At the Spazio Field of Palazzo Brancaccio for a great B2B tasting.

All set in the Capital for Alta Langa Roma, the B2B event dedicated to the High Piedmontese Bubbles. The appointment is for Monday 16 June 2025 , from 10.30 to 17.30 , at the Spazio Field in Palazzo Brancaccio – with entrance from via Merulana 248 .

More than 30 producers associated with the Consortium will present to the public a selection of their classic method cuvées currently on the market, in total over 70 labels divided between whites, rosés and reserves, in the brut and pas dosé typologies.

The event is reserved for Horeca sector operators and the press, admission is free but registration is required .

The president of the Alta Langa Consortium Giovanni Minetti explains: “ This year too, the Consortium is offering producers the chance to meet operators, experts and enthusiasts in Rome with the aim of consolidating a presence and creating a fixed and recurring event. A unique opportunity to present the vintages currently on the market of Alta Langa DOCG (classic method, all vintage, i.e. with the indication of the harvest on the label) through the interpretation of each company, but also to make the territory of origin, unique and extraordinary, increasingly better known ”.

During the day, there will be masterclasses by invitation led by Marco Reitano , sommelier at the restaurant La Pergola *** (Rome Cavalieri – The Waldorf Astoria).

“After the success of the first edition – comments Marco Reitano – Alta Langa DOCG returns to Rome and brings with it its bubbles of character, an authentic expression of the high Piedmontese hillsides close to the Ligurian Apennines. The second edition confirms the growing interest of the Capital for this classic method, increasingly present on the wine lists of fine dining and among the preferences of an attentive and demanding public. An event that consolidates the bond between Rome and one of the most promising denominations of the high-quality Italian sparkling wine scene”.

Participating companies:

TT Agricola, Banfi, Bera, Bosca, Bricco Maiolica, Cavallero, Clavesana Winery, Bretta Rossa Farmhouse, Colombo, Contratto, Coppo, Cuvage, Deltetto, Enrico Serafino, Ettore Germano, Ferraris Agricola, Fontanafredda, Gancia, Ghione, Giulio Cocchi, The Tower of Castel Rocchero, Marcalberto, Marco Capra, Mauro Sebaste, Piazzo Comm. Armando, Gagliassi Farm, Rapalino F.lli, San Biagio, Carretta Estate, Langasco Estate, Rocca Estate, Terre del Barolo, Tosti1820, Colte Vines.

The partnerships with S.Bernardo and Artimestieri ONLUS with the project “SALVA IL TAPPO!” will allow during the event, respectively, the complete recovery of the “ELY” bottles in 100% recycled plastic and of all the cork stoppers used by the producers, materials that will be entirely sent for recycling. Technical partners of the event will also be La Tradizione and Frantoio Gallotti.

Alta Langa DOCG meets Rome: ten venues as protagonists

These days, ten renowned Roman restaurants are the protagonists of a photo shoot that brings the allure of Alta Langa DOCG to the Eternal City. Alta Langa DOCG has met Roman restaurants to tell many stories of passion and mastery, from the dining room to the heart of the kitchens, in a photographic journey that celebrates the flavors and some of the protagonists of the Roman gastronomic scene. The shots are published on the Consortium’s social channels, underlining, through the face of Roman fine dining, the contemporary spirit of Alte Bollicine Piemontesi. The restaurants involved: Mirabelle , Follie del Villa Agrippina a Gran Meliá Hotel, L’Arcangelo, Armando al Pantheon, Sushisen, Romané di Stefano Callegari, Baccano, Idylio by Apreda del The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Ai Piani, Osteria Chiari.

“ONDE” debuts: an installation that is a symbol of the territory

During the day, “ONDE” will make its official debut: a new project by the Alta Langa Consortium, designed to tell the story of the area of origin in an innovative way.

The installation faithfully reproduces the contour lines of the Alta Langa DOCG area through a composition of thin layers of wood, superimposed and painted in the distinctive yellow-gold shade. Characterized by a modern and recognizable design, the model is designed to become an iconic element of the Consortium’s events , offering geographical and narrative information on the extraordinary characteristics of the territory of origin. A sea of hills that bears the memory of an ancient marine basin and which today hosts the vineyards for the production of the Piedmontese classic method par excellence.

The cocktail: “Alta Langa Passion”

During the event, you will be able to taste a special cocktail created for the occasion by Giacomo Colamarino, bar manager of Ai Piani Sottobanco: it is called Alta Langa Passion and combines Alta Langa DOCG with passion fruit syrup, lime juice, vodka, and a lime garnish.

“ Alta Langa DOCG reveals itself as an Italian excellence capable of surprising even in mixing: with its elegant character and structure, it was the perfect inspiration to create an exclusive cocktail, designed to celebrate the meeting between Piedmont and Rome ” comments Colamarino.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October in Piana Rotaliana the fourth edition of the event that promotes the comparison between the great wine territories.
The Piana Rotaliana Königsberg Tourist Consortium presents the new edition of Incontri Rotaliani , the wine and cultural event that promotes dialogue between renowned wine-growing territories through wine talks, tasting tables and tastings. The event, sponsored by the three DOC municipalities, is scheduled for Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025 in the towns of Mezzolombardo , Mezzocorona and San Michele all’Adige (Trento) and, after Burgundy, Rioja and Etna, this year it is characterized by the comparison between the native Teroldego Rotaliano and the Syrahs of the regions of Cortona (Arezzo) and Côte Rôtie , in the Rhone Valley.

The program will be divided into two days packed with events. The morning of Saturday, October 25th will be dedicated to a wine talk featuring illustrious figures from the world of wine and viticulture. In the afternoon, there will be a walk around tasting with the producers participating in the initiative: an opportunity for the public to meet the winemakers directly and taste their labels. Sunday, October 26th will be dedicated to wine labs : thematic meetings open to all, dedicated not only to wine but also to spirits and food and wine, with in-depth discussions and tastings led by experts and professionals in the sector.

Now in its fourth edition , the event was born from the shared desire of public and private entities to promote the Piana Rotaliana Könisberg as a territory of excellence for wine production and from the desire for comparison and openness with world-famous wine-growing areas. Embraced by mountains and crossed by the Adige and Noce rivers, the Campo Rotaliano has its roots in history as an Austrian fiefdom dedicated to the production of red wine, today known for its interpretations of Teroldego . In this context, the concept of terroir is enriched by a strong human component: the knowledge of the winemakers, the bond with the land, the respect for traditions and the sharing of the community’s identity values.

From 3:00 pm the 20th Southern Italy Wine and Oil Show inaugurates the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle.

The 20th edition of Radici del Sud has started, promoted by the Regional Council of Puglia, with the patronage of the Chamber of Commerce of Bari, LUM Business School & Consulting,   Navita, Acqua Orsini and the collaboration of Vinarius, Aepi and Ais Puglia, which will end on Monday 9 June at the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle and will give operators and enthusiasts in the sector the opportunity to access the tasting tables and meet the wine and oil producers, starting at 3:00 pm, and participate in the great final party from 8:00 pm with the tasting of the 70 winning wines of the 2025 edition and the buffet dinner on the theme “Sustainability on everyone’s lips”.

The protagonists of Radici del Sud will be the wines from native vines of Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily , but also the southern oils, and then again the daily work of wineries, oil mills, agri-food producers with a basket of products that represent the richness and uniqueness of Southern Italy. In fact, the evening tasting tables with the winning wines of the twentieth edition of the competition will be accompanied by a buffet dinner with the proposal of sustainable menus, designed according to the principles of healthy eating. The dinner will be hosted by: Giammichele Pagone (Plebiscito 7 – Casamassima) and Ottavio Surico (Osteria Borgo Antico) who will prepare the following dishes: Steamed beetroot sandwich, smoked beef, scapece-style courgettes, Aubergine carpaccio, candied tomato, basil and stracciatella, Fake Caprese tomato (tomato soup with mozzarella cream), Smoked grey mullet tartare, barrattiere and sour cream.

The day of June 9th will open in Gioia del Colle starting at 11:00 with a moment of in-depth analysis in the opening conference on the topics: – Wine trends in 2025: what to expect from today onwards for the regions of Southern Italy – The future of wine with US duties: what changes and the new trends in the markets of Southern Italy. – Sustainability: wine made with respect and love will never go out of fashion. This will be followed by the awarding of all the winning wines of the nineteenth edition of the Radici del Sud competition.

RADICI DEL SUD 2025 – Southern Wine and Oil Show

Where : Ex Paolo Cassano Distillery – Gioia del Colle (BA)

Opening to the public: 9 June 2025

Opening hours : 3.00pm to 9.00pm

Entrance to the hall: tasting kit €20 (including glass, glass holder bag)

Opening hours : 8.00pm to 11.00pm

Entrance to the final evening: €20 (free tasting of approximately 70 winning wines from all the regions of Southern Italy and 4 dishes prepared by 2 chefs from Puglia)

Single ticket (final evening hall): €30

Parking: available in the vicinity of the property

Minors do not pay admission and cannot taste.

A strategic analysis for the future of the denomination between market data and buyers’ visions.

The conference “Garda DOC between Horeca and GDO: numbers, perceptions and perspectives” concluded yesterday, a moment of discussion and analysis promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela Garda DOC, dedicated to taking stock of the progress and positioning of the Garda DOC denomination within the Horeca channels and large-scale retail trade.

The event was an opportunity to preview the results of the research project developed by Wine Meridian , structured on two complementary levels: on the one hand, the qualitative and quantitative analysis conducted with the support of the Consorzio Distributori Alimentari (CDA) , focused on the performance of the denomination in the strategic areas of Northern Italy; on the other, a perceptive survey conducted with a panel of experts composed of sommeliers, journalists, opinion leaders, restaurateurs and bloggers.

“The Garda DOC denomination represents one of the most promising realities in the Italian wine scene, with ample potential for national Horeca growth – declared Paolo Fiorini, President of the Garda DOC Consortium – . For this reason, we have structured a project that aims to provide concrete tools and useful data to support producers in a conscious strategic path, capable of enhancing the peculiarities of the territory and the distinctive positioning of the Garda DOC brand in the contemporary market. This conference is part of a broader strategy, a complex and articulated project launched in 2022, which each year delves into a different area of the Garda DOC system. The goal is to build a strong and recognizable identity, capable of enhancing the link with the unique territory of Lake Garda and supporting the Consortium with concrete tools to face the challenges of distribution and brand positioning. ”

Of particular interest were the speeches by the speakers: Christoph Mack – CEO of Mack & Schuhle AG, Fabio Piccoli Managing Director and founder of Wine Meridian , Lucio Roncoroni General Director at CDA Consorzio Distributori Alimentari, Daniele Colombo Wine and spirit Category manager Esselunga, Helena Mariscal Director of Private Label and Exclusive Brand Purchasing at Mack & Schühle AG and Nicholas Moschi, Purchasing Director at Liberty Wines, who, during their speeches, provided the audience with different and complementary points of view, useful for understanding the dynamics of the Italian and foreign markets, both in traditional channels and in large-scale distribution.

“The Garda DOC denomination has all the characteristics to establish itself as a reference in the international wine scene: wines with a modern profile, accessible but never banal, capable of interpreting contemporary taste in the best possible way”, says Christoph Mack, CEO of Mack & Schühle AG. “But what makes this denomination truly special is the deep bond with a unique territory, which I know personally and have frequented for years. Lake Garda, with its mild climate, its scenic beauty and the culture of hospitality, gives the wines a strong and recognizable identity. Promoting Garda DOC means telling the story of not just a wine, but an experience, a place that the German public loves and with which they feel a strong affinity.”

Daniele Colombo, Wine and spirit Category manager Esselunga declared “ Esselunga believes in the value of localisms and is actively committed to supporting Made in Italy, promoting products that express the identity and tradition of our country. The wine sector is strategic: in addition to reserving ample space for it in our stores through wine shops, we have also created a dedicated e-commerce site. In the current wine panorama, the DOC Garda denomination has interesting growth potential, also thanks to the international fame of this territory. ”

“Today the Garda DOC project represents the experience of a truly contemporary territorial system. For the first time a consortium looks clearly, fearlessly and courageously, directly at the final consumer” adds Fabio Piccoli, Managing Director and founder of Wine Meridian and author of the study “It is not just about promotion, but about real, interdisciplinary involvement, which also includes figures such as buyers in the design process itself. This is a modern system, which has a vision to build. Garda Doc is, in this sense, an avant-garde denomination: a contemporary response. A model is being built where multiple identities coexist under a common vision. It is a project based on the sharing of values, intentions and perspectives, which focuses on the interconnection between value and origin.”

“Garda DOC is not just a denomination, but an identity platform capable of representing an advanced idea of Italianness: elegant, accessible, contemporary.” continues Lucio Rocoroni   General Manager at CDA Consorzio Distributori Alimentari “To compete in a market where the value of the brand is central, the Garda DOC Consortium affirms a coherent and distinctive story, which combines the strength of the Garda territory with the credibility of a solid and professional distribution network. The challenge now is to build a shared narrative that crosses the supply chain, from production to catering, and that makes Garda DOC even more recognizable, and highly desirable. Only in this way will we be able to speak the language of the future. This study represents an important step towards achieving this goal.”

“ The Garda DOC project stands out for its strong orientation towards contemporaneity and a clear vision of the future of Italian wine. It is a denomination designed to intercept the tastes of an international, young, aware and curious public, who seek wines capable of combining quality, identity and pleasantness.” adds Nicholas Moschi Purchasing Director at Liberty Wines “At the same time, Garda DOC was created to enhance the experience, dedication and vision of local producers, who have been safeguarding the winemaking heritage of the Garda area for generations. Through constant work on style, qualitative coherence and narration, Garda DOC today presents itself as an authentic ambassador of Italian ‘drinking well’: a wine capable of representing the uniqueness of an extraordinary terroir, the refinement of its landscapes and the cultural evolution of taste, with an eye both to new generations of consumers and to the most demanding markets. The strength of the Garda DOC denomination lies in this balance between roots and innovation.”

“Garda DOC represents much more than a denomination for the German market: it is the authentic expression of an extraordinary territory that combines winemaking history, varietal biodiversity and a profoundly Italian lifestyle.” says Helena Mariscal, Director of Private Label and Exclusive Brand Purchasing at Mack & Schühle AG at the end of her speech, “ It is precisely this combination of quality, recognisability and emotional appeal that makes Garda DOC a unique and highly attractive proposition for the German market. Garda DOC is a denomination that combines the richness of iconic territories with a wide range of international styles and grape varieties that are already known and appreciated by the market. Its strength lies in the combination of quality, territorial identity and a brand with strong international appeal, easily recognisable and associated with the Italian lifestyle. With a significant presence of tourists every year on Lake Garda, wine tourism becomes a powerful promotional tool, strengthening the link between wine and territory. Furthermore, thanks to a distribution already oriented towards exports, Garda DOC is positioned as a natural extension for key markets such as Germany, Switzerland and France. Participation in trade fairs, the construction of a unique brand and targeted investments make Garda DOC a denomination with concrete international potential, capable of combining tradition and modernity in the glass.”

The analysis revealed a clear picture of the denomination’s potential, but also of its specificities already appreciated by the trade, such as versatility, freshness and the link with a territory of excellence known throughout the world for its quality of life and tourism.

The conference saw the participation of representatives from the world of distribution, buyers from the large-scale retail trade, operators from the Horeca channel and members of the Consortium, generating a comparison full of useful ideas for outlining future strategies for the promotion and distribution of the Garda DOC denomination.

The Consorzio di Tutela Garda DOC confirms once again, through its study, promotion and communication activities, its commitment to supporting the growth of the denomination with targeted actions, based on listening to the market and on the timely analysis of data.