27 chefs will perform at the Dinner Shows: July 7th in the park of Spessa Castle, July 28th on the beach in Grado, and September 8th in Lignano.
Spessa Castle, Grado, and Lignano: exceptional locations and different, surprising culinary journeys for the three most refined, glamorous events of the Friulian summer.

With the warmer weather, the eagerly awaited Dinner Shows by the chefs of Friuli Venezia Giulia Via dei Sapori will return. These 27 top chefs have been showcasing the region’s finest cuisine in the region’s most evocative locations for 26 years. Together with the chefs (who, from the Adriatic Sea to the Alps, are champions of the many facets of regional cuisine, each conceived and reimagined according to their own unique approach), the Dinner Shows will be brought to life by top-tier winemakers and food producers : a close-knit team of 71 top-level establishments , champions of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s food and wine excellence.

The event will begin on Tuesday, July 7th, at Spessa Castle in Capriva del Friuli , among the Collio vineyards: an elegant, luminous setting where cuisine celebrating spring meets sunset, and the historic park—with wisteria pergolas and balconies overlooking the hills—will become the chefs’ stage. It will continue on Tuesday, July 28th, on the beach in Grado , with the sea as a natural backdrop and summer on the plate : one of the most anticipated, beloved, photographed, and desired evenings. The season will close on Tuesday, September 8th, on the beach next to the Terrazza a Mare in Lignano , a symbol and icon of this famous tourist destination beloved by Italians and foreigners, with a menu dedicated entirely to the arrival of autumn . In case of inclement weather, all events will be rescheduled for the following day, Wednesday.

Three stylish and sophisticated events featuring fine dining will surely impress, following the usual successful format. After a welcome reception at dusk featuring the excellent products of the consortium’s 13 artisans of taste , attendees will embark on an extraordinary 27-stop gastronomic journey . Cooking new dishes live in front of the public will be the chefs of AB Osteria Contemporanea of Lavariano di Mortegliano, Ai Fiori of Trieste, Al Gallo of Pordenone, Al Grop of Tavagnacco, Al Paradiso of Pocenia, Al Ponte of Gradisca D’Isonzo, All’Androna of Grado, Alla Luna of Gorizia, Caffetteria Torinese of Palmanova, Campiello of San Giovanni al Natisone, Carnia of Venzone, Casa Valcellina of Montereale Valcellina, Costantini of Collalto of Tarcento, Da Alvise of Sutrio, Da Nando of Mortegliano, Enoteca of Buttrio , Il Grappolo d’Oro of Colle di Arba, La Torre of Spilimbergo, Le Fucine Gourmet of Buttrio, Lokanda Devetak of Savogna d’Isonzo, Mandi Parentesi Friulana of Lignano Sabbiadoro, Mondschein of Sappada, Motus Contemporary Bistrot of Grado, Riva Zanelli in Lignano Sabbiadoro, San Michele in Fagagna, Tre Merli in Trieste, and Vitello d’Oro in Udine.

At each station, a winemaker will be present alongside the chefs, offering tastings of their wines, chosen as the best pairings with the food on offer, and will be available to answer questions and curiosities. Finally, each restaurant, pastry chef, and ice cream maker belonging to the consortium will present their sweet creations, and coffee and spirits stations will be set up.

In collaboration with Slow Food and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
On Sunday, June 20, fifty winemakers will gather on the beach of the Riva degli Etruschi Resort for an evening dedicated to wine, the sea, gastronomy, and local culture.
From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM – Riva degli Etruschi – Via della Principessa, 120 – San Vincenzo (LI), Italy
More than just beach tastings, this event is designed to tell the stories, work, and vision behind every bottle.
On Saturday, June 20, the third edition of Vini Bagnanti returns to San Vincenzo. The initiative was born from the collaboration between Riva degli Etruschi Resort and the Vini Migranti project created by Teseo Geri. Once again, the event will transform one kilometer of private beach along the Etruscan Coast into a major experience dedicated to artisan wine, gastronomy, and territorial culture.
Following the success of the first two editions, which welcomed over 1,000 participants, Vini Bagnanti returns with an even richer program developed together with Slow Food Costa degli Etruschi, Slow Wine, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, and the Banca del Vino of Pollenzo.
The guiding theme of the event will be the concept of “The Right Choice”, creating a journey that explores the relationship between wine, environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and production identity, focusing not only on the final product but also on the people working every day in the world of taste and gastronomy.
For this new edition, the tasting route will also include a series of side activities designed to deepen the connection between wine, environment, and gastronomic culture:
• Sensory journey with interactive tasting workshops curated by the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
• “The Right Choice” Workshop, held on the central park terrace and organized by Slow Wine and the Banca del Vino of Pollenzo. This experience goes beyond the traditional tasting format to explore the ethical and social aspects of wine production. Through a selection of labels, participants will be guided on a journey of reflection and discovery, where flavor meets responsibility and storytelling becomes the voice of everything that is truly Right.
• Food area alongside the resort’s five restaurants, featuring selected food stands curated by Slow Food Costa degli Etruschi
• Thematic areas designed to encourage direct dialogue between producers and visitors, highlighting stories, production philosophies, and the identity of each winery
The selection of participating wineries, curated by Teseo Geri, follows precise criteria: territorial identity, sustainability, production consistency, and attention to the human and cultural value of wine. This approach perfectly reflects the philosophy of Riva degli Etruschi, a destination that has long embraced an integrated model of hospitality, agriculture, and sustainable gastronomic culture.
The wineries will come not only from Italy, with a strong focus on Tuscany, but also from abroad, including producers from Spain, Hungary, Slovenia, Greece, and Argentina, offering an international overview strongly connected to the diversity of territories and production cultures.

In Susegana, Conte Collalto welcomes you all year round and comes alive in the summer with a calendar full of events and experiences.

In the heart of the Prosecco Hills (Conegliano Valdobbiadene), a UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Conte Collalto winery is one of the oldest wineries in the world, with documented roots dating back to 958. It has always been much more than a winery: 250 hectares of vineyards, woods, olive groves, a medieval village, the Castello di San Salvatore, accommodations, and a historic cellar that is itself architecture. A place to experience in every season, which reaches its fullest expression with the arrival of summer.

Princess Isabella Collalto de Croÿ , at the helm of the estate since 2007, has built an autonomous and coherent model over time: self-sufficient in energy, entirely based on its own grapes, and rooted in a profound knowledge of each parcel. It is from this solidity that hospitality also takes shape. “An enterprise that has existed for a thousand years and still functions in every part is not a coincidence, but the result of consistent choices passed down from generation to generation,” says Princess Isabella Collalto de Croÿ . “Wine is at the center of everything, because it represents the territory, its history, and the people who experience it every day. Hospitality means sharing this coherence: not a stay in the cellar, but the opportunity to come into contact with something authentic.”

Visiting Conte Collalto means following the wine from beginning to end: from the vineyards surrounding Castello di San Salvatore to the cellar, from the historic barrel room to the museum rooms, where tools and documents recount centuries of production history. The available tours, from the Classic Tour to the Reserve Tour , to the Estate Tour and From Vine to Glass , vary in length and depth, but share the same common thread. They all conclude in the Wine Room , where the estate’s labels, from Prosecco Superiore DOCG to Incroci Manzoni, are paired with local products in an intimate and convivial atmosphere.

Completing the offering is Casa Vigneti , a farmhouse of peasant origins nestled among the vineyards at the foot of San Salvatore Castle. This ancient farmhouse, renovated as an authentic testimony to rural life in the area in the early decades of the 20th century, hosts guided tours by reservation and workshops dedicated to sustainable agriculture, the memory of the territory, and the knowledge of times gone by.

For information and reservations: Guided Tours of Conte Collalto – Casa Vigneti

Proposals for summer 2026

With the warmer weather, the offerings expand and further expand to the outdoors: from walks among the vine rows with wine tastings to eBike tours , to excursions in a historic off-road vehicle at the foot of the Castle , each proposal offers a different way to experience the same territory. Sunset picnics in the vineyard and introductory wine courses , also organized in collaboration with FISAR Treviso , complete an offering designed for a variety of audiences, from enthusiasts to families, to international visitors.

A packed calendar of events will accompany the summer months. Opening the season will be Cantine Aperte , scheduled for the last weekend of May , on the 30th and 31st, with Conte Collalto among the stars of the 33rd edition of the national event promoted by the Movimento Turismo del Vino : two days of tours, tastings, eBike tours among the vine rows, and pairings with local products .

Saturday, May 30th, will begin with vineyard tours, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.: guided walks through the vineyards, cellar, and historic barrel room, accompanied by a glass of Prosecco Superiore DOCG. In the afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., it will be possible to participate in eBike tours among the vine rows , guided along a circular route of approximately 5 km and enriched by a tasting of Prosecco Superiore DOCG directly in the vineyard.

On Sunday 31 May, Conte Collalto will offer the opportunity to visit the cellar and the historic barrel room free of charge , with two tours scheduled at 11.00 am and 4.00 pm, while throughout the day there will be eBike tours through the vineyards in six different time slots.

On both days, the Conte Collalto Winery will offer a selection of wines for tasting, paired with San Daniele prosciutto and cheeses from Latteria Soligo.

Then, from July 9th to 12th , the Collalto Wine Festival returns, now in its eighth year : four days that will liven up the winery with tastings, food, music, and immersive experiences, attracting thousands of visitors. An event that has become an essential event for the Susegana area and beyond.

Where to stay

Conte Collalto’s hospitality is complemented by two accommodation options, both nestled within the estate’s landscape. The Prosecco Lodge transforms the historic spaces of the winery into a residence: apartments overlooking the garden and with direct access to the vineyards, designed to accompany every moment of the day, from the slow awakening amidst the silence of the hills to the pleasure of a tasting at sunset.

Borgo del Castello, on the other hand, is a place suspended in time in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills: within walls that preserve centuries of history and are still home to the Collalto family, the apartments welcome guests with understated and authentic elegance, blending medieval charm and contemporary comfort for a stay marked by tranquility, beauty, and memories.

For information and reservations: Relais de Charme Castello San Salvatore

In this balance between history, landscape, and production, Conte Collalto’s hospitality is a natural extension of the estate’s life: a coherent system that renews itself season after season, maintaining a profound connection with its source.

This year’s event, dedicated to exploring the Trentino classic method, will take place in Bologna. On Sunday, May 17th, at Villa Zarri in Castel Maggiore, the Trentodoc Institute and AIS Emilia will bring 63 associated sparkling wine producers to the Bolognese region, offering over 190 wines by the glass. The Trentodoc app will also be available to guide the public through the tasting experience.
This year, Bologna hosts ” Trentodoc in Città ,” an event dedicated to discovering the Trentino classic method and designed to explore the characteristics and expressive variety of these mountain sparkling wines. Organized by the Trento Doc Institute in collaboration with AIS Emilia , ” Trentodoc in Città Bologna ” takes place on Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Villa Zarri in Castel Maggiore (Bologna).

The event is a meeting and tasting opportunity for enthusiasts, sommeliers, HORECA operators, and wine & food industry professionals, who will be able to move freely among the tasting tables and get to know the different interpretations of Trentodoc firsthand: 63 sparkling wine producers will be present with their own tables and over 190 labels will be available for tasting .

To enrich the “Trentodoc in Città Bologna” program, three one-hour thematic masterclasses will be held in the afternoon, dedicated to some of the appellation’s most iconic themes: zero dosage, production districts, and reserves. The sessions will be led by three Trentodoc Ambassadors and winners of the Italian Sommelier Association’s Best Sommelier of Italy award: Ilaria Lorini, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2025, Andrea Gualdoni, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2024, and Cristian Maitan, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2023.

To accompany the public during the tasting experience, the Trentodoc App will also be available, useful for orienting oneself among wineries, labels and tasting itineraries.

The masterclass program

2:00 PM : “Zero Compromise, Only Trentodoc” – Tasting led by Ilaria Lorini
4:00 PM : “Trentodoc: Many Territories, One Mountain Sparkling Wine” – Tasting led by Andrea Gualdoni
6:00 PM : “Trentodoc Riserva: method, mountains, and time” – Tasting led by Cristian Maitan

Information and accreditations

Registration is only possible online on the AIS Emilia website, at biglietteria.aisemilia.it/evento/TRENTODOCINCITTA_BOLOGNA.

Entrance to tasting stands :

Public : 25 euros, by registering on the website

AIS members : free entry by registering on the website

A €5 cash deposit will be required for the tasting glass. This amount will be refunded in full upon return.

Operator accreditations

Industry professionals can request free admission by writing to: trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it

Press

To obtain press accreditation, please send an email to trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it indicating the publication you are referring to, your membership number from the Order of Journalists, and your professional role.

Content creator

To obtain free admission, send an email to trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it indicating your social media account, profile name, number of followers, and role.

Masterclass

The masterclasses are reserved for those who have already purchased tickets for the tasting sessions with the sparkling wine producers. After purchasing your ticket, you will automatically receive an email with registration instructions. The cost of each masterclass is €20. You can register for only one.

Participation in this event is for adults only. Drinking responsibly enhances your appreciation of Trentodoc.

The sparkling wine houses present

Abate Nero | Altemasi | Balter | Bellaveder | Borgo dei Posseri | Aldeno Winery | Isera Winery | Riva Winery | Gabriele Furletti Winery | Michele Sartori Winery | Resom Winery | Rotaliana Winery of Mezzolombardo | Roverè della Luna Aichholz Winery | Salìm Winery | Salizzoni Winery | Social Winery of Trento | Toblino Winery | Levii Winery | Cembra Mountain Winery | Cenci Trentino | Cesarini Sforza Sparkling Wines | Conti Bossi Fedrigotti | Corvée | De Vigili | Dolomis | Endrizzi | Etyssa