Chile celebrates and reinforces its commitment to innovative, sustainable, and prosperous bilateral trade relationships with a wine and gastronomy event on October 24th
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wines of Chile and ProChile are proud to present "A Bicentennial Mission: Exploring 200 Years of US-Chile Commercial Relations Through Wine and Cuisine." On Tuesday, October 24th at the Historic Klamath in San Francisco, the dynamic event will explore exceptional wines and culinary treasures that Chile has to offer, as well as commemorate the 200 years of commercial relations and 20 years of Free Trade Agreement between the two nations.
"We are excited to be in San Francisco. This event will provide a unique opportunity for local trade key players to connect with the Chilean wine industry, while we celebrate 20 years of the Chile-US Free Trade Agreement and the Bicentennial official relationships between our nations," said Ian Frederick, ProChile trade commissioner in the US (West Coast).
The 3-in-1 'Bicentennial Mission' event will include the following:
- (2:00PM PT) Gastronomy Seminar: Led by Chef Rodolfo Guzman from Borago in Santiago, Chile (recognized by The World's 50 Top restaurants), the seminar will immerse attendees in the exciting world of Chile's high-end gastronomy. Chef Rodolfo will discuss Chilean gastronomy and how terroir plays a part.
- (3:00PM - 5:00PM PT) Walkaround tasting: 15 of Chile's top sustainable, organic and biodynamic wineries will be pouring their wines.
- (3:30PM PT) Wine Masterclass: Master Sommelier Rebecca Fineman will lead a masterclass, narrowing in on the Mission/Pais grapes through a comparative tasting between Chilean and domestic wines.
"With over 80% of its wine exports certified as sustainable by the Wines of Chile Sustainability Code, our wine industry is one of the most regionally diverse and eco-friendly wine selections on the planet," said Julio Alonso, executive director of Wines of Chile, North America. "Having a highly diverse industry, with niche wines, signature wines, small productions, natural, organic and biodynamic wineries, sustainability is a core value already ingrained within our remarkable wine industry, so our guests will be able to meet some of our wine industry leaders, and also to learn about the innovative and sustainable practices of Chile."
ProChile and Wines of Chile aim to expand Chilean wine exports to the US. Partnering in organizing this unique event in San Francisco and their commitment to promote Chile's wine industry in the US, Wines of Chile–a non-profit, private organization of 100+ Chilean wine producers–is dedicated to promoting the quality and image of Chilean wines, while ProChile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, promotes the exports and supply of Chilean goods and services in the global markets.
"Chile is the world's fourth-largest wine exporter, with over 356 exporting wineries, and the US has been a key market of our exports for decades. Wine has historically served as a highly successful ambassador of Chile's export diversity, capacity, and quality," said Frederick. "And, Chile has become the #1 supplier of United States in at least 51 different products (salmon, grapes, cherries, for example), while the US is the #1 destiny market of our non-copper exports."
The event is open to media and trade professionals with valid credentials. For more information about the event, please contact Amanda Torres (atorres@colangelopr.com).
About Wines of Chile
Wines of Chile (WOC) is a non-profit, private organization of 100+ Chilean wine producers dedicated to promoting the quality and image of Chilean wines. It is the oldest organization of its kind, formed in 1949 through the merger of two groups.
With offices in the United States, Canada, China, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Chile, WOC develops and offers promotional and educational programs for its members. Activities include lobbying, research and development, worker assistance, and serving as a network hub for associates.
About ProChile
ProChile is the Chilean Government Exports Promotion Bureau, an agency within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which aims to promote Chile's exports of goods and services to the world. ProChile has a network of 56 international commercial offices to connect Chilean exporters with potential importers around the world. Prochile has US-based offices in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago.
ProChile supports the diversification of the country's exports for the promotion of inclusive foreign trade that incorporates the gender perspective and focus on SME's, the attraction of foreign investment and tourism, all of which contribute to and strengthen the country's image.
Media Contact
Amanda Torres, Colangelo & Partners, 646-624-2885, atorres@colangelopr.com, https://www.colangelopr.com/
SOURCE Wines of Chile USA
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