23 Aug 2016
FOOD AND WINE EVENTS IN ITALY – AUTUMN/WINTER
The warming smell of roasted chestnuts, the precious aroma of truffles, a delicious cup of hot chocolate, a glass of robust red wine, all conjure to create an expectation of delights in autumn and winter, Italy offers the visitor the chance to experience it for real. Here is a selection of food and wine events in Italy this autumn and winter.
FRANCIACORTA WINE FESTIVAL
Franciacorta area near Brescia/lake Iseo, Lombardy
17-18 September 2016
This popular festival is an opportunity for the visitor to get to know the Franciacorta wine area by walking/cycling/bus on the Franciacorta wine route visiting castles, monasteries and wine cellars in a weekend full of events and good food and wine. The wine cellars will be open from 10am to 1pm and again from 2pm to 7pm all weekend, booking essential.
SALONE DEL GUSTO AND TERRA MADRE in Turin
Turin
22-26 September 2016
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto is the most important international event dedicated to food and gastronomy. A great multi-faceted event: the MARKET, 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.
FOOD AND WINE EVENTS IN EMILIA ROMAGNA
Sept-Nov 2016 in various locations
Parma Ham, Parmesan Cheese, Fossa Cheese, Balsamic Vinegar, Lambrusco wine , these are only a few of the incredible foods on offer in Emilia Romagna. In autumn and early winter there is a variety of events to tempt 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.
SAGRA DELL'UVA – GRAPE FESTIVAL , CUPRAMONTANA
Cupramontana, near Ancona, Marche
2 October 2016
This is one of Italy's oldest grape festivals, and takes place over 4 days culminating on Sunday 2 October. The rich programme of events is a celebration of local traditions, culture and wine making with traditional dances, songs, music, allegoric floats and the Palio of the Verdicchio Wine, a grape crushing race. Stalls sell food and wine, grapes and other local products.
BOCCACCESCA in CERTALDO
Certaldo near Florence, Tuscany
7-9 October 2016
The charming Medieval part of Certaldo in Tuscany holds every year a food and wine fair to pay homage to the great writer Boccaccio, famous for his love of food and the good life, who was born in the town. Food stalls, wine tastings, music and shows will entertain the guests in this beautiful corner of Tuscany.
EUROCHOCOLATE, PERUGIA
Perugia, Umbria
14-23 October 2016
This will be the 23rd edition of Eurochocolate, the annual delicious appointment in the lovely town of Perugia for all lovers of chocolate, professionals in the field and importers. Tastings, exhibitions, workshops, shows for the 10 days of the duration of this festival. This year's event is called “Sharing Chocolate” and it is inspired by the passion of sharing the delicious food with friends, family and loved ones.
WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR IN ACQUALAGNA
Acqualagna, Marche
30 Oct-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 such as cured meats, wine, honey and cheese. The town has been recognized as the “Capital of Taste”, thanks to its quality products, tradition, history and authentic flavours. The white truffle is the most valuable on the market in terms of its nutritional properties and price.
WHITE TRUFFLE FAIR IN ALBA
Alba, Piedmont
8 Oct-27 November 2016
This will be the 86th edition of this popular fair dedicated to the extraordinary delicacy that is the Alba White Truffle. A myriad of events spanning 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 to culminate with the world famous Truffle market for the best and biggest truffle.
NATIONAL CHESTNUTS FAIR
Cuneo, Piedmont
14-16 October 2016
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www.cuneoholiday.com
This is the 18th edition of the National Chestnut Fair in Cuneo. The event fills the old town with tastes, aromas, sights and sounds for four full days and attracting exhibitors from all over Piedmont and beyond.
EIN PROSIT, food and wine festival in Friuli Venezia Giulia
Tarvisio - Malborghetto, Friuli Venezia Giulia
20-23 October 2016
This will be the 28th edition of this event, the biggest in Friuli Venezia Giulia for food and wine lovers. There will be a series of tastings of regional food in the many restaurants participating to the event, wine tastings, workshops, seminars and other events related to the theme of the festival.
MERANO WINE FESTIVAL& CULINARIA FOOD FESTIVAL
Merano, South Tyrol
4-8 November 2016
Information, culture and the social world of wine are united at the Kurhaus, the famous Art Nouveau building in the heart of Merano. Fine wines and haute gastronomie are brought together with the simple unifying idea of “true excellence”. More than 500 selected Italian and international vintners and over a hundred producers of the very best in gastronomy are at the heart of what is on offer here, bringing to the event a selection of the highest quality products available on the market.
FRANTOI APERTI (OPEN HOUSE AT THE OIL MILLS) in UMBRIA
Various locations, Umbria Region
29 October - 27 November 2016
The “Open House at the Oil Mills” Now in its 19th edition this year and will offer 5 fabulous, not-to-be-missed weekends for rediscovering a truly one of a kind product, olive oil. Loads of events will be hosted throughout Umbria along the Oil Dop Road during the extended edition of “Open House at the Oil Mills” dedicated to Dop Umbria extra virgin olive oil to be held in participating towns and oil mills along with entertainment and cultural initiatives.
FESTA DEL TORRONE, CREMONA
Cremona, Lombardy
19-27 November 2016
Torrone is the sweet nougat typical of Cremona, now famous all over the world. 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.
CIOCCO SHOW
Bologna
16-20 November 2016
Ciocco Show in Bologna is as major event dedicated to chocolate pays homage to the food of the gods: a schedule of tasty treats, fun, culture and shows, with an eye to fair trade, to promote a shorter supply chain (from cocoa to chocolate) and ensure that the right compensation is paid to raw material producers.
FIERA DEL BUE GRASSO
Carrù (Cuneo), 8 December 2016
http://www.cuneoholiday.com/index.php?id=310&evento=546&ev_sezione=2&L=1&limit=60
The “Fat Ox Fair” is an irresistible event- a living mix of local traditions, excellent food, competition, good wine, colourful people from bull breeders to bull buyers, markets and emotions held in the picturesque Langhe wine region. Eat the famous “bollito misto” to complete your day!
Stefania Gatta
Press and Communications
Italian National Tourist Board
NB: Information correct at time of publication
August 2016
