Celebrating Excellence: 20th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring Italy

This year’s annual awards lunch will feature exciting wines from Italy intended to capture the attention of sommeliers and trade wine buyers. The awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall Scholarship, and Spirited Industry Professional.

Presented by ContainerWorld
Sponsored by the participating wineries

Featured wines:

Gruppo Martellozzo Pura Terra Prosecco DOC NV
Cantine Leonardo Losito Falanghina 2022
Azienda Agricola Bocale di Valentini Trebbiano Spoletino DOC 2021
Villa Sandi Borgo Conventi Friulano Collio DOC 2022
Fantini Sensuale Rosato 2021
MASI Agricola Canevel Prosecco Extra Dry DOCG 2022
Michele Chiarlo Gavi “Le Marne” DOCG 2021
Giuseppe Campagnola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2018
San Marzano Edda Bianco Salento IGP 2021
Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2018
Monte del Frà Custoza Ca del Magro 2020
Fontanafredda Serralunga d’Alba Barolo 2019
Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2021
Marchesi Mazzei Azisa Grillo Sicilia DOC 2021
MGM Mondo del Vino Cuvage Nebbiolo D’Alba Brut Rosé Metodo Classico DOCG 2019
Tenuta di Arceno Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscana IGT 2020
Pio Cesare “L’Altro” Langhe Chardonnay 2021
Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Cantina di Negrar Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore le Roselle 2020
Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2021

Menu:

Freshly baked assorted house focaccias V
Panzanella salad, tomato, cucumber, red onion, basil DF V
White bean and grilled asparagus antipasti, green olives, shaved parmesan GF V

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Prosciutto wrapped chicken breasts, porcini farce, garlic and parsley jus GF
Roasted Ling cod, eggplant caponata GF DF
Vegetable fritto misto, artichoke, squash, fennel, red onion, asparagus GF DF V
Crispy polenta cakes, arrabiatta sauce, provolone GF V
Spinach and ricotta lasagne, pomodoro, mozzarella V

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Strawberry panna cotta, basil scented compote GF
Limocello tart, Italian meringue V
Freshly Brewed Moja Organic Coffee and TEALEAVES Tea

Menu and wines subject to change

Trade events are available only to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine in their business. Registration is required.

Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.

Festival events are subject to Public Health Orders and/or venue policies.