We are thrilled to announce the first edition of Vinous Icons: Italy, which will take place at the stunning Hall des Lumières in New York City from May 14 - 17, 2025. Watch this space for the latest on attending producers, as well as updates on seminars.

FEATURED ESTATES (as of March 10, 2025)

Abruzzo: La Valentina, Masciarelli - Marina Cvetic, Masciarelli - Villa Gemma, Tiberio, Torre Zambra

Alto Adige: Cantina Kurtatsch, Tenuta J. Hofstätter

Campania: Joaquin, Quintodecimo, San Salvatore 1988

Lombardy - Franciacorta: Ca' del Bosco

Marche: Umani Ronchi

Piedmont: Braida di Giacomo Bologna, Cavallotto, Contratto, Enzo Boglietti, Fiorenzo Nada, Giovanni Almondo, Giuseppe Cortese, Giovanni Rosso, La Spinetta, La Spinona, Marchesi di Grésy, Marziano Abbona, Mauro Veglio, Paitin, Prunotto, Travaglini - Gattinara

Sardinia: Argiolas

Sicily: Donnafugata, Planeta

Tuscany - Chianti Classico: Castello di Meleto, Dievole, L'Orcio a Ca' di Pesa, Monteraponi, Rocca di Castagnoli, San Felice Toscana A.D. 714, Tolaini

Tuscany - Montalcino: Caprili, Castello Romitorio, Casanova di Neri, Castiglion del Bosco, Cupano, Fuligni, Gianni Brunelli - Az. Agr. Le Chiuse di Sotto, Il Marroneto, La Magia, Tenuta Le Potazzine, Livio Sassetti, Poggio di Sotto, Uccelliera

Tuscany: Ampeleia, Avignonesi, Bibi Graetz, Caiarossa, Cantine Dei, Fattoria Le Pupille, Grattamacco, Marchesi Antinori, Petrolo, Tenuta di Ghizzano, Tenuta di Trinoro, Tenuta San Guido

Umbria: Antonelli, Famiglia Cotarella

Veneto: Brigaldara, Graziano Prà, Masi, Nino Franco Spumanti, Suavia, Speri Viticoltori, Tenuta Sant'Antonio, Zenato

EVENT SCHEDULE

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

Collector's Dinner: Cavallotto Barolo Back to the 1970s Vertical Tasting & Dinner | Legacy Records | 6:30pm

Join Antonio Galloni and Alfio Cavallotto for what is sure to be an extraordinary evening featuring a deep selection of Cavallotto Barolos going all the way back to the 1970s. We will explore the nuances of site through the lens of carefully chosen vintages across multiple decades. A meticulously curated dinner will complement these historic wines. Space is extremely limited.

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Collector's Lunch: Monteraponi and the Beauty of Radda Sangiovese | Locanda Verde | 12pm

Monteraponi is one of the most dynamic, young estates shaping Chianti Classico today. Join Antonio Galloni and proprietor Michele Braganti for an intimate tasting and lunch exploring the many nuances of Radda’s high-elevation vineyards. We will taste several vintages of the estate’s top wines over lunch. Space is extremely limited.

Antinori Solaia Vertical and Reception | Canali Boutique | BY INVITATION ONLY

Antonio Galloni will host an exclusive Antinori Solaia tasting and reception at the Canali Boutique in Manhattan featuring Renzo Cotarella. This intimate evening will showcase a rare vertical tasting of eight vintages of Solaia, one of the most sought-after wines in the world. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the elegant Canali Boutique while enjoying this extraordinary tasting experience and light bites. Attendance by invitation only.

Friday, May 16th, 2025

Collector's Lunch: Sassicaia Vertical & Lunch | Manhatta Restaurant | 12pm

Experience a historic Sassicaia vertical, including the celebrated 1985, at an exclusive lunch with Antonio Galloni and Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta, who represents her family's third generation at Tenuta San Guido. All wines will be served from magnums sourced directly from the estate. Space at this lunch will be limited.

Icons of Montalcino Seminar | Hall des Lumières | 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Hosted by Eric Guido.

Icons Tasting - Day One | Hall des Lumières | 4:30pm - 8pm

The Vinous team of critics has curated a stunning walk-around tasting that will feature dozens of Italy's most respected wineries, each pouring two wines. Taste exceptional wines and meet the winemakers and principals from the estates at a breathtaking venue.

Featured Producer Spotlight Seminar: 35 Years of Annamaria Clementi, Ca' Del Bosco's Iconic Cuvée | Hall des Lumières | 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Discover the legacy of Ca' del Bosco's Annamaria Clementi with selected vintages from 1980 through 2015. Featuring Founder and President Maurizio Zanella and hosted by Eric Guido, this seminar will showcase 35 years of an icon from Franciacorta.

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

Iconic White Wines of Italy Seminar | Hall des Lumières | 10:00am - 11:30am

Hosted by Eric Guido.

Icons of Piedmont Seminar | Hall des Lumières | 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Hosted by Antonio Galloni.

Icons Tasting - Day Two | Hall des Lumières | 2:30pm - 6pm

The Vinous team of critics has curated a stunning walk-around tasting that will feature dozens of Italy's most respected wineries, each pouring two wines. Taste exceptional wines and meet the winemakers and principals from the estates at a breathtaking venue.

The above information is current as of March 10, 2025 and may be subject to change.