Taste Alto Piemonte 2025, scheduled for Sunday, November 9th and Monday, November 10th, at the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore. The event, organized by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte, will offer an opportunity to learn more about the appellations, producers, and wines that represent the winemaking identity of Alto Piemonte.

The magnificent setting of Stresa is preparing to host Taste Alto Piemonte 2025 , scheduled for Sunday 9th and Monday 10th November in the splendid setting of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa , on Lake Maggiore. The event, promoted by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte , represents the most important moment of the year to get to know the denominations, producers, and wines that express the extraordinary oenological identity of Alto Piemonte.

“T aste Alto Piemonte is the most eagerly awaited event of the year for our producers and our Consortium ,” comments Andrea Fontana , President of the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte. “ The Stresa edition promises to be extraordinary in terms of the number of participating companies and the quality of the tastings. It’s the moment when our region presents itself to the public with passion and pride, combining history, hard work, and the prospects for shared growth. ”

” There’s great enthusiasm for this edition ,” adds Lorella Zoppis, vice president of the Consortium. ” The masterclasses offered and the wide participation of producers demonstrate our desire to introduce our region to an international audience. Taste Alto Piemonte is an opportunity to experience our identity up close, made up of winemakers, landscapes, and wines that speak of authenticity and terroir .”

Over 50 wineries will be featured in the 2025 edition, representing the Boca DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Fara DOC, Gattinara DOCG, Ghemme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Sizzano DOC, and Valli Ossolane DOC appellations . This unique panorama will allow visitors to discover the diversity of terroirs, the diverse interpretations of Nebbiolo, and the qualitative evolution of a region increasingly appreciated nationally and internationally.

Alongside the tastings, the program will be enriched by a prestigious series of masterclasses . Five meetings will take place between Sunday and Monday, offering insights into the specificities of Northern Piedmont Nebbiolos and vertical tastings dedicated to the most representative crus. This learning journey is designed for professionals, operators, and wine lovers who wish to delve deeper into the many nuances of the region and its wines.

A temporary wine shop will also be set up within the event, where it will be possible to purchase wines for tasting. At the tasting tables, producers will share their experiences firsthand, demonstrating the profound bond between wine, territory, and community.

For industry professionals, entry to the tasting tables will be free upon registration on the event’s official website, where you can obtain an accreditation code, or directly on site during the event.

This year, Taste Alto Piemonte is also enriched with widespread initiatives that will transform the entire region into a great tasting itinerary. From October 27th to November 9th , Wine Weeks will enliven restaurants, osterias, wine bars, and wineries in the provinces of Novara, Vercelli, Biella, and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, offering wines from the Alto Piemonte appellations on their menus and by the glass. This project is designed to engage the public and offer a collaborative and participatory wine experience. There will also be special collaborations that intertwine the world of wine with tourism, sports, and nature.

Thanks to the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway , travellers on the famous Foliage Train will be able to enjoy a discount on entry to the event by showing their train ticket at the event ticket office – an ideal bridge between the colours of autumn and the scents of wine.

The Lago Maggiore Marathon is also part of the program: participants will find in their race pack a gift voucher for free entry to Taste Alto Piemonte on the morning of Sunday, November 9th, combining the adrenaline rush of running with the pleasure of a glass of wine.

Two days to taste, discuss, and celebrate the Nebbiolo wines of Alto Piemonte in a setting of rare elegance on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Tickets and accreditations are available at www.tastealtopiemonte.it.

On November 6th, Asolo Prosecco DOCG will be among the protagonists of the Slow Wine World Tour in Japan.

From the hills of the Asolo Montello area to Mount Fuji: the landscape and culture change, but the beauty remains unchanged, the common thread connecting the Asolo Montello Wine Consortium with Tokyo.

Just weeks before its 40th anniversary celebrations, the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Asolo Montello will participate in the Japanese leg of the Slow Wine World Tour 2025-2026 , now in its 16th edition, bringing a delegation of its member companies. The undisputed star will be Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG: the event will take place on November 6th in central Tokyo at The Strings Omotesandoh, with a tasting hosted by Gianpaolo Giacobbo and journalist Isao Miyajima entitled ” The Soul of Asolo .” Six Asolo Prosecco DOCGs will be tasted in the Sui Lieviti, Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, and Dry versions.

In addition to the masterclass , a walk-around tasting will take place from 12:00 to 17:00, where 12 labels from member companies will be presented.

” In 15 years, Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG has grown from 1.2 million to over 32.4 million bottles produced, 60% of which are destined for foreign markets ,” says Michele Noal, president of the Asolo Montello Wine Consortium. ” Japan isn’t currently a leading market for us, but we’ve seen genuine interest that we want to cultivate. With the same goal, we’ll also be in Mexico in April to introduce ourselves to new potential markets and raise awareness of Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG .”

Here is the list of participating companies: Case Paolin, La Tordera, Villa Giustiniani, Pat del Colmèl, Montelvini, Tenuta Amadio, Asolo Manor, Bresolin-Bio, Tenuta Castaldo, Bele Casel, Podere Cunial, Leterre, Giusti Wine, Montelliana, Bedin, Borgo Molino, Rive della Chiesa, Dal Bello.

An intense November, packed with opportunities to showcase the contemporary identity of Garda wine.

The Garda DOC Consortium will be the protagonist of five major events in the national wine scene, in Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, offering tastings of its wines and contributing to the debate on the new scenarios of Italian wine.

The calendar opens with Golosaria (Fiera Milano Rho, 1–3 November), where Garda DOC will participate in the AscoVilo group show with an institutional desk (stand W75) dedicated to the Lombard Consortia.

On Sunday, November 3, at 1:00 pm, the denomination will also be the protagonist of the masterclass “ Emerging areas and great classics: Lombardy in the bottle ,” led by Alessandro Ricci and Fabio Molinari: a choral tale of territories and grape varieties that express the variety and richness of Lombardy’s wine.

The journey continues in Friuli Venezia Giulia with RIVE 2025 – International Exhibition of Viticulture and Oenology (Pordenone Fair, 6 November), where the Consortium will be among the protagonists of the meeting “ Wine and consumption: the new instructions for use ”.

Organized in collaboration with the Consorzio Tutela Vini DOC delle Venezie and Assoenologi, the event will focus on low- and no-alcohol wines, analyzing market trends, regulatory perspectives, and processes in the vineyard and cellar. Speakers will include Michele Zanardo , National Vice President of Assoenologi and President of the National Committee for DOP and IGP Wines, Paolo Fiorini , President of the Garda DOC Consortium, Stefano Sequino , Director of the Consorzio delle Venezie DOC, and Lorenzo Tosi , Communications and Marketing Manager for VCR – Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo.

Following, starting at 12:00, a blind tasting of six low- and no-alcohol labels selected from Garda DOC, DOC delle Venezie, and LEA Winery, conducted by Sissi Baratella for Assoenologi.

From November 6th to 9th, Garda DOC will be present at Fiera Cavalli (Verona), hosted by the Veneto Region stand, with a selection of labels representative of Garda production and a guided tasting open to the public.

A new stage of excellence awaits the Consortium at the Merano Wine Festival (Gourmet Arena, November 7–10), at table no. 81 of the AscoVilo collective, where professionals and enthusiasts can discover and taste the diverse nuances of Garda DOC.

The month will conclude in Milan , on November 17, with the 60th anniversary of the Union Internationale des Œnologues at the Royal Garden Hotel in Assago.

The wines of the denomination, present along with AscoVilo, will accompany the aperitif and institutional lunch of an event celebrating the value and culture of global winemaking.

A journey that crosses diverse territories, languages, and audiences, confirming the Garda DOC Consortium ‘s vocation as an ambassador for a dynamic, versatile wine style deeply rooted in its terroir.

A NOVEMBER SIGNED FOR GARDA DOC: FROM MILAN TO MERANO, FIVE STAGES TO SHOW THE EXCELLENCE OF THE DENOMINATION.

A busy November, packed with opportunities to showcase the contemporary identity of Garda wine. The Garda DOC Consortium will be the protagonist of five major events in the national wine scene, in Lombardy, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, offering tastings of its wines and contributing to the debate on the emerging Italian wine landscape.

The calendar opens with Golosaria (Fiera Milano Rho, 1–3 November), where Garda DOC will participate in the AscoVilo group show with an institutional desk (stand W75) dedicated to the Lombard Consortia.

On Sunday, November 3, at 1:00 pm, the denomination will also be the protagonist of the masterclass “ Emerging areas and great classics: Lombardy in the bottle ,” led by Alessandro Ricci and Fabio Molinari: a choral tale of territories and grape varieties that express the variety and richness of Lombardy’s wine.

The journey continues in Friuli Venezia Giulia with RIVE 2025 – International Exhibition of Viticulture and Oenology (Pordenone Fair, 6 November), where the Consortium will be among the protagonists of the meeting “ Wine and consumption: the new instructions for use ”.

Organized in collaboration with the Consorzio Tutela Vini DOC delle Venezie and Assoenologi, the event will focus on low- and no-alcohol wines, analyzing market trends, regulatory perspectives, and processes in the vineyard and cellar. Speakers will include Michele Zanardo , National Vice President of Assoenologi and President of the National Committee for DOP and IGP Wines, Paolo Fiorini , President of the Garda DOC Consortium, Stefano Sequino , Director of the Consorzio delle Venezie DOC, and Lorenzo Tosi , Communications and Marketing Manager for VCR – Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo.

Following, starting at 12:00, a blind tasting of six low- and no-alcohol labels selected from Garda DOC, DOC delle Venezie, and LEA Winery, conducted by Sissi Baratella for Assoenologi.

From November 6th to 9th, Garda DOC will be present at Fiera Cavalli (Verona), hosted by the Veneto Region stand, with a selection of labels representative of Garda production and a guided tasting open to the public.

A new stage of excellence awaits the Consortium at the Merano Wine Festival (Gourmet Arena, November 7–10), at table no. 81 of the AscoVilo collective, where professionals and enthusiasts can discover and taste the diverse nuances of Garda DOC.

The month will conclude in Milan , on November 17, with the 60th anniversary of the Union Internationale des Œnologues at the Royal Garden Hotel in Assago.

The wines of the denomination, present along with AscoVilo, will accompany the aperitif and institutional lunch of an event celebrating the value and culture of global winemaking.

A journey that crosses diverse territories, languages, and audiences, confirming the Garda DOC Consortium ‘s vocation as an ambassador for a dynamic, versatile wine style deeply rooted in its terroir.