From May 9th to 18th, a new project that celebrates Jesolo as a destination of taste. Twelve culinary experiences to savor in as many restaurants of the seaside city.

Jesolo transforms into the capital of taste with the Jesolo Gourmet Festival , a new event that celebrates Italian haute cuisine and confirms the famous seaside resort as a destination of gastronomic excellence. From 9 to 11 and from 16 to 18 May , the city will host 12 exclusive gourmet dinners curated by as many starred chefs in selected Jesolo restaurants . An unmissable opportunity to taste signature menus and discover the best of catering in one of the most renowned tourist destinations in Italy.

The initiative, organized by Globetrotter Gourmet – a content provider specialized in communication for the food & beverage sectors – in collaboration with the Municipality of Jesolo and the Consortium of Tourist Businesses JesoloVenice , was born with the aim of enhancing the local gastronomic offering, transforming Jesolo into a gourmet destination .

“The event – ​​says Marco Colognese , creative director of the festival and food and wine critic – was born from the idea of ​​making Jesolo an exceptional showcase to tell a cross-section of Italian haute cuisine in the different expressions of the menus of chefs with unique personalities, such as Terry Giacomello, Stefania di Pasquo and Alessandro Breda. A representation of the state of the art for a solid gastronomic segment in a moment of vital transition for a brilliant future of the new Italian cuisine, the result of the expertise of great professionals in the sector”.

The 12 restaurants selected to host the exclusive gourmet dinners offer unique settings, from the sea view to the lagoon hinterland. Many are located on the coast, such as Fisherman , Amarmio , Hotel Falkensteiner , Terrazza Aurora and, near the lighthouse, TerrazzaMare . Others are located in the heart of the lido, including Rossi Restaurant , Al Torcio , Ristorante da Omar and Jolà Emotional Cuisine , but there is no shortage of restaurants immersed in the greenery of the Venetian lagoon countryside such as Ristorante da Guido , Country House Salomè and Al Traghetto , also reachable by boat thanks to the private dock.

“The food and wine of a territory is one of the main factors in choosing a destination for one’s holidays – declares the Councillor for Tourism Alberto Maschio –. Thanks to Jesolo Gourmet Festival , our city becomes a nerve centre from which to start the promotion of this strategic segment of the tourist offer, with prestigious names, to highlight that in Jesolo high quality is also found at the table”.

“Excellence to promote excellence – concludes Luigi Pasqualinotto , president of the JesoloVenice Tourist Business Consortium –. The initiative, which follows the path started in 2022 with Taste Jesolo , wants to go in this direction: to have the best of Italian gastronomy to encourage one of the sectors for which we are also chosen at an international level. Sometimes we take for granted what characterizes us and that must be enhanced and helped to grow. The event is part of a project that tends, therefore, to attract visitors interested in experiencing the area even beyond the beach and the summer season alone, deepening their knowledge of local products and realities. A strategic choice that aims at tourism designed for all seasons of the year, thanks to a city that increasingly knows how to present itself with colors, flavors and events that create strong attraction”.

At the EROICA CAFFE’ in MILAN the second stage of AMARO DEL CICLISTA TALK, the CASONI LIQUORI format with Riccardo Magrini and Luca Gregorio

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 was held in Milan on February 21st at EROICA CAFFE’ in the Buenos Aires area, a meeting point for cyclists of all ages.

The participants had the opportunity to be accompanied by the contagious energy of Magrini and Gregorio’s musical tales and by their incredible affinity on stage.

The event was framed by Amaro del Ciclista , the favourite after-dinner drink for two-wheel enthusiasts, a liqueur with a strong and distinctive personality. Those present had the opportunity to taste the Casoni signature amaro, both neat and in original cocktails, and to discover the myth behind its history.

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

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.

From Monday 24 February a week of events spread throughout the city that will culminate in the long weekend of the Salone del Vino Torino, from 1 to 3 March 2025. The event will open on Friday 28 February 2025 from 6 pm with the Grand Inauguration from SNODO – OGR TORINO.

From Monday 24 February to Monday 3 March the OFF of the Salone del Vino involves the entire city, from the centre to the outskirts, for a week full of events . Over 50 widespread events that will see, in addition to the cellars, also restaurants, piole, wine shops and cult places of Turin , including dinners, artists, tastings and writers and will culminate with the grand inauguration scheduled for Friday 28 February from SNODO to OGR Turin.

Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February at Combo , in the spaces of the “Caffetteria Santabarbara” there will be six tasting moments of the wine excellences of the Piedmont region. It starts on Tuesday at 6 pm with the Baratuciat Association and Historic Vines, then continues at 7:30 pm with the Sorì di Diano d’Alba while on Wednesday at 6 pm it will be the turn of the Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Acqui followed by the Consorzio Vini Val Susa DOC at 7:30 pm. Thursday at 6 pm with the Associazione Produttori dei Colli Astiani and at 7:30 pm with the Consorzio Tutela Grappa del Piemonte and Grappa di Barolo ( registration on : www.salonedelvinotorino.it ).

Also at Cantina Social at the Mercato Centrale, from Tuesday 25 February, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, free masterclasses will be the protagonists, including one with the Poderi Moretti company that will present ‘Il Roero nel Calice’ and ‘ll Sogno di Luca Leggero a Villareggia: Vini Unici, Storie e molti altro.

Also on Tuesday 25 February at OFF TOPIC , from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the masterclass entitled “Tutto un altro dolcetto” by the Consorzio Tutela Ovada DOCG will be held. Aimed at showing the aging characteristics of the denomination, thanks to the tasting of eight labels from different vintages, it will be a way to tell the surprising potential of these wines, partly still to be discovered. The following day, Wednesday 26 February from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the Consorzio di tutela vini DOC Pinerolese will present the excellence of the territory in a dedicated masterclass.

Di Libri in Vino is the title of the exhibition, with free admission , organized by the Salone del Vino with Libreria Bodoni, together with ONAV Torino , for two evenings of meetings with authors, enriched by tastings with local wineries. The first appointment will be held on February 25 and will involve the writer Giulia Ceirano to talk about the recipe book she wrote, “Il cinema in cucina” (Hoppipolla Edizioni), accompanied by Petunia Ollister . It continues on February 26 with Matteo Gazzarata, author of the volume “Il paesaggio vitivinicolo in Piemonte” (Echos Edizioni).

At Eataly Torino Lingotto, in the “Spazio Vino” inside the wine shop, on Tuesday 25 February, as part of the “ Wine & Comedy ” festival, Alessio Cabbia’s show will be held: you can watch the stand-up comedian perform while tasting the best wines from Eataly’s wine list. On Thursday 27 February, in the “Sala dei Duecento”, it will be the turn of the “ Gioco della Bottiglia”, a dynamic tasting designed for those who love wine and conviviality. Finally, on Friday 28 February, “Learning to taste wine: in-depth analysis”, curated by sommelier Roberta Poloniato, and the artistic aperitif “Vino e colori” with Beatrice Scaramal are scheduled.

Finally, on Saturday 1st March, starting at 11pm, we return to OFF TOPIC for the official party of the Salone , with a selection of the best Turin DJs providing a moment of celebration for all the Salone audience.

THE DINNERS

For four evenings, the Piedmontese wine excellences will meet the menus of the most typical restaurants in the city , for a food and wine journey that combines the flavors of the territory with the cellars of the Salone del Vino Torino.

The program of the Great Dinners starts on Monday 24 February at Raffaleo with Cantina Ceste di Govone (CN), and continues on Tuesday 25 February at Osteria Rabezzana with wines from Cantina Rabezzana di San Desiderio .

The event will continue on Thursday 27 February at Gaudenzio vino e cucina where the chef’s dishes will be paired with wines from Cascina Elena di Rocchetta Tanaro, while at the tables of La Piola Sabauda, you can enjoy a real ‘ combo ‘ featuring Tenuta la Graziosa di Montegrossi D’asti and the Prasso winery of Mongardino.

On Friday, February 28, the Ailimē restaurant will host the Rabel vini winery from Santo Stefano Roero, while in the rooms of the Trattoria della Posta you can meet Macario Vini from Nizza Monferrato. Also on the same evening, the specialties of the Fiorfood by La Credenza restaurant will be enhanced by the selection of Cantine Balbiano from Mongardino and the à la carte menu of the Albergo Ristorante San Giors will meet the labels of Scarzella Wines from Rocchetta Tanaro.

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd in the Mamma’ Isola di Capri restaurant at the OGR Turin the two Great Dinners of the Salone dedicated to all visitors. Together with Tenuta del Barone (Vergne) by Vaira Maurilio and the Mascarello Michele e figli winery of La Morra , we will go to taste their great wines born in the heart of the Langhe, together with a menu created specifically by the executive chef Raffaele Amitrano : we start with Dolcetto and Barbera, passing through Nebbiolo Riserva, to arrive at the king of wine, Barolo.

APPOINTMENTS IN WINE SHOPS

To enrich the OFF week of the Salone del Vino there will also be events in the city’s wine bars this year: it starts on Tuesday 25 February , from 5 pm, when Oinos wine bar will host Pescaja di Cisterna D’asti , while Enoteca Buosi will welcome Pico Maccario di Mombaruzzo .

The following day, Wednesday 26 February from 6pm, Rossorubino will meet Alberto Oggero from Santo Stefano Roero (CN) while Vineria Verso , from 7pm, will introduce us to the wines of Luca Luigi Tosa from Cossano Belbo.

On Thursday 27 February , starting at 7pm, we return to Enoteca Buosi where this time you can taste the selection of Ettore Germano from Serralunga d’Alba (CN) .

The events in the wine shop will end on Friday 28 February at Enoteca Bistrot Crotin where you can taste the labels of Le Marie di Barge , while at Sorso Vineria you can learn more about the wines of Tenuta Foresto di Nizza Monferrato and finally, at Emilia , you can will toast with the Braccia Winery of Rese di Busca .

THE GRAND INAUGURATION OF THE WINE SHOW

On Friday 28th, in the SNODO spaces at OGR Torino from 6pm to 11pm, the Salone del Vino di Torino begins its kermesse with a spectacular inauguration party, celebrating the excellence of Piedmontese winemaking, in an unprecedented event.

Twenty of the great wineries of Piedmont and some exceptional guests will be present and protagonists of this evening; to accompany, the music of DJ Fazza, the delicious gastronomic proposals of SNODO, cocktails at km0 and much more!

Visitors will be able to taste three iconic labels from each winery and discover new excellences, immersing themselves in an atmosphere of conviviality and passion for wine.

From 6 pm to 11 pm , the Salone del Vino Torino, together with Go Wine and the Cantine d’Italia 2025 guide, which, with its careful and authoritative selection, confirms itself as an essential tool for orienting oneself among the best Italian wineries, will kick off the third edition of the Salone del Vino Torino.

Three events to celebrate the beautiful season among the Valdobbiadene Hills. The company’s wines will accompany the culinary proposals of the territory.

Spring brings with it a new calendar of events at the Wine Center of Val d’Oca , designed to combine culture, food and wine and conviviality. Starting in March, one event per month will accompany wine lovers on a journey through music, cinema and tastings, promoting the territory and its excellent products. Sunday 16 March at 3:00 pm the season will open with Cinema Suonato , a live concert dedicated to the most famous film soundtracks composed by Ennio Morricone, Nicola Piovani, Nino Rota and other greats. The Blue Note Small Ensemble , made up of piano, violin, drums, sax/clarinet and voice, will perform the melodies that made the masterpieces of the big screen unforgettable, also telling the curious anecdotes linked to the birth of these compositions. Afterwards, participants will be able to toast with Uvaggio Storico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG . Admission is subject to a fee of 10 euros, with mandatory reservations for up to a maximum of 50 participants. Sunday 13 April , starting at 10:00 am, there will be space for the flavours of the season with the Spring Brunch paired with the Rive DOCG selection . It will be an opportunity to taste the Rive Signature line in its three versions – Extra Brut, Brut and Extra Dry – combined with a gastronomic proposal of seasonal products, curated by the catering Ape Regina of Pederobba (Treviso). All in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by background music. ​The third appointment will be held on Saturday 10 May from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm with the return of AperiDOCG, an aperitif featuring the Classic Cuveés of Val d’Oca: tasting of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut, Brut and Extra Dry. The evening will be enriched by live music from the young band Jungle . ​ ​“We don’t offer simple events, but opportunities to immerse yourself in the authentic identity of Valdobbiadene – explains Stefano Gava , General Manager –. Every tasting and experience of the Wine Center is born from the desire to experience the territory in all its nuances, creating a dialogue between culture, food and wine and landscape. Spring represents a time of rebirth, and with this calendar we want to celebrate the beauty and value of our land by organizing events that not only enhance our wines but actively involve participants in memorable activities”.