Colli Euganei DOC at the Salone dei Sapori

Colli Euganei DOC at the Salone dei Sapori: Euganean red wines at the Padua Fair from October 11 to 18

DOC Red Wines Colli Euganei take center stage at the Salone dei Sapori

The red wines of the Colli Euganei DOC will take center stage at the Salone dei Sapori, scheduled to take place in Padua from October 11 to 18. During this time, Padua’s historic center will be filled with aromas, delicacies, and local products for the eighth edition of the city’s food festival, which brings together knowledge and flavors. The event is conceived and promoted by Superfly Lab and organized by Veneto Suoni e Sapori, in partnership with the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Euganei.

There are three initiatives dedicated to the Colli Euganei DOC, produced from grapes of Bordeaux origin—namely Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Carménère—which have been perfectly acclimated to the Euganean region for two centuries. These wines have a distinctly regional character, with Mediterranean notes, enhanced by the local microclimate.

Monday, October 12

Let’s get started Monday, October 12 (6:00 p.m.) at the Sala Bianca of Caffè Pedrocchi with a tasting “The Paduan Chicken Meets the Wines of the Euganean Hills”. A tasting event to discover one of Padua’s culinary icons, the Gallina Padovana. The history, ingredients, and recipes will be presented by chefs and restaurateurs from the city and the surrounding province as part of an initiative to promote and preserve this traditional Paduan dish, thanks to a collaboration with APPE (Provincial Association of Public Establishments). For the occasion, participants will be able to sample a selection of cicchetti inspired by traditional Paduan chicken dishes, accompanied by a A selection of Colli Euganei DOC wines edited by Consortium for the Protection of Euganean Hills Wines.

Tuesday, October 13

On Tuesday, October 13 (6:00 p.m.) in the Sala Verde at Caffè Pedrocchi, the series continues with “Caseus Patavinus 1222 Meets the Wines of the Euganean Hills.” This project stems from a collaboration that began in 2023 between the “Lucio Toniolo” Experimental Farm of the University of Padua and the Morandi Dairy in Anguillara Veneta. The resulting product is a aged cow’s milk cheese made from raw milk that combines exceptional organoleptic qualities with specific cultural significance. The milk used comes from a herd of Italian Red-and-White cows. The cows are fed rations rich in forage produced on the farm and have access to extensive pastureland. All of this promotes optimal health conditions and a high level of well-being. The result is milk of excellent quality and a cheese with unique nutritional characteristics.

Prof. Francesco Morari (director of the University of Padua’s Experimental Farm) will be on hand to present the project while the cheese-cutting demonstration and guided tasting will feature Angela Morandi (owner of Caseificio Morandi) and Alberto Cisotto, president of the Sotto il Salone Consortium and owner of Bottega Veneta. For the occasion, participants will be able to taste the different varieties of this cheese paired with a selection of Colli Euganei DOC wines.

Thursday, October 15

On Thursday, October 15 (from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), the “Ombre d’autunno Sotto il Salone” event returns—an unmissable aperitif event in Europe’s oldest covered market. An evening of tastings featuring dishes and cicchetti prepared by the historic shops of the SottoSalone and paired with the finest red wines from the Euganean Hills. The event is the result of a collaboration between the Sotto Salone Consortium and the Colli Euganei Wine Protection Consortium. The goal is to promote the culture of locally sourced food and wine, highlighting the province’s finest products and encouraging people to make informed choices that prioritize quality and local produce. The Sotto Salone will host 12 wineries from the Colli Euganei region. They will offer a selection of red wines from the Colli Euganei DOC of various vintages, which will be paired with the culinary offerings of the Mercato Sotto Salone.

The complete festival program is available on the website www.salonesapori.it