Gustus – Wines and Flavors of Vicenza

Gustus, Vinie Sapori di Vicenza 2025, pre-sales kick off for Tasting Booths and Winelab

More than 100 references in tasting, 25 companies involved, 2 insights and many specialties: the 15th edition is staged on October 4 and 5 at the Conservatorio “Arrigo Pedrollo”

Just a few weeks to go before Gustus – Wines and Tastes of Vicenza, the event that on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at the “Arrigo Pedrollo” Conservatory of Music celebrates the wines of the Berici Hills, Vicenza and Gambellara DOCs. The 15th edition kicks off pre-sales for WineLab and tasting tables: during the walk around tasting – open Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. – the public will be able to taste a selection of more than 100 labels from 25 different wineries. Accompanying the tasting experience will be musical entertainment curated by Conservatory students.

The Program

Gustus is a real journey among the native grape varieties Tai Rosso and Garganega, the international Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon, and the important Bordeaux interpretations based on Cabernet, Merlot and Carménère. Among the wineries participating in the initiative will be Cavazza, Cave Rosse, Cielo e Terra, Collis, Corte De Pieri, Corte Moschina, Dal Maso, Del Rèbene, Giannitessari, In Sordina, Inama, La Pria, Tenuta Mancassola, Marchetto, Mattiello, Pegoraro, Piovene Porto Godi, Puntozero, Sordato, Tenuta Natalina Grandi, Tenuta Tarcisio Maule, Vignato Virgilio, and Vitevis.

The event again this year devotes space to wine insights with two WineLabs:

• On Saturday, October 4 at 6 p.m., the public will be able to participate in. Symphony and Territory: how the reds of the Berici Hills sound., a blind tasting that will highlight the most representative wines of the Vicenza area by pairing them with references from other regions. Cristina Mercuri, wine educator and editor of Forbes, will lead the tasting.
• On Sunday, October 5, also at 6 p.m., the following will be staged. What volcano are you from? a blind comparison of interpretations of Gambellara Classico and white wines from related terroirs in Italy and abroad, led by Sissi Baratella, popularizer, enologist and author of Doctorwine. ​

Alongside the wine, there is a gastronomic proposal inspired by the excellence of the territory curated by I Giovani Leoni gastronomy (Saturday) and Alle Acque Pizza e Tradizione (Sunday). The event will see the support of taste partners: Consorzio Tutela Formaggio Asiago, Consorzio Formaggio Monte Veronese, Salumificio dei Castelli, GustoTop and, for the wine part, the sommeliers of Fisar Vicenza.

Edition after edition Gustus reaffirms its charitable purpose: part of the event’s proceeds will go toward the restoration of The Crucifixion, a fresco by Vicenza painter Giovanni Vajenti Speranza kept in the Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory.

Info in Brief | Gustus – Wines and Flavors of Vicenza

• When: Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2025
• Where: Conservatory of Music “Arrigo Pedrollo” in Contra’ San Domenico 33, Vicenza
• Hours: Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Tickets: Presales are available at www.gustus-vicenza.it at a reduced cost for all Ais, Onav, Fisar, Fis and Slow Food members. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site during the event. Included in the price is a wine glass, opportunity for free tastings and a plate of gourmet specialties. Participation in the WineLabs is possible after purchasing a ticket to the event and there is an additional charge for each tasting. For those who want to treat themselves to a complete experience during Gustus, they can book for 30 euros the package that includes entrance to the event and participation in a WineLab.
• For information: www.gustus-vicenza.it