Subhash Arora, President of Indian Wine Academy was conferred the prestigious ‘Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity’ by the President of the Italian Republic at a ceremony held at the residence of the Italian Ambassador yesterday

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At a solemn ceremony, Ambassador Roberto Toscano, gave away the certificate and the medal to eight persons including three Italians for meritorious service done to increase the friendship between the two countries.

Subhash Arora was conferred the Honour for his efforts in ‘promoting the wine culture in India as the President of Delhi Wine Club and the Indian Wine Academy and helping Italian wineries in doing business with India,’ said the Ambassador. He was also commended for ‘bringing out a special publication regarding the Italian wines being sold in India.’

Arora gets the official title of Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della solidarietà italiana.

Cav. Subhash Arora’s passion for wine goes back to over 30 years when he was a teetotaler. He founded the Delhi Wine Club in 2002 to promote wine culture in India through events that include 5-course wine dinners generally with 5 wines. Although the club is impartial to the origin of wines, the Italian wines get more attention because of the ever increasing popularity of the Italian cuisine.

The club which was voted as the best wine club of India by the Wine Business International in Germany has organised 138 events for a membership that runs between 160 and 180. The club disseminates wine related information through the first wine webzine, started in 2002.

Cav.Arora also founded Indian Wine Academy in 2003, through which wine consultancy and educational services are performed. DelWine, a newsletter that goes out to over 13000 qualified viewers globally, 6 times a month and has published 291 editions is edited by him The free India-centric eNewsletter keeps the subscribers informed about the wine industry in general with a special emphasis on the Indian wine industry. The independent and objective stand has helped the newsletter establish creditability and has a strong readership.

He frequently visits different regions of Italy for various tastings. He has spoken at seminars, judged competitions and writes voraciously about Italian and other wines. He helps the Italian industry to understand the complicated Indian industry and felicitates the process of exports professionally. He also co-authored Italian Wine Guide in 2006 for ICE, the first Guide about Italian wines sold in India. It was appreciated in India and Italy alike.

Award

The Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity, Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, is conferred annually on Italian and foreign nationals who have illustrated themselves through their activities and have thus contributed to strengthening the friendship ties between Italy and their respective countries.

It was originally instituted in 1947 to recognize the achievements of those Italians and foreigners who had played a distinguished role in the reconstruction of Italy after World War II.

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Posted By : Mark Lester	*March 19, 2009 17:07*
Dear Cav. Arora,Congratulations for receiving the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della solidarietà Italian. This is truly a special recognition which I’m sure you will proudly cherish, especially if one considers the hard work done to get it.Best regards
Posted By : Rupa & Sharat	*March 19, 2009 17:05*
Congratulations Subhash !
Posted By : Ashwin Valecha	*March 19, 2009 17:03*
Dear Mr. Arora, Many many congratulations on receiving this honour. My best wishes to you for all your future endeavors. Looking forward to serving you and organizing a wine dinner at the Leela Palace Kempinski, Bangalore. Warm regards
Posted By : Mario A I da Sequeira	*March 19, 2009 16:59*
Dear Subash, Congratulations!! It is a proud moment for all Indians especially for those wine lovers like me that you have been conferred with a very great title.This recognition from one of the best wine producing countries of the world is truly a recognition of your contribution to the Indian wine industry!! Keep up your good work. Warm regards,
Posted By : Christine Hays	*March 19, 2009 16:58*
Dear Subash, This is an honor. Sending a huge congratulations to you! Best wishes,
Posted By : Rajeshwar G Rao	*March 19, 2009 16:56*
Dear Subhash, Congratulations!!! You fully deserve this honour and your efforts in promoting wine culture in hard liqour dominated country are commendable. Keep going and put India among the best wine producers and consumer countries.
Posted By : Rajneesh SHARMA	*March 19, 2009 16:54*
Dear Subhash, What a fine achievement. My hearty congratulations. You deserved it always.
Posted By : Kiran Patil	*March 19, 2009 16:53*
Just read the article on your being honoured for promoting Italian wines. Heartiest Congratulations on the achievement. Keep up the good work.Regards.Yatin and Kiran.
Posted By : Michèle Shah	*March 19, 2009 16:50*
Hey Subhash, congratulations! A well deserved commendation! You are a dedicated and passionate ambassador of Italy's wines and thanks to you Italy has a bright future in India. Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Un abbraccio Michele
Posted By : Mohit Balachandran	*March 19, 2009 16:46*
Congratulations Subhash.
Posted By : Dan Traucki- in Australia	*March 19, 2009 16:43*
Cav Subhash: Does this mean that next time we meet I have to bow to you? I will do so gladly in deference to you great knowledge & wine skill. Congratulations my friend- well deserved. Salute Dan the Aussiewineman
Posted By : Ritu Memani	*March 19, 2009 16:42*
Congratulations! We need to celebrate this soon. I am stating the obvious, but you have done wonders for the club. We all know that, your passion shines through everything you do. I’m sure this is not the end, this is the beginning of many accolades that will make our club and country more proud.Warm Regards,
Posted By : Yogesh Unewal	*March 19, 2009 16:39*
Dear Mr Aurora, I can't think of any man who would have been a better choice. I miei complimenti! Auguri sinceri, Yogesh Unewal Lisbon-Portugal
Posted By : Nish Kotecha	*March 19, 2009 16:32*
Dear Subhash Fantastic, many congratulations! Your hard work and dedication is being recognised which is encouraging! All the best Kindest regards Nish Kotecha
Posted By : Christine & Sunil	*March 19, 2009 16:29*
CONGRATULATIONS SUBHASH!!!!!!!You're our STAR!!!!!!! There is no better a tribute to your dedication & hard work.Warmest wishes,Christine & Sunil
Posted By : Gitesh Agarwal	*March 19, 2009 16:25*
Congratulations Subhash. Another grape (sorry... feather) in your vineyard (sorry...cap) :-)
Posted By : Parag Tripathi	*March 19, 2009 16:23*
Congratulations This is a great honour for all of us.Three Cheers Parag
Posted By : Abhay Mehta	*March 19, 2009 16:20*
What and outstanding achievement, Subhash. Heartiest Congratulations! We are very proud of you : )
Posted By : Giancarlo Lamio	*March 19, 2009 16:17*
Congratulation Subash!!!!!!!!Best regards from Italy
Posted By : Ranjit Gupta	*March 19, 2009 16:11*
Way to go Subhash.....
Posted By : kunal	*March 19, 2009 16:09*
Congratulations sir......
Posted By : Deepak Uppal	*March 19, 2009 16:07*
Dear Subhash, My hearty congratulations on the great of achievement of being knighted and conferred the status of a Cavaliereby the Italian Govt. at the Italian Ambassador's Residence at Chanakyapuri. Coincidentally, I had the opportunity to have dinner with the Italian Ambassador and his wife a couple of days ago and amazingly they have settled in so fast, since they have moved to the India posting only a few months ago.Warm Regards,
Posted By : Daphne Poon	*March 19, 2009 16:03*
The WFA & WSAA teams would like to congratulate you on being conferred the prestigious ‘Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity’! It’s a great honour which you deserve for your dedicated efforts to promote wine culture in India.We look forward to welcoming you in Singapore for the WSAA judging.Cheers! Daphne
Posted By : Jeremie Oudin	*March 19, 2009 15:55*
How are you? I am Jeremie Oudin from Red & White International Singapore and we have met in October during my visit in India.(at your house) I would like to congratulates you for receiving the prestigious “Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity”!With kind regards
Posted By : Hans Raj Ahuja	*March 19, 2009 15:50*
Dear Mr Subhash Arora, Congratulations on well deserved recognition. Your contribution to Indian Wine Industry is well recognised. Regards Ahuja
Posted By : Vidur Patney	*March 19, 2009 15:47*
Heartiest congratulations sir. this is wonderful news. Regards, Vidur
Posted By : Rajiv Malhotra	*March 19, 2009 15:44*
Welcome to the Cavaliers Club Subhash! Cin Cin
Posted By : Robin Woodhouse	*March 19, 2009 15:41*
Contratulations Subhash. Mi scusi, Cavaliere!! What an appropriate and well-earned honour. Robin
Posted By : Ashwini Patil	*March 19, 2009 15:37*
Dear Mr Arora, Congratulations on the great news of the honour bestowed on you by the Italian Govt! I tried leaving a comment on the article but was unable to do so. I was out for the IWFF fair last three days in Mumbai, we missed you at the event. All the best and congratulations once again! Cheers!
Posted By : B C GUPTA	*March 19, 2009 15:32*
Congratulations Mr. Cavaliere. As always, assuring you of our best support. Best Regards UNITRADE GESELLSCHAFT (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
Posted By : Stefania Tacconi	*March 19, 2009 15:28*
Dear Subash, many congratulation for the Knighting... this is a big surprise, unexspected and deserved!!!Kind regards
Posted By : CARLO NEROZZI	*March 19, 2009 15:22*
Dear Cav. Subash, I am happy about the important honour which had been conferred to you by our President.This is an important step to develope the good relations between India and Italy especially in the wine field. Many compliments and kind regards.
Posted By : Hervé Lalau	*March 19, 2009 13:20*
Congratulations.
Posted By : Faye Cardwell	*March 19, 2009 14:17*
What great news, another feather to add to your cap, congratulations!
Posted By : Asa Abraham	*March 19, 2009 14:03*
Dear Subhash, Congratulations on the fabulous achievement!! Just read the article on your being knighted for your efforts in promoting Italian wines. It's justly awarded!! Wishing you well and congratulations once again, may many more laurels come your way!! Warm regards- Asa Abraham- PR & Communications
Posted By : Aman Sharma	*March 19, 2009 14:00*
Dear Subhash ,Heartiest Congratulations on this. It is indeed well deserved. My very best ,Warm regards

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