The Italian Wine & Food Institute is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York City, New York, United States. It was founded by Lucio Caputo. The institute's focus is the enhancement of the image and prestige of Italian wines, gastronomy and food products in the United States. Gala Italia is the most important initiative organized by the institute to promote the best Italian wine & food.Brooks, Joyce. Black Tie International Magazine. January 6, 2010
History The Italian Wine & Food Institute was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York City, New York. Founded by Lucio Caputo, the institute's focus is the enhancement of the image and prestige of Italian wines, gastronomy, and food products in the United States.Wine News, March 4, 2015Wine News, February 25th, 2015
References
Sources Wine News, March 4, 2015 Wine News, February 25, 2015 America Oggi, February 17, 2015, pag. 15 America Oggi, February 20, 2015, pag. 15 America Oggi, February 21, 2015, pag. 15 http://iwfinews.com/about-us/the-institute/
External links
https://www.italianwineandfoodinstitute.com/ Lucio Caputo