Photo highlights: Decanter Grandi Marchi tasting 2019

A special trade seminar was held in the morning giving each producer the chance to showcase their top vintages and talk about their individual wineries.

The exclusive seminar was attended by over 50 members of the wine trade. It was moderated by Natasha Hughes MW.

Wines from all 14 producers were showcased in the trade seminar.

More than 400 members of the wine trade registered with a private password to attend this prestigious Decanter event.

Trade visitors commented on the 'excellent producers, outstanding wines and fantastic atmosphere.'

The tasting was held in the beautiful setting of Chandos House, London.

Each producer had a key family member, estate owner or winemaker present to pour their wines.

In the evening a consumer tasting was held. It opened one hour early exclusively for Decanter Premium subscribers.

Over 150 fine wine lovers attended the consumer tasting from 7pm - 8.30pm.

Visitors had the opportunity to taste over 80 fine wines from the Grandi Marchi producers.

There was a thrilling atmosphere is the room as Decanter fans interacted with the producers and discovered some incredible wines.

Decanter's wine legend Steven Spurrier chats to Maurizio Zanella, owner of Ca' del Bosco estate.

Visitors had the chance to find out about the Grandi Marchi collaboration directly from the producers. They are all family-owned estates, exemplifying the best of their region.

Producers praised the high calibre of visitors, commenting on the vast knowledge that Decanter readers have about wine and the obvious passion they have.