Tastings, special guests, and a special Amaro del Ciclista Talk will liven up the Misano World Circuit.

Amaro del Ciclista , the favorite after-dinner and post-race drink for cycling enthusiasts, will be present again this year at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) , the International Bike Show in Misano Adriatico, which will be held from September 5 to 7, 2025, at the Misano World Circuit . Furthermore, IBF will be the location of the new stage of Amaro del Ciclista Talk , the monthly event that combines cycling, stories, guests, and conviviality, always accompanied by a toast with Amaro del Ciclista.

An ideal stage, IBF, where absolute passion for cycling reigns supreme—whether as a means of daily travel, sport, training, or lifestyle. This year, Amaro del Ciclista will once again be present with a dedicated stand ( BOOTH N12) , where visitors can taste and purchase two versions of the amaro: ORIGINALE , with its authentic and traditional flavor, and POP , with its fresher and more youthful profile.

Among the new features for 2025 is the special stage of Amaro del Ciclista Talk, which on Saturday 6 September at 5:30 pm will bring special guests from the cycling world such as Riccardo Magrini and Claudio Chiappucci to the IBF ( Arena Talk Turismo ) stage, for stories, curiosities and moments of discussion in an informal and convivial atmosphere.

Among the various guests who will “pedal” to the Amaro del Ciclista stand during the three days:

– Friday the 5th: Claudio “El Diablo” Chiappucci (3-6 pm) . A former professional cyclist from 1985 to 1998, he won a Milan-San Remo, two Giro del Piemonte, three stages of the Tour de France, and one of the Giro d’Italia. After his extraordinary professional career, Chiappucci appeared on several television programs on Rai channels, and commentated on the 2008 Giro d’Italia at the end of the stage.

– Saturday 6: Riccardo Magrini (3-5:30 pm) and Gianni Bugno (4-5:30 pm) . Magrini, a former cyclist, is now a cycling commentator and pundit for Eurosport. After a successful career, he became sports director for various amateur junior teams. *After moving to the stand, the duo will move to Arena Talk Turismo for the Amaro del Ciclista Talk (starting at 5:30 pm).

– Sunday 7: Gianni Bugno (3-6 pm) . He was a professional cyclist from 1985 to 1998. He won the 1990 Giro d’Italia, wearing the pink jersey for every stage, the 1991 and 1992 Road World Championships, the Milan–San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, the Milan–Turin, as well as numerous stages in the three Grand Tours and other classics.

Manuel Greco, Casoni Trade Marketing Manager, comments on Amaro del Ciclista’s participation in IBF: “We’re proud to return to IBF, an event that shares our same spirit of passion, energy, and conviviality. Amaro del Ciclista was created precisely to celebrate the culture of riding together, of spending time together after a race or a day outdoors, transforming every toast into a moment of authentic sharing. It’s a product that celebrates tradition, but at the same time speaks to the new generations of cyclists and sports enthusiasts, because it represents a simple and genuine way to experience being together. That’s why we like to think of it not just as a post-meal treat, but also as a true end-of-race treat, bringing together athletes and enthusiasts in a ritual that celebrates the effort, satisfaction, and above all, the pleasure of sharing experiences.”

“We invite everyone to stop by the Amaro del Ciclista stand at BOOTH N12 at IBF, where you can not only taste our two variants but also meet cycling greats like Claudio Chiappucci, Riccardo Magrini, and Gianni Bugno. Their presence will further enhance this edition of IBF and our commitment to the world of cycling,” concludes Greco.

Amaro del Ciclista is a full-bodied, rounded amaro with an unmistakable herbal flavor, best enjoyed chilled and perfect for sharing with fellow adventurers.

“OLTREPÒ: LAND OF PINOT NERO”: the Italian Blanc de Noirs turns 160.

Sparkling wines, local produce, and visions of the future in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese: the Consorzio Classese Oltrepò Pavese event returns for its fifth edition as a meeting place for producers, the press, and industry professionals, but with some important new features.

On September 21st and 22nd, the Oltrepò Pavese region showcases its talents through “Oltrepò: Terra di Pinot Nero,” now in its fifth edition. This event was conceived by the Classese Oltrepò Pavese Consortium to create a genuine meeting place for producers, the press, industry professionals, and—for the first time—enthusiasts.

The event will be held in a new location, the village of Golferenzo , “one of the most beautiful villages in Italy”, an emblem of an area that has decided to focus entirely on quality and identity.

During the two days, the spotlight will be on the Metodo Classico DOCG, destined to become Classese, a symbol of the new denomination and its vision for the future, and the traditional and prized Pinot Noir DOC vinified as a red wine.

Sunday, September 21st, will be open to everyone. From 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. , enthusiasts will be able to access the tasting tables, meet producers, and taste wines from 30 local wineries. Tickets can be purchased online for €35 (€25 for AIS, FISAR, ONAV members, and students).

Blanc de noirs is indeed the star of the event. In February, the Consortium assembly approved a decisive step almost unanimously: the new DOCG regulations , which introduce the name Classese and a series of rules aimed at enhancing quality. This historic moment comes precisely in the year that marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of the Metodo Classico in Oltrepò , with the first bottles of sparkling wine produced in Rocca de’ Giorgi in 1865.

It’s not just a name change, but a vision: to make Oltrepò Pavese the world’s first appellation based on the Metodo Classico from Pinot Noir grapes vinified as a white wine . An ambitious, forward-looking venture rooted in a long history, yet ready to be rewritten.

The analysis involved 1,150 stores and approximately 1.6 million prices, covering 125 categories of food, home and personal care, and pet products, in 67 Italian cities.

Altroconsumo presents the results of its 36th annual survey of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and discount stores.

In times when the grocery cart is outpacing inflation and can consume up to 19% of the household budget , carefully choosing where and what to buy can make a big difference. The study shows that choosing the most convenient supermarket can save a family of four up to €3,700 a year , with significant benefits for couples and singles as well. However, the benefits vary depending on the type of shopping and the city.

The main results of the survey:

• Eurospin is the chain that guarantees the greatest savings, with costs reduced by nearly 40% compared to the national average. For a family of four, this translates into the possibility of saving up to €3,700 annually by choosing the most economical products available.

• Famila emerges as the ideal choice for a mixed shopping experience, between branded products and budget items

• In’s Mercato is the most convenient discount store for a mixed basket.

• Carrefour guarantees the greatest savings on its own-brand products.

According to Altroconsumo analyst Matteo Marano, to truly save on your groceries, it’s essential to carefully consider your options, starting with rankings, combining your shopping between discount stores and supermarkets, comparing prices per kilo or per liter, and carefully evaluating private label products and promotions. Finally, don’t rule out private label or entry-level products: as Altroconsumo tests show, they often offer quality comparable to brand-name products, but at a lower cost.

Ars Sine Finibus, the cross-border artistic project part of GO! 2025 European Capital of Culture, will feature the Collio and Brda regions, contemporary art, and viticulture in a shared journey of sustainability and dialogue.

A CROSS-BORDER PROJECT BETWEEN ITALY AND SLOVENIA FOR THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE GO! 2025.

In 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica will jointly be the European Capital of Culture, under the banner of GO!2025, a program created to celebrate the shared heritage, intertwined cultures, and histories of two cities that, despite belonging to two states, have always represented a single soul.

Within this ambitious cultural container, “ Ars Sine Finibus ” is grafted, a cross-border artistic project desired and proposed by Robert Princic ‘s Gradis’ciutta company and Matjaž Četrtič ‘s Ferdinand company, which aims to transform the vineyards of Collio and Brda into a permanent art park , thanks to installations created by young Italian and Slovenian artists , who worked together, called to imagine a sustainable future through natural materials and creative languages.

An initiative that blends art, territory, sustainability, and historical memory, symbolically—and concretely—overcoming the Italian-Slovenian border through the expressive power of art and cooperation.

But that’s not all. The art of Marco Nereo Rotelli, an internationally renowned artist known for his ability to blend poetry, light, music, and matter, will take center stage with the installations “So(g)no,” two large multisensory spheres designed by him. The works, which can be visited inside, have a diameter of 4 meters and are made of COR-TEN steel, an eco-sustainable material.

The project, curated by gallery owner Salvatore Marsiglione , involves the Gradis’ciutta wineries of San Floriano del Collio and Ferdinand nel Brda, “twin” areas, and is made up of two immersive installations that pay homage to the land and poetry, starting from a simple symbol: the grape, conceived as the “house of language” .

Rotelli inlays the illuminated grapes with poetry, involving the poets Aleš Šteger (Slovenia) and Valerio Magrelli (Italy).

Inside Giorgio Celiberti, famous A Friulian artist with an international exhibition program , who intervenes within the works by presenting a series of 25 ceramics that create a panorama, a ” Via Lucis ,” which transforms from informality into natural form. This celebrates the union and fusion between international art and local culture, through its most illustrious artist.

Of great significance is the contribution to the work of Professor Riccardo Valentini , a Nobel Peace Prize-winning scientist with the IPCC, one of the pioneers of terrestrial carbon flux measurements, who coordinated a global network of over 600 flux towers (FLUXNET) located in different ecosystems around the world and is the lead author of the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change. He contributes to “So(g)no” with the “Tree talking” system he patented, installed here on the vines planted near the spheres, generating a synergy between humanity and the earth, generating vines and life .

The music that spreads through the spheres is by Alessio Bertallot , a well-known radio host, musician, and DJ. The poems of Valerio Magrelli and Aleš Šteger are dispersed, immersed, and fragmented in “Remota,” his sound work. They are flashes of voices from poetic depths, barely perceptible as human communications between distant places. “Remota” is an allusion to the Age of Hermetic Intoxication, which distances us from the center, from concentration on the meaning of life, but forces us into a labyrinth of boundaries. A recording and composition work presented as a world premiere. “So(g)no” seeks to evoke the dreamlike-artistic message of unity between languages, nations, and men.

The project partners of Ars Sine Finibus are Sinefinis and the companies Gradis’ciutta and Ferdinand. These three entities are closely linked by an ongoing collaboration. Gradis’ciutta, a historic winery in San Floriano del Collio led by Robert Princic, has been a benchmark for years, not only for the region’s excellent winemaking, but also fully embodies the vision of a land without borders. Its vineyards grow on hills that speak two languages but share the same land. The winery applies sustainable practices, respects natural cycles, and promotes the idea of wine as an authentic expression of the cultural landscape.

Ferdinand , the creation of Matjaž Četrtič , represents the pinnacle of BRDA wine production and one of the most awarded wineries in Slovenia.

The friendship and shared vision of Robert Princic and Matjaž Četrtič , both born in 1975 and raised a few kilometers apart but separated by the border, gave birth in 2008 to Sinefinis – a classic method sparkling wine “Made in the European Union” – produced with Italian and Slovenian grapes, a wine and a company that have always been standard-bearers of the idea of overcoming political borders with the aim of rebuilding, through nature and its excellence, a unique and indivisible panorama. 

In the intertwining of art and viticulture, the three entities confirm themselves not only as custodians of the land, but also as promoters of a culture without borders and a shared identity between Italy and Slovenia, capable of generating beauty, culture, and the future through dialogue . For Robert Princic and Matjaž Četrtič , supporting Ars Sine Finibus means advancing an idea of contemporary patronage , in which wine is not only a product but also a medium for dialogue between communities, generations, and cultures.

” Breaking down a border that has never really existed, except on maps: this is what we do every day, in our viticulture, in our relationships with the Italian and Slovenian families with whom we share the rows, and now also with art. We are proud to be a partner, once again, for Ars Sine Finibus. Supporting young people and contributing to cross-border culture is a responsibility for us, but also an opportunity. Throughout 2025, we will continue to open our doors to cultural projects thanks to GO!2025, because we believe that wine can be a tool for dialogue, just like art ,” say Robert Princic and Matjaž Četrtič.

Starting at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 5, the Gradis’ciutta winery (at Via Giasbana 32/a in San Floriano del Collio) will host the inauguration of the works and the awards ceremony for the competition for young artists under 35, presented by Andro Merkù, host of Radio Monte Carlo and a profound connoisseur of wine and local culture.

The young artists, evaluated by a jury of industry experts, will be the protagonists of the first part of the event, with Giorgio Celiberti welcoming. The afternoon will then feature a roundtable discussion entitled ” Young People and Nature Redefine the Future ,” featuring Professor Riccardo Valentini, Marco Nereo Rotelli, Alessio Bertallot, Ales Steger, Robert Princic, and Matjaž Četrtič.

The event will culminate with the discovery of the So(g)no installations by Marco Nereo Rotelli .

The project is supported by the GO!2025 Small Projects Fund of the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia Programme.