Serprino dei Colli Euganei tasting on Saturday 21st June at the Praglia Abbey.

Twenty-seven companies will participate in “Vulcanico Serprino”, the largest tasting of Serprino from the Euganean Hills, on Saturday 21 June, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in the hall of the Praglia Abbey Conference Centre , Teolo (PD). The producers will introduce the public to over forty interpretations of Serprino, offering a wide panorama of the typical Euganean bubbles in the semi-sparkling and sparkling versions, as well as in the experimental version Sui Lieviti, recently approved by the Assembly of Members of the Consortium for the Protection of Euganean Hills Wines and currently being introduced into the production regulations. The tasting counter will be attended by : Praglia Abbey, Bacco and Arianna, Barbiero Winery, Ca’ Avignone, Ca’ della Vigna, Colli Euganei Winery, Contarato Carletto Winery, Colle Mattara, Cristofanon Montegrande, De’ Rusta, Giacomo Salmaso, Il Pianzio, La Mincana Dal Martello, La Roccola, Le Cortiselle, Marchioro, Monte Viale, San Nazario, Gambalonga Estate, l’Alba Vini Estate, Monte San Giorgio Estate, Precious Lands, Turetta Cà Bianca, Veronese, Roda Vineyard, Old Vineyard, Vineyards at the Colle.

This year’s novelties will be the two masterclasses (at 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm) conducted by Fisar Sommeliers to deepen the knowledge of this volcanic, identitary and lively wine . In addition, the Cooking Show with chef Andrea Cesaro scheduled for 6:30 pm, will combine Serprino with some summer dishes created with the Euganean agri-food excellences, such as melon and Veneto Berico-Euganeo prosciutto .

<< The great tasting of Serprino dei Colli Euganei will be hosted in the hall of the conference center of the Praglia Abbey, one of the symbolic places of the Padua area, full of religious and wine history. – Says Gianluca Carraro, President of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Euganei . – We are fortunate to be in an extraordinary area, rich in resources, beauty and culture that we respect on a daily basis. Vulcanico Serprino opens the summer on the Euganean Hills this year. And if we talk about summer we cannot help but think about the situation in the vineyard, which is good at the moment, with the right production load. Despite the heat, the vine is growing because we have the ideal water supply. Furthermore, at the moment we do not have any particular health problems. It looks like a good year! >> concludes Carraro.

<< Serprino – comments Vincenzo Gottardo, provincial councilor delegate for Agriculture , – represents an authentic symbol of the bond between our territory and the passionate work of its winemakers. Events like ‘Vulcanico Serprino’ enhance not only a quality wine production, but also the cultural and environmental identity of the Euganean Hills, a heritage that deserves to be known, protected and promoted. As the Province of Padua, we are alongside these initiatives that strengthen the union between agricultural excellence and development of the territory. >>

<< Serprino is the most joyful and identifying expression of our agricultural landscape. – Says Alessandro Frizzarin, President of the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills . – It combines biodiversity, tradition and innovation, restoring the authentic face of our hills. The Park strongly supports this initiative, which enhances the work of local winemakers and strengthens the link between nature, culture and community.>>

Vulcanico Serprino is organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Euganei , as part of the initiatives envisaged in the strategic plan to launch Serprino dei Colli Euganei, which includes upcoming activities such as a technical tasting and a press tour of the area, dedicated to the trade press.

Access to “Vulcanico Serprino” is free. Tastings are held at the producers’ stands upon purchase of the tasting kit, available at the entrance and at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-vulcanico-serprino-degustazione-vini-allabbazia-di-praglia-1382305435769

Over 130 labels to taste for a tour to discover one of the most fascinating productions of Italian winemaking.

Bererosa returns to the evocative open spaces of Villa Appia Antica, the location that for five years has celebrated the great still and sparkling rosé wines of the Belpaese, a production that makes quality and identity its strong points. The appointment is Tuesday 1 July from 5 to 11 pm to discover, among centuries-old trees and vestiges of ancient Rome, a selection of over 130 labels representing the best rosé productions from the north to the south of the Peninsula, to discover the most iconic rosé wines of each region.

“In 2024, rosé wines with geographical indication produced one million and 450 thousand hectoliters – says Francesco D’Agostino, director of Cucina & Vini – losing about eighty thousand hectoliters compared to 2021 (5.3%), of which almost sixty thousand attributable to the Prosecco DOC, whose variations have different origins, linked to global market movements. In fact, it remains largely the leading region with about 460,000 hectoliters produced, followed by Emilia Lambrusco Igt close to 135,000 hectoliters. As for the complex of rosé wines, in 2024 we produced rosé wines for about two million and one hundred and fifty thousand hectoliters, recording a reduction of 7.6% compared to 2021. In essence, production of certified origin is holding up, while the process of reducing simpler productions that do not declare their origin continues”.

Like every year, Bererosa will take place with the Walk Around Tasting formula, which will allow the public to taste labels of absolute value, walking freely in the enchanting Villa Appia Antica, combining them with a large selection of food proposals. From the seafood specialties of Pescaria , the restaurant chain made in Puglia, with their fish sandwiches, all also available in a vegetarian version, and the cones of fried fish and vegetables, to the inevitable Roman pizza stuffed with mortadella from the Sfornaio food truck. There will also be the Cosmic Crisp , the apples of the future born from the cross between the Enterprise and Honeycrisp varieties, to be discovered also with a ride on the Cosmic Crisp hot air balloon. There will also be a space dedicated to the extra virgin olive oils selected by Olives Road and, furthermore, the entire tasting route will be supported by the use of the highest quality glasses by VDGlass .

On stage the winner of the Hospitality Award – Inclusivity and Hospitality.

HOSPITALITY – THE HOSPITALITY FAIR BRINGS ACCESSIBLE HOSPITALITY TO THE WE MAKE FUTURE FESTIVAL IN BOLOGNA WITH THE “DI OGNUNO” PROJECT.

Hospitality – The Hospitality Fair , the leading international event in Italy for the hotel and restaurant industry, organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, takes another step in promoting increasingly inclusive hospitality: from 4 to 6 June it will be at BolognaFiere among the protagonists of the We Make Future Festival, the largest Italian fair dedicated to digital innovation, with its DI OGNUNO project, an immersive and innovative space that promotes accessible hospitality, designed for everyone (Pavilion 30 stand B38 / A35).

The result of the collaboration with Lombardini22 and Village for all – V4A® , DI OGNUNO offers a sensory experience that allows visitors to understand the value of inclusive design. Since 2024, at each edition of the Hospitality fair, the initiative has placed a representative hospitality environment at the center of the reflection; this year, the breakfast room . The path compares two contrasting contexts: one created with discomfort logic and one that instead enhances comfort, physical, sensory and food accessibility. The goal is to concretely highlight how design choices can hinder or improve the guest experience.

Grand finale for “Hospitality Award – Inclusivity and Hospitality” , the initiative promoted in collaboration with WMF to give visibility to concrete projects capable of breaking down barriers – physical, sensorial, cognitive, food and cultural – making hospitality more inclusive and aware. Numerous nominations arrived from all over Italy from campsites, glamping, B&Bs, guest houses, agritourisms, hotels and event locations. The winner, chosen by the commission for his/her contribution to inclusive and universal hospitality, will be revealed on Friday 6 June at 11:30 on Stage 3 – Tourism, Pavilion 22 of BolognaFiere where he/she will illustrate his/her project and receive the award from Alessandra Albarelli , General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi.

” Inclusiveness in hospitality, whether it’s a hotel, bar, restaurant or campsite, is a value for both the guest and the people who work in this sector, ” explains Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager of Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, the organizer of Hospitality. “We work to give an increasingly wider audience the opportunity to experience the DI OGNUNO project. Visitors to We Make Future will also be able to immerse themselves in a unique experience and understand the profound meaning of inclusiveness – not just by observing it, but by living it. We are proud to reward those who, with commitment and passion, transform accessibility into concrete value for the sector and for society.”

The jury, made up of experts in hospitality, accessibility, inclusive design and innovation, and composed of Roberto Vitali, CEO and co-founder of Village for all – V4A , a company specialized in Accessible Hospitality, Giovanna Voltolini, Exhibition Manager of Hospitality – Il Salone dell’Accoglienza , Domenico Castaldo, Innovation Manager Search On Media Group . The applications were evaluated on the basis of four criteria: concrete impact on accessibility and inclusiveness for guests ; degree of technological, managerial or experiential innovation ; sustainability and replicability of the proposed model; quality of communication of the project.

The DI OGNUNO project and the Award are part of a broader vision of Hospitality that aims at a cultural transformation of hospitality: a more responsible, fair and innovative approach, capable of generating positive impact, economic and social value and new growth opportunities for the entire hospitality sector. The company that wins the Award will also be a protagonist of the 50th edition of Hospitality – Il Salone dell’Accoglienza , scheduled in Riva del Garda from 2 to 5 February 2026.

DI OGNUNO at the WMF Festival is made possible with the contribution of our technical partner Go Green Design, a company specialized in the design and construction of installations for events and fairs, and with the support of Alma Moquette, Azzolini, Delta Ceramiche, Iiriti Service and Performa. The experience at the fair is organized with the collaboration of the Associazione La Girobussola.

About Hospitality – The Welcome Hall

Organized by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi, Hospitality is the leading international trade fair in Italy dedicated to Ho.Re.Ca. operators. With an exhibition area of over 45,000 square meters, the event is the most complete in Italy, with a vast training program and a large audience of companies and professionals in the Contract & Wellness, Renovation & Tech, Food & Equipment and Beverage areas and in the special areas Solobirra, RPM-Riva Pianeta Mixology and Spazio Vignaiolo. The open-air proposal in the Outdoor Boom pavilion and space for experiential concepts of design and inclusive planning.

The 50th edition will take place in Riva del Garda, from 2 to 5 February 2026.

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