A new format for the event that will take place on Sunday 14 September at Villa Mascotto, anticipating the Vicenza-style Bacalà Festival, with wines, cocktails, dishes based on PGI Lofoten Stockfish and much more.

Sunday, September 14th at Villa Mascotto in Ancignano di Sandrigo (Vicenza) Bacco & Bacalà is back with a host of new features. This eleventh edition introduces a revamped format that alternates different tasting options with in-depth mixology sessions paired with dishes featuring Lofoten PGI stockfish . An integral part of the thirty-eighth Vicenza-style Bacalà Festival, scheduled in Sandrigo from September 18th to 29th , the event is organized by Pro Sandrigo with the participation of the Vicenza-style Bacalà Confraternity, in collaboration with Emmebi Bevande of Marostica, culinary academies, and local Pro Loco organizations, who will be offering their traditional dishes for tasting.

The event will open at 12:30 p.m., with the option of purchasing a special lunch package in advance. Participants will also be able to sip delicious cocktails in the large park and under the porticoes of Villa Mascotto. in the gin corner and in the area dedicated to classic and non-alcoholic aperitifs – and discover the sparkling wines and white wines of the numerous wineries participating in the initiative, among which Tenuta Natalina Grandi, Tenuta Mancassola and Cantina Beato Bartolomeo di Breganze, partners of the event, stand out.

In this new edition Bacco & Bacalà will be enriched with two masterclasses: the first Bacalà o’clock: the alternative aperitif in Sandrigo will start at 12.00 , the second Stock-tail: the taste of combinations , instead, at 6:30 pm . Both will be led by Francesco Bruno Fadda , editorial director of The Over Magazine and curator of the Spirito Autoctono guide, and Lara De Luna , journalist for Il Gusto – La Repubblica . These two workshops will open the door to food and cocktail pairing by presenting three mixed drinks accompanied by three cod cicchetti . For those wishing to participate in the tasting, the cost is 25 euros per person; tickets are already available online until seats are filled.

The gastronomic offer this year will be particularly rich and varied : the public will be able to taste a trio of cicchetti based on of Lofoten PGI stockfish or Posina gnocchi , in the classic version or paired with cod. The Confraternita del Folpo of Noventa Padovana and the Club Sandwich Del Doge of Jesolo (Venice) will instead satisfy street food lovers with hamburgers and club sandwiches, in the classic version or with cod. To these delicacies will be added porchetta from the Pro Loco of Zugliano , the scartosso di Avannotti De.Co. from the Pro Loco of Bolzano Vicentino , cheeses from the Lattebusche cooperative and the highest quality raw meat from the Confraternita della battuta al coltello .

To enjoy the experience as an aperitivo, starting at 5:00 PM, Bacco & Bacalà will be open to the public with free admission and free drinks. Throughout the afternoon, the event will be accompanied by good music, adding to the convivial and enjoyable atmosphere.

The event is supported by the Fondazione Banca Popolare di Marostica Volksbank for its high-profile social purposes: the proceeds from the initiative will go to support the ambitious youth cultural exchange project Note sulla Via Querinissima , a musical work between youth orchestras along the historical cultural route of Pietro Querini in collaboration with the IC Zanella of Sandrigo and the Municipality of Sandrigo.

For information, reservations, and costs, visit the website: www.festadelbaccala.com or write to info@prolocosandrigo.it

On the occasion of the Franciacorta Festival, Castello Bonomi celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a special program dedicated to the history of the estate.

It was 1985 when Engineer Marino Bonomi reclaimed his family’s historic vineyard in Coccaglio, restoring the spaces of an ancient arsenal nestled into the side of Mount Orfano. Thus, at the foot of Franciacorta’s only château, the Castello Bonomi estate was born. In 2008, the winery became part of the Casa Paladin wine group, under the guidance of the eponymous family, and this year celebrates its first 40 years of history .

The Franciacorta Festival, scheduled for September 19th to 21st, will be the perfect stage to celebrate this important milestone with a packed program of events.

“40 steps for 40 harvests” is the new traveling tasting that will be held on Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st , at 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, designed and led by the longtime Chef de Cave, Luigi Bersini , to lead guests to the winery’s iconic locations . The four stops will take participants on an experiential journey to the heart of Castello Bonomi: a visit to the CruPerdu vineyard , discovered by Bersini in 1986 while walking in the woods, and which quickly became one of Castello Bonomi’s most iconic Franciacortas. The stop at Villino, cradle of the native Erbamat , an ancient yet avant-garde grape variety, on which the winery was among the first to collaborate with the Consortium in its research, thus producing the first Franciacorta to contain the maximum percentage of 10%. The winemaking area, where the mastery of the winemakers has been handed down over the years, up to the famous “Stanza delle Lucrezie” , where the precious Lucrezia Reserves are kept: sophisticated Franciacortas, capable of defying time, which age on the lees for up to 220 months.

Each stage is punctuated by the tasting of some of CruPerdu’s best vintages, which will make up an exceptional vertical tasting: 2020, 2016, 2007 and 2004 .

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary, an exhibition wall dedicated to historic vintages will also be inaugurated in the Stanza delle Lucrezie: a selection of 40 bottles , one for each harvest, exhibited to the public for the first time ever .

Finally, during the Festival, Castello Bonomi will offer various tasting packages, a gourmet aperitif (Friday 19th) and lunches served on the elegant loggia.

For information and reservations: 030 7721015 – info@castellobonomi.it

Full program: https://www.castellobonomi.it/festival-franciacorta-2025-castello-bonomi/

On August 3rd and 4th, in Uggiano Montefusco, there will be traditional products, workshops, exhibitions, and concerts.

A culinary journey through typical local products and dishes passed down through generations, guided wine and olive oil tastings, and scenic displays to enhance the alleys, squares, and courtyards. Plus: books and exhibitions, concerts and pizzica dance classes, workshops, special openings of sites of great historical and artistic value, and a sensory walk to discover aromatic herbs. In Uggiano Montefusco, a small hamlet of Manduria in the province of Taranto , roots have the flavor of an event celebrating wheat, its products, and the traditions associated with it. Indeed, the town’s coat of arms features three ears of wheat. All this and more is on display at the ” Sagra di San Domenico – Panèmediterraneo ,” now in its 17th edition, scheduled for August 3rd and 4th .

A village of just 1,500 inhabitants, this year is preparing to welcome tourists and visitors seeking authenticity, entertainment, and the flavors of yesteryear. Food stands will offer homemade pasta and meatballs, pettole, fava beans, and stuffed eggplant, but with a twist: at each station, a QR code will allow visitors to listen to a description of the recipe, along with related trivia. “This,” says the Aracne cultural group , the initiative’s promoter, “is not your typical festival. Here, food is culture. A rural culture that has left its mark in enduring traditions, rituals, and customs. In Uggiano, food is presented in an engaging way through the fusion of different art forms: music, painting, photography, and even multimedia.”

The initiative, sponsored by the Puglia Region—Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment—and the Municipality of Manduria, involves the collaboration of other organizations, companies, and associations.

THE PROGRAM

The event kicks off Sunday at 8:00 PM in Piazza Castello with a bread-making ritual with cake designer Andrea Pizzaleo. This will be followed by a guided tasting of Primitivo di Manduria wine, hosted by the Primitivo di Manduria Consortium, with sommelier Leonardo Spina and AIC (Italian Celiac Association) nutritionist Antonella Spedicato. Francesco Cazzolla will lead the tasting of olive oils by Bosco. The tastings cost €5, and seating is limited (reservations: 329.3757972). At 9:30 PM, there will be a pizzica dance class with Floriana Guida (€10, reservations: 320.3844429), and at 10:00 PM, a concert by Viaggio Popolare featuring Davide Donno (vocals and drums), Giuseppe Anglano (vocals, accordion, and accordion), and Gianvito Carlino on violin. Accompanied by the dance of Floriana Guida, they will offer a tribute to the captivating pizzica music from all over Salento, as well as to the songs and tales of love, work, and protest.

On Monday the 4th, again in the square, at 8 pm, there will be a presentation of the book “Dizionario delle parole perdute” by Leonardo Di Maggio, curated by Francesca Nardelli. This will be followed by a sensory walk to discover aromatic herbs led by Ileana Tedesco, an Aigae environmental hiking guide. At 10 pm, world music with Nadia Martina and the Namar project.

Also not to be missed during the two-day event are the art exhibition by Maria Rosaria Dinoi, the photography exhibition by Letizia Cucci, the display of artistic crafts, and the delicacies of agri-food companies. The ancient wood-fired community oven will host the original multimedia exhibition “PRIMITIVE” created by Gal Terre del Primitivo. Finally, pasta-making workshops for adults and children will be held, where they can learn how to make “pizzarieddi,” the traditional fresh pasta.

Cocco’s Lounge…Wine on Friday, September 5th, during the preview day, an invitation to the table with the cuisine of the Cannon d’Oro Restaurant.

FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER Preview SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER and SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2025 (with new time) Reservations for the Salotto are open, online ticket sales for Cocco…Wine continue.

The 2025 edition of Cocco… Wine will take place in Cocconato, Saturday, September 6th and Sunday, September 7th!

One of the most delicious and popular food and wine events in Piedmont has reached its 24th edition this year.

The Go Wine association promotes and organizes the event in agreement with the Municipality of Cocconato and the Cocconato Riviera del Monferrato Consortium .

A successful formula that evolves with each edition and promotes multiple factors: the promotion of the locations (the landscape of Cocconato, the walkable historic center), the gastronomic tradition (typical products such as Cocconato Robiola, the many gourmet restaurants in and around town), and wine, with a lineup of wineries that team up in the local Consortium and open their doors to other Piedmontese wineries. Cocconato will thus be transformed into a virtual wine trail, alternating wine tastings with typical local products, filling the historic center of the town, hosting wineries from Cocconato and Monferrato.

NEW: the event extends its Sunday hours, which will start at 11:00 am .

The start on Saturday is scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Preview evening on Friday, September 5th:

Cocconato’s Lounge…Wine and a Focus on Cocconato’s 2023 Barbera d’Asti Superiore

The preview evening will feature the wineries of the Municipality of Cocconato, now united in the Consortium.

There are two events to mark in your diary:

at 6.30 pm there will be an in-depth guided tasting en primeur on the 2023 vintage of Barbera d’Asti Superiore di Cocconato, reserved for the press and professional operators (for those who wish to receive information, write to stampa.eventi@gowinet.it) From 8.00 pm the ” Salotto di Cocco…Wine” will take place: it will be hosted by the Cannon d’Oro restaurant in Cocconato (Piazza Cavour, 21), restaurant-hotel run by the Tortia family for over 50 years.

The Lounge represents a moment dedicated to the table with the flavours and wines of the Cocconato cellars.

Each Cocconato winery will present its Barbera d’Asti and a favorite wine in a special wine shop. The wines can be paired with dishes specially created for the occasion, showcasing the flavors of the region.

The evening will take place in a single session starting at 8 pm.

Here is the menu of dishes:

Fassone’s beat

with marinated egg yolk and Parmesan cream

Green agnolotti with seirass and Castelmagno cheese

with confit cherry tomatoes and basil sauce

Veal stew with grapes

with side dish

Below is the form to fill out for booking.

The public can choose between different formulas, namely:

– one dish of your choice 2 glasses of wine €15.00 – two dishes of your choice 3 glasses of wine €25.00 – three dishes (full menu) 4 glasses of wine €30.00

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER (11am to 7pm) NEW HOURS

Opening of the “Cocco Wine” tasting counter featuring:

– the cellars of Cocconato and Monferrato;

– the themed Wine Islands (the Alta Langa appellation and Sardinia); – Heroic viticulture in the upper part of the village and, on Sunday only, the Moscato Wine Festival.

Food stands selling typical products.

On Sunday, a guided tasting will offer an in-depth look at Barbera in Cocconato, Italy, and around the world (open to the public).

How to taste and buy tickets

Wine Tasting

The cost of the tasting for the days of September 6th and 7th is €16.00 (with a reduction to €14.00 by purchasing the ticket online on the website : www.gowinet.it by September 4, 2025); €12.00 Reduction for Go Wine Members and Industry Associations.

At the registration desk, visitors will receive, in addition to the glass, pouch, and bracelet, a booklet containing 8 tasting vouchers, 2 of which are reserved for the Wine Islands. Each voucher entitles you to a wine tasting and must be presented to the tasting table manager. If you wish to taste additional wines, you can purchase another tasting booklet directly at the event (at the ticket office) at the promotional price of €10.00 each.