Updated: 26 March 2004
(These pages are updated early/end of each day from 24 March till 5 April. Additional reportage, with background information, before the event. Additional in-depth articles after the event)
report by Remie Law in Verona, Italy
Miscellaneous Photos
...... so far
till 26 March
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The taxis of Verona are all
dressed up for Vinitaly. The young of Verona enjoying a lovely Spring afternoon at Piazza Bra, fronting the Roman Arena. Gelato or Italian ice-cream is a favourite of both young & old. |
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Italian elegance at this shop selling ladies blouses. Small boutique shops line the Via Manzzini, a pedestrian street right in the center of Verona. |
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Piazza de Erbe or the Park of Herbs, is where stalls are set up selling all kinds of fresh vegetables & fruit plus fresh pizzas & tourist souveniers. Local residents actually patronise these stalls, which are not just for tourists. |  |
A grocer just 2 minutes away from Hotel Due Torri. Here you can select the finest Parma ham, salami, cheeses, fresh breads, mineral water and, of course, a range of wine. An excellent stop to stock up on take-aways. |
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Here is a shot of the formal welcome dinner for the 90 members of the Evaluation Jury of the International Wine Competition. Several members missed it due to delayed flights from north Europe. |  |
The team of sommeliers in their traditional uniform in black with a tastevin hanging from their necks and finally the bunch of grapes lapel pin proudly designating their profession. |
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Three members of the Jury (from left) Angela Lloyd (South Africa), Remie Law (Singapore) and Francois Pierssens (Belgium) posing during dinner at "Il Cenacolo". |  |
Francois & Remie at the next pit stop after a first full day of tastings ..... Botega del Vini, selected among Italian outlets with the best wine selection by "Wine Spectator" magazine. |
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Botega del Vini's selection of Armagnacs for your enjoyment. |  |
Thinking of a vertical of Sassicias? From Botega del Vini's underground cellar, you can select your favourite vintages to be opened for your drinking pleasure. |
Botega del Vini, Verona, Italy
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