November 7 – 9, 2006
New York, NY
Christine Skandis, Guest Speaker, “The Future of Italian Wines: Assessing the Importance of the Indigenous Grape Phenomenon” at The Tavern on the Green in NYC. This educational program sponsored by The Italian Trade Commission focusing on the important role of native grape varieties. Elin McCoy, author and contributor to numerous publications in the wine and food sector, moderated and was joined by 15 Italian vintners each of whom will be presenting some of his or her best wines offering a wide range of taste sensations deriving from many different varieties, all native to Italy, and from different parts of the country.