Regional Institute of Wine and Oil

The Sicily of wine in Hong Kong

 From 26th to 28th May. These are the days that will see Sicily wine as the protagonist in Hong Kong. The foreign stage, which is part of the internationalization program started some time ago but strengthened this year by IRVOS, is the result of a joint venture between Michele Shah SRL and Peter Chu, importer of Orient Pacific and Cellermaster in Hong Kong.

 “It's a fundamental stage. – comments Michele Shah, world expert in the world of wine and collaborator of the Regional Institute of Wines and Oils of Sicily – The Hong Kong market is an important and attractive market. First of all because there are no duties, and then because it constitutes the "strength" of Asia".

A market that however must be approached in the best way: “It may seem, – continues Shah – from what was said before, an easy market. But in reality this is not the case. Many importers were soon born in Hong Kong and soon "died". We need a good filter, someone who knows how to convey the wineries and their products well. We are aiming for this and it is certainly very important to be there." For this three-day event, which is so important as a place where meetings between producers and buyers will take place, the top was chosen as follows: “It will take place in the “heart” of Hong Kong, – explains Shah again – or in the prestigious and central Hong Kong Jockey Club ( HKJC)”. This is therefore where the 'Walk Around Tasting' will take place. Media partner is Wine Lux. The chef of the Gulfi relais, Carmelo Floridia, and the World Champion sommelier Luca Gardini will be present.

Here are the nineteen participating Sicilian wineries:

Baglio dei Flamingos

Baglio di Pianetto

Benanti Winery

Curto Cellars

Costantino Agricultural company

Escaped Woman

Disisa fiefdom

Maccari fiefdom

Gulfi

Icons

Eight twenty

Planeta

Acate Valley

Fessina estate

Tasca D'Almerita

Marchesi Mazzei

Duke of Salaparuta

Castellucci Miano

House of Grace

Palari-Banfi