Monday 9th June the 20th edition of the Southern Italy Wine and Oil Show

the wines, the chefs and the dishes, book your ticket!

The annual event Radici del Sud will be repeated in June, an event that puts the international spotlight on the wine production of southern Italy, which will end on Monday 9 June at the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle (Ba)   with the 20th edition of the Southern Italy Wine and Oil Show and the opportunity for industry professionals and enthusiasts to access the tasting tables and meet the producers present, starting at 3:00 pm , and participate in the big closing party from 8:00 pm with a tasting of the 80 winning wines of the 2025 edition of the competition and the buffet dinner on the theme for the 2nd edition “Sustainability on everyone’s lips”. (here is the list of companies and chefs and the program)

The protagonists of Radici del Sud will be wines from native vines of Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily and southern oils. The evening tasting tables with the winning wines of the nineteenth edition of the Radici del Sud competition will be accompanied by a buffet dinner with a proposal of sustainable menus, designed according to the principles of healthy eating and with typical local products, prepared by the two chefs Giammichele Pagone (Plebiscito 7 – Casamassima) and Ottavio Surico (Borgo Antico – Gioia del Colle). The tastings from 8:00 pm: – Steamed beetroot sandwich, smoked beef, scapece-style courgettes – Aubergine carpaccio, candied tomato, basil and stracciatella – Fake Caprese tomato (tomato soup with mozzarella cream) – Smoked grey mullet tartare, barattiere and sour cream

The day of June 9th will start at 11:00 with a moment of in-depth analysis in the opening conference. This will be followed by the awarding of all the winning wines of the twentieth edition of the Radici del Sud competition.

Wine Fair 2025: AIC and Città del Vino support the Piacenza Expo market exhibition

The event scheduled for November 22nd to 24th is strengthened thanks to new sponsorships. The technical committee, guarantor of quality for the selected companies, is also growing.

From 22 to 24 November 2025, the Fiera dei Vini returns to Piacenza Expo, which in its third edition is enriched with new and prestigious sponsors : AIC – Associazione Italiana Cuochi and Associazione Nazionale Città del Vino. Two entities of national importance that, with complementary skills, will contribute to expanding the offer of the event. Founded to promote Italian cuisine in the world through events, conferences, dialogue with institutions and competitions such as the Cucina Olimpica, the AIC – Associazione Italiana Cuochi will create show cooking dedicated to typical local products and traditional dishes during the three days of the event. “Supporting the Fiera dei Vini means promoting a moment of high cultural and professional value, where wine excellence meets gastronomic excellence. It is also a precious opportunity for us chefs to strengthen the dialogue with producers, sommeliers, restaurateurs and experts in the sector with a view to shared growth – explains President Simone Falcini –. Wine, like cuisine, is an expression of territory, history and change. This is why we believe that the event organized by Piacenza Expo represents a strategic event to support and enhance: its strength lies in its ability to attract an attentive and competent public, enhancing selected products and creating authentic connections between professionals in the agri-food chain. It is also through events like this that the future of Italian catering is built, increasingly attentive to quality and sustainability”.

The National Association of Wine Cities , a network of municipalities that are custodians of winemaking traditions and territorial entities, custodians of at least one DOP or IGP, also recognizes the strategic value of the event. “The National Association of Wine Cities strongly supports the Wine Fair,” says President Angelo Radica . “For us, it’s about contributing to the success of an event that is already growing and that represents an important opportunity for winemakers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, sommeliers and administrators to interact in real time with each other and with the evolution of a sector that requires continuous study and updates. Wine is culture, identity but also the future, and the Wine Fair is an exceptional venue that should be promoted.” A judgment also shared by Paolo Grazia , coordinator of Città del Vino for Emilia-Romagna: “The characteristic of the Fiera dei Vini to focus on the public and selected exhibitors guarantees the high quality of the event, which is increasingly establishing itself as a point of reference not only at a regional level, but also at a national level. The exchange of knowledge and innovations make showcases like this essential for the growth of our sector”. The technical committee of the market exhibition, established since its debut to protect the value proposition through the careful selection of exhibiting companies and to guide the training content of the event, is also enriched . Four high-profile figures are part of it. Alongside Antonello Maietta , Former President of AIS – Italian Sommelier Association, journalist and food and wine popularizer, Vito Intini , President of ONAV – National Organization of Wine Tasters, and Roberto Donadini , President of FISAR – Italian Federation of Sommeliers, Hoteliers and Restaurateurs, Giuliano Boni , wine educator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in the wine sector.

“With these premises, our Wine Fair presents itself with a growing edition, renewed in content and strengthened in collaborations – declares Sergio Copelli , General Coordinator of Piacenza Expo –. An event that focuses on the culture of wine, the bond with the territory and the quality of relationships between winemakers, professionals and wine lovers, constituting a strategic opportunity for the world of Italian wine”.

Piacenza, Fiera dei Vini in brief ​When: Saturday 22, Sunday 23 and Monday 24 November 2025 ​Where: Piacenza Expo ​Opening hours to the public: Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 19.30 – Monday from 10.00 to 16.30 ​Admission: 25.00 euros including a glass for tastings. Reduced 15.00 euros for agreements with industry associations. Minors do not pay admission and cannot do tastings ​Parking: free ​Useful information: 1000 trolleys available for purchases; discounts for visitors for entry to city museums

MTV UMBRIA PRESENTS OPEN WINERIES 2025: 44 WINERIES READY TO WELCOME VISITORS

A weekend among vineyards, tastings, exclusive experiences and solidarity in the green heart of Italy on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May, bookable on the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement Portal.

With the participation of 44 member wineries, this edition of Cantine Aperte promises to be an ideal journey capable of reflecting the winemaking excellence of the Umbrian territory: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025 is once again the moment of the most anticipated wine tourism event of the year, organized by the Movimento Turismo del Vino Umbria , this year reaching its 32nd edition.

Sensory itineraries, vertical tastings, lunches in the vineyard with local gastronomic specialties, picnics among the rows and outdoor activities; and more: guided tours with exclusive tastings, e-bike tours to discover the Umbrian hills, dinners with winemakers under the stars and live music. There are many original proposals from Umbrian wineries, which will open their doors to wine tourists to allow you to discover the secrets behind every glass of wine. Each winery will offer a unique and diversified program, designed to enhance not only the wine but also the typical Umbrian products.

” Cantine Aperte represents a special moment for our territory – underlines Giovanni Dubini , President of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement – an opportunity to share the passion for wine and the love for Umbria. By getting to the heart of the activities of the 44 cellars, visitors will be able to get to know our winemaking tradition and the hospitality of our producers. MTV Umbria has always promoted tasting not only as a tasting experience, but as a conscious experience that contributes to responsible and satisfying consumption, in the name of quality, capable of reflecting the cultural identity of a territorial community “.

Testimony of this attention to social responsibility and awareness on important issues is the renewed collaboration of Cantine Aperte with Fondazione AIRC per la Ricerca sul Cancro ETS, Charity Partner of the event. With each tasting kit, visitors will donate 6 euros to AIRC, thus supporting scientific research against cancer. The kit includes a tasting, a glass and a glass holder, which can be used throughout the day in the participating wineries.

“ I would like to thank President Dubini and the entire Umbria Wine Tourism Movement for their constant support that has allowed us to raise over 350,000 euros over the years. Funds that have contributed to the financing of innovative research projects – explains Laura Radi , President of the Umbria Fondazione AIRC Committee -. This year we will also be present in the participating wineries with specific materials to raise public awareness of the conscious consumption of alcohol and to promote prevention through some simple behaviors: healthy eating, regular physical activity and above all, stopping smoking ”.

Reservations to participate in tastings and guided tours are already open on the official portal of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement. For more information on the event and the winery programs, you can visit the official website at mtvumbria.it/cantine-aperte-2025.

The Open Cellars are only those of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, which by regulation guarantee quality of hospitality in the cellar, education in conscious drinking and safety. Therefore, wine lovers are invited to participate in the event only in the MTV Umbria member cellars listed.

For this edition of Cantine Aperte the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement is supported by Ciclovery, Enoidee and Belbo Sugheri.

TALOSA: 6 ENGAGING WINE EXPERIENCES IN THE HEART OF MONTEPULCIANO

6 ENGAGING WINE EXPERIENCES SUITABLE FOR PROFESSIONALS, WINE CURIOSITIES AND ENTHUSIASTS IN THE ENCHANTMENT OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF MONTEPULCIANO.

In the heart of the rolling Tuscan hills, where the landscape unfolds between rows of vines, solitary cypresses and ancient stone farmhouses, stands Talosa , a winery that embodies the history, beauty and passion of Montepulciano. Here, the union between nature and tradition gives life to authentic experiences, designed for those who wish to immerse themselves in the purest essence of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Talosa has always placed hospitality at the center of its philosophy , enhancing the territory and creating wine tourism itineraries in harmony with the wonderful context that surrounds it. A commitment that led to the inauguration of the Cantina Storica, after meticulous renovation work carried out in collaboration with the Fine Arts. In this evocative underground space, among oak barrels and centuries-old brick vaults, the wine rests and matures, guarding the soul of Montepulciano. The tasting room created from a former storage area, transformed into a welcoming and refined environment, is ideal for an immersive sensory experience. Even more unique is the underground tasting room, located 15 meters below ground level and reachable via a staircase that starts directly from the Cantina Storica. Once an air raid shelter , today it is an evocative space dug into the rock , perfect for experiencing exciting and engaging wine experiences .

In 2019, Talosa’s tradition of hospitality was enriched with the restoration of Villa Talosa , an elegant country residence immersed in the vineyards, just two kilometers from the historic center of Montepulciano. The villa represents an oasis of relaxation for lovers of wine and Tuscan beauty, offering an exclusive stay with a panoramic swimming pool, a hot tub and refined spaces for up to eight guests. Exclusively for the villa’s guests, Talosa offers a guided tour to discover the entire production cycle of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

To experience a unique immersion in the world of wine, Talosa also offers its visitors a journey of taste, through a wide range of Wine Experience itineraries , each designed to satisfy the needs of the curious, enthusiasts and true connoisseurs. TASTE OF TALOSA : a first encounter with the winemaking tradition; TASTE OF LIGHT LUNCH : an experience that combines wine and typical Tuscan flavours; TASTE OF LUNCH : a journey through wine, gastronomy and culture; TASTE OF TALOSA LUNCH PLUS : the pleasure of wine accompanied by a complete menu; TASTE OF PIETROSE LUNCH : exclusive tasting with a special selection; TASTE OF PIETROSE LUNCH PLUS : a refined food and wine experience.

Each formula includes a guided tour of the Talosa Historic Winery, a tasting of the winery’s best wines (Nobile di Montepulciano Docg, Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Docg, Nobile di Montepulciano “Filai Lunghi” Docg; IGT “Pietrose” Super Tuscan; IGT “Pietrose” Bianco; “Pietrose” Brut Rose Spumante Metodo Classico), and delicious gastronomic pairings with typical Tuscan products , such as Pienza pecorino cheese, local cold cuts and traditional dishes.

EXCLUSIVE NEWS: THE PIEVE LE GRAZIE DI TALOSA

In some of our experiences, it is also possible to taste La Pieve Le Grazie di Talosa , a prestigious label that represents the most authentic and territorial soul of the winery. This wine comes from the historic Chiusino vineyard, planted in 1969, one of the oldest in the Montepulciano area. Situated in a privileged position, this vineyard expresses all the strength of tradition and the deep bond with the terroir. La Pieve Le Grazie is a wine of rare elegance, which combines complexity, balance and an intense aromatic expression: a tasting that becomes emotion, a hymn to the history and future of Vino Nobile.

Talosa invites wine lovers to discover the true spirit of Montepulciano, a place where every glass tells a story and every experience turns into an indelible memory.

The cost of the Wine Experiences varies approximately between 30.00 and 80.00 euros.

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