The Villa d’Este Wine Talks is a newly revitalized gathering of talented wine producers and wine lovers. The event is launched by the owners of the Villa d’Este, Mr. Giuseppe Fontana and Mr. Alberto Fontana, along with esteemed Estates and Châteaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Ausone, Gaja, Champagnes Salon and Delamotte, Weingut Egon Müller, and Vega Sicilia, representing the Villa d’Este Wine Talks advisory committee.
All are known for producing exceptional wines and are considered some of the finest and most sought after in the industry. Their participation in the Villa d’Este Wine Talks is a testament to the high caliber nature of the event, and guests can expect to sample some of the best wines from these renowned producers.
The organization of the event has been entrusted to FICOFI.
Villa d’Este Wine Talks Advisory Commitee
Aubert de Villaine
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
President of the Advisory Committee
Villa D'Este Wine TalksPresident of the Advisory Committee
Saskia de Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild
Villa D'Este Wine Talks
Didier Depond
Champagnes Salon and Delamotte
Villa D'Este Wine Talks
Pauline Vauthier
Château Ausone
Villa D'Este Wine Talks
Pablo Álvarez
Bodegas Vega Sicilia
Villa D'Este Wine Talks
Gaia Gaja
Gaja
Villa D'Este Wine Talks
Egon Müller
Weingut Egon Müller Scharzhofberg
Villa D'Este Wine TalksThe first edition of the Villa d’Este Wine Talks will take place from November 10th to 12th, 2023. The event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with panel discussions with prominent guests on important topics, exclusive wine tastings, and fine dining. The exceptional setting, remarkable attendees, and outstanding wines will make for a timeless and unforgettable moment.
The Villa d’Este hotel, located on Lake Como in Italy, is a prestigious and glamorous venue known for its luxurious facilities and stunning gardens. It offers guests a unique experience, with its elegant and sophisticated design, top-notch services, and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The hotel’s reputation as a luxurious destination makes it an ideal setting for the Villa d’Este Wine Talks, providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable gathering of wine lovers and industry experts.
FICOFI was founded in 1990 by Philippe Capdouze around the simple idea of bringing together the producers of the world’s finest wines with discerning consumers by building a strong community around a shared passion for wine. This concept has now blossomed into Le Club FICOFI®, an exclusive club that provides a selected number of individuals, our Members, with the finest Grands Crus wines and wine-related experiences many of which only we can provide as we curate them with and also for our wine partners.
FICOFI conducts its mission with an unwavering faith in and commitment to its values affirmed more than 30 years ago in our very name at the creation of FICOFI, which stands for, in Latin, FIdelitas (loyalty), COncordia (harmony, sharing, uniting), FIducia (trust).
