Italy: Food & Wine Summer 2017
A selection of some food and wine fairs, festivals and celebrations
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| In September: www.festivaldelprosciuttodiparma.com/ |
14 May 2017
Camogli (Genoa)
In the small square of the port the largest frying pan in the world will fry fish for guests and tourists alike. The Sagra del Pesce began in 1952 and is linked to the centuries-old festival of San Fortunato, patron saint of fishermen. The religious celebration takes place on the eve with bonfires. www.camogliturismo.it
PRIMAVERA DEL PROSECCO,
Prosecco’s Spring in Treviso, Valdobbiadene,
Conegliano and Cartizze is celebrating until 11 June 2017.
Right in the heart of the Prosecco wine region discovery of all aspects of the production
process. Stay in hotels, agriturismi or B&Bs of the area, restaurants and visit wineries and historic villas. www.primaveradelprosecco.it
A NIVARATA, Sicilian granita festival
Acireale, Sicily, 2-4 June 2017
Three days of Sicilian ice cream, live food shows, workshops, handicraft, discussions, exhibitions, art exhibitions. Acireale will host master gelato makers and food professionals coming from all across Italy. www.nivarata.it
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Nemi, 4 June 2017
Nemi is a medieval town in Castelli Romani, 20 Km south of Rome on a hill overlooking the small volcanic lake of Nemi. Famous for its wild strawberries, small and sweet, Nemi hosts the Sagra della Fragola - women dress in typical rustic costumes selling the precious fruit served in many imaginative ways, with fresh cream or with ice-cream,
in pancakes, in milk-shakes or in liqueurs. www.visitnemi.it/ita/sagra-delle-fragole
INYCON Wine Festival
in Menfi near Agrigento in Sicily, 23-25 June 2017
The oldest wine festival in Sicily where you can enjoy wine tastings, taste delicious Sicilian food and visit wine exhibitions and cooking demonstrations. www.inyconmenfi.com/it/programma/
ARIA DI FESTA, SAN DANIELE HAM FAIR
in Friuli Venezia Giulia, 24 - 25 June 2017
Two days of tasting prosciutto and superb wines. www.ariadifesta.it
FESTA ARTUSIANA - ARTUSI’S CELEBRATION
Forlimpopoli/Forli-Cesena, 24 June – 2 July 2017
In the hometown of ‘the father of Italian cuisine’ Pellegrino Artusi for nine days - the Artusi Celebration. www.festartusiana.it
STRAGUSTO, STREET FOOD FESTIVAL
Trapani, Sicily, 26-30 July 2017
A festival of street food celebrating the food of the Mediterranean is held in the Fish Market square: panelle, arancine, sfincioni, rascadura, focacce, panini cà meusa, dolci, typical trapanese food. www.stragusto.it/en/
TORTELLI & TORTELLI
Crema, Lombardy, 11-16 August 2017
Crema is proud of its “Tortelli” made with amaretti biscuits, breadcrumbs, nutmeg, candied fruits, egg yolk and parmesan cheese. Every year Crema invites visitors to taste this speciality but there’s also Salva cheese and Spongarda cake. www.tortellietortelli.it
CALICI DI STELLE
A over Italy, 3-14 August 2017
Organized by the Movimento Turismo del Vino is held between 3 and 14 August and on the night between 9 and 10 August under the shooting stars. Wine tastings are organized by sommeliers’ associations of the region. www.movimentoturismovino.it/it/eventi/3/calici-di-stelle/
“CHIANINA” BEEF STEAK FESTIVAL IN CORTONA
Cortona, Tuscany, 14-15 August 2017
Thousands of Chanina beef steaks are grilled on a 14sqm grill in the centre of the medieval town of Cortona in Tuscany. Chanina is the typical breed for this part of Tuscany. www.cortonaweb.net
MANGIALONGA, WALKING AND FOOD
IN PIEDMONT, La Morra, Langhe area, 27 August 2017
Mangialonga is a non-competitive walk in the hills and vineyards of La Morra, in the wine producing area of the Langhe in Piedmont.
www.mangialonga.it
FESTIVAL DEL BRODETTO AND FISH SOUP
Fano, Marche, 7-10 Sept. 2017
Fish lovers will enjoy the Festival of “brodetto” and fish soups, where in an "International Competition of Brodetto” takes place - chefs from all over
Italy and abroad talk of their culinary themes and their recipes for fish stews and soups. The city of Fano is a seaside resort, a harbour with a marina, and an old town rich in art from eras - Roman, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque. www.festivalbrodetto.it/
DOUJA D’OR WINE FAIR IN ASTI
Asti, Piedmont, 8-17 September 2017
Food and Wine Fair famous for its “spumante” wine. www.doujador.it
PANE NOSTRUM
Senigallia, Marche, Second half of September 2017 (check actual dates on the web)
The old town centre of Senigallia will host an celebration of flavours, fragrances and the tradition of making bread. Bread will be made in the open air - taste different types of bread and to learn how to make it. www.panenostrum.com
COUS COUS FEST in San Vito lo Capo, Sicily
San Vito lo Capo, Trapani, Sicily, 15-24 September 2017
A seaside location in western Sicily has been hosting this celebration of food and cultural integration since 1998. Chefs from all over Sicily, Italy and from countries on the Mediterranean. They will take part to discover the best and most creative cous cous dish. Every evening there will be a show with music, dance, songs and tastings of cous cous. www.couscousfest.it
CHEESE – SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT, Bra, Piedmont
15-18 September 2017
For dairy artisans and cheese enthusiasts from around the world.O rganized by the Slow Food
Foundation of Biodiversity. www.cheese.slowfood.it
PARMA HAM FESTIVAL
Parma, Langhirano and all the towns of Parma ham production area.
2-4 September 2017
The festival of that well known ham is held in the city with the same name. Each year this annual celebration brings over 100,000 visitors to the area, who then indulge in consuming more than 1,000 different types of ham. One of the main attractions of the festival is the “Open Doors” tradition of the ham factories, which offers visitors a unique chance to discover that the 10 million Parma Hams produced each year by the 164 companies of the Parma Ham Consortium, are still made today like they were two thousand years ago, using only two ingredients: the prized Italian pig leg and
a pinch of sea salt. www.festivaldelprosciuttodiparma.com
FRANCIACORTA WINE FESTIVAL
Franciacorta (near Brescia) 16-17 September 2017
The Franciacorta Festival is an opportunity to taste this sparkling wine in the area where
it is produced. You can also take excursions with agricultural and wine
experts. Also taste some local cuisine: robiola cheese, luganega, salami, honey, pike from Lake Iseo, casoncelli pasta etc. www.franciacorta.net