NEXT INTERNATIONAL DATE: JULY 8 WITH THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS 17TH EDITION Piazza Medford – Alba.

An inauguration with a bang last night at the Collisioni festival in a packed Medford square along with long queues , of almost two kilometers, which filled the City of Alba and transformed it into the beating heart of the Italian music scene with the concert of Gigi D’Agostino preceded by Roberto Molinaro , an Italian producer active since the 90s, known for his techno and eurodance style, who has collaborated with Eiffel 65 and Gabry Ponte. Gigi D’Agostino was entrusted with the grand opening of the 17th edition of the festival, protagonist of a long show lasting over 3 hours, in a great party of the Piedmontese summer overflowing with an audience of all ages: from ” Lento Violento ” to his many great successes, Gigi D’Agostino made the entire Piazza Medford dance to the rhythm of his music.

The next event is expected to be the international date on Tuesday 8 July, opened by Les Votives , a Milanese band with a “chic rock” sound inspired by the 60s/70s, with a contemporary touch, who won second place at X Factor in 2024, to continue with the highly anticipated live performance of Thirty Seconds to Mars , the world-famous, multi-platinum band made up of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto .

The concert in Alba will be a great opportunity not to be missed, to listen to their most iconic songs, as well as the new songs released in the latest album “ It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day” released on September 15, 2023 by Virgin Records .

The Collisioni lineup continues on Saturday 12 July with Shablo Joshua Mimì Tormento. The evening will continue with Sayf, a young Italian-Tunisian rapper from Genoa who mixes street rap and songwriting with his own style and great originality in a unique mix, capable of making him one of the most promising voices on the Italian rap scene today.

The night of Collisioni will be lit up by Irama , an artist loved by a transversal audience, capable of exciting young and old, who will enchant Alba with a memorable live and with all his hits that, to date, have earned him 53 Platinum and 4 Gold records and over 2.5 billion streams, consecrating him as one of the most successful artists in the current Italian music scene. His will be an engaging show that will transform the stage of Collisioni into a place of sharing and intense emotion for all fans.

This year too, there will be the appointment with the ‘Giornata Giovani’ of Collisioni , which in recent years has characterized the program of the festival, capable of making it an event capable of tuning in with the public of young and very young people, listening to new languages, breaking down intergenerational barriers. Four artists will be the protagonists of the Giornata Giovani in collaboration with Banca D’Alba who, on Sunday 13 July , will set the audience alight with an exceptional line-up and a marathon of over 5 hours of non-stop music : the first to take the stage of the Festival will be Promessa , the young rapper from Milan whose peculiarity is knowing how to rap very well, without necessarily having to bend to the musical trends of the moment with an old school tendency in an innovative key. His EP ‘Vite Sgrammate’ has totaled more than 1 million streams in less than a month since its release.

Next on stage will be Nabi , an artist born in 2004, a native French speaker, originally from Guinea Conackry. Before moving permanently to Milan, he lived in Paris, a city that gave him numerous influences. The singles “Felicità” in collaboration with Néza, “Guérrila” and “Plaquette” have allowed him to position himself among the most interesting emerging faces on the scene.

The Youth Day will then continue with the live performance of the highly anticipated Kid Yugi, a reference artist for the very young who blends rap and urban music with literary and important quotes, creating a unique and innovative mix. His 2024 album ‘I nomi del Diavolo’ was the most listened to album in the world in the first three days after its release on Spotify (Top Albums Debut Global Chart) as well as being certified 4x Platinum and having sold over 200,000 copies.

Finally, Sfera Ebbasta , the Trap King with 230 Platinum and 32 Gold Records, as well as a solid multigenerational fanbase that is close to 5 million followers on Instagram, will close the seventeenth edition of Collisioni with a great live show. Undisputed record holder of sales and sold outs, he returns to the stage of Collisioni to bring his story in music to Alba, from his origins to global fame, passing through his return to the block with his latest album ‘X2VR’ , already five times Platinum.

COLLISIONS MEETS LoST-EU

The collaboration with the LoST-EU project , dedicated to the promotion of Italian dairy excellence in Italy and Europe, continues this year. In the hospitality area of Collisioni, the guests of the event will be told the stories and unique qualities of its basket of DOP cheeses : Murazzano, Roccaverano, Ossolano from Piedmont, Puzzone di Moena from Trentino, Strachitunt from Lombardy, Vastedda from Valle del Belice and Pecorino Siciliano from Sicily, and last but not least Provolone del Monaco from Campania. A new great opportunity to raise awareness among the general public, especially young people, on the topic of sustainability, respect for traditions and the environment , key themes of the LoST-EU project, which all eight excellent DOPs in the basket have in common. The public will thus be able to appreciate the philosophy of LoST, which has as its main aim that of stimulating people to reflect on the current food distribution systems and to learn about the good practices to adopt every day , as consumers, by choosing fair and sustainable products.

COLLISIONI is made possible thanks to:

Ministry of Cultural Heritage; Piedmont Region; City of Alba; CRC Foundation; CRT Foundation; Banca d’Alba; Inalpi Dairies; Italy Good Wines; S.Bernardo; Cia; Kaoss/Nicese Brewery; Galup; Compral; Coca Cola; Baratti&Milano; Costadoro; Michelis; Asti Spumante Docg Consortium; Alba Traders Association; Basko; Ironika

With its San Lorenz 2024, Bellaveder takes the lead with the Special Mention for Best Italian Wine, while In the Mood for Müller 2023 by German Hammel wins the recognition for Best Foreign Wine as well as Best Long-lived Wine.

Val di Cembra, Trentino – 19 winners for the 22nd Müller Thurgau Wine Competition.

Nineteen in total were awarded, respecting the 30% limit on the total participants (64) imposed by the regulation, with scores ranging from 85.8 to 89.91. Among these, fourteen labels from Trentino, two from Alto Adige and three from Germany. In particular, seven are 2024 productions, nine from 2023, one from 2022, one from 2021 and one from 2017, proving the great potential for longevity of this wine.

The awards ceremony of the 22nd edition of the International Müller Thurgau Wine Competition took place yesterday evening, Friday 4th July , as part of the inauguration of the 38th edition of the Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine review , scheduled until Sunday 6th July in Valle di Cembra, Trentino.

There are six Gold Medals , which by regulation cannot exceed 10% of the participants, grouped in a range from 87.54 points to 89.091 . In alphabetical order, Azienda Agricola Giorgio e Federico Paolazzi with IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti Müller Thurgau Pietra di Confine 2021; Azienda Agricola Pojer e Sandri with Vigneti delle Dolomiti Müller Thurgau Monogramma 2022; Bellaveder with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau San Lorenz 2024, which obtained the highest score (89.091) and therefore also received a Special Mention ” Best Italian Wine “; Cembra mountain winery with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Hammel with Deutscher Qualitätswein In the Mood for Müller Trocken Pfalz 2023, which also received the Special Mention for “ Best Foreign Wine ” and “ Best Long-Live Wine ” and with Deutscher Qualitätswein Erste Versuchung Rivaner Trocken Pfalz 2024.

Six more Silver Medals , assigned to labels that obtained between 86.63 and 87.45 points . In alphabetical order, Cantina Mezzacorona with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Superiore Cembra Castel Firmian 2023; Cavit with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Bottega Vinai 2024; Cortaccia with Alto Adige DOC Müller Thurgau GRAUN 2023; Gaierhof with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2024; Pelz with IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti Muller Thurgau 2017; Tenuta Gottardi with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023.

Finally, seven Bronze Medals , between 85.8 and 86.54 points : Azienda Vinicola Nicolodi Alfio with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Cantina Aldeno with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Athesim Flumen 2024; Cantina La Vis with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau “I Classici” 2024; Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco with DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Müller Thurgau Aristos 2024; Fondazione Mach with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Villa Corniole with DOC Trentino Superiore Valle di Cembra Müller Thurgau Pietramontis 2023; Winzerverein Hagnau with Hagnauer Premium Müller-Thurgau Fass 247 2023.

“ Once again a very high level of quality – commented the president of the Mostra Valle di Cembra Committee Sara Pedri – . Just think that there are 8 wines, in addition to those that won medals, that have exceeded 85 points, with which the Gold Medal is usually awarded, and that in many cases the positions in the ranking depended on tenths, if not hundredths of a point ”.

The 64 wines in competition , of which 45 are from Trentino – 6 more than last year – 8 from Alto Adige, one from the Aosta Valley and around ten German wines, equal to 15% of the total, were tasted last June 20 by 19 judges divided into three tasting commissions, each composed of oenologists, journalists and sommeliers with blind tastings according to the Union Internationale des Oenologues Method which includes the evaluation of sight, smell, taste and taste-smell.

In terms of vintages, 41 labels from 2024 competed, as many as 19 from 2023, two from 2022, one from 2021 and one from 2017. The winemakers, in particular, appreciated the freshness and acidity of the 2024 productions, while sommeliers and journalists appreciated the longevity of non-vintage productions. However, everyone agreed on the potential of a wine that, due to its characteristics, can be well-suited to current consumption trends.

The award ceremony took place on the opening night of the 38th edition of Müller Thurgau: Vino di Montagna , in the presence of the press, partners and institutions, followed by the wine-comedy show by Lucio Gardin . On Saturday 5 July , at 4:00 pm, a tasting of the winning wines, already sold out, is scheduled at Palazzo Maffei. In the rooms of the Palazzo, it will still be possible to taste over 60 wines on display to discover the different nuances of this grape variety.

Also not to be missed are the “Heroes” trek along the Cammino delle Terre Sospese, the Thai showcooking to discover the great versatility of Müller Thurgau paired with cuisines from all over the world, dinner under the stars interspersed with dance performances and the “Cantine in sella” tour aboard e-bikes.

From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July the historic centre of Tollo (Chieti) will celebrate the town’s wineries and the local food and wine tradition.

After the success of the first edition, the Tollo Wine Festival returns for the second time to animate the historic center of Tollo (Chieti). From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July , the event organized by the Pro Loco Tolle Me APS of Tollo together with Cantina Tollo, the Municipality and the Consorzio Tullum Docg, will transform Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya in a real hub of taste , where the absolute protagonist will be the wine of the local companies , together with the best gastronomic specialities of Abruzzo.

During the three days it will be possible to taste all the references of Cantina Tollo and Feudo Antico , as well as Vigneti Radica and the Cooperativa Agricola Coltivatori Diretti di Tollo . Also to be tasted are the excellences of Tullum Docg , one of the smallest denominations of origin in Italy, represented by the relative Consortium for the protection.

“The Tollo Wine Festival is not just a wine festival: it is an opportunity to tell the story of the identity of a territory that Cantina Tollo, through its work, has promoted and protected for more than sixty years. A place that has been able to make quality and tradition its strength – says President Gianluca Orsini –. With this second edition we want to consolidate the initiative and make it a regular event for all enthusiasts of the world of wine, culture and conviviality”.

“Excellent wine and good traditional food are the main attractions for all wine lovers and tourists who will be involved in a festive atmosphere, between music and taste – continues Daniele Di Pillo , President of the Pro Loco –. The company stands and those dedicated to the local culinary specialties will offer a rich selection of local flavors curated by the Pro Loco”.

In addition to the tasting tables and food stands , open from 8.00 pm , the Tollo Wine Festival programme will include live music events: Friday 11th July the stage will be all for the New Tones , a Roman rock ‘n’ roll trio inspired by the sounds of the Doo Wop bands of the ’50s and ’60s, Saturday will be the turn of Bicchierino , an irreverent cover band dedicated to Rino Gaetano, while on Sunday the event will be enlivened by the engaging music of DJ Trapano.

On Sunday 13 July , at 7pm , the conference Viaggi diVini: the future of tourism passes through the glass will also be held: “It will be a moment of study and discussion focused on wine tourism as an important driver of territorial valorization and local development – ​​communicates Angelo Radica , national President of the Città del Vino association and Mayor of Tollo – which will see the participation of institutional representatives, trade associations and experts in the sector”.

Entrance to the event costs 12 euros and includes a carnet with three tastings and a kit with a pocket and glass.

Guided tours, tastings, virtual tours, e-bike and horseback tours to discover up close the places where one of the noble international vines, Pinot Noir, is born.

In Codevilla, in the heart of Oltrepò Pavese, Cantina La Genisia invites wine enthusiasts to live a unique and immersive experience in the world of Pinot Noir and Metodo Classico. With the arrival of summer, the exclusive Wine Experiences offered by La Genisia become the perfect opportunity to explore not only the secrets of wine production, but also the territory that enhances its qualities.

Summer with La Genisia, between e-bikes, swimming pool and tastings

In the meantime, here are some activities designed for the summer. Every Sunday in July and the first Sunday in August (Sunday, August 3), the “Summer with La Genisia” experience begins in the cellar at 10 am with the delivery of e-bikes for a panoramic tour of about 30 km through the vineyards, which leads to the Salice Terme Golf Club. Here you can enjoy a light lunch, followed by a refreshing dip in the pool until 4:30 pm, and then return to the company just in time for guided tours of the Torre Vinaria and the cellar, with a final tasting of Brut Metodo Classico, Riesling and Pinot Nero La Genisia, accompanied by a platter of local cured meats and cheeses.

In addition, every Thursday in July (10, 17 and 24) from 6 to 11 pm, the panoramic terrace of the winery opens its doors for evenings dedicated to Pinot Noir DOCG and refined local snacks, a convivial occasion to taste classy wines immersed in the cool of the sunset. The tastings are a true invitation to discover the charm of the territory and the quality of La Genisia wines, in a relaxed atmosphere.

Guided tour of the cellar, virtual reality and tasting

The tour begins with a guided tour of the historic cellar and the imposing Torre Vinaria, a symbol of the ancient winemaking tradition of Oltrepò Pavese. Here, visitors can discover every phase of the sparkling winemaking process, from the refinement to the maturation of the wines.

Once you reach the top of the Tower, the experience is enriched thanks to the immersive technology of virtual reality. With the innovative VR Wine La Genisia platform, guests can literally walk among the rows of vineyards in a three-dimensional environment, exploring the hills of Oltrepò as if they were really there. It is a virtual journey that breaks down physical barriers, allowing you to experience the authentic atmosphere of the vineyard and the care reserved for each bunch of grapes.

The tour culminates in a welcoming panoramic room, where visitors can taste the best wines of La Genisia. Among the excellent wines offered, the Pinot Nero DOCG and the Extra Brut Metodo Classico stand out, the flagship of the winery, the result of careful and respectful winemaking of the territory.

E-bike tour among the vineyards

For those who want to combine their passion for wine with their passion for sports, La Genisia also offers e-bike tours. Along the paths of the vineyard hills, guests can pedal between the rows, breathe in the fresh air of the Oltrepò Pavese and admire breathtaking views. The experience includes a stop in the cellar for a tasting of the fine wines, an authentic expression of the terroir.

Family Pack: an experience for the whole family

La Genisia does not forget the little ones, offering a special welcome with the Family Pack . During the experience, children can participate in interactive games to discover the senses of taste and smell, while parents dedicate themselves to tasting two selected wines. For the little ones, fresh fruit juices and a drawing kit are provided to stimulate their creativity.

Outdoor Activities: Trekking, Horseback Riding and Green Way

The strategic position of La Genisia, located at the entrance to the Green Way , also allows you to experience exciting outdoor excursions. In addition to e-bike tours, horseback riding trips through the vineyards and trekking routes along the paths of the Oltrepò Pavese are periodically organized, giving guests direct and authentic contact with nature.

Hospitality Area: Personalized events and tastings

A point of reference born from the desire to have a space open to the public, a place where you can taste La Genisia wines combined with the authentic flavours of Oltrepò Pavese and activities dedicated to family, groups of friends and all those who wish to discover this territory: the new La Genisia space aims to create a space totally dedicated to the discovery of the excellent wines produced and the discovery of the flavours of Oltrepò Pavese.

An open space where events are organized such as guided tastings, cellar visits, experiences that combine food with wine, enhancing both typical and non-typical products of the territory. All with a 360-degree view of the Po Valley, the hills covered with vineyards and the Alpine arc up to Monte Rosa.

For all further information please visit: https://lagenisia.com/wine-experience/.