Subhash Arora, President of Indian Wine Academy was conferred the prestigious ‘Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity’ by the President of the Italian Republic at a ceremony held at the residence of the Italian Ambassador yesterday

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At a solemn ceremony, Ambassador Roberto Toscano, gave away the certificate and the medal to eight persons including three Italians for meritorious service done to increase the friendship between the two countries.

Subhash Arora was conferred the Honour for his efforts in ‘promoting the wine culture in India as the President of Delhi Wine Club and the Indian Wine Academy and helping Italian wineries in doing business with India,’ said the Ambassador. He was also commended for ‘bringing out a special publication regarding the Italian wines being sold in India.’

Arora gets the official title of Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della solidarietà italiana.

Cav. Subhash Arora’s passion for wine goes back to over 30 years when he was a teetotaler. He founded the Delhi Wine Club in 2002 to promote wine culture in India through events that include 5-course wine dinners generally with 5 wines. Although the club is impartial to the origin of wines, the Italian wines get more attention because of the ever increasing popularity of the Italian cuisine.

The club which was voted as the best wine club of India by the Wine Business International in Germany has organised 138 events for a membership that runs between 160 and 180. The club disseminates wine related information through the first wine webzine, started in 2002.

Cav.Arora also founded Indian Wine Academy in 2003, through which wine consultancy and educational services are performed. DelWine, a newsletter that goes out to over 13000 qualified viewers globally, 6 times a month and has published 291 editions is edited by him The free India-centric eNewsletter keeps the subscribers informed about the wine industry in general with a special emphasis on the Indian wine industry. The independent and objective stand has helped the newsletter establish creditability and has a strong readership.

He frequently visits different regions of Italy for various tastings. He has spoken at seminars, judged competitions and writes voraciously about Italian and other wines. He helps the Italian industry to understand the complicated Indian industry and felicitates the process of exports professionally. He also co-authored Italian Wine Guide in 2006 for ICE, the first Guide about Italian wines sold in India. It was appreciated in India and Italy alike.

Award

The Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity, Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, is conferred annually on Italian and foreign nationals who have illustrated themselves through their activities and have thus contributed to strengthening the friendship ties between Italy and their respective countries.

It was originally instituted in 1947 to recognize the achievements of those Italians and foreigners who had played a distinguished role in the reconstruction of Italy after World War II.

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Posted By : Niko Dukan	*March 22, 2009 10:01*
Subhash!Congratulations..You have earned it..
Posted By : Vinod Khurana	*March 22, 2009 09:34*
Dear Subash, congratulations--this is great news.should meet for a glass of wine with you. warm regards
Posted By : Cathy van Zyl MW	*March 22, 2009 09:04*
Congratulations, Subhash. This is wonderful news and a much deserved honour. I look forward to sharing a bottle of Italian wine with you soon.
Posted By : Vinay R. Khetawat	*March 21, 2009 11:26*
Dear Mr.Arora,This mail is to congratulate you for the ‘Order of the Star of the Italian Solidarity’ award conferred on you by the President of the Italian Republic. You rightly deserve the same.All the best to you and see you sometime. Best Regards, Vinay Khetawat
Posted By : Dr. Ariff Jamal	*March 21, 2009 11:22*
Dear Subhash, First and foremost congratulations – hope you will still remember your French friend.Secondly – I tried to reach out for you over the phone – but with very little success – do call me when you have a free moment. Regards, Dr. Ariff Jamal
Posted By : Naresh V. Uttamchandani	*March 21, 2009 10:43*
Congrats Subhash or should I say Complimento!!!
Posted By : Vijaya	*March 21, 2009 10:40*
Dear Subash, A BIG congratulations!!! You deserve it. My best wishes for many more such awards / decoration to add to your cap. Cheers Vijaya
Posted By : Katya Kurdilo	*March 21, 2009 10:38*
Accept my sincere congratulations! :-)
Posted By : Chris Pohl	*March 21, 2009 10:35*
This is a super achievement and a well deserved recognition - our Knight in shining armour fortified! Looking forward to meet up with you in Bangalore, pls tell when you are here, Aruna and I are off to South Africa on the 10th of April. Ciao Caro!
Posted By : Marco Toti	*March 21, 2009 10:29*
Congratulation Subhash, it has been a right choice by our President. I'm really hoping in your better support for the Italian wines.....
Posted By : R PARTHIBAN	*March 20, 2009 17:45*
Dear Cav. Arora, AUGURI!! A well deserved honour. As a member of Delhi Wine Club, we all feel very happy and proud to have a President of your Stature. We need to celebrate for this eventful achievement. Warm regards Parthi
Posted By : Ajay Gothwal	*March 20, 2009 17:43*
Congrats Mr. Subhash, you did proud to all of us.
Posted By : dkraju	*March 20, 2009 17:40*
Congratulations and you are sure an Italian wine ambassador in India.
Posted By : Roberto Cardinale	*March 20, 2009 17:38*
Dear Cavaliere Aurora, I send my best wishes for a prosperous future with your new award. Congratulations Roberto Cardinale - Cevico Group
Posted By : Romi Bhalla	*March 20, 2009 17:36*
Congratulations Subhash, it was only a matter of time, accolades will shower left, right and centre. Three cheers, I hope we all celebrate this together.
Posted By : Indus	*March 20, 2009 17:34*
Cav. Subhash Arora, Congratulations on the well deserved accolade which is only the beginning! May your tribe increase! Indus wines
Posted By : Raj S Paul	*March 20, 2009 17:31*
Wow - we have royalty in the family - Congratulations.
Posted By : Seema Chari	*March 20, 2009 17:26*
caro subhash, congratulazioni! what a great honour! tanti tanti auguri, seema (masterani)
Posted By : R B KHARE	*March 20, 2009 17:14*
Cav.Subhash Arora. Its with great pleasure am addressing you Cav. A well deserved honour. A product of hard and dedicated work. You made it. Wishing you many more to come. Best regards Meera and Bahadur
Posted By : Balaji Rao BK	*March 20, 2009 17:14*
Dear Subash It is a happy occasion for all wine lovers of India. On behalf of 'Hyderabad Wine Club' we congratulate you and appreciate your efforts in promoting wine culture is India and your support to our club.
Posted By : Mario A I da Sequeira	*March 20, 2009 16:52*
Dear Subash, Congratulations!! It is a proud moment for all Indians especially for those wine lovers like me that you have been conferred with a very great title.This recognition from one of the best wine producing countries of the world is truly a recognition of your contribution to the Indian wine industry!! Keep up your good work. Warm regards,
Posted By : Ashwani Gupta	*March 20, 2009 16:35*
Congratulations!!!
Posted By : Shally Bhasin	*March 20, 2009 15:47*
Dear Subhash,Congratulations. We are very proud of you.Best Regards,Shally
Posted By : Parthi	*March 20, 2009 11:10*
Cav. Arora, AUGURI!!!! AUGURI!!!!! AUGURI!!!!!!!!!!!That calls for a PARTY .Warm regards, Parthi
Posted By : Satyajit	*March 20, 2009 11:06*
Dear Mr Arora, I hope you are well. Let me congratulate you upon the great honour bestowed by the Italian Govt. I am sure you will go from strength to strength. Best wishes,
Posted By : AD Singh	*March 20, 2009 11:04*
Congrats. Well deserved
Posted By : Sachin	*March 20, 2009 11:00*
Congratulation subhash ji for being awarded as Cavallier. We hope and pray to god, that you bring more national and international recognition status to this club. Regards
Posted By : Uday Punj	*March 20, 2009 10:57*
Dear Subhash, This is wonderful recognition of what you have done, and it is great to see you enjoy this as much as you do! Look forward to seeing you soon. Am in the US at this time, and will make it for our next dinner. All the best! Rickey
Posted By : GAJA - Sonia	*March 20, 2009 10:56*
I am writing you on behalf of Mr. Gaja and the Gaja staff. What a great news that you have been knighted by the Italian government for your devotion to Italian wines and producers. We are very proud that you wanted to share this personal success with Gaja and wish you all the best for your future projects, which we are sure, will ever include wine passion. The world of wine is something that enters your blood and will never leave you. Again, our best compliments from all Gaja family and staff. Warmest regards,
Posted By : Raj Paul	*March 20, 2009 10:53*
Congratulations & well done - who knew the italians even had knights ! You should have asked them for a case of super tuscans to celebrate the occasion. Regardless, its quite an honor but I must warn you not to expect us to call you 'Sir Subhash'. Raj
Posted By : Nish Kotecha	*March 20, 2009 10:50*
Dear Subhash Fantastic, many congratulations! Your hard work and dedication is being recognised which is encouraging! All the best Kindest regards Nish Kotecha
Posted By : Varun Prakash	*March 20, 2009 10:37*
Heartiest Congratulations Sir !!!!!Warms the coccles of my heart to see you get this recognition !! Truly deserved !!Please keep up the good work !!
Posted By : Jaideep Desai	*March 20, 2009 10:33*
Heard of the recent honour by the Italian President...Congratulations...
Posted By : Margaux	*March 20, 2009 10:31*
Dear Subhash, Please accept my warmest congratulations for your award!!! Regards, Margarita
Posted By : Marika Shlare	*March 19, 2009 19:07*
I read your article. Congratulations. Subhash!! I am pround of you and I am happy to know you. I have the same great love for the wines of Italy. :)) See you soon.Marika

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