The Italian Trade Commission – London organised two events entitled “Borsa Vini Italiani 2016” (Italian Wine Exchange 2016), which were held in Manchester and London respectively on 19 and 21 January. They were entirely dedicated to promoting the quality and the excellence of Italian wine to British trade operators and the specialist press. Around 40 Italian wine producers exhibited at the event in Manchester and around 80 in London. The Manchester wine exchange was visited by about 150 importers, buyers, restaurateurs and press, while the visitors at the London event were about 350.
 
              