President Gianpaolo Breda: “Unequivocal sign of the quality of the training course. The Sommeliers of the Association are present in the most important places of excellence in our Region”.

AIS – Italian Sommelier Association of Veneto exceeds the quota of 4000 members and inaugurates a new season of training courses for aspiring Sommeliers, starting in September and October in all the provinces of the Region.

Furthermore, anyone who registers by August 20th will receive the free AISpeak short course, a lesson dedicated to technical English used in the wine world, and the volume Travel Carnet , a guide that tells the story of the Venetian territories and their protagonists, the vines and the cellars, through a narrative that interweaves stories of men and nature, culture and art, landscapes and architecture.

“We are proud to welcome over 4000 members to the ranks of our Association – explains Gianpaolo Breda , president of AIS Veneto –, a number which continues to grow year after year: an unmistakable sign that the courses offered are of undisputed quality, where it is possible to discover, thanks to the preparation of the speakers, the world that lies inside the glass. Another reason for pride for AIS Veneto is the fact that the professional Sommeliers who have grown within our Association are present in the most important contexts of haute cuisine and excellence, as well as in historic venues, in the Region and in two cities that are symbols of the the art of hospitality, Venice and Cortina. This is a real source of pride for AIS Veneto, which confirms itself as a point of reference for the diffusion of knowledge of the wine world in general and the valorisation of Venetian wines in particular”.

The first level provides a solid introduction to viticulture, oenology and service, fundamental knowledge for practicing the profession of Sommelier. The students can learn the correct temperature of the glass, acquire information on the legislation of the sector and, in addition to wine, learn the fundamentals of beers and spirits, all constantly accompanied by theoretical and practical tests on the tasting technique.

With the transition to the second level , the link between wine and the territory is deepened thanks to the study of Italian DOCG and DOC and the main foreign producers, while the constant improvement of the tasting technique becomes a discriminating element for appreciating every single nuance and expressing a professional and objective judgement.

Finally, the third level deals with the art of food-wine pairing through practical tasting tests with different types of foods and preparations. At the end of the training course, the students take a qualifying exam, following which they obtain the title of Sommelier. To register and obtain further information, visit the official AIS Veneto website: www.aisveneto.it/corsi.html

The Go Wine Wine Festival returns to the historic center of Alba at the end of September!

The historic center of Alba becomes a “wine street” for two Sundays!

The Go Wine Wine Festival returns to Alba again this year! This is the XXVI edition of the event which brings to the stage, in the historic center of the city , the most representative wine expressions of the Langa and Roero area.

The double appointment scheduled for Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 September 2024 has been confirmed.

The initiative, promoted by Go Wine, has over time become a much loved event among the public of Italian and foreign wine enthusiasts; a format which, again this year, will allow you to follow the itinerary of Piazza Risorgimento (Piazza Duomo), Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Cavour, transforming the historic center into an ideal ‘wine street’ for a day.

The event involves the wine-producing realities of the Municipalities of Langa and Roero , maintaining its connotation of a festive event, which recalls the time and joyful character of the harvest, with the presence of the

local promotion reality, of wineries, wine shops and producer associations.

New: Tastings open from late morning!

On both days, from 11.00 to 19.00, the producers, organized through the participating municipalities, will present their productions for tasting and promote their territorial reality and their events. For the first time the opening hours of the event have been extended and will begin at 11am! From the famous Barolo and Barbaresco, flagships of the territory, to the other noble wines of the Langhe and Roero: Nebbiolo d’Alba, Roero, Roero Arneis, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Diano and Dogliani, and many other wines. An extraordinary tasting table is announced with many labels represented: an extraordinary opportunity to get to know new and different products, to savor the charm of a journey through the historic center of the city, getting to know the typical features that characterize the hills around Alba.

Some collateral events enrich the general program and will be presented over the next few weeks. Starting with a large section reserved for Monferrato , with a selection of wineries present in the historic center of Alba to meet the public. Each visitor will be able to carry out tastings by purchasing the glass and the pocket, with the possibility of choosing and comparing the wines offered for tasting.

Agadeìta debuts for the first time at VinoVip. The new Cortina grappa, created by the master distiller Roberto Castagner, will be present this weekend in wine shops, at the Cooperativa di Cortina and in shop windows with tasting proposals paired with the strudel.

The new grappa, created by master distiller Roberto Castagner, an Italian signature of excellence for quality spirits, as a tribute to the “Queen of the Dolomites”, is presented for the first time to some of the most influential personalities and companies in the Italian wine sector .

«Agadeìta – explains Roberto Castagner – is becoming the grappa of connoisseurs, those who also seek the best quality in wine. We will present it at the “Notte delle Stelle”, the gala dinner hosted by the starred chef Graziano Perst scheduled for Sunday evening at the Chalet Tofane, and on Monday afternoon at the “Wine Tasting delle Aquile”, the exclusive tasting table that will take place at over 2000 meters above sea level of the Faloria Refuge in an exceptional setting: our wonderful Dolomites”.

But the Castagner Distillery has organized other tasting moments in the city. Agadeìta will be present this weekend in wine shops, at the Cooperativa di Cortina and in shop windows with tasting proposals paired with the strudel.

Agadeìta means “water of life” in Ladin, an evocative name and a frank sound that recalls the authenticity and deep connection with the culture and tradition of Cortina. The name was suggested by Elsa Zardini, president of the Union de i Ladis de Anpezo. The “Cortina” and “scoiattolino” brands, present on the label, represent a graphic synthesis of the place of origin.

Agadeìta can boast the name “Grappa Vigneti delle Dolomiti”. The grapes come, in fact, from vineyards grown in the Belluno area and are vinified in the Dolomite area. Agadeìta has a lively aroma that ranges from enveloping floral and white fruit aromas to hints of blackberry and raspberry with balsamic and mineral notes in a sensation of extraordinary intensity.

Grappa Agadeìta is offered in two versions: white grappa in a classic 70 cl bottle produced in 2,500 examples and Rara white grappa in luxury packaging in a 70 cl decanter bottle produced in another 500 examples. The equivalent of another 3 thousand bottles of Agadeìta has been placed in barriques to become a reserve in two years and will be ready for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Thursday 18 July, shops open until 10pm with en-plein-air tasting of the best wines along the Village’s boulevards. The white night of shopping at outlet prices has the flavor of the most famous wines.

Thursday 18 July, from 5pm to 10pm, Torino Outlet Village of Settimo Torinese hosts “La Notte dei Vini”, a first edition which will see 25 wineries and as many labels as protagonists for a white night among wine excellences and shopping in the name of sales on outlet prices .

For experts, wine lovers and enthusiasts, “La Notte dei Vini” will be a real journey between great historic cellars and young companies to discover, guided by expert sommeliers.

In the year in which the upper Piedmont and the great Monferrato have been elected European city of wine 2024, on the festive evening at the Turin Outlet Village, there will be no shortage of tastings dedicated to this enological land of excellence as well as the wines of the Astigiano and Monferrato, extraordinary lands which in these days celebrate 10 years since their recognition by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Whites, reds, sparkling wines and rosés, so much space for the wine excellences of Piedmont, also including Veneto, Trentino and Tuscany.

The soundtrack of the evening will be the live music of Noah Waldorf.

The glasses of wine can be combined with the numerous proposals of the restaurants of the Village which will have dishes on the menu designed to accompany this journey among the most famous terroirs : from tapas to more structured proposals, passing through the sweets and desserts of Casa Angelesi, C-House , Re Nero, Starbucks and finally Venchi.

Party, shopping until late and good wine to make the most of summer evenings.

Reservation required on: https://shop.tobevents.it/event/lanottedeivini/ Prices: 5 tastings €15, 10 tastings €25.

TURIN OUTLET VILLAGE is one of the major shopping tourism destinations in northern Italy.

Via Torino 160. Settimo Torinese (TO)