25 November 2024
Ferrari Trento supports the 16th edition of JETCUP
The winner, Takuma Yamada, will be named as the “Italian Wine Ambassador”
for the Expo 2025 Osaka
On Wednesday, November 20th, at the Italian Cultural Institute in Kudanshita Tokyo, Japan Europe Trading Co., Ltd. held the final of the 16th JETCUP, the Italian Wine Best Sommelier Competition, sponsored by Ferrari Trento, that aims to foster the development of sommeliers involved in Italian wines, enhancing their knowledge and skills, as well as promoting the further advancement of Italian wines in the Japanese market.
The title of “Italian Wine Ambassador” was assigned to Takuma Yamada from Palace Hotel Tokyo Co.Ltd, that stood out among 75 participants and passed through three stages of the competition.
In addition, the winner is awarded the designation of “Italian Wine Ambassador” for the Expo 2025 Osaka, under the auspices of the Italian Pavilion. Sommelier Yamada will participate in various events and wine seminars that will contribute to diffuse Italy’s wine culture throughout the duration of the expo.
Ferrari Trento promotes a culture of drinking responsibly which is part of the Italian Art of Living.
It is a culture linked to the ritual nature of food and the celebration of convivial occasions, in which consumption is moderate and informed.
Enter the ferraritrento.com website only if you share this approach and if you are of the legal age to drink alcohol in your country: a world of excellence awaits you!