Winemakers from all over Italy and Europe, an area dedicated to truffles and a rich program of masterclasses, talks, tastings and collateral events.

The countdown is over: the Fiera dei Vini 2024 from 16 to 18 November will transform Piacenza Expo into a point of reference for the world of wine and food and wine excellence, with a rich calendar of events, guided tastings and the presence of over 200 exhibitors.

For three days, the Piacenza Expo pavilions will host the market exhibition with winemakers from all the regions of Italy, as well as from Austria, France and Slovenia. Alongside the wines, visitors will be able to discover a selection of artisanal products ranging from spirits and extra virgin olive oils to sweet and savory delicacies such as baked goods, cured meats, truffles and specialties from Puglia.

In addition to tasting and purchasing products directly at the stands, the public of enthusiasts will be able to immerse themselves in a rich program of masterclasses – bookable online and directly on site – which will delve into themes such as Italian passito wines, native vines, national sparkling wines and extra virgin olive oil.

Among the collateral initiatives, the Filari di Libri exhibition will present cultural meetings on wine and health and suggestions for itineraries among the Piacenza vineyards. In pavilion 1, the GAL del Ducato will be the protagonist of an entire area dedicated to truffles, with show cooking, talks and tastings of the specialty accompanied by Piacenza wines. Among the various meetings, there will also be discussions on food and wine tourism and the potential for rural development of the local area. To complete the offer, beyond the confines of the exhibition space, Mosso – Vini a Spasso per Piacenza , the program of events Outside the Fair that until November 18 will liven up the city center with dinners and tastings in historic venues.

The complete program of the 2024 Wine Fair , the list of exhibitors, information on how to access, the calendar of collateral events and the Fuori Fiera, together with prices and tickets, are available on the event website

Piacenza, Fiera dei Vini in brief ​When : Saturday 16, Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November 2024 ​Where : Piacenza Expo ​Opening hours to the public : Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 19.30 – Monday from 10.00 to 16.30 ​Admission : 25.00 euros including a glass for tastings – reduced 15.00 euros for agreements with industry associations. Minors do not pay admission and cannot taste ​Parking : free ​Useful information : shopping carts available; discounts for visitors on entry to city museums ​Organizing Secretariat: Piacenza Expo Alessandra Bottani fieradeivini@piacenzaexpo.it – 0523.602711

n December, many events open to the public in London, Rome, New York, Milan and Paris to present the new collection of the fashion house.

Collavini , a historic Friulian company, renews its collaboration with the Moschino brand and in the Christmas month toasts in the major fashion capitals with Il Grigio , the first Friulian sparkling wine made from Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay grapes, created more than 50 years ago. The company from Corno di Rosazzo (Udine) will participate in the presentation events of the new collection of the famous fashion house, which will begin on Thursday 5 December in Paris and London , then on Saturday 7 in Rome , on Friday 13 overseas in the New York boutique, and finally in Milan on Saturday 14.

“We are happy to have collaborated for years with an authoritative and iconic brand like Moschino – says Luigi Collavini , owner of the company together with his brother Giovanni and his father Manlio –. Grigio represents our history and passion, enclosing the essence of the territory in every glass. It is exciting to see how this sparkling wine, born more than fifty years ago, continues to be appreciated all over the world”.

The history of Il Grigio begins with its debut at Vinitaly in 1973, becoming a faithful companion for toasts at the most exclusive parties in the 1970s and 1980s. In 1985, in fact, it accompanied the trip to Italy of Prince Charles and Princess Diana , as evidenced by a letter of thanks sent by Buckingham Palace to Manlio Collavini for the gift to the Princes of Wales.

Loved by celebrities such as Renato Pozzetto, Cochi Ponzoni, Teo Teocoli, Enzo Jannacci, Steno and Guido Nicheli, Il Grigio immediately achieved success in the most exclusive clubs and bars in Milan. Collavini’s sparkling wine was also an ingredient for years in the famous Bellini at Harry’s Bar in Venice, an iconic location for the international jet set, and a toast of good luck for Alitalia and Air Canada passengers.

Even today it is confirmed as the ideal bubble to celebrate special moments: the label, redesigned in 2023 for fifty years of success, reflects Manlio Collavini’s passion for a style inspired by Liberty and Art Nouveau . The design, taken from an image discovered in an ancient book and inspired by the work of Aubrey Beardsley, an English illustrator contemporary of Oscar Wilde, was adapted for the Il Grigio label: the small silver spirals recall the harmony of the vine’s cirrus clouds.

Bright straw yellow in color with greenish veins, Il Grigio presents itself to the nose as fragrant and fresh, with notes of golden apple, pear and bread crust. The rounded flavor is harmonious and persistent. It lends itself to being served as an aperitif or to accompany vegetarian first courses and baked fish.

The Enantio Riserva 1865 Prefillossera is a witness to the excellence of Italian winemaking for Francs de Pied. At the gala evening, the special guest was Prince Albert II of Monaco.

On Tuesday, November 12 in Monte Carlo, the French association Francs de Pied selected the Enantio Riserva 1865 Prefillossera di Roeno as the only Italian wine to represent the winemaking excellence of the Bel Paese. Among the special guests of the exclusive gala event was His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco , a long-time passionate supporter of rare wines and authentic territories.

Enantio Riserva 1865 Prefillossera , the flagship product of the company from Brentino Belluno (Verona), has its roots in the Terradeiforti , in a unique wine and cultural heritage. The historic ungrafted variety, rediscovered thanks to the research work of the Veronese winemaking reality, tells the story of the strength of the territory and its traditions, expressed with depth and character in every sip. “Being selected by Francs de Pied, an association that promotes wines produced with ungrafted vines, is a great honor for us,” says Cristina Fugatti , owner of Roeno . “It is a great recognition that highlights the importance of preserving native varieties and ancient winemaking techniques. A milestone that gives me double satisfaction on a research and rediscovery project undertaken firsthand at the university, in which I stubbornly believed and which has brought us this far today.”

The highlight of the evening was the charity auction in which all the ungrafted wines present at the event were auctioned: the proceeds will go to support initiatives to preserve and promote the wine heritage. The Enantio Riserva Prefillossera 1865 , thanks to its historical value and unique organoleptic profile, was among the labels most appreciated by the participants, seeing its prestige recognized at an international level. “The selection of our Enantio Riserva – declared Martina Centa , brand manager and representative of the third generation of Roeno – encourages us to continue the work of preserving our roots and our unique varieties. We are honored to have brought a piece of our history and our land to Monte Carlo, to share it with important personalities and with those who recognize the value of authenticity in every glass.”

The Francs de Pied evening in Monte Carlo was a unique moment for Roeno, which consolidates its commitment to promoting the territory and ancient Italian wine varieties.

The soft lights of the houses, the enveloping atmosphere of Christmas and the warmth of the laid tables intertwine in a moment of joy and sharing.

It is precisely in this context that the wines of Valpolicella, with their elegant and complex notes, reveal themselves to be the undisputed protagonists, capable of enhancing the dishes of the holidays and making every toast an unforgettable moment. The magic of Christmas is reflected in the glasses of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, two wine treasures that can express the extraordinary quality of a territory nestled among the hills of Verona. It is here, in the heart of Valpolicella, that the thousand-year-old passion for viticulture is transformed into wines that preserve the scents and flavors of a generous land, perfect for accompanying the holidays with refinement and warmth.

Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG is a wine of great prestige and complexity, born from the traditional technique of drying grapes. Amarone encloses a range of penetrating aromas on the nose, ranging from ripe red fruit to sweet spices, to nuances of cocoa and tobacco. Its full-bodied and harmonious structure makes it the ideal pairing for sumptuous holiday second courses, such as braised beef in red wine or classic roast beef, but Amarone is also perfect for accompanying mature cheeses, such as Asiago DOP Stravecchio, enhancing the depth of flavors with its intensity.

Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, on the other hand, is the sweet spirit of this territory. A forerunner of Amarone, it is also obtained by drying the grapes, but requires a stop in the fermentation to preserve the percentage of sugar necessary to guarantee its typical structure. The result is a soft wine with a strong aroma of dried fruit and cherries in alcohol that blend in a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. Recioto is the ideal accompaniment for holiday desserts, from the traditional Torta Sbrisolona to the more classic Pandoro; also perfect with blue cheeses, it creates a sublime contrast that enhances the richness of the Christmas holidays.

The Consortium for the Protection of Valpolicella Wines, guardian of this thousand-year-old tradition, is one of the partners of the European campaign “That’s Amore – European lifestyle: taste wonderfood”, which aims to promote and encourage the spread and knowledge on the Italian, German and Czech markets of certified products with high quality and food safety standards as well as strongly representative of the territory of origin and production. In addition to the wines protected by the Valpolicella Consortium such as Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Valpolicella DOC, Valpolicella Ripasso DOC and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG, the other protagonists of the campaign are some of the flagships of Made in Italy such as Asiago DOP cheese, Nano Vialone Veronese IGP rice, Garda DOP extra virgin olive oil, Tergeste DOP extra virgin olive oil and Veneto DOP extra virgin olive oil, all varieties protected by the Verona Oil Producers Association. A symphony of flavours and traditions, making Christmas a perfect occasion to celebrate the best of Europe’s gastronomic heritage.