Vinitaly

Vinitaly is an international wine competition and exposition that is held annually in April in Verona city, region of Veneto, in northeast Italy.

[5] Along with Vinexpo, which is held every other year in the French wine region of Bordeaux, VinItaly is considered one of the premier international wine events.

After calculating the average of the scores received by the five judges, with the highest and lowest scores tossed, wines are awarded medals (in descending order of prestige) of Grand Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

These awards include Best Foreign Magazine which has been won by such wine publications as Wine Enthusiast Magazine (2010) and Decanter (2012),[9] Best Young Journalist won by wine writers such as Monica Larner (2008 and 2010)[10] and Matt Skinner (2012),[9] Best Italian Journalist won by Ian D'Agata[9] and Best International Journalist, also won by Larner (2012).

[9] Since 1996, VinItaly has also given out a top International Vinitaly Award to wineries and individuals who have contributed to spreading wine culture international.

Entrance to the 2011 VinItaly expo.
One of the many "press meetings" held by producers, officials and organizations that happen throughout the VinItaly exposition when new partnerships are announced or wine industry awards are given.
One of the tasting and judging panels at VinItaly.
Visitors outside the exhibition halls which includes several buildings to house wine exhibits from across the globe.
Attendees of the 2011 VinItaly expo visiting some of the presenter booths staffed by participating wineries.