From 24 July to 24 October the historic Montepulciano winery, located in via Talosa 8, will open its doors to host the photographic exhibition curated by the director, photographer and advertiser Alessandro Asciutto with a text by Giuliana Benassi
The vernissage that will kick off the exhibition is scheduled for July 24th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
In the heart of the Tuscan hills, inside one of the oldest and most fascinating historic cellars of Montepulciano, a one-of-a-kind exhibition comes to life: ” Postcards from Montepulciano “. From 24 July to 24 October , the Cantina Storica di Montepulciano, located in Via Talosa 8 , opens its doors to host a photographic exhibition that celebrates the encounter between art and the winemaking tradition of this fascinating area.
The exhibition develops in an atmosphere that evokes the glorious past and timeless beauty of Montepulciano, where visitors will be able to admire the combination of contemporary works of art and history, carefully selected to create a profound dialogue between wine and the visual arts. The photographs of Alessandro Asciutto , the protagonist of the exhibition, offer a visual journey through the enchanting hills and picturesque streets of Montepulciano , capturing the essence of this Italian town with postcard-sized images that explode with vibrant energy and dancing colours.
On July 24th, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm , an exclusive vernissage will be held to kick off the exhibition. During this inaugural event, visitors will have the unique opportunity to meet Alessandro Asciutto , and discover the secrets behind his artistic production, and Edoardo Mottini who will talk about the historic Talosa cellars. The Mayor and the Councilor for Culture of the Municipality of Montepulciano who sponsor the exhibition will attend to greet them. Following this, an acoustic concert will be held by Antonio Grifoni and a reading of the “flowers of evil” proposed by Flaminia Colella .
Throughout the period of the exhibition, the Talosa Historic Cellar , dating back to 1500, will offer a sensorial journey through centuries-old barrels and underground galleries, where every detail is designed to enhance the synergy between wine culture and artistic expression . Special events, guided tastings and meetings with artists will also be organised, creating an immersive and engaging experience for all visitors.
The “Postcards from Montepulciano” exhibition is created with the patronage of the Municipality of Montepulciano , the collaboration of the L’Amletico cultural association and Talosa wineries.
Entrance is free and the exhibition will be open every day until October 24th from 11:00 to 18:00 .
Alessandro Asciutto
Alessandro Asciutto, a European citizen born in Athens and rooted in Rome, studied business in London before dedicating himself to cinema. He started with the short film “Boccacce” and commercials. In 2016 he won the Bookciak award at the Venice Film Festival with “La Danza dell’Amore”. He has collaborated with museums such as Macro and MAXXI, creating video art works. In 2020 he presented the VR installation “Eva & Eva” at the Venice Film Festival. In 2021 he made the short “Delizia” during an artistic residency at the Pigneto Film Festival. His 2023 “All Inclusive” photography exhibition reflects on the volatility of tourism. In 2023 he participated in a workshop with Martin Parr and a collective exhibition at the CFFC in Rome. Currently, he works as an advertiser at VML and is completing the documentary “Dancing Muse” about dancer Petra Conti.
Talosa – Short company profile
Talosa has been a company owned by Angelo Jacorossi and his family since 1972. Talosa is one of the first companies in Montepulciano to have undertaken the path of quality that has brought Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to the top of Tuscan and therefore Italian oenology. Over the years, in fact, the small winery has grown a lot and today it is a company that produces excellent wines. The vines of the Fattoria della Talosa extend along 33 hectares of vineyard, in one of the most evocative and scenic areas of the Montepulciano Cru: Pietrose area, at an altitude of 330-400 meters above sea level, with south-west exposure. The oldest aging cellar in Talosa is located in the historic center of Montepulciano, in the basement of Palazzo Tarugi and Palazzo Sinatti, built in the first decades of the 16th century in front of the Montepulciano Cathedral. Entering the Historic Cellar of Talosa takes visitors back in time to the Italian Renaissance in the 16th century. The galleries, entirely built with bricks, alternate in a succession of vaults and niches where the barrels are placed.