France & Italy Blind Wine Tasting Experience Brings International Business Community Together in Denver

A Celebration of Wine, Cheese, and International Connection

The French-American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce brought together professionals, partners, and community leaders for Italy & France: A Blind Wine Tasting Experience on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at CRESA in Writer Square in Downtown Denver.

The evening created a memorable space for international business networking, cultural exchange, and a little friendly France and Italy discovery through wine, cheese, food, and conversation.

An Evening Designed for Discovery

Guests were invited to explore French and Italian wines through a blind tasting format across four categories: Sparkling, White, Rosé, and Red. Each station featured one French wine and one Italian wine, paired with curated cheeses from Savencia Fromage & Dairy and Parmigiano Reggiano.

The experience encouraged guests to move through the room, taste without labels, connect with new professionals, and vote for their favorite wines before the reveal.

Featured Wine and Cheese Pairings

Sparkling

🍷🇫🇷 Chéreau Carré Orgueil Sparkling Muscadet 2020 🍷🇮🇹 Berlucchi Satèn NV (winner) 🧀🇫🇷 Chaumes 🧀🇮🇹 Parmigiano Reggiano 22 Months

White

🍷🇫🇷 Mary Taylor Olivier Gessler Côtes de Gascogne 2024 🍷🇮🇹 Duca di Salaparuta Grillo 2024 (winner) 🧀🇫🇷 St. André 🧀🇮🇹 Parmigiano Reggiano 33 Months

Rosé

🍷🇫🇷 Château Jouclary Cabardès Rosé 2025 🍷🇮🇹 Tenute Ulisse Cerasuolo 2024 (winner) 🧀🇫🇷 Etorki 🧀🇮🇹 Parmigiano Reggiano 43 Months

Red

🍷🇫🇷 Mary Taylor Odile Delpon Cahors 2022 (winner) 🍷🇮🇹 Oniris Nero d’Avola 2023 🧀🇫🇷 Roquefort Papillon 🧀🇮🇹 Parmigiano Reggiano 81 Months

More Than a Tasting

Beyond the wine and cheese, the evening offered a meaningful opportunity to strengthen ties between French, Italian, and American business communities in Colorado.

Guests enjoyed music by XØ of Danoi Community, Italian food from Pedone Pinsa, desserts from Le Frigo, and an extraordinary beverage experience supported by Volio Imports, Vinocité, Wine Dispensary, and Boards & Bottles.

The event also highlighted the growing momentum around international business collaboration in Colorado and the value of creating spaces where professionals can connect beyond the traditional networking format.

Special Offers from Our Partners

For guests who enjoyed the Italian wines, Volio Imports has made it easy to explore more. Their Italian wine selections can be found throughout the Denver metro area at retailers such as Mondo Vino, Proof Wine & Spirits, and Argonaut, as well as major destinations including Total Wine & More.

Guests may also use promo code GOEJB for 10% off their first purchase at shop.volioimports.com.

For those planning summer travel to Europe, Aer Lingus offers direct seasonal service from Denver to Dublin from May through September, with connections to more than 100 destinations across Europe, including Paris, Rome, and Barcelona. Travelers can also clear U.S. Customs before leaving Dublin, making the return to Denver smoother.

Use promo code Denver2026 for $50 off economy or $100 off business class on round-trip flights this summer. Book before July 30, 2026 at aerlingus.com.

Thank You to Our Partners and Collaborators

This event was made possible by the generous support, creativity, and collaboration of many partners and individuals.

Thank you to:

Paolo Bacchiarello, Miriam Aloisio, Matteo Copado Aguilar Sacha Francois, Diana Ferris, Victor Ducoulombier Xander Sørensen and Danoi Community Volio Imports Pedone Pinsa Consorzio del formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano Savencia Fromage & Dairy Harvest Wine Company Wine Dispensary Greta Arendsen and Vinocité Top Denver Restaurants Lepetitjournal.com Le Frigo Beth Schneider

We are grateful to every guest, sponsor, and partner who helped create such a warm and engaging evening.

Building International Business Connections in Colorado

The France & Italy Blind Wine Tasting Experience reflected what the French-American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain Chapter works to build across the region: strategic relationships, cultural understanding, and meaningful business connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening. We look forward to continuing to create opportunities where French, American, Italian, and international business communities can meet, connect, and grow together.