Italian Food and Wine
Autumn/Winter 2016
Autumn/Winter 2016
The wonderful aromas of truffles, roasted chestnuts,
warm rustic bread, espresso, hot chocolate, robust red wines,
all conjure up great expectations for autumn and winter in Italy.
Here is a selection of upcoming food and wine events later this year.
warm rustic bread, espresso, hot chocolate, robust red wines,
all conjure up great expectations for autumn and winter in Italy.
Here is a selection of upcoming food and wine events later this year.
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SALONE DEL GUSTO AND TERRA MADRE,
17-18 September 2016, in Turin
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is an important international event dedicated to food and gastronomy, with exhibitors from five continents and the Slow Food Presidia, numerous events dedicated to the wealth and diversity of global cuisine, street food, the prestigious Enoteca, conferences examining issues around food production, the forums of Terra Madre’s food communities and more, all with the aim of loving the earth. Together, we’re learning more about how our food is made, preserving biodiversity and securing a better food future for everyone. www.salonedelgusto.com
SALONE DEL GUSTO AND TERRA MADRE, September-November 2016 in various locations
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Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Fossa Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, Lambrusco wine, these are only some of the incredible foods on offer in Emilia Romagna. There is a variety of events for the
gourmet visitors: Valtidone Wine Fest near Piacenza (Sept), Fossa Cheese in Talamello (Nov.), Olive oil in Coriano near Rimini (Nov.), Fish Festival in Cesenatico (Nov), Eel Festival in Comacchio (Oct), White Truffle in Sant’Agata Feltria near Rimini (Oct) and the November Porc, a celebration of Parma Ham, Culatello, salami and more in the province of Parma. www.winefoodemiliaromagna.com
SAGRA DELL’UVA – GRAPE FESTIVAL , CUPRAMONTANA, 2 Oct., near Ancona, Marche
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October. It's a celebration of local traditions, culture and wine making with traditional dance, song, music, allegoric floats and the Palio of the Verdicchio Wine, a grape crushing race.
www.sagradelluva.com
BOCCACCESCA in CERTALDO, 7-9 October 2016, near Florence, Tuscany
The charming medieval district of Certaldo in Tuscany, every year, holds a food and wine fair in honour of the great writer Boccaccio, born in the town and famed for his love of food and the good life. Food stalls, wine tastings, music and shows will entertain you in this beautiful corner of Tuscany. www.boccaccesca.it
EUROCHOCOLATE, PERUGIA, Umbria 14-23 October 2016
This will be the 23rd year of Eurochocolate, for all lovers of chocolate, Tastings, exhibitions, workshops, for the 10 day festival. This year, called “Sharing Chocolate”, inspired by the pleasure of sharing with friends, family and loved ones. www.eurochocolate.com
WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR IN ACQUALAGNA, Marche, 30 October-13 November 2016
Acqualagna’s central square, Piazza Mattei, hosts the Fair with over one hundred stands, where you can buy fresh truffles and other local quality products - cured meats, wine, honey and cheese. www.comune.acqualagna.ps.it
WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR IN ALBA, Piedmont, 8 Oct-27 November 2016
In its 86th year of this fair is dedicated to the famed Alba White Truffle. Many events are included from: cinema festival, medieval representations such as the Palio degli Asini (2 October), beauty contest, wine tastings of the famous Barbera and Barbaresco wines, food-related events, theatre,
music - all culminate with the world famous truffle market. www.fieradeltartufo.org
NATIONAL CHESTNUTS FAIR, 14-16 October 2016, Cuneo, Piedmont
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EIN PROSIT, Tarvisio - Malborghetto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, 20-23 October 2016
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The 28th year of the biggest food and wine festival in Friuli Venezia Giulia. There will be tastings of regional food in the many restaurants participating, wine tastings, workshops and seminars. www.einprosit.org
MERANO WINE FESTIVAL& CULINARIA FOOD FESTIVAL, 4-8 November 2016, Merano, South Tyrol
At the Kurhaus, the famous Art Nouveau building in Merano, fine wines and haute gastronomie are brought together. More than 500 selected Italian and international vintners and over a hundred producers of the very best in gastronomy are on offer here, the highest quality products available on the market. www.meranowinefestival.com
FRANTOI APERTI, 29 October - 27 November 2016, in various locations Umbria
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The “Open House at the Oil Mills”, now in its 19th year and will offer 5 fabulous, weekends for rediscovering olive oil will be hosted throughout Umbria along the Oil Dop Road dedicated to Dop Umbria extra virgin olive oil. www.frantoiaperti.net
FESTA DEL TORRONE, 19-27 November 2016, Cremona, Lombardy
Torrone is the sweet nougat typical of Cremona and this year Cremona dedicates 9 days to its delicious creation with stalls selling all types of torrone, shows, music, historical re-enactments, typical Cremonese meals to be enjoyed in the many restaurants of the city and the construction of a giant torrone in the main piazza. www.festadeltorronecremona.it
CIOCCO SHOW, Bologna 16-20 November 2016
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Ciocco Show in Bologna is dedicated to chocolate, "the food of the gods": tasty treats, fun, culture, supporting fair trade to ensure that the right compensation is paid to raw material
producers. www.cioccoshow.it
FIERA DEL BUE GRASSO, Carrù (Cuneo), 8 December 2016
The “Fat Ox Fair” is a living mix of local traditions, food, wine and colourful people from 'bull breeders to bull buyers' in the Langhe wine region. Eat the famous “bollito misto” to complete your trip! http://www.cuneoholiday.com/index.phpid=310&evento=546&ev_sezione=2&L=1&limit=60