Grado “On The Beach”, on the beach at sunset, barefoot in the sand or in sandals, to enjoy the most sophisticated summer cuisine.

The date is July 29th , when the highly anticipated and now traditional event of taste, style, and social life on the Grado summer calendar will take place: the Dinner Show by Friuli Venezia Giulia Via dei Sapori , the renowned group of 25 restaurant stars who present the finest Friuli Venezia Giulia cuisine in highly evocative locations. Their third Dinner Show 2025 will be held on the main beach of the GIT , by the sea, in a glamorous and elegantly informal atmosphere.

It will be a 23-stage dinner show celebrating summer cuisine, with its flavors and aromas, freely interpreted by the chefs of the group’s restaurants , who will cook highly creative dishes created specifically for the evening live in front of the audience. Alongside them, winemakers from Friuli’s most prestigious wineries will suggest the perfect food and wine pairing. Performing will be chefs from Ai Fiori in Trieste, Al Gallo in Pordenone, Al Grop in Tavagnacco, Al Paradiso in Pocenia, Al Ponte in Gradisca d’Isonzo, Alla Luna in Gorizia, All’Androna in Grado, Caffetteria Torinese in Palmanova, Costantini in Collalto di Tarcento, Da Alvise in Sutrio, Da Nando in Mortegliano, Enoteca in Buttrio , La Torre in Spilimbergo, Le Fucine Gourmet in Buttrio, Lokanda Devetak in Savogna d’Isonzo, Mandi Parentesi Friulana in Lignano Sabbiadoro, San Michele in Fagagna, Tre Merli in Trieste, and Vitello d’Oro in Udine. They will also be joined by chefs from Motus Contemporary Bistrot in Grado, Raviolo Factory in Villa Santina, and Ristorante Prosciutterie IE dal 1988 in San Daniele.

The opening – as well as the closing with desserts, ice creams, coffee and spirits – will be entrusted to the artisans of taste , top-level agri-food producers, who for 25 years have been united with restaurateurs and winemakers around the same project: the valorization of the food, products and territory of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

The dinner show will begin at 7:30 pm. The price is €90. Tickets can be purchased at the group’s restaurants and from the consortium office (info@friuliviadeisapori.it, tel. +39 0432 530052, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm). In case of inclement weather, the dinner will be held on July 30th. Parking: Via Vespucci and Viale del Sole.

Friuli Venezia Giulia Via dei Sapori is a close-knit group of 72 top-quality businesses: 25 restaurateurs —from the Adriatic Sea to the Alps—who champion the many facets of regional cuisine, each conceived and reimagined according to their own unique approach; 24 winemakers and distillers ; and 16 artisans of taste , supported by 7 technical partners . Over a million tastings served, showcasing excellence and the region’s rich heritage, 185 events in 83 locations around the world promoting Friuli Venezia Giulia’s food and wine culture, over 2,000 recipes created to delight audiences with unique dishes that recount the region’s culinary history in a unique way, more than 35,000 bottles opened, and 1,383 times winemakers, artisans of taste, and partners have appeared on menus, making every experience unique: these numbers summarize the consortium’s flagship product of regional excellence in food and wine.

L’Armenia ospiterà il Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026 (21–23 maggio): un prestigioso riconoscimento internazionale per un settore vinicolo in forte espansione.

Per la prima volta nella sua storia, l’Armenia ospiterà la 33ª edizione del rinomato Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB), in programma a Yerevan dal 21 al 23 maggio 2026 e dedicato alla sessione dei vini rossi e bianchi. L’evento riunirà oltre 370 degustatori professionisti provenienti da almeno 49 Paesi e offrirà l’opportunità di assaggiare e valutare circa 7.500 vini da tutto il mondo. La scelta dell’Armenia come Paese ospitante riflette la crescente reputazione internazionale del suo settore vitivinicolo nazionale.

L’Armenia vanta una delle più antiche tradizioni vinicole al mondo: nella grotta di Areni-1, situata nella regione di Vayots Dzor, gli archeologi hanno scoperto i resti della più antica cantina conosciuta, risalente a oltre 6.100 anni fa. Questo primato storico si intreccia oggi con una nuova era di rinascita produttiva, alimentata da investimenti, tecnologie moderne e riscoperta dei vitigni autoctoni. Le cantine armene—molte delle quali fondate nell’ultimo decennio—si stanno facendo notare per la qualità dei loro vini, spesso ottenuti da uve locali coltivate ad alta quota.

Il turismo del vino in Armenia è in rapida espansione. Numerose cantine—soprattutto nelle regioni di Vayots Dzor, Armavir, Aragatsotn e Tavush—sono oggi attrezzate per accogliere visitatori internazionali con degustazioni guidate, tour nei vigneti, esperienze gastronomiche e strutture ricettive di charme immerse tra i filari. L’interesse dall’estero è ulteriormente rafforzato da eventi come gli Yerevan Wine Days e l’Areni Wine Festival, così come dalla crescente partecipazione dell’Armenia alle principali fiere vinicole internazionali. Oggi, il Paese si sta affermando come una meta imperdibile per chi è in cerca di autenticità, gusto e cultura.

La viticoltura armena si distingue per la ricchezza dei suoi vitigni autoctoni, molti dei quali coltivati esclusivamente all’interno del Paese. Tra i più noti c’è il Sev Areni, uva rossa simbolo dell’Armenia, che dà origine a vini eleganti, dai sentori fruttati e speziati, spesso affinati in anfore o botti di rovere. Altri vitigni rossi autoctoni includono Haghtanak, Sireni e Karmrahyut, mentre tra i bianchi spiccano il Kangun e il Voskehat, quest’ultimo spesso definito “la regina delle uve armene”. Le vigne sono generalmente coltivate tra i 900 e i 1.800 metri di altitudine, conferendo ai vini freschezza naturale e un forte legame con il territorio. Accanto ai vitigni tradizionali, si fanno strada anche blend innovativi e spumanti metodo classico, a conferma di un settore dinamico e orientato alla qualità.

Il Ministero dell’Economia della Repubblica d’Armenia ha recentemente dichiarato il comparto vinicolo una priorità strategica per lo sviluppo economico e turistico del Paese. Ospitare il Concours Mondial de Bruxelles nel 2026 rappresenta una tappa simbolica e concreta di questo percorso: un’occasione per valorizzare i produttori locali, rafforzare il profilo internazionale dei vini armeni e posizionare l’Armenia come destinazione d’eccellenza per il turismo del vino.

From Friday 18th to Monday 21st July in the most evocative locations of Cinecittà and Appio Tuscolano.

Four days of tastings, guided tours, musical performances, film screenings, and many other events for an authentic and immersive experience in the city.

Rome rediscovers itself with Urban Safari , the free, widespread event that will enliven the most evocative locations of the VII Municipio with a program of cultural and sensory experiences. Four days, from Friday, July 18th to Monday, July 21st , will kick off an urban exploration journey through historic streets, archaeological sites, parks, and panoramic terraces, combining various cultural expressions, from music and poetry to archive films and food and wine. The four days, organized by the Municipio VII Department of Culture, in collaboration with Vinòforum , will feature some of the local wineries and food businesses in a journey that combines tastings with artistic and cultural moments.

“With Urban Safari, we want to offer residents an opportunity to rediscover, experience, and love our region through an immersive experience that combines art, music, and food and wine, ” emphasizes Riccardo Sbordoni, Councilor for Culture for the VII Municipio . ” The VII Municipio is one of the richest, most diverse, and fascinating areas of the capital, yet its most evocative corners are often little-known. This event was created precisely with the aim of enhancing historic, archaeological, and natural spaces, transforming them into living and welcoming stages, capable of expressing the beauty and complexity of our identity. Together with Vinòforum, we have created a journey that is not just a festival, but a true urban safari, an invitation to set out to discover our heritage, accompanied by authentic flavors, stories, music, and moments of sharing .”

Urban Safari presents a new way to experience and enhance the Roman region, a model of widespread, sustainable, inclusive, and accessible culture that springs from neighborhoods to tell the stories and traditions of authentic Rome. It focuses on community, the identity of places, and the craftsmanship of local producers to strengthen the bond between citizens and their territory.

The event will kick off on Friday, July 18th with “Luce on the Roof” on the terrace of the former Istituto Luce, featuring fine wine tastings, jazz music, poetry readings, and screenings of documentaries from the Archivio Luce . This initial event will then give way to a sunset tasting on Saturday, July 19th at the Giardini di Via Sannio . On Sunday the 20th, Urban Safari continues in the greenery of the Caffarella Park, with free guided tours along the ancient Via Latina (curated by the Humus Cultural Association and the Caffarella Park Committee) and children’s workshops hosted by Carlotta in the garden. The grand finale on Monday, July 21st features Twilight Stage and a jazz trio of teachers from the Percentomusica school, all accompanied by the presence of the area’s excellent food and wine. The tasting will include cured meats from Prosciuttificio Bassiano Reggiani , fermented products from Nesler Cibo Vivo , Jubilee Bread from Grande Impero and the Roman Bakers’ Association , the famous traditional Pizza Croccantina , and Roma IGP extra virgin olive oil, Primo extra virgin olive oil from Frantoi Cutera , pitted Coratina from Muraglia Savino , and Sabina DOC from Il Bagolaro . The oil tastings will be curated by EvooSchool , while the wine tastings will be provided by the La Mugilla , Casa Divina Provvidenza , Parvus Ager , and Casata Mergè wineries.

“I invite all citizens ,” continues Riccardo Sbordoni , “families, the curious, and enthusiasts to participate and be amazed by an event that is unprecedented in the history of this area: each stop will be a little journey into the Rome that we too often forget we have before our eyes.”

An idealized representation of a “vine forest” inspired by the Sangiovese grape variety to reconnect man and nature.

Remember…We are” is the translation of the title of the artwork by Marcela Castañeda which will be on display until the end of October on the lawn in front of the Osteria Meleto, within the Castello di Meleto estate in Gaiole in Chianti (SI).

The initiative is part of the broader cultural context promoted by the Chianti Classico Consortium , aimed at enhancing the synergy between contemporary art and the Tuscan landscape.

“Remember… We Are” unfolds on two closely integrated conceptual levels. On the one hand, it’s a poetic and political manifesto forcefully reaffirming the urgency of reconnecting with nature, the earth, and all that lives within. It’s an invitation to remember our deep roots in an era marked by environmental crises and identity disorientation. On the other, it’s the idealized representation of a “vine forest,” inspired by the Sangiovese grape, a symbol of Chianti Classico, of conviviality, and of the cultural identity of this region.

The work presents itself as a harmonious interweaving of text and matter, word and nature: the vine not only as a plant, but as a metaphor for rebirth , connection, and belonging. It is a project rooted in the landscape and time, and which speaks to the visitor directly and profoundly.

<< When the frenzy of everyday life forces us to move at inhuman speeds, art offers us reflection, time to explore what is happening, and what better setting for this need to slow down than the pristine nature of Chianti Classico, where Castello di Meleto has its origins. The Castle has established a strong bond with art and introspection since its origins: not only a destination for illustrious artists and “home” to pictorial masterpieces, it was also a hardworking Benedictine monastery, an era that still resonates in the place and its legacy. Bringing contemporary art into contact with the heart of Chianti Classico at the Meleto estate is also a sign of our responsible and conscious way of doing business, offering our guests a stay of great elegance with a constant focus on art and critical thinking . This is why we are extremely happy to be able to host “Remember…We Are” among our vineyards .>> states Francesco Montalbano, Director of Castello di Meleto .

Marcela Castañeda, born in 1992, lives and works in Florence. After completing her studies in Colombia and Italy, she developed an artistic practice that reflects on dwelling, understood as an extension of the body, and on the anthropological and symbolic dynamics of domestic space. Her works are distinguished by an interdisciplinary, poetic, and profoundly corporeal approach.