On Sunday, April 12th, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the Puglia Region Conference Hall will host a guided tasting entitled “Primitivo di Manduria: the Excellence of a Territory.”

Verona, from 12th to 15th April, Pavilion 11, stand C4, over 60 labels.

The Primitivo di Manduria Consortium is preparing to participate in the 58th edition of Vinitaly, the international wine and spirits fair that will take place in Verona from 12 to 15 April 2026. During the event, the Consortium will welcome professionals, enthusiasts, and foodies to Pavilion 11, Stand C4 , a space designed to showcase and offer tastings of one of the most representative wines of the Italian wine scene.

The Consortium’s space will be completely renovated and characterized by the slogan “We protect excellence,” a message that conveys the profound meaning of the Consortium’s work to safeguard the territory, the work of winemakers and producers, and the identity of a denomination that represents one of the most important heritages of the Italian wine scene.

Here, visitors will be able to discover over 60 labels of Primitivo di Manduria DOC and DOCG , in a tasting journey that will allow them to discover the different nuances of one of the most distinctive wines of Southern Italy.

Among the events scheduled, on Sunday 12 April from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm , at the Sala Convegni Regione Puglia , there will be a guided tasting entitled “Primitivo di Manduria: the excellence of a territory” .

The meeting will open with greetings from President Novella Pastorelli and a presentation of the denomination and its territory. It will then continue with a tasting of three representative wines: the classic Primitivo di Manduria, a version from more inland areas or characterized by greater structure, and the Primitivo di Manduria DOC Riserva and its Dolce Naturale DOCG expression, revealing a specific, unique, and strongly identifiable production area.

You can participate by writing to info@consorziotutelaprimitivo.com or by visiting the Consortium’s stand directly.

Also on Sunday, two events will be held at 12:00 and 1:30 pm, with tastings led by Davide Gangi and Antonio Scatigna of Vinoway at the Consortium stand.

A second event is also scheduled for Monday, April 13th at 4:30 PM at the Enoteca Regionale Puglia, organized in collaboration with AIS Puglia. The event will begin with official greetings from President Novella Pastorelli and AIS Puglia President Giacomo D’Ambruoso, followed by a discussion on the region and a tasting of Primitivo di Manduria wines.

“Today we often talk about quality in wine, but the difference between quality and territorial excellence is substantial,” says Novella Pastorelli, president of the Primitivo di Manduria Consortium. “Quality can be the result of good agronomic practices, advanced technologies, and winemaking expertise. It’s an achievable goal in many contexts. Territorial excellence, on the other hand, arises from a unique balance between environment, history, and community.”

Primitivo di Manduria originates in a well-defined area encompassing eighteen municipalities in the provinces of Taranto and Brindisi. Here, particularly favorable soil and climate conditions are found for vines: often calcareous and iron-rich soils, a constant marine influence, winds that sweep through the vineyards, and intense light that accompanies the ripening of the grapes. This natural balance creates an intense and structured wine, capable of expressing great aromatic richness, depth, and character.

“Primitivo di Manduria,” Pastorelli continues, “is distinguished by its bold personality and its ability to express in the glass the strength and generosity of its terroir. This expression is further enhanced by the knowledge of the winemakers, preserved and passed down over time, along with the commitment of the wineries that produce it.”

During Vinitaly, the Consortium invites travelers and wine enthusiasts to stop by its stand for a guided tasting experience. Sommeliers will guide visitors through the diverse interpretations of Primitivo di Manduria and the stories behind each label.

At Pavilion 11, Stand C4, you can explore the history, landscape, and culture of a unique region through wine, on a journey designed to highlight its most authentic identity. This is an invitation to wine lovers who want to truly understand what it means to protect excellence.

Renzo Rosso’s oasis becomes the gateway to the natural wonders of the Vicenza area.

With the arrival of spring, Diesel Farm awakens in all its energy. The agricultural estate, located at 300 meters above sea level and spread across five hills equidistant from the mountains and the sea, opens the season by welcoming guests to a vibrant landscape: the vineyards are turning color, the light softens, and the hills invite you to slow down and be enveloped by the beauty of nature.

Born from Renzo Rosso’s deep connection to rural life, Diesel Farm is a place where time takes on a different rhythm. Here, there are no boundaries, but a vast open space that feels like a world within a world. Visitors can wander along dirt paths, immerse themselves in the silence of the woods, experience the quiet of the countryside, and be amazed by the authentic nature that characterizes every corner of this magical place.

The farm’s agricultural vocation is deep and sincere: in addition to vineyards, Diesel Farm cultivates local and traditional produce, following the rhythm of the seasons. Tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, potatoes, peas, radicchio, cucumbers, aromatic herbs, and many other vegetable varieties are grown in the gardens using natural methods, while the Limousin cows, goats, pigs, and sheep roam freely and are fed without industrial feed, in a balance that respects the animals and the land that hosts them.

In this natural oasis, the beating heart is the cellar, created from renovated old stables: spaces where steel, concrete, and wood preserve wines that mature slowly, at a pace impossible to accelerate.

To experience this world up close, Diesel Farm offers two itineraries, designed as two different ways to connect with its soul. The Green Experience is a direct immersion into the heart of the production process: you pass through the cellar and barrel room, places where time seems to slow down, before being guided through a tasting of three representative wines: the 55 Celebrating Brut, the Bianco di Rosso, and the Rosso di Rosso. The Red Experience, on the other hand, is a broader and more contemplative journey: you begin in the production area, enter the barrel room, and then move among the rows, along a walk that reveals the cultivation systems and agricultural philosophy, concluding with a tasting of five wines: the 55 Celebrating Brut, the RRosé, the Bianco di Rosso, the MeRRlot, and the Rosso di Rosso.

After the tour, the day can continue at Cucina Diesel Farm, the agriturismo opened in 2023, where dishes are sourced directly from the surrounding land, fully respecting seasonality and zero-mile production. Here, guests can experience firsthand the respectful approach that guides the estate’s work and appreciate the attention and care dedicated to growing and selecting the raw materials.

Spring is also the perfect time to explore the surrounding area, letting the trails and hills guide you. Diesel Farm can be the starting point for discovering trails like the Via dell’Acqua (Water Route) through springs and olive groves, the walk to Marostica’s Castello Superiore (Upper Castle), or the dirt roads leading to Pianezze and Conco, perfect for walking or cycling immersed in nature. Cycling enthusiasts can also choose the Ciclabile del Brenta (Brenta Cycle Path), also ideal for e-bikes, or the Marostica-San Luca-Valrovina panoramic loop. Those who prefer horseback riding can rely on local stables to explore the olive groves and woods from a different perspective.

Among vegetable gardens, olive groves, vineyards, and free-roaming animals, Diesel Farm isn’t just a place to visit: it’s an invitation to slow down. A starting point for enjoying the warmer months, connecting with nature at its most authentic, rediscovering this corner of the region.

Wine Storyteller Veronica Rossi among the guests at the Star Chefs Dinner on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Reading and Conversation Club in Parma.

She is responsible for selecting the wines to pair with the evening’s menu and explaining them during dinner.

STAR is a regional charity project that combines fine dining with solidarity: a convivial celebration to unite and do good, conceived by Parma-based food blogger and undercover influencer Simon’s Food , in collaboration with Michela Paini , an event and conference organizer who previously volunteered in the children’s healthcare field. They are joined by a team of professionals from diverse fields, united by the same values.

The recipient of all proceeds from ticket sales will be the Noi per Loro Association , chaired by Nella Capretti , which for over forty years has represented a valuable and concrete point of reference for young people affected by oncological pathologies being treated at the Maggiore Hospital in Parma and for their families.

The event is scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Parma Reading and Conversation Club , a treasure trove of history and beauty in the historic center. For the occasion, the club will open its doors to 200 guests for a dinner of double value: gourmet and human.

Local excellence will shine, featuring five Michelin-starred chefs and five Emilia-Romagna-based starred chefs . They will create a unique experience, opening with a welcome buffet and continuing with a five-course menu inspired by the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza —like the five points of a star—each created by a team of chefs. The evening will conclude on a sweet note with surprise creations by renowned pastry chef and TV personality Damiano Carrara .

Among the evening’s stars was Veronica Rossi , born in Parma, the cradle of good food, amid the scent of stewed anolini and the unmistakable aroma of Parmigiano Reggiano. It’s easy to see how food and wine are inextricably linked to her journey. With the joy of someone who has turned her passion into a profession, she describes herself as “gastro-curious” in the online and offline world, both for pleasure and for work. Her university education shaped her as a food technologist, but she quickly realized that communication and sharing would be her true bread and butter. She sought the necessary tools through training in professional critical tasting and digital communication, but found true learning and greatest enrichment in moments of sharing. With emotion and sensitivity, yet a bursting and inexhaustible curiosity, she navigates editorial plans, communication strategies, cooking, and fine sparkling wines.

She often blushes when asked, “What do you do?” because it’s naturally difficult for her to encapsulate a creative and multifaceted soul like hers in a single word.

“I consider myself a dreamer. I believe that human values are the foundation of true relationships, which create connections with tangible results. STAR is imbued with these values, which is why I’m proud to be a part of it, because it brings together people who, by being together, do good, and make people “FEEL GOOD”.”, she states.

In Star , Veronica will carefully choose the labels to match the proposed menu, narrating them during the evening of the event.

Tickets are available and can be purchased online on the official website: www.starchefsdinner.it

Star is being together, feeling good, being united, being at the table, because together we go much further.

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180 producers will be at the tasting tables. Insights, music, and food will be featured in the new edition of the event organized by the Natural Winegrowers’ Association.

From 11 to 13 April 2026, the Margraf showroom in Gambellara (Vicenza) will host the new edition of VinNatur Tasting, one of the key events for natural wine in Europe.

For three days, industry professionals and enthusiasts will be able to meet and discuss with 180 producers from six foreign countries —Albania, Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia, and Spain— and 19 Italian regions . Alongside tastings by the winemakers of VinNatur – Associazione Viticoltori Naturali, the 2026 program is enriched with guided masterclasses, meetings, and insights dedicated to the dialogue between natural wine and gastronomy .
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The program of meetings will open on Saturday, April 11th at 11:00 am with “Microbiological Alterations of Wine ,” a technical tasting curated by Food Micro Team . Agronomist Giacomo Buscioni and food technologist Damiano Barbato will lead a blind tasting of white wines specially modified to highlight the main organoleptic alterations of microbiological origin. At 1:30 pm, the focus will be on the relationship between wine and cuisine with Pairing? A Question of Style (Introduction to the Vinology Method) , a meeting led by Alessandro Torcoli , journalist, sommelier, editor, and director of the historic magazine Civiltà del bere . Addressing enthusiasts and the curious, Torcoli will present the book Vinology Pairings and illustrate the principles that guide the choice of food and wine pairings with four glasses and four dishes. It will also be possible to purchase autographed copies of the publication during the event.
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On Sunday, April 12th, at 2:00 p.m., attention will shift to one of Europe’s most fascinating wine regions with the masterclass “The Multiplicity of Alsace ,” led by Samuel Cogliati , author, popularizer, and founder of Possibilia Editore . Through a selection of representative labels, Cogliati will recount the extraordinary geological diversity of Alsace , highlighting how different soils can generate multiple and surprising interpretations, far beyond the most common image associated with great aromatic white wines. In addition to the winemakers’ stalls, VinNatur Tasting 2026 will also offer moments of entertainment and conviviality: on Saturday afternoon, there will be a live performance by the Ruggero Robin Trio , while on Sunday , a jam session will take place. of the Saxphonia quartet .
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Among the new features of the 2026 edition are Controcorrente Vermouth , a project that narrates the aromas and flavors of the Mediterranean through wines from small producers who work in harmony with nature; AVLA – Association Vins Libres d’Alsace , present with a shared tasting table; and The Terroirs Project , an initiative developed in collaboration with international winemakers to produce accessible and authentic wines. Also noteworthy are Saulty Chef , who transforms meat and fish using innovative kinetic salting techniques, and Amami Shochu , a Japanese spirit made from kokutō cane sugar and koji rice, produced exclusively on the Amami Islands. ScuolaLibera – Alla Nostra Portata , an association promoting Steiner pedagogy, has confirmed its participation for the second year. It will offer an exclusively vegetarian menu in the food area, which will also feature numerous artisanal businesses such as Fattoria Valli Unite, La Casara, the Bolognese food truck Stappo e Sposto, Passion Cocoa, Torrefazione Giamaica, Birrificio Morgana, and Birrificio Agricolo Sorio.
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Tickets for the masterclasses and for admission to the event can be purchased on the official website. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Progetto Alepé , a non-profit organization that implements welfare and social solidarity projects for the residents of the city of the same name in southern Ivory Coast, as well as supporting the Association’s scientific research .

VinNatur Tasting in brief
When : Saturday, April 11, Sunday, April 12, and Monday, April 13, 2026
Where : Margraf Showroom | Via Torri di Confine – Gambellara (Vicenza)
Opening hours to the public : 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Admission : €30.00 for a day (€50.00 for two days) includes a tasting glass. Tickets can be purchased on-site, at the event entrance (cash, credit card, or debit card), or online. Accompanied minors do not pay admission and are not permitted to participate in tastings. Small pets are permitted.
Useful information for those arriving by train:
– A free shuttle bus service will be available to and from the San Bonifacio train station.
– On your return journey, we recommend arriving at the event entrance 30 minutes before your train departs.
Useful information for those arriving by car:
At the Montebello Vicentino toll booth exit (A4 Milan-Venice motorway), turn immediately right towards Verona. The Margraf showroom is on the right, 1.2 km along the SR11. There’s ample parking in front and it’s easily accessible.
Website: www.vinnatur.org/eventi/vinnatur-tasting-2026/