From 5 to 7 April, three guided masterclasses and 200 winemakers gathered in Gambellara (Vicenza) for the exhibition dedicated to natural drinking.

The 20th edition of VinNatur Tasting, scheduled at the Margraf showroom in Gambellara (Vicenza) from 5 to 7 April, is enriched with three guided tastings to deepen the knowledge of wines according to nature, comparing old vintages and different interpretations.

On Saturday 5 April at 2:00 pm, Gianpaolo Giacobbo , wine writer and advisor to VinNatur, will host How long can a natural wine last?. Through a selection of labels, vinified with very low levels of sulfur dioxide and aged for at least ten years, participants will be able to discover their complexity and ability to evolve over time, dispelling the myth that they are intended for immediate consumption. The second event, which will be held on Sunday 6 April at the same time, will be Microbiological alterations of wines by agronomist Giacomo Buscioni of Food Micro Team . A journey in which the main organoleptic changes of microbiological origin and their characteristics will be analyzed through a blind tasting of appropriately modified wines. Finally, on Monday 7 April at 2:00 pm, the focus will shift to the most renowned of white grape varieties with the masterclass entitled Pure Riesling – Winemaking styles and climate impact . The speaker will be Dominic Wurth , a wine consultant, who will lead a tasting journey between Germany and Italy comparing different expressions of this grape variety. From dry versions to softer and more structured ones, participants will explore the main winemaking techniques and the fundamental role that climate change plays in the evolution of Riesling. The meeting is promoted in collaboration with Korkindustrie Trier .

VinNatur Tasting 2025 is not only a moment to delve into some aspects of drinking according to nature but also an opportunity to meet and talk with the winemakers of the VinNatur Association, founded in 2006 to promote itself on the national and international markets and which today brings together 300 companies from twelve different nations. At the tasting tables of the event it will be possible to taste and, from this year, purchase wines directly from 200 producers from Italy, Albania, Austria, Germany, Spain, France and Slovenia . What unites them is their commitment to sustainable viticulture, free of chemical additives and oriented towards the authentic expression of the territory, with the least possible number of interventions in the vineyard and cellar.

Tickets for the masterclasses and the event are on sale online on the event website.

VinNatur Tasting in brief
When : Saturday 5, Sunday 6 and Monday 7 April 2025
Where : Margraf Showroom | Via Torri di Confine – Gambellara (Vicenza)
Opening hours to the public : 10am to 6pm
Entrance : 30.00 euros per day (50.00 euros for two days) including a glass for tastings, a map of the producers and an event catalogue. Tickets can be purchased on site, at the entrance to the event (in cash, credit card or debit card) or online on Eventbrite. Minors do not pay for the entrance and cannot do tastings, small pets are allowed
Useful information for those arriving by train:
– A free shuttle bus service will be available to and from the San Bonifacio train station
– On your return we recommend going to the entrance of the event 30 minutes before the train leaves
Useful information for those arriving by car:
At the Montebello Vicentino toll booth exit (A4 Milan-Venice motorway), turn immediately right towards Verona. The Margraf showroom is on the right after 1.2 km along the SR11. Large parking lot in front and easily accessible
Website: www.vinnatur.org/evento/tasting-2025/

VinNatur was founded in 2006 with the aim of uniting small producers of natural wine, from Italy and Europe, in an association that allows them to promote their products: wines that are the result of healthy agriculture that excludes the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, favoring natural practices. At the same time, the Association aims to promote the development of specific skills in the viticultural and natural oenological field. Over the years, the number of member producers has grown significantly, reaching the current 300 companies from twelve different nations.

Luca Zaia: «In 30 years the project has become a model of tourism.

Preparations are in full swing for the 30th edition of the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, an event which, with its 15 wine exhibitions , aims to allow the public to experience the true essence of the hills where the world’s most famous bubbles are born.

The official presentation of the 2025 calendar took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 February, in Venice at Palazzo Balbi , the official seat of the Veneto Regional Council.

“Born from the great strength of the volunteers of the Pro Loco and the desire to communicate in the round the uniqueness of a wine that has conquered the world and the exceptionality of the lands where it has been produced for centuries – declared the president of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia -. The Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco is one of the most famous wine festivals in Italy that for 30 years has put the territory and the product under the spotlight. Over the decades, this project has become a true model of tourism marketing. It is no coincidence that the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco has often been taken as an example and replicated in other regions of Italy”.

“In these hills, which have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is not just a wine but a bond that unites people through moments of conviviality and joy – continued Giovanni Follador, president of the Organizing Committee – The event represents a unique opportunity to deepen the knowledge of this extraordinary sparkling wine and explore the territory that hosts it. It is an educational opportunity that goes beyond the simple pleasure of the palate, an event that not only promotes a product, but contributes to the training and education of enthusiasts and professionals in the sector, making them discover the characteristics of each sub-area of the Denomination”.

“The year 2024 has recorded excellent results for the Colline del Prosecco destination – concluded Federico Caner, regional councilor for Tourism and Agriculture -: up to November, arrivals grew by 9.3% (compared to a regional figure of 2%) and presences by 9.7% (2.1%) compared to the same period in 2023. At the end of 2024, for the first time, the territory of the Unesco Hills (29 municipalities) far exceeded 500,000 presences, in 2023 they were 482,000. This is also thanks to the Pro Loco system, a winning, very current model, growing year after year (from 535 to 557 from 2022), with 5,000 events organized in the 12 months”.

Once again, the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg area will host the cultural and gastronomic itinerary that, from 14 March to 8 June 2025 , will tell the story of the Alta Marca, its small villages, the vineyards that decorate the slopes and the industrious cellars that have made the local wine famous.

A territory to which the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco this year pays homage with the creation of a symbolic object, given to President Zaia during the presentation : a glass demijohn, embellished with an engraving by the master Marco Varisco , which contains the soil of the Unesco hills and a Glera vine shoot. An object that will also be present in all the Wine Exhibitions to represent the historicity of the event and the link with the territory.

Because with the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, gastronomy, history and culture become a single journey, as demonstrated by the success of the event which, for three decades, has been proposed not as a simple food and wine event but as a journey into beauty to discover the places where the winemaking art of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg was born, where “know-how” is combined with the valorization of an environment that is unique in the world, so much so that it has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

THE 2025 PROGRAM

THE SYMBOL OF THE XXX EDITION

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco , the Organizing Committee of the event wanted to create an object that symbolizes the bond between man, territory and wine culture. In each Wine Exhibition, a glass demijohn will be on display, a traditional container for wine that identifies the historic nature of the event, which began when the wine served was mainly bulk wine; inside, the earth of the UNESCO hills , a precious soil that identifies the World Heritage landscape thanks to which Prosecco has become an international phenomenon, and a Glera vine , a small vine plant that symbolizes the continuous cycle of nature but also the bond with the community that takes care of it. Making this object precious and transforming it into a true work of art, the engraving that pays homage to the event and its territory created by Marco Varisco , a famous artist from Treviso whose works are now famous throughout the world. A simple yet powerful symbol, which triggers a deep reflection on memory, on the value of the land and on the need to preserve the connection with nature and with one’s cultural roots.

brings the valorization of European organic to the center of SANA Food and Rivoluzione BIO.

An institutional exhibition space, the organization of events, thematic workshops and opportunities for meeting and networking. The three-year project, born from the collaboration between FederBio and Naturland and co-financed by the European Union, continues the path of promoting organic at SANA Food and Rivoluzione Bio.

Being organic in Eu, the campaign that aims to promote an ethical, healthy, climate- and ecologically resilient agri-food system by enhancing the characteristics of organic farming, will meet at SANA Food 2025 and Rivoluzione BIO to take stock of the progress and evolution of the sector.

With 2.5 million hectares cultivated with organic methods and a percentage of organic UAA that is almost 20%, about double the European average, Italy confirms itself among the countries that are driving the agroecological transition. Italy also holds the record for the number of organic producers, over 84,191, and for processors, almost 25,000, out of a total share in Europe of 94,627.

In the institutional area of Being Organic in Eu at Sana Food (Hall 18 Stand D49-D54), it will be possible to learn more about all the initiatives implemented to spread the values and benefits of agricultural production that does not use synthetic chemicals to protect soil fertility, safeguard biodiversity and combat climate change.

Among the key events promoted by Being Organic in Eu, the sixth edition of Rivoluzione Bio, the general states of organic, which bring together institutions, experts, operators and professionals to analyze the evolution of the sector, explore the most relevant issues and discuss the crucial role that organic is assuming in Italian agriculture. Starting at 10 am, in the Sala Opera of Pavilion 18, there will be a series of in-depth sessions, analyses and debates on the future of organic.

Another event not to be missed is the technical seminar “Biocontrol: the commitment of the sector for a harmonized regulatory framework and more competitive organic agriculture”. In this context, the strategic importance of bioprotection in addressing the challenges related to the climate crisis and new plant diseases will be explored. The meeting, sponsored by the European project, will be held on Monday 24 February at 2 pm at the Lab Academy of SANA Food.

Being Organic in Eu will also organize moments of meeting and networking at the institutional stand and in the Buyers Lounge dedicated to operators in the sector, to encourage the creation of synergies between organic players. These are activities carried out as part of the Being Organic in Eu campaign promoted by FederBio in collaboration with Naturland and co-financed by the European Union pursuant to EU Reg. n.1144/2014.

“Organic is taking on an increasingly important role in the Italian agri-food sector – underlined Paolo Carnemolla, Secretary General of FederBio – This achievement is also the result of the commitment of the initiatives promoted by Being Organic in Eu aimed at promoting the values of European organic and supporting the growth of the sector. In a context in which sustainability and environmental protection have become fundamental issues, the activities supported by the European campaign have contributed to consolidating synergies between operators in the sector and raising awareness among citizens on the benefits of organic not only in terms of health, but also of ecological impact”.

See you next February 21, 2025 at EROICA CAFFE’.

Casoni Liquors Ancient Distillery.

Amaro del Ciclista TALK is the new format from the Modena distillery CASONI LIQUORI that celebrates the passion for cycling and good drinking in a series of 15 live events . A unique opportunity for cycling enthusiasts, enthusiasts and sports associations to immerse themselves in the world of two wheels, with anecdotes , stories and myths of cycling told and set to music by two iconic voices of Eurosport: Riccardo Magrini and Luca Gregorio .

After the success of the first stage in Finale Emilia, the second event will be held in Milan on February 21st at EROICA CAFFE’ in the Buenos Aires area, a meeting point for cyclists of all ages.

Participants will have the opportunity to be accompanied by the contagious energy of Magrini and Gregorio’s stories and their incredible affinity on stage.

The evening will be themed on “ monument classics ,” the most prestigious and historic one-day races held throughout the year. Specifically, these include the Milan-San Remo, the Tour of Flanders, the Paris-Roubaix, the Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and the Tour of Lombardy.

The event will be framed by Amaro del Ciclista , the favourite after-dinner drink for two-wheel enthusiasts, a liqueur with a strong and distinctive personality. Those present will have the opportunity to taste the Casoni signature amaro, both neat and in original cocktails.

Riccardo Magrini, a former cyclist, is now a cycling sports commentator and commentator for Eurosport. After a successful career, he became a 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.

Luca Gregorio is an Italian sports journalist known for his role as a commentator, especially in cycling. He joined the Eurosport team in the winter of 2018. Known as Greg by nickname, in the past he was the voice of BikeChannel, while for the sports broadcaster he was already at the microphones to comment on Italian and European basketball. With Riccardo Magrini he forms a pair that shows incredible harmony.

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Casoni Liquors

An ancient Italian distillery and liqueur factory founded in Finale Emilia (Modena) in 1814, it produces excellent liqueurs and spirits, distributed in Italy and around the world. Born from a passion for tradition and constant attention to new consumer trends and all the latest market innovations. Casoni presents a complete range of liqueurs ranging from aperitifs – the Aperitivo, Vermouth and Bitter – to the classics – Sambuca, Anicione, Liquirizia, Amaretto, Caffè & Anice, Fernet, Amaro -; from the Award-winning – Anicione, Liquirizia Amara, Nocino di Modena and Cioccolatosa – to Amaro del Ciclista. The two “revisited” Vermouths and Gin Tabar complete the picture.