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exploring taste—santa margherita gruppo vinicolo places—things to do in 2017

venice—italy May 13th ~ November 26th bordeaux—france June 18th ~ 21st copenaghen—denmark February 3rd ~ 26th
THE VENICE BIENNALE VINEXPO COPENAGHEN JAZZ FESTIVAL

The 57 International Art Exhibition, curated An event not to be missed for wine lovers During the ’60s, the Danish capital unexpectedly
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by Christine Macel and organized by the Bien- and professionals, Vinexpo – established in became one of the most important jazz locations
nale di Venezia, will be open to the public from 1981 – attracts more than two thousand ex- in Europe. Musicians such as Dexter Gordon,
May 13 to November 26 , at the Giardini and hibitors from 42 counties every year. Among Ben Webster and Kenny Drew all found their
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at the Arsenale and it will be entitled VIVA the events scheduled for the forthcoming edi- home here. 1979 was the year of the first Jazz Fes-
ARTE VIVA. The preview will take place on tion, there is a dedicated program for buyers tival, which hosted some of the biggest names in
May 10 , 11 and 12 , whereas the awards cer- and a “bio-event” that focuses on an organic international jazz such as Dizzy Gillespie, Chick
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emony and the inauguration will take place on harvest. Spain will be the official “host”, as it Corea, Caetano Veloso and Manhattan Tansfer.
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May 13 , 2017. French curator Macel declared is not only the third largest wine exporter in This year Herbie Hancock, Jamie Cullum and
that the forthcoming Biennale will be a journey the world, but over the past few years it has also Filippo Cosentino will play, among many others.
from 'what lies within to the infinite." remarkably modernized the style of its wines,
designed innovative packaging and improved florence—italy September 8th ~ 10th
the price/quality ratio. PITTI FRAGRANZE

singapore—singapore May 7th ~ 11th The 15 edition of the international event on
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DUTY FREE & TRAVEL RETAIL ASIA PACIFIC SUMMIT olfactory culture and perfume, boasts an au-
dience of exhibitors and visitors from more
than 50 countries invading the Leopolda sta-
More than 300 exhibitors over 10,000 square meters. The sheer figures of the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibi- tion. Thousands of fragrances will make their
tion & Conference speak loud and clear about the success of the event, which is focused on a very prom- mark, this includes both personal perfumes
ising business – duty free sales and travel retail, whose revenues are mostly due to airport stores. This and house fragrances. The last edition was a
trend is in vogue especially in the Asia-Pacific area with its famous hub airports, as TFWA emphasizes huge success compared to its predecessors with
every year. It gathers the region’s entire duty free and travel retail industry into one convenient location, a 4% increase in buyers from abroad, and 300
providing the ideal environment for networking, sharing knowledge and doing business. registered brands.
saint-barthélemy—french antilles November 3rd ~ 6th
brescia/padova/rome/parma—italia May 18th ~ 21st london—great britain May 22nd ~ 24th melbourne—australia October 6th ~ 23rd ST. BARTH GOURMET FESTIVAL
MILLE MIGLIA LONDON WINE FAIR MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL
A haute cuisine festival in a stunning and un-
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The 35 edition of the famous Mille Miglia is Welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors every usual setting – the island of Saint Barth in the
an event not to be missed as it exhibits the ver- year, the Olympia Center in London is home to the Taking place on October 5 -22 this year, the Melbourne Art Festival is an unusually long festival full French Antilles, where every year starred chefs
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itable beauties of Italy. This year the race will biggest exhibition space in the United Kingdom. of events ranging from music to visual arts, dance, theater and circus. Every year the Naomi Milgrom are invited to try out culinary experiments in
start on the 18 and end on the 21 of May, the On May 22 -24 , Olympia becomes the house of Foundation asks a renowned international architect to design the temporary pavilion made from natural the middle of the Caribbean. The festival takes
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route crosses 1,800 kilometers of Italian roads, wine, where the 36 edition of the London Wine materials. The aim of Melbourne Festival is to use the transformational nature of the arts, culture and place in November, lasts three days and has
following the traditional itinerary from Brescia Fair will take place, a leading international wine creativity to bring about positive change for individuals, communities, and the spaces in which they live. an ever-changing director who invited other
to Rome and back. Not to mention of course, trade event. More than 7,000 exhibitors from all chefs to join them. 2016 saw the participation of
this fascinating race is reserved exclusively for over the world come together, with over 13,000 Christian Le Squer, a chef at the Fours Seasons
classic cars which attracts participants from all exquisite wines to taste. The event is a significant George V Hotel in Paris, awarded with three
over the world. launch pad for new wines and businesses. Michelin stars.
san francisco—usa June 3rd glastonbury—great britain June 23rd ~ July 2nd shanghai—pudong November 18th
PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS

For over a decade, the San Francisco Pinot The most prestigious prize awarded to wine man-
Day has been an unmissable event for people Glastonbury began in the early twentieth cen- ufactures in Asia, instituted by expert magazine
passionate about the taste and aromas of Pinot tury, a festival dedicated to music, performance Decanter. The award ceremony occurring this
Nero. Pinot fans, wine manufacturers and even and theatre. Dance, theater, circus, cabaret and year in October, is a pivotal moment for wine
gastronomes come together in the largest world performing arts are a vital and integrated com- manufacturers as the high number of attendees is
event dedicated to this particular wine, with ponent of one of the most beloved festivals in decisive in directing and influencing the tastes of
dozens of events, films and talks built around a the world. Since the ’70s, Glastonbury has trans- Asian consumers. This is why the Decanter Asia
shared passion. Do you love Pinot? Then this is formed Somerset into a bubbling hub of ideas, Wine Awards are a must for companies interested
the place to be. creativity and passion. in making a breakthrough into eastern markets.

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