September 14 and 15, 2024 on the occasion of the Franciacorta Festival.

A unique opportunity to taste and compare the styles of the most renowned and emerging companies.

For the Franciacorta Festival , one of the most beloved events by lovers of Italy’s finest sparkling wines, Cantine di Franciacorta (a well-known and well-stocked Wine Store in Erbusco) is once again organizing a truly unique tasting of Satèn this year, in the exclusive location of their wine shop, an elegant 500 m2 open space , set up specifically for the occasion. The protagonists will be 40 Franciacorta wineries selected from the most renowned and the most interesting emerging ones, united by the trait d’union of the extremely high quality of their wines, all with absolutely unique characteristics.

The tasting table will be held on September 14 and 15. Each company will offer two types of Franciacorta , the Satèn and another of its choice. The tastings will be accompanied by a refined served buffet and the tasting glass will be left free . There are four sessions scheduled per day , each lasting about two hours (at 10, 12.30, 15, 17.30), which we recommend booking directly from the website: www.cantinedifranciacorta.it   , or by calling 030 775 1116. This will be a unique opportunity to taste a very wide selection of Franciacorta through a sensory journey in which you will perceive different emotions and sensations with each tasting, comparing the style of the various wineries. All with the support of sommeliers and experts of Cantine di Franciacorta, who will provide information on the peculiarities of each wine and each company.

With this tasting Cantine di Franciacorta continues its commitment to publicizing the excellence of Franciacorta wine production. A reference wine shop for wine lovers, it was founded in Erbusco in 1994, only four years after the birth of the Consortium for the Protection of Franciacorta, with the aim of grouping and promoting the wines of all the Franciacorta companies in a single space . There is a vast and complete assortment of Franciacorta wines at cellar prices, with all the producers represented and 1200 labels . Located near the Rovato motorway exit, on the road that leads to Lake Iseo, this modern, warm and welcoming Wine Store also has an elegant Wine Bar , the ideal place to stop for an aperitif .

The Casoni-branded bitter gets on the saddle and pedals to the Italian Bike Festival, scheduled for 13 to 15 September 2024.

Amaro del Ciclista , the end of the meal and the end of the race preferred by two-wheel lovers, will stop from 13 to 15 September at the Italian Bike Festival , the International Bike Show in Misano Adriatico , which will be held in the prestigious setting of the Misano World Circuit , where it will have the opportunity to make itself known to end consumers, partners and the media. A stage, that of IBF , where absolute passion for the bike as a means of daily travel, sport, training or lifestyle reigns. To date, the Italian Bike Festival is the leading European platform for the bike and soft mobility market. A three-day event in which the industry represented by over 600 brands in the sector has the opportunity to connect with its public by presenting the latest innovations.

The kermesse, now in its sixth edition, will also feature Amaro del Ciclista as its protagonist in this 2024 edition. Produced by Casoni , a historic distillery based in Finale Emilia (Modena), Amaro del Ciclista is a full and rounded amaro with an unmistakable herbal taste, to be enjoyed chilled and perfect for sharing with adventure companions. Available in the ORIGINALE version, for those who love traditional liqueurs, and POP , with a young and fresh profile.

The Emilian bitter will be the center of attention with a stand open to the public ( BOOTH K4 ), where visitors will be able to meet special guests and influencers engaged in promotional and engagement activities, as well as have the opportunity to taste and purchase the product. In addition, numerous interactive and engaging activities will be held, thanks to which it will be possible to get involved with the possibility of winning exclusive Amaro del Ciclista gadgets.

Not only that: there will also be prominent guests at the stand linked to the world of two wheels. Below are the guests who await you at the BOOTH K4 Amaro del Ciclista stand:

• Friday, September 13, Riccardo Magrini, former cyclist, now a cycling sports commentator and commentator for Eurosport. After a successful career, he became sports director for various junior amateur teams. All companies that saw the growth of Italian cycling champions of the caliber of Giovanni Visconti, Marco Pantani and Mario Cipollini in those years.
• Saturday 14th September , Mattia de Marchi , specialist in long distances, dirt and gravel. Mattia has cycling in his blood and knows how to transmit his passion to all those who cross his path and are lucky enough to pedal a few kilometres alongside him. It was his idea to found ENOUGH, a collective currently made up of ten boys and girls, who meet to pedal together, participate in competitions and events and to introduce the youngest to this sport.
• On Sunday, September 15, “El diablo” Claudio Chiappucci, former professional cyclist from 1985 to 1998, won a Milan-Sanremo, two Giro del Piemonte, three stages in the Tour de France and one in the Giro d’Italia. After his extraordinary professional career, Chiappucci participated in several television programs on Rai channels, and followed the 2008 Giro d’Italia as a commentator at the end of the stage, together with Paolo Condò of La Gazzetta dello Sport.

This is the comment of Manuel Greco , Trade Marketing Manager Casoni : “We are pleased to announce our participation in the Italian Bike Festival 2024: we will be present at IBF with our Amaro del Ciclista, the favorite bitter of cyclists and not only, the perfect end to a meal after a ride in company. Amaro del Ciclista – continues Greco – comes from an original Casoni recipe, and is a bitter made with 20 aromatic herbs, among which the hints of licorice and chinoise stand out. In addition, it has a truly particular history: we invite you to come and discover it at our stand at the Italian Bike Festival. You will find us at the BOOTH K4 : we have prepared many interactive activities for you and a series of truly high-level guests. We look forward to seeing you for a toast with Amaro del Ciclista!”

Two unmissable evenings: music, acting, tasting, to celebrate the “King of wines”.

The Barolo and Great Wines of Langa Road is pleased to present:

Barolo, Music and Theatre , a complete and fascinating sensorial experience, celebrating the meeting between the world of wine and the performing arts, offering an evening of great refinement and culture. The event is an opportunity to explore the profound bond between one of the most prestigious wines in the world and art, creating a connection between flavors, sounds and narratives.

The evening is divided into two main moments. In the first, the music of Maestro Ennio Morricone comes into play, whose compositions, performed live, accompany the audience on a unique emotional journey. The selected melodies represent some of the most iconic works of Maestro Ennio Morricone, rearranged for guitar by Massimo Scattolin , with the violin of Paolo Tagliamento and the string orchestra of the young talents of the Venice Dream Ensemble.

In parallel, the narration is entrusted to the voice of the actor Giorgio Lupano , who through his story explores the history of wine and the evolution of Barolo, emblem of the Langhe and of Italian winemaking excellence. His story offers an in-depth look not only at the origins and traditions of this renowned wine.

The second part of the evening is dedicated to an exclusive tasting of Langa wines, with particular attention to the different expressions of Barolo . The tasting is accompanied by samples of Piedmontese gastronomic delicacies , carefully chosen to enhance and complete the sensory experience of the wine. This moment represents an opportunity to appreciate the many facets of Barolo, in a context that combines taste, culture and conviviality.

The foyer of the theater becomes an ideal stage, where the King of wines and the Wine of Kings will perform for the joy of the gathered audience. Two unmissable evenings, dedicated to lovers of Italian excellence.

The two stages:

09.18.2024 Academy Theatre, Conegliano TV

09.19.2024 Ristori Theatre, Verona

Dinner in the vineyard, aperitifs at sunset, hot air balloon experiences and vertical tastings: from 13 to 15 September, a rich program of events on the occasion of the Franciacorta in Cantina Festival.

“Emozione” is the Franciacorta symbol of Villa Franciacorta, released for the first year in 1978, and today embodies the warmth of the welcome of Roberta Bianchi and Paolo Pizziol, at the helm of the family business, supported by their sons Alessio and Matteo.

And the experiences designed by the winery for the Franciacorta in Cantina Festival, scheduled from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September, will be full of “emotions”.

The world of Franciacorta Millesimato will be central, that is, produced with grapes exclusively from a single harvest that, since the first vintage, that distant 1978, has distinguished the Villa Franciacorta philosophy. The historic cellar , immersed in the sixteenth-century village recovered by the Bianchi family in the Sixties, will come alive with tastings, visits and themed events.

For lovers of original experiences, it will be possible to go up in a hot air balloon to admire Franciacorta from above (Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm every 15 minutes) or dine in the organic vineyard, where the dishes of Andrea Marenzi, chef of Ela Osteria in Villa will be paired with Franciacorta Millesimati selected for the occasion (Friday at 7:00 pm). For those who prefer an informal experience, “ Tramonto in Vigna” will combine a guided tour of the winery with a picnic at the Casa dell’Eremita in the famous Gradoni vineyard (Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 pm).

There will be no shortage of opportunities to learn more about Franciacorta Millesimato, with the guided tastings “Emozione in Verticale” (Sunday at 5.30 pm) dedicated to Franciacorta Emozione proposed in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 vintages, and the experience “Viaggio con le Riserve da Collezione” (Saturday at 5.30 pm) with Emozione Unica 2017, grapes from old vines and hillside Crus that rest for 5 years on the lees (The Wine Hunter Award Gold) , Emozione 40 years Riserva, 100 months on the lees and 7.5 years from disgorgement (Decanter World Wine Award Gold) and RNA Riserva Nobile Alessandro Bianchi 2007 Riserva , 15 years on the lees (The Wine Hunter Award Gold).