More than 250 of Italy’s top wine producers provided what was one of the most exciting events of the JamesSuckling.com calendar highlighting the Great Wines of Italy USA as the largest and most prestigious Italian wine event in North America.

Great Wines of Italy USA 2020 saw about 6,000 attendees enjoy more than 500 wines poured by producers from Italy’s finest wine regions. This was the biggest event series in JamesSuckling.com history, touring through six cities across the United States, including the very first JamesSuckling.com Grand Tasting event in Dallas, Texas.

Wine lovers and trade were equally eager to taste this lineup of exceptional wines at the tasting despite the current upheaval in world. And who could blame them – on show were five ‘perfect’ 100-point wines that the JamesSuckling.com tasting team tasted over the course of the past year, including the winner of Wine of the Year, the exceptional Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2015.

“Over the past year I rated with the JamesSuckling.com tasting team almost 7,000 Italian wines and discovered some absolutely stunning bottles. It was our biggest tasting ever and highlights how many great wines are being made in Italy at the moment. It is the most exciting time for Italian wines in my career as a wine critic, which has lasted almost 40 years!” said James Suckling, CEO and editor at JamesSuckling.com.

The six-city event series, which also featured music from superstar DJ Surahn Sidhu, is another mark of growth in the JamesSuckling.com event calendar, coming just a few weeks after the debut of Great Wines of the World in Miami, Florida.

“It shows the appreciation and passion people in this region have for great wines,” said Suckling. “People come from all over the US, but also from the surrounding region and Latin America too, so the enthusiasm for great wine is really great here.”

Please check the JamesSuckling.com website and newsletters for information about upcoming events. As of now, the next event planned will be Great Wines of the Andes in the United States, later in the year. Watch this space for details.

Our first wine event in the great state of Texas had such a positive turnout that we will be back later this year for Great Wines of the Andes.
The entrance to the event at Fashion Industry Gallery in Dallas.
James shares some knowledge with guests at the Dallas event.
Fans enjoy the event in Dallas.
The room was packed with wine lovers and industry professionals who came from near and far.
James takes a picture with a guest in Dallas.
Guests in Dallas sample Bibi Graetz.
A great turnout in Beverly Hills at the glamorous Montage Beverly Hills Hotel.
PierFilippo Abbruzzese shows off his two Valdicava wines, including the 100-point 2010 Valdicava Madonna del Piano Brunello di Montalcino Riserva in Beverly Hills.
Wine lovers gather at Beverly Hills.
Amedeo Moretti from Orma and Tenuta Sette Ponti smiles from the Montage Beverly Hills hotel.
Guests enjoy the event in Beverly Hills.
Guests take a picture with James.
Daniel Fabbro from San Polino pours a glass of San Polino at Montage Beverly Hills hotel.
James is always pleased to meet (and take selfies) with his fans.
JamesSuckling.com Music Director Surahn Sidhu creates the tunes for all JamesSuckling.com events.
It was a great turnout in Beverly Hills.
Happy guests enjoy the event at Montage Beverly Hills Hotel.
Guests smile for the camera in Beverly Hills.
Alessandro Rotolo from Schiopetto gives the thumbs up at Montage Beverly Hills hotel.
More than 1,100 wine lovers and wine trade members attend the San Francisco Great Wines of Italy event.
Guests line up to try the 2019 wine of the year, Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino Vecchie Vigne 2015, and more.
Andy Punter from Franz Haas winery.
The Wine.com team.
Lisa Borghese, owner of Ronchi di Manzano, pours some Ronchi di Manzano Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali 2017 for a guest.
Jason Chietti presents Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Il Bosco 2013 and Cesari Corvina Veronese Jèma 2015.
There were smiles all round - this was our best San Francisco Great Wines of Italy event.
DJ Surahn Sidhu with Isabel Suckling.
James has been holding events at Presidio Golden Gate Club for years, and this was our best turnout ever.
Welcome to Chicago!
There were close to 1,000 attendees in Chicago.
Wine lovers take a picture at Loews Chicago Hotel.
PierFilippo Abbruzzese from Valdicava discusses his wines with guests.
Guests enjoy the event at Great Wines of Italy Chicago.
It was a busy day for the producers.
Guest admire the large variety of wines available to taste.
The venue at Loews Chicago Hotel is packed with wine professionals and wine lovers.
Onto the next one: New York! James and his wife Marie attend all the events in person.
James with Joe Gallo, from E. & J. Gallo Winery.
The venue at the Altman Building fills up with wine lovers quickly.
James prepares for an interview with NBC.
Luca Sanjust of Petrolo Estates chats with a guest.
The wines from Bruno Giacosa were in high demand at the tasting.
James with guests taking a picture.
Guests were keen to try JamesSuckling.com's Wine of the Year 2019, which was available at every event of the tour.
More than 900 wine lovers and wine trade turn up for Great Wines of Italy New York.
A delicious cheese and salami spread was offered to guests too.
Last stop Miami! James addresses the crowd.
Some Miami wine lovers enjoy the event.
Guests enjoy the event in Miami.
The event was sold out weeks in advance.
James takes a picture with one of the wine-loving guests.
Miami wine lovers gather to taste dozens of Italian wines.
A couple of wine lovers smile for the camera.
Guests enjoyed the wines, great ambiance and music!
And it's a wrap! See you next year Miami!
There's always time for a selfie.
The JamesSuckling.com team with PierFilippo Abbruzzese.
Surahn Sidhu with James Suckling and Cristian Maddalena at the afterparty.
James with Robert Tomé, owner at Supreme Wine Group.
Guests enjoy an amazing selection at the afterparty.

Great Wines of Italy USA marks ‘most exciting’ Italian Wine Event in North America