Opici Family Distributing Welcomes Trade to Lighthouse Point Park

Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut hosted its annual fall trade tasting at the Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven on October 1. More than 75 suppliers showcased an array of new and established selections of wine and spirits in the park’s historic carousel and pavilion, which overlooks New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound. Costumed staff and entertainers accompanied the offerings from Opici’s portfolio. Guest bartenders, including Timothy Cabral of Ordinary, Dimitrios Zahariadis of Highland Brass Co. and Dan Rek of Elm City Social, mixed cocktails for attendees using featured spirits throughout the afternoon.

: Scott Randall, Vice President of Sales, Opici Family Distributing of Connecticut; Dina Opici, President, Opici Family Distributing; Linda Opici, CEO, The Opici Group; and Bianca Zaccheo, Owner, Carpineto Wines of Tuscany with Entertainer Christine Began on stilts.

: Aurélien Fiardet, Export Manager, Terroirs Originels and Thomas Lombard, Product Manager Director North America, Champagne Lombard.

: Zach Brinley, “Chief Bootlegger,” Brinley Gold Shipwreck Rum.

: Joseph Goglia, Sales Representative, Smith & Perry and Michael VonSalzen, Regional Director of Sales, Northeast, Boisset Collection.

: Pearool Modi and Rick Modi; Jonathan Edwards, Winery and Spirits Consultant, Opici; and Jay Shah.

: Felicia Palombo with offerings from her family’s winery, Luiano.

: Timothy Cabral, Owner, Ordinary; Dimitrios Zahariadis, Owner, Highland Brass Co.; and Dan Rek, Bar Manager, Elm City Social.

: Sam Papale, Key Account Manager, Bronco Wines.

: Renee Fontaine, Northeast Market Manager, 3 Badge Enology.

: John Perry, Export Manager, Vivanco.

: Shardul Ghogale, National Sales Director, Left Coast Estate and Kevin Piacentini, President, Winery Associates East, highlighting Left Coast Latitude 45˚ Estate Pinot Noir and Left Coast Estate Cali’s Cuvée Pinot Noir.