History, founding values and distribution are the themes of the wine labs dedicated to wine lovers and operators at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn on January 12 and 13.
Over 200 labels at the tasting tables.
Two days of tastings, meetings and moments of reflection on natural wine: on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 January 2025, Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn (New York) will host VinNatur NYC , the first official collective event in the United States. The Association, which brings together winemakers from all over the world with the aim of defending the integrity of their territory, respecting its history and culture and drawing inspiration from a strong ecological ethic, has been equipped with a production protocol since 2016 that outlines the activities permitted in the vineyard and in the cellar.
A rich calendar of tastings and insights into the quality, variety and production practices of natural wines will enrich the tasting tables that will feature over 200 labels. On Sunday 12 January at 2:30 pm Gianpaolo Giacobbo – winewriter and VinNatur advisor – will lead the tasting Evolution of natural wine in Italy , dedicated to the historical and stylistic evolution of natural wine in Italy and the tasting of three iconic labels from as many producers. On Monday 13 January at 11:30 am the meeting The who, when & why of VinNatur will be held, in which President Angiolino Maule will explore the founding values and the path of the Association. The meeting will be translated by Emma Bentley , Director of VinNatur. In the afternoon, at 2:00 pm, Gianpaolo Giacobbo will lead the provocative session How not to sell natural wine , focused on the challenges related to the distribution and promotion of this type of product.
“This event is certainly a great opportunity for our members to reach an increasingly attentive and passionate audience . New York, with its energy and openness, is the ideal context to tell our philosophy and build meaningful connections – says Angiolino Maule –. We are also seeing how the number of wine shops and wine bars that include natural wines by the glass and on the shelves is growing in the Big Apple”. A trend that contrasts with the slowdown in alcoholic beverage consumption in the United States and that confirms the growing interest in authentic, sustainable and quality products.
The event will feature 44 producers who will offer their wines for tasting, but there will also be room for a selection of labels from 24 other VinNatur members served by expert sommeliers, for a total of over 200 references for tasting. The event will be open to the public and operators on Sunday 12 January from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, while on Monday 13 January , from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, it will be reserved exclusively for industry professionals , including buyers, distributors, journalists and restaurant and wine bar owners. Tickets for the event and masterclasses, with limited places, are available on Eventbrite.
VinNatur NYC at a glance:
When : Sunday 12th and Monday 13th January 2025
Where : Rule of Thirds Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York City
Opening hours to the public : Sunday from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm, Monday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Entrance: Tickets can be purchased online from November
Website: www.vinnatur.org/evento/vinnatur-nyc