Exhibitor Tables Are Full for the 3rd Edition of the Volcanic Wine Conference to be Held on June 21st in New York City at City Winery

More than 45 wineries are confirmed, showing 200+ wines from 15 distinct volcanic regions in an event hosted by Master Sommelier and volcanic wine expert, John Szabo, in collaboration with leading wine agency, Colangelo & Partners

NEW YORK, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Exhibitor response for the 3rd edition of the Volcanic Wine Conference is exceeding expectations, resulting in a full roster of participants for this year's conference. Taking place from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm on June 21st at City Winery, this year's edition will showcase the wines of over 15 unique volcanic regions with a packed room of wineries. In addition, the event will include an opening session hosted by John Szabo as well as 3 masterclass seminars scheduled throughout the day, led by viticulture, enology, and volcanology experts.

Kicking off the day at 10:30 am, John Szabo, Master Sommelier and expert on volcanic wines will lead the opening session focusing on the volcanic wine movement and the extraordinary geology behind these truly unique wines. At 11:45 am the next masterclass, "Volcanic White Wines-from Sicily to Soave to Santorini," hosted by Yiannis Paraskevopoulos of Gai'a Winery along with Graziano Nicosia, Meri Tessari & Ron Edwards MS, showcases wines ideally suited summertime drinking. Taking an even deeper dive into the volcanic wines of Santorini is the 1:15 pm masterclass, "The South Aegean Volcanic Arc and the Genesis of Santorini's Singular Winelands." This seminar is presented by Geologist Dr. Christos Kanellopoulos, Winemaker/Oenology Professor Yiannis Paraskevopoulos & John Szabo MS, and sponsored by the "Santorini Volcanic Terroir" Program. Wrapping up the day closer to home is the masterclass, "Lake County Wines Are Ready to Rumble," presented by John Szabo, MS, illustrating the proximity of one of these incredible regions here in the U.S.

The day's seminars will coincide with the Grand Tasting, which will be ongoing from 11:30 am -- 4:00 pm. With the response from exhibitors and the caliber of this year's speakers, space in the seminars is at a premium, and early registration is recommended. Organizers, Colangelo & Partners, and John Szabo see this response from producers as a sign of ongoing interest in volcanic wines, leading to success for the International Volcanic Wine Conference as well as producers working in these extraordinary regions.

Exhibiting wineries this year include Azores Wine Company, Cantina Colli Euganei, Tsiakkas Winery, Vinea Ardua Vineyards, Alberelli di Giodo, Cottanera, Duca di Salaparuta, Firriato, Nicosia, Neri, Passopisciaro, Pietradolce, Planeta, Terra Costantino, Tascante - Tasca d'Almerita, Massimo Lentsch, Nicosia, Donnafugata Wine Estate. Dancing Crow Vineyards, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Brassfield Estate, Wild Diamond Vineyards, Sol Rouge, Obsidian Wine, Dancing Crow, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Wild Diamond Vineyards, Tenimenti Leone, Tenuta di Castellaro, Sassotondo, Azienda Agricola San Teodoro, La Guardiense, Artemis Karamolegos Winery, Domaine Sigalas, Estate Argyros, Ga'ia Winery, SantoWines, Estate Argyros, Santo Wines, Suavia, Inama, Graziano Pra', Hamel Family Wines, Grand Tokaj, Bosco de Medici, Weingut Krispel, Azienda Agricola Elena Fucci, Cantine del Notaio

For more information and the latest conference updates, visit http://www.volcanicwinesinternational.com, and follow the VWI Facebook (Volcanic Wines International) and Instagram (@volcanicwines_intl) pages.

About John Szabo
Master Sommelier John Szabo was the first Canadian to add the "MS" after his name in 2004. He holds the International Wine & Spirits Education Trust Diploma with honors, as well as the Canadian Sommelier Guild diploma. He's principal critic for WineAlign.com, Canada's premiere wine resource, and co-host and producer of the podcast Wine Thieves with a global following in the trade. He contributes to many international trade and consumer publications and is currently co-writing a book on wine chemistry. He is a regular guest speaker at events worldwide and has traveled to virtually every wine-producing country on earth, (volcanic and otherwise!) in pursuit of fine wine and to keep on top of this fascinating industry. In his spare time, he tends to his new vineyard in Prince Edward County, Ontario.

About Volcanic Wines International (VWI)
The mission of Volcanic Wines International is to take the leading role in defining and establishing a Volcanic Wine Movement and to provide educational and promotional opportunities for volcanic wine producers internationally. Volcanic Wines International also plans to establish the volcanic wine brand as a premium category of high-quality wines with a true sense of place.

About Colangelo & Partners
Colangelo & Partners specializes in premium food, wine, and spirits brands, and has long-established relationships with the key press that drive these business categories and help determine the industry leaders. Agency principals have years of experience in retail and distribution as well as communications, a rare combination that gives Colangelo & Partners invaluable insights into consumer purchasing behavior. The agency focuses on "closing the loop" between creative communications programs, distribution, promotion, publicity, and the consumer in order to maximize the efficiency of its communications programs and deliver measurable results. http://www.colangelopr.com/

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Torrey M Grant, Colangelo & Partners, (646) 624-2885, tgrant@colangelopr.com

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