Saturday, November 23, 2024 The Italian Wine Podcast is celebrating the success of the inaugural Vinitaly Roadshow Kazakhstan 2024, which took place on November 18th at the prestigious Rixos Almaty Hotel in Almaty. This landmark event marked a significant step in strengthening the relationship between Italy and Kazakhstan, emphasizing Kazakhstan’s growing role in the global wine market. The Roadshow offered a unique opportunity for local professionals, including importers, distributors, sommeliers, retailers, and journalists, to explore the rich variety of Italian wines.
It facilitated valuable business connections and opened new prospects for growth. The event was organized by Veronafiere and was officially launched by key figures such as Marco Alberti, the Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan, Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, Adolfo Rebughini, General Manager of Veronafiere, Margherita Maimeri, Event Manager, and Stevie Kim, Managing Partner of Vinitaly. A Look at the Roadshow’s Impact The event brought together 36 Italian wineries and 9 local importers, showcasing an impressive selection of 260 wines from 12 Italian regions.
Over 350 guests attended, engaging in walk-around tastings, networking opportunities, and participating in four sold-out masterclasses. A key moment of the day was the Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador Course pinning ceremony, during which Ambassador Marco Alberti personally awarded pins to 12 newly accredited Italian W.
