented team on celebrating 25 years of continued growth and success. 🥳

Thank you Civiltà del bere for the article with Marina Nedic & Giancarlo Voglino on the future of wine consumption & promotion, Simply Italian Great Wines World Tours & I.E.E.M.

Cin Cin 🥂

IEM festeggia 25 anni di promozione del Vino Italiano nel Mondo!!

Passato, presente e prospettive future di IEM - by del bere I.E.E.M.

https://www.civiltadelbere.com/iem-25-anni-in-prima-fila-nella-promozione-del-vino-italiano/

05/18/2024

Dear Houston we look forward to seeing you Monday, May 20, as scheduled, for the exceptional & iconic MasterClass & Guided Tasting presented by renown wine critic & founder, Mr. . Followed by the walk around tasting with 18 wineries introducing their latest releases and signature portfolio wines. The program remains as follows:

🍷11 am - The History Teller” MasteClass with 14 wines personally selected by Antonio Galloni for the occasion

🍷 Walk Around Tasting for industry trade, media & Italian wine lovers & connoisseurs

🍷 Participating Tuscan Estates include:















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Our hearts go out to all affected by the recent storms and we appreciate all able to attend during these harsh circumstances.

Registration is still open. Please email: [email protected] to RSVP or for more information. 🍷❤️

05/10/2024

Very nice article on Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC from VinePair.

We look forward to celebrating Pinot Grigio in the City next week in New York City with a MasterClass Blind Tasting & Sunset Aperitivo at the Royalton Park Avenue Rooftop Lounge.

Please contact us for more information.

This area of Northeast Italy, also known as the Triveneto, produces the freshest and fruitiest white wines known and appreciated worldwide.

03/26/2024

Invitation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tuscany MasterClass and Trade Walk Around Tasting
Houston - May 20, 2024 | Chicago - May 22
Presented by Antonio Galloni, Vinous Founder

02/23/2024

💥 Simply Italian Great Wines Americas Tour ‘24 countdown has begun…

⭐️ Houston, February 26 ⭐️

🌴 Miami, February 28 🦜

📝 MasterClasses/Guided Tasting program:

🍇 : “A wonderful journey into the World of Pinot Grigio”

🥂 : “Passion in the bubbles”
Introduction by presenting “Traceability & Regulation of Italian DOC wines”

🍃 : “The Autochthonous Wines of the Marches” (only in Miami)

Presented by two amazing speakers in each city:
Jeremy Parzen in Houston &
Lyn Farmer in Miami

🍷 Trade Walk Around Tasting with unique & beloved 🇮🇹 wines such as:

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Houston edition is in collaboration with Taste of Italy.

Miami tasting is organized with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy and in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency

To RSVP: [email protected] (Seminar waitlist)

We welcome you to join out Simply Italian family 🩷

Miami

12/14/2023

Thank you Dr. Matthew Horkey for attending the organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo this past summer. And thank you for your educational blind tasting of 12 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo wines and review on your YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weGHY9bFwaM

The Charming Taste of Europe Ieem Wine I.E.M.

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is the Italian wine that everybody loves. It's inexpensive, good, and widely available. Join me in a blind tasting of 12 different re...