Il Sabato del Vignaiolo
A TRUE WINE MARKET: 28 WINEMAKERS, UNLIMITED TASTINGS, AND BOTTLES FOR DIRECT SALE.
Next May 2, Camera di Commercio di Verona will host for the first time Vintners' Saturday, an event promoted by the Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers (FIVI) to acquaint the public with the different territorial realities of its members.
Times and location:
The event will take place from 12:00 am to 8:00 pm, at Camera di Commercio di Verona, Corso Porta Nuova 96 a Verona
What to expect:
25 local producers will present their wines, offering tastings and telling their characteristics and secrets, to bring visitors closer to the richness of Veronese wines. A guest delegation with 2 wineries will also be present.
The entrance fee includes unlimited tastings of all the wines on display.
One masterclass will be available by reservation to delve into the peculiarities of some wines and discover the world of FIVI winemakers.
Masterclass Program:
Masterclass - 4:30 p.m.
THIRTY YEARS OF AMARONE: 2012 to 1995
An exclusive masterclass dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella, a truly rare opportunity to taste historic vintages from 1995 to 2012 and appreciate the evolution of one of Italy’s greatest wines over time.
On 2 May at 4.30 pm at the Verona Chamber of Commerce, the tasting will be led by Elisabetta Tosi and Giampiero Nadali.
Wines to be tasted:
- Ca’ La Bionda (Marano di Valpolicella) – Amarone 2012
- Flatio (San Pietro in Cariano) – Amarone 2011
- Piccoli (Verona) – Amarone 2010
- Clementi (Marano di Valpolicella) – Amarone 2007
- Roccolo Grassi (Mezzane di Sotto) – Amarone 2006
- Le Guaite di Noemi (Mezzane di Sotto) – Amarone 2002
- Mazzi (Negrar di Valpolicella) – Amarone 1996
- Novaia (Marano di Valpolicella) – Amarone 1995
A unique journey through terroirs, vintages and different interpretations, designed for true wine enthusiasts and professionals.
Masterclasses cost €55.
During the day, it will be possible to:
- Taste quality gastronomic proposals , perfect to accompany the wines, with La Casara and L'associazione La Vigna
- Buy the bottles tasted directly from the producers.
Participating Wineries:
Latium, Le Tre Talestri, Contrada Palui, Cottini, La Dama, Il Pignetto, Villa Medici, Ederle Giovanni, El Citeria, Corte Sermana, Siridia, Montenigo, Montecariano, Gnirega, Fongaro, Monte Castelon, Cristina Murari, Vinicio Bronzo, Piccoli, Novaia, Franchetto, Le Guaite di Noemi, Cà Matta, Nardello, Franchini
Tickets:
Tickets cost €25 and include unlimited tastings and can only be purchased online.
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