6 APRIL 2006 – OPENING OF THE 40TH VINITALY TRADE FAIR

Vinitaly, the trade fair that has become the point of reference for the wine industry on an international level, this year celebrates its 40th anniversary.
On September 22 and 23, 1967 at the Palazzo Gran Guardia in Verona, the Giornate del Vino Italiano were held – marking the official birth date of Vinitaly. Today there is no doubt that Vinitaly has reached maturity with over 4000 companies from 25 countries attending both directly and indirectly, thanks to constant efforts to improve fair facilities and infrastructure, hospitality and communication through B-to-B activities that foster contact between companies and sector operators in Italy and from abroad. A maturity that also signifies a trend towards internationalization. Vinitaly is also Vinitaly on tour where it is present in Russia, the United States, China, India and Japan to promote products "made in Italy" and thus create business opportunities for small- and medium-sized companies in the most dynamic and interesting markets around the world.
Today Vinitaly is not just wine. It has become an event that also involves distilled spirits, oil with Sol (International Salon of virgin and extra virgin olive oil) and the technological innovations connected to wine and oil production (Enolitech).
Vinitaly is also the Concorso Enologico Internazionale (International Wine Competition) now in its 14th year, the 11th International Packaging Competition, Communicator of the Year, The Young Communicator of the Year and Concorso Migliore Carta dei Vini (Best Wine List Competition) for Italian restaurants abroad. 
This year a full calendar of events will be accompanying the fair: numerous meetings and organized tastings at the fairgrounds, as well as "Vinitaly for you" that will be held in the historic Palazzo Gran Guardia in the heart of Verona, transforming it into an exclusive wine bar open to the public and wine enthusiasts.
For us, this year represents our 24th Vinitaly. Twenty-four years of interesting and profitable business opportunities. Thank you Vinitaly!
MOLETTO Azienda Agricola PAV 4 Booth G5.