On November 9, 2024 at ViaVai Gourmet in Merano: an invitation to discover the quintessence of Lake Garda wines, in an evening where every glass tells the authentic encounter between the territory and those who love it.

The Garda DOC Consortium is preparing to light up the Dopofestival scene of the Merano Wine Festival with an event that celebrates the beauty of wine and the territory: “Garda DOC: A coming and going in Merano, Aperitivo Dopofestival “.

On Saturday 9 November, from 6 to 8 pm, ViaVai Gourmet, on Corso Libertà 41, will host a refined and suggestive aperitif, right on the red carpet of the festival: the Consorzio Garda DOC will welcome wine enthusiasts and operators in the sector for an experience dedicated to conviviality and discovery.

The event will offer the opportunity to meet Garda DOC producers, on a wine journey that combines quality, excellence and tradition. The labels of the Denomination will be the true protagonists of this post-festival aperitif, inviting guests to discover and appreciate the unique nuances of Lake Garda wines. “ This will be – underlines the President of the Garda DOC Consortium Paolo Fiorini – the ideal opportunity to taste iconic wines that narrate the Garda territory through aromas, flavors and stories of passion and dedication, in an informal and welcoming environment, perfect for concluding an intense day at the Merano Wine Festival ”.

ViaVai Gourmet will offer a buffet of local products, chosen to enhance the variety of Garda DOC wines and enrich each tasting with artfully studied pairings. The pouring service will be curated to allow guests to explore, glass in hand, the world of Garda DOC, allowing themselves to be surprised by flavors and aromas that evoke the uncontaminated nature and winemaking traditions of the lake.

The event has a limited number of places, with access reserved for those who have confirmed their presence by booking, by clicking on “Book Now” in the official invitation addressed to wine lovers, professionals in the sector and enthusiasts of the Garda DOC world, who will have the opportunity to toast together with the producers, sharing with the passion for wine and the culture of a unique and fascinating territory.

From 16 to 18 November the market exhibition will be enriched with a section curated by the GAL del Ducato dedicated to truffles and local products. Entrance tickets and masterclass tickets on sale online.

More and more wine and territory at the centre of the Wine Fair , which will be held from Saturday 16th to Monday 18th November in the Piacenza Expo spaces, where the truffle , the king of autumn flavours, will be the protagonist in an exclusive area managed by the GAL del Ducato – Local Action Group . Established in 2015 to implement development initiatives in the rural and Apennine areas between the provinces of Parma and Piacenza, the GAL del Ducato will participate in the market exhibition with a program dedicated mainly to the local truffle , with a view to enhancing the territory. During the three days, the organization in collaboration with the Consulta del tartufo and the Enogastronomic Roads of Parma and Piacenza will present its actions relating to the 2023-2027 programming, with tastings paired with local wines and meetings on the cultivation and processing of this prized mushroom. The same spaces will also be used to discuss The Myth of Malvasia , an international cooperation project designed to narrate the history of Malvasia, to describe a product – aromatic Malvasia di Candia – of which the provinces of Parma and Piacenza are the world’s leading producers, describing its versatility and celebrating the work of the winemakers who produce it.

At the Wine Fair , which will see the participation of over 200 companies from all over Italy but also from abroad, you will be able to taste and buy wines, but also oil and other products resulting from the work of the land. The rich program of masterclasses , now available for online booking , will offer the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Italian wines but not only: the tastings will allow you to explore production territories, winemaking processes and the oil supply chain, enriching the experience thanks to the guidance of experts in the wine and food sector.

The first appointment will be Saturday 16 November at 11:30 with Sweet secrets: a journey through passito wines , curated by the President of ONAV (National Organization of Wine Tasters) Vito Intini. It will be an opportunity to discover the rich variety of Italian passito wines, each characterized by production techniques and peculiarities linked to the territory of origin. At 16:00 the President of FISAR (Italian Federation of Sommeliers, Hoteliers and Restaurateurs) Roberto Donadini will lead Rossi who will tell the story of the territory: the native vines of lesser-known Italy , focused on minor grapes but capable of giving life to wines with great personality and character.

Sunday 17 November will be the turn of two appointments with Antonello Maietta, Former President of AIS (Italian Sommelier Association), journalist and food and wine popularizer. At 11:30 there will be White and Gold: whites between PIWI, native and international , an in-depth analysis with a tasting of five selected labels from Alto Adige to Sicily and a Slovenian one. In the afternoon at 16:00 there will be Sfumature effervescente : a journey through the Italy of sparkling wines , a tasting to explore the Italy of bubbles in its various facets.

The series of meetings will end at 11:30 on Monday 18 November – a day traditionally designed for sommeliers, operators and professionals – with the appointment dedicated to extra virgin olive oil and conducted by Luigi Caricato, writer, journalist and director of the magazine Olio Officina . Different interpretations of the yellow gold among the proposals from different territories of the Belpaese.

Tickets for the masterclasses can already be purchased online at a cost of 18 euros, together with the entrance ticket to the Fiera dei Vini . A cumulative ticket for two days is also available at a cost of 40 euros, while AIS, ONAV, FISAR and ASSOSOMMELIER members can request a reduced entrance fee of 15 euros by writing to

Piacenza, Wine Fair in brief

When : Saturday 16, Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November 2024 Where : Piacenza Expo Opening hours to the public : Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 19.30 – Monday from 10.00 to 16.30 Entrance : 25.00 euros including a glass for tastings – reduced 15.00 euros for agreements with industry associations. Minors do not pay admission and cannot taste ​Parking : free Useful information : shopping carts available; discounts for visitors on entry to city museums ​Organizing Secretariat: Piacenza Expo Alessandra Bottani fieradeivini@piacenzaexpo.it – 0523.602711

The traditional event, now in its 19th edition, will take place on Sunday, November 17 at the municipal sports hall. Wines (red and rosé) from over 50 wineries from all over the region will be available for tasting. An interesting Masterclass is also scheduled, with illustrious speakers, and several collateral initiatives.

In a period rich, both at a national and regional level, in events linked to food and wine and the promotion of typical products, Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria stands out, the now traditional event that Quiliano (Sv) dedicates to Ligurian wines (red and rosé), now in its 19th edition , scheduled for Sunday 17 November at the municipal sports hall in Piazza della Costituzione.

For enthusiasts and professionals, this is a unique opportunity to taste, at the various stations set up inside the large location, the wines of over 50 wineries , guided by the producers themselves and by Fisar sommeliers. At the tasting stands, open for the entire afternoon, the DOC and IGT denominations of all the production areas, from the West to the far East , and other particular labels will be available. On this occasion, it will also be possible to purchase bottles.

The increase in registrations (about 50% more than the last edition) confirms the interest of companies in the annual event, organized by the business network Vite in Riviera and the Municipality of Quiliano, with the participation of the Liguria Region . As usual, there will be a significant moment of technical study, by invitation. In the morning (10.30 am) there will be the Masterclass ” Rossi di Liguria: Mediterranean, heroic, rare and with great potential “, curated by the Ligurian expert Jacopo Fanciulli , brand ambassador of Vite in Riviera, with the participation of representatives of some of the most prestigious national guides: Gianni Fabrizio (curator of Vini d’Italia del Gambero Rosso ), Jonathan Gebser (vice curator of Slow Wine ), Daniele Bartolozzi ( Vini Buoni d’Italia ) and Erika Mantovan (Essential Guide to Italian Wines). , The appointment is by invitation, for information contact eventi@viteinriviera.it . During the day, the presence of Mario Busso , curator of Vini Buoni d’Italia , is also expected,

“With Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria 2024, the City of Quiliano returns to being an ambassador of our excellence, thanks also to the presence of the producers, the Fisar sommeliers, the expert Jacopo Fanciulli and the curators of some of the most important guides in the sector – says Massimo Enrico , president of Vite in Riviera -. An event, now in its nineteenth edition, that knows how to propose and renew itself thanks to the ideas of our network, always focusing on the very high quality of our products: the great red DOC and IGT wines from all over Liguria, each with its own facets and peculiarities, will express an authentic storytelling of the territory, becoming a vector of territorial marketing in a kermesse of clear interest”.

The number of operators involved is also growing. To promote Granaccia , restaurants in the province of Savona and throughout Liguria will be asked to propose, in the month of November , a dish or menu to pair with this prestigious grape variety, one of the most widespread in the world (in Italy known as Cannonau in Sardinia, Alicante in Tuscany, Tai Rosso in Veneto, Trasimeno Gamay in Umbria). In addition, some local restaurants will offer special themed aperitifs on the evening of Saturday 16th.

Among the collateral initiatives , there will also be a concert of Celtic music on Friday evening, and a guided tour, with the collaboration of FAI volunteers, of Villa Maria , an imposing building – surrounded by a lush garden – owned by the Municipality of Quiliano, built in 1875 and recently reopened after a major renovation.

“Also this year Quiliano hosts the prestigious Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria event, now in its nineteenth edition. I remember the first ones well, at the beginning of the new century. The goal back then – says Mayor Nicola Isetta – was to promote, in a land of whites, niche red wines, each linked to their respective territories. Today we have gone much further: red wines have now become an important and significant reality of the wine production of our region. The City of Quiliano is pleased to once again be the ambassador of Ligurian excellence, also thanks to the fundamental partnership with Vite in Riviera, a company committed to promoting and enhancing the typical products of the west. We have confirmed the welcoming location of the Palasport, which will be set up with the qualified collaboration of Polisportiva Quiliano, in a crescendo of events that will cover the entire weekend, also involving Quiliano operators”.

The afternoon program of Sunday 17th will be enriched by the presentations of the De.Co. of Quiliano and some themed books, including “ Vino è Donna, da baccante a sommelier ” by Maria Luisa Alberico and “ Un mare nel Roero ” (Trenta Editore), edited by the author Flavio Costa , chef (originally from Savona) of the restaurant 21.9 in Piobesi d’Alba (Cn), 1 Michelin Star.

Entrance to the free tasting stands will be subject to a fee (25 euros, including glass and pocket), with a reduction for some categories of professionals (sommeliers, restaurateurs), subject to registration.

Many activities and experiences are proposed from 3 to 11 November: the wineries of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement are ready to welcome wine tourists and involve them in this autumn celebration.

“ Wine is born, the party explodes ” is the slogan of Cantine Aperte a San Martino , an autumn event dedicated to lovers of wine and wine culture, scheduled from 3 to 11 November. Once again, the cellars of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement will open their doors, to discover the new wine and new oil along with many other products that the area has to offer this season.

This year’s edition is intertwined with a message of responsibility, thanks to the coincidence with the ” Wine in Moderation Day “, which will be celebrated on November 8. This day, supported by Unione Italiana Vini and Wine in Moderation together with the Movimento Turismo del Vino, aims to raise awareness among participants about the conscious consumption of wine, promoting the theme “The best wine? The one you can remember”. ” Through this event – explains the President of the Movimento Turismo del Vino Umbria Giovanni Dubini – we renew the warning that is so dear to MTV: enjoy wine responsibly, exalting the value of each glass as an expression of the territory and the art of winemakers “. Numerous and engaging activities are proposed for this edition. Among those scheduled, the Dionigi winery on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 hosts the “ArteMagnum” initiative: during these days you can watch the pictorial decoration of double magnum ceramic bottles by six international artists. The event culminates with a dinner on Saturday evening, November 9, dedicated to tasting wine and new oil, with chestnuts, bonfires and live music. While the La Fonte winery will be open for visits and tastings on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November from 11 am to 9 pm with chestnuts, bruschetta with new organic oil and mulled wine, the Roccafiore winery , from Monday 4 to Friday 8 and Monday 11 November, is offering the “Blind Tasting” initiative, a blind tasting of new and old vintages. At the Chiesa del Carmine winery , on Sunday 3 and Sunday 11 November, the arrival of San Martino will be celebrated with lunch in the winery, while on Saturday 9, the classic pizza will be eaten with Pizza Night. At the Carini farm , Saturday 9th, the shop is open until late (10am-1pm/3pm-9pm) and the feast of San Martino will be held from 4pm to 9pm. The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement is celebrating the Summer of San Martino by offering an experience that goes beyond tasting, transforming every tasting into a precious memory and every visit into a lesson in culture and respect for tradition. Attached is the complete list of proposals by the participating wineries. For further details on the programs of the individual wineries, please visit the official website of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement. Umbria Wine Tourism Movement The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement (www.mtvumbria.it) is one of the regional branches of the Wine Tourism Movement, a non-profit association that brings together over 1,000 of the best Italian wineries and distilleries. The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement, founded in 1993, aims to increase the regional wine tourism sector through a spirit of innovation and quality of hospitality, according to a lifestyle that tends to place the guest at the center of attention. It enhances the associated companies and their production, guarantees environmental protection and is committed to raising awareness of conscious drinking, with numerous initiatives aimed especially at young people. Innovative and quality hospitality, environmental protection and raising awareness of conscious drinking: the philosophy of the Movement, currently chaired by Giovanni Dubini, is understood and shared by over 60 member companies, who act in concert to promote the events and initiatives organized by the National Association.