The announcement of the winners and those who got the nomination, will be made during the gala dinner that the Committee is organizing on the occasion of the 44th edition of Vinitaly being held in Verona, on Friday the 9th of April, in Cortile del Mercato Vecchio, according to Sara Scotti of the Comitato.
During the award ceremony wines from the members of the Committee will be served and guest speakers will also speak about the wine world.
Grandi Cru d’Italia was formed in 2006 by 12 Charter members who co-opted 36 other charter members who have stood the test of quality for a minimum of 20 years and include the crème-de-la- crème of the Italian wine industry. The objective was to protect and develop the prestige of wine producing companies that have made great wines according to the wine critics as well as the market- independent of the fads, trends and temporary performances. It has a total of 48 charter members and 130 ordinary members.
The committee awards annually to journalists in both the Italian and Foreign categories. The previous awardees in the Best Foreign Journalist category have been James Suckling-Wine Spectator (2007), Jens Priewe and Daniel Thomases (2008) and Michele Shah (2009).
In another Young Journalist Category the award has gone to Antonio Galloni- Robert Parker Online and Wine Advocate (2007), Monica Larner- Wine Enthusiast (2008) and Junaco Asenjo and Jo Cooke (2009).
Subhash Arora is a member of FIJEV. He has been a juror at various international competitions including Vinitaly for which he has been invited this year as well. Known for his objective, bold and straight-shooting news stories, he was declared the best Indian Wine Journalist in 2007 by a survey conducted by WBI. He also co-authored Italian Wine Guide 2007.
He was recognised by the Italian government last year and knighted as Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana for promoting wines, Italian culture and helping Italian wine producers in India..
'I am absolutely delighted at the honour on being recommended for the award by this august body of top Italian wine producers. I believe this is the first time an Indian wine journalist has been acknowledged in Italy at such a high level. The nomination implies a recognition of my work and relentless efforts to promote wine culture in India and will work as a booster shot to carry on with even more vigour and passion,' says Arora |