Teroldego meets Syrah: the fourth edition blends taste, culture, and conviviality.

On Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025, the program will be enriched with wine talks, thematic insights, and collateral events.

Incontri Rotaliani is growing and renewing itself: the wine and cultural event organized by the Piana Rotaliana Königsberg Tourist Consortium , with the patronage of the Municipalities of Mezzolombardo, Mezzocorona, and San Michele all’Adige (Trento), returns on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th, 2025, with a program that combines tastings, insights, and moments of conviviality . The 2025 edition will feature the native Teroldego Rotaliano , Syrah from the regions of Cortona (Arezzo), and and Côte Rôtie in the Rhone Valley.

On Saturday, October 25th , at 10:00 a.m., the Teatro San Pietro in Mezzolombardo hosts the wine talk “ Wine and Landscape: Stories of Vines, Roots, and Authentic Territories – Conversations between Piana Rotaliana, Cortona, Etna, and Burgundy ,” moderated by Luciano Ferraro , editor-in-chief of Corriere della Sera . This open discussion between producers, experts, and institutional figures intertwines stories of grape varieties, territorial identities, and new perspectives for collaboration. Admission is free and open to all. In the afternoon, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Cantina Martinelli hosts a walk-around tasting, featuring over 40 wines and spirits, including Teroldego Rotaliano and Syrah from the guest regions, accompanied by samples of local food products and grappa-based cocktails. The day concludes at 8:00 pm at Cantina Rotari with the dinner “Incontri di gusto: tre territori nel piatto” (Incontri di gusto: three territories on the plate) , a culinary journey that unites Trentino, Tuscany, and France in a new and surprising menu, enhanced in each course by music and pairings with different wines.

Sunday, October 26th, is entirely dedicated to wine labs , including guided tastings and themed discussions. The first event is at 10:00 a.m. at Cantina Rotaliana with “Territorial Hunt: Blind Tasting of Syrah and Teroldego ,” an experience led by wine educator and sommelier Adua Villa , who invites participants to recognize and compare different terroirs and wines. This will be followed at 11:15 a.m. at Azienda Agricola Foradori with “Common Roots, Different Expressions: A Dialogue Between Teroldego and Syrah,” with Professor Attilio Scienza , exploring the grape varieties’ genetic similarities and expressive differences, highlighting how the ampelographic context influences the wine. At 12:30 pm, Cantina Dorigati hosts Teroldego Reloaded: young producers share their stories over glasses of wine and food tastings . This workshop is hosted by local producers, led by Roberto Anesi , wine educator and Best Sommelier of Italy 2017, who share their vision for the future of this grape variety. In the afternoon, the journey continues at 2:00 pm with Time Capsule: Teroldego Yesterday and Today , a tasting at the Edmund Mach Foundation Winery led by Divina Vitale , journalist and Gambero Rosso contributor, who compares past and present vintages to capture the evolution of the grape variety over time. At 3:00 pm, the event moves to the Bertagnolli Distillery for The Unexpected Encounter: Grappa, Cheese, and Cigar Tastings , where Francesco Bruno Fadda , curator of the Spirito Autoctono guide, will lead you on a discovery of this pure grappa, highlighting its characteristics through pairings with local cheeses and cigars. The day concludes at 4:15 pm at Cantina Endrizzi with Teroldego & Syrah: a journey through Piana Rotaliana, Cortona, and Côte Rôtie , a discussion led by sommelier and journalist Andrea Gori to showcase two varietals from different yet similar terroirs. Each wine lab has a limited number of participants and costs €25 if purchased in advance by October 15th, or €30 thereafter.

Finally, to experience wine in more intimate, creative and informal contexts, during Sunday it will be possible to participate in various Wine Experience . Among the many activities offered, you can discover, through a guided tour with headphones, the legendary history behind Cantina Donati’s Teroldego Sangue di Drago , savor Albert’s pizza paired with glasses of Teroldego Rosato at the De Vescovi Ulzbach winery, or immerse yourself in the intersection of wine and art at the De Vigili winery. Different experiences that blend conviviality, culture, and flavor, offering different perspectives on experiencing the region.

Más de 800 bodegas, 21 restaurantes temporales con lo mejor de la cocina romana, 60 chefs de toda Italia, los grandes maestros de la pizza y todos los eventos de las dos primeras noches.

Se levanta el telón para el Vinòforum 2025. La Piazza di Siena se transforma en un escenario único para el sabor, donde más de 800 bodegas, 60 chefs y maestros pizzeros, la prensa, destacados expertos en vinos y aficionados se reúnen para celebrar los mejores productos de Italia. Desde clásicos culinarios hasta encuentros con los mejores productores italianos, desde cenas exclusivas dirigidas por chefs hasta lo mejor de la pizza, el aceite de oliva virgen extra y las bebidas espirituosas, este es un calendario de eventos imperdibles para vivir en el corazón verde de la capital.

«Ha llegado el momento que estábamos esperando. Productores, chefs y todos los artesanos del gusto están listos para compartir sus historias y celebrar la gran excelencia de nuestro país con una narrativa nueva y enriquecedora», afirma Emiliano De Venuti, organizador y director ejecutivo de Vinòforum . « Vinòforum es más que un festival de comida y vino: nos espera una semana verdaderamente cautivadora, centrada en las historias de quienes contribuyen a la excelencia de los productos de nuestro país cada día. El diálogo, el intercambio, la cultura y el placer de la degustación crean una experiencia que une y entusiasma a todos, desde el público en general hasta los profesionales del sector, todo ello realzado por la atmósfera evocadora de la Piazza di Siena, que, desde el atardecer, ofrece un escenario precioso».

Se podrán degustar más de 3200 etiquetas, representativas del patrimonio vitivinícola italiano y de las regiones más fascinantes del panorama vinícola internacional. A ellas se unirán importantes consorcios de la región del Lacio y figuras destacadas de diversas regiones, como el Consorcio Friuli DOC , la Región ARSAC-Calabria , el Consorcio del Vino Piceni , la Ciudad de San Benedetto del Tronto , la Strada del Barolo y los Grandes Vinos de la Langa.

Entre los eventos más esperados de la semana, del lunes 8 de septiembre al domingo 14 de septiembre, estará The Night Dinner , cenas de autor con chefs de primer nivel que crearán menús inspirados en el mundo del cine. El programa se inaugurará el lunes 8 con Alfonso Crisci del Ristorante Oltremare en Maiori, con un menú degustación dedicado a la cocina mediterránea y los sabores del marisco, ambientado en las escenas de la película “Quanto Basta”. El martes 9, será el turno de Koji Nakai del Ristorante Nakai en Roma, que traerá los aromas, las técnicas y la esencia de la cocina japonesa al corazón de la capital, ambientado en las escenas de “Mangiare bere uomo donna”. Todos los platos se maridarán con vinos seleccionados por Dalle Vigne , una red de distribución nacional de primera calidad. Además de estos eventos, se celebrarán las noches de Pizza D’Autore, organizadas en colaboración con Molino Casillo, que contarán con la presencia de maestros de la repostería (pizzeros y panaderos) y sus menús elaborados conjuntamente. El lunes por la noche se reunirán Leonardo Lanza de Sfizio (Roma) y Francesco Arena de Arena Mastrofornaio (Mesina), mientras que el martes estarán presentes Gabriele Paradiso de Santini Bistrot (Roma) y Marco Lattanzi de Il Toscano Panificio (Corato). Sus pizzas se maridarán con cerveza Leffe Abbey en las variedades Rouge, Blonde, Ritual, Triple y Ambree.

Vinòforum muestra lo mejor de la cocina romana y del Lacio en sus restaurantes temporales , con tres chefs de Roma y de toda la región cada día. La primera velada contará con Flavio Pulicati de N’Antro Bistrot y L’Oste della Bon’Ora (Roma), Giuseppe Milana del restaurante Giù Upside Down (Roma) y Alessandro Bizzotti de JappoRomano (Roma). El martes 9 contarán con Riccardo Ulsi de La Bottega Frascatana (Frascati), Ciro Alberto Cucciniello de Carter Oblio (Roma) y Franklin García de Garden Ristò (Roma).

Los protagonistas de cada velada son las mejores expresiones de la vitivinicultura nacional e internacional dentro de las Top Tastings, las Catas exclusivas dirigidas por sumilleres expertos de AIS Lazio comenzarán a las 21:30 h con el evento “Los Mejores Vinos Blancos Italianos”, un recorrido por Piamonte, Friuli, Toscana y Campania, que presentará las obras maestras más galardonadas de la vinificación blanca italiana. Continuará el martes 9 con la cata ” Tesoros de Valpolicella “, que revelará las expresiones vinícolas más importantes de esta preciosa región. Las clases magistrales continúan en Casa Barolo , que abrirá sus puertas cada noche para que los visitantes exploren el fascinante mundo de las Langhe con una doble cata guiada de las mejores etiquetas de la denominación y las variedades de uva más emblemáticas de la región.

En Vinòforum, también podrá viajar más allá de las fronteras con los eventos organizados por la Oficina Española de Turismo, un auténtico recorrido para descubrir la historia, las variedades de uva y las regiones vinícolas más fascinantes de este país. Tampoco se pierda las cenas exclusivas en Anima, el restaurante insignia de The Rome EDITION, con el chef Antonio Gentile y sus platos maridados con excelentes champanes; las catas y cursos intensivos sobre aceite de oliva virgen extra organizados por la Escuela de AOVE ; y las reuniones del Club Amici del Toscano.

El proyecto Acqua Orsini – Gotas de Excelencia regresa este año con cenas con espectáculo exclusivas para profesionales del sector, donde chefs y bármanes se reúnen e intercambian ideas, ofreciendo experiencias únicas. En el Espacio Acqua Orsini, cada evento promete una experiencia culinaria extraordinaria, donde la excelencia y la pasión se fusionan para ofrecer lo mejor de la gastronomía tradicional y la coctelería.

Con Orsini, Vinòforum inaugura también su primer Soda Bar , donde los Sodas Orsini serán los protagonistas de una mixología contemporánea a lo grande, dedicada a todos los apasionados.

FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS AND BARBERA D’ASTI WINE FESTIVAL.

With the arrival of autumn, the Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato Wines Consortium presents a calendar of events that will see Asti, with its squares and palaces, become the center of a series of events celebrating Asti and Piedmontese wines for ten days. In September, the spotlight will be on the Douja d’Or (September 12-21) , which will see the Consortium take center stage in Piazza San Secondo , in a space managed in synergy with the Langhe Monferrato Roero Tourism Board , with tastings, meetings, and in-depth sessions that will bring the public closer to the winemaking soul of Monferrato.

” The Consortium’s participation in the Douja d’Or confirms its ongoing commitment to promoting and enhancing its protected designations, an authentic expression of a region uniquely suited to winemaking, ” says President Vitaliano Maccario. ” The Douja is a celebration open to all, bringing together enthusiasts, families, young people, and professionals in a shared experience of culture, flavor, and conviviality, which strengthens the international visibility of Monferrato’s excellence .”

As part of the Douja d’Or, the Consortium will host several key events. Wednesday, September 17th, will feature “Barbera and Monfrà. Flavors of Piedmont,” in collaboration with Coldiretti Asti. The star of the show will be Monfrà , a Piedmontese sandwich created in 2015 to showcase local produce and the region, which over the years has become a symbol of local conviviality. For the occasion, Chef Domenico Sorrentino will create a special version dedicated to the Douja d’Or, served with a glass of Barbera d’Asti DOCG.

On Friday, September 19th, the “Cocktail in red” event will see Nicola Mancinone guide the public through the surprising mixological interpretations of Barbera, but not only that, a new proposal based on Grignolino will also be presented.

On Sunday 21 September, the rich programme will continue from 10:00 to 12:00 with a talk entitled ” Piedmontese Breed between Origins, Sustainability and Taste ” by Coldiretti, after which it will be possible to taste some dishes based on this Italian excellence paired with the Consortium’s wines; a synergy of flavours that are symbols of the Asti and Piedmont regions.

Finally, the prestigious headquarters of the Asti Chamber of Commerce in Piazza Medici will host two masterclasses dedicated to the Barbera grape , led by expert Costantino Gabardi, who will explore its characteristics, versatility, and evolution. The two events will conclude with a tasting of Roccaverano DOP cheese, a combination that will take guests on a journey through the aromas, flavors, and charm of the region.

In addition to these events, a tasting stand with labels from member producers will be available throughout the event, offering the public a complete overview of the denominations protected by the Consortium.

All information on the events calendar and how to book individual appointments are available on the website: https://www.doujador.it/

September will also feature the Festival delle Sagre (September 13-14), a highly anticipated event that annually brings thousands of visitors to Asti, attracted by the grand parade and the opportunity to taste wines from the Consortium and its member companies. For the occasion, the Consortium will be present with a stand in the center of the Campo del Palio square , the beating heart of the event, where the public can discover and appreciate the various protected appellations through a dedicated tasting stand.

Autumn will continue with the Barbera d’Asti Wine Festival, scheduled for November (November 9-10), when the colors of the hills, the autumnal atmosphere, and the scent of truffles create the ideal setting to celebrate Barbera and the wines of Monferrato. The Douja d’Or, Festival delle Sagre, and Barbera d’Asti Wine Festival are three distinct yet interconnected events, capable of transforming wine into an experience, a celebration, and an opportunity for socializing, reinforcing the dynamic and welcoming image of Monferrato.

During the three-day “UmbriaWine” Umbria Top actively participates in the event by bringing the Radici 2025 project to life “at home”, after the great success at Vinitaly, with a masterclass combined with a visit to Perugia Sotterranea and a permanent tasting area, where every day the regional quality wines of 33 wineries will be the protagonists.

There are only a few days left until UmbriaWine 2025 , the Umbrian wine festival scheduled for September 12th to 14th in the iconic squares of Perugia’s historic center. Now in its third edition, the event confirms its commitment to promoting regional wineries and producers, promoting wine culture with the support of the Perugia Foundation. Umbria Top is once again a partner of excellence for the event.

” We are thrilled to be participating in UmbriaWine again this year, ” says Gioia Bacoccoli , coordinator of Umbria Top. ” The festival is a unique opportunity to showcase Umbrian wines and present our Radici 2025 project, which recounts the history, culture, and traditions of regional viticulture, “on-site.” We firmly believe that initiatives like this are essential for promoting the quality of our producers and bringing the public, including younger audiences, closer to the culture of wine .”

Umbria Top will have a dedicated stand in Piazza Italia , where visitors can taste quality wines from member wineries for free. By purchasing a tasting kit at the festival ticket office, you can receive two tokens every day from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. One token can be used at the Umbria Top station, manned by an AIS sommelier, and the other can be returned to the stand of one of the 33 member wineries attending the event to taste another glass of their appellation wines. The stand will offer a journey through the glass with different themes: Friday will be dedicated to Umbrian sparkling wines with “Toast to UmbriaWine!”, Saturday to white wines with “Shades of Umbria: Liquid Light,” and Sunday to rosés and reds with “Shades of Umbria: Emotions in Color.”

The program also includes moments of in-depth study.

On Friday, September 12, at 5:30 pm, immediately after the inauguration and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Piazza della Repubblica will also host a talk entitled “The Umbrian wine sector: synergies, perspectives, and opportunities from the EU, institutions, and local authorities.” Speakers will include representatives of regional and municipal institutions, academia, and industry professionals: Simona Meloni , Councilor for the PNRR, agricultural and agri-food policies, tourism, and sport for the Umbria Region; Andrea Stafisso , Councilor for Economic Development and Trade for the Municipality of Perugia; Fabrizio Croce , Councilor for Tourism, Historic City, Live Entertainment, and Urban Creativity for the Municipality of Perugia; David Ghromann , Councilor for the Environment, Green Areas, and Urban Regeneration for the Municipality of Perugia; Antonio Allegra , professor at the University for Foreigners of Perugia; Olivier La Rocca , CEO of the Brussels-based company Europartners Srl, and Massimo Sepiacci , President of Umbria Top. The meeting will be moderated by Luca Dalla Regina, wine communicator.

The discussion will focus on opportunities for the regional wine sector, from European calls for proposals to institutional strategies, with particular attention to wine tourism and the connection between Perugia and one of the region’s most distinctive agricultural products.

On Sunday, September 14th, at 5:00 p.m., in the cloister of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo , Umbria Top will host the masterclass “Native Grape Varieties – The Roots of Quality Wines,” led by Alberto Palliotti, professor of General Arboriculture and Tree Cultivation at the University of Perugia, supported by AIS sommelier Annachiara Baiocco . The masterclass will include a tasting of four grape varieties: Pecorino, Trebbiano Spoletino, Tostolello, and Grero. The masterclass will include a guided tour of Underground Perugia , offering participants an exclusive journey through archaeology and wine culture, from the ancient Roman decumanus to the triclinium of a domus, from the Cyclopean Etruscan walls to the temple area beneath the Acropolis, where wine transcended its convivial function, taking on a sacred value. The tasting is limited to a maximum of thirty places, subject to reservation.

This year UmbriaWine will host 33 wineries that are members of Umbria Top: Agricola Casaioli, Antonelli San Marco, Benedetti & Grigi, Blasi Cantine, Cantina Baldassarri, Cantina Berioli, Lungarotti, Tenuta Castelbuono, Arnaldo Caprai, Roccafiore, Semonte, Cantine Briziarelli, Cesarini Sartori, Chiorri, Daniele Rossi, Duca della Corgna, Fattoria di Monticello, Goretti, Le Cimate, Leonucci, Monte Vibiano, Perticaia, Pucciarella, Scacciadiavoli, Tenuta dei Mori, Tenuta Vitalonga, Tenute Baldo, Terre de la Custodia, Terre de’ Trinci, Terre Margaritelli, Tudernum, Vetunna and Villa Bucher.

With tastings, masterclasses, experiential tours, and opportunities for discussion, UmbriaWine 2025 confirms its position as a key event for presenting the identity, excellence, and future of Umbrian wine. UmbriaTop’s initiatives are part of the initiatives promoting certified Umbrian products promoted by the UmbriaTop Wines Cooperative as part of the CSR Umbria 2023-2027 measure – intervention SRG10 “Promotion of quality products.”