“Good wine makes good blood,” as does laughter, according to the wisdom of popular proverbs. So, laughing about wine and with wine is a great remedy for health. This is artistically reminded to us by the original “Spirito di Vino,” an international “wine satire” competition founded in 2000 by the Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia. The competition offers cartoonists the opportunity to interpret the world of wine in a humorous, sharp, and witty way that is characteristic of the biting language of satire. Over the years, the competition has received around 9,000 cartoons from more than 50 countries worldwide.
Italian and international artists. Participants can submit their work for free, entering one of two categories: Under (18-35 years old) and Over (36 and up). The illustrations can be created by hand or on a computer, using any technique, and can be in black and white or color. While participation is important, to win you must convince — and make the prestigious judging panel smile.
The Movimento Turismo del Vino FVG has appointed a judging panel consisting of great masters of Italian satire, such as Giorgio Forattini, Alfio Krancic, Emilio Giannelli, Valerio Marini, along with other distinguished figures from the world of illustration, graphics, and food and wine.
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