Organizers
Speakers
Sara d'Amato
Sara D’Amato is a Toronto-based wine consultant, educator, sommelier, wine critic, and principal partner with WineAlign.com. She has worked in cellars both in Niagara and in Bordeaux, France. Sara formerly held the title of Sommelier at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto and the Platinum Club of the Air Canada Centre. Sara writes freelance for a number of publications and travels extensively reporting on classic and emerging wine regions. A graduate of the University of Toronto and Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture Technician program, she continues to participate in judging wine competitions both nationally and internationally. Sara is the outgoing President of the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and is an instructor of the Wine and Spirits Education Trust program in Toronto with Fine Vintage Ltd. With a global perspective, Sara’s paramount focus is on southern French wine regions and she is an accredited Rhône Valley Vineyards Educator.
official event
Unveiling the Canadian palate for Italian wines | Nebbiolo Room
Description
PLEASE NOTE: to attend this session, registration is required and is only available to users who already hold an access pass for the wine2wine Business Forum 2024. After purchasing your ticket, click the "Register to attend" button on this page and follow the simple step-by-step instructions. Please note that seats are limited: registration guarantees your spot until all seats are filled.
The session explores Italian wine imports in the Great White North from monopolies to emerging privatization in Canada’s most populous markets. A guide to navigating current trends, consumer preferences, and the strategic opportunities for exporters. The session analyses how Canadian consumers are receiving Italian wines and integrates market data with cultural and anecdotal insights. The session also highlights the growing demand for Italian indigenous varieties and the factors influencing this trend, including evolving tastes and increased availability.
