Grottaglie – Natural Evolution

Evoluzione Naturale – The Earth at the Center of Man’s True Life, the benchmark event in southern Italy dedicated to natural wine, Jan. 26 and 27 in Grottaglie (Taranto)

Evoluzione Naturale is an unmissable event to discover new artisanal realities, dialogue directly with producers and immerse yourself in a journey of authentic flavors, culture and sustainability. Hundreds of labels being tasted from all over Italy and Europe, with tasting tables workshops and tastings make it the benchmark event in southern Italy dedicated to natural wine.

Natural Evolution is a project that aims to bring a wide audience closer to the topic of “change,” which in all its meanings is today fundamental for humans, their well-being and survival. At a time when the challenge to climate change and its many implications is the order of the day, the only way forward is the rediscovery of harmony with nature, the quest for unavoidable sustainability. Quietly, this rediscovery has already begun, and man, in a natural evolution, is taking those measures that, from the primary sector to the tertiary sector, via industry, represent a readjustment of ancient knowledge and methods to bring the Earth back to the center of man’s true life. It is with this in mind that “Natural Evolution – The Earth at the Center of Man’s True Life” is held in Grottaglie, Apulia, every January. Theevent presents a rich program of activities focused on artisanal wine production, a still little-known reality that is attracting more and more interest. Each year about 60 winemakers are selected from Italy and all over Europe (France, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Austria and other countries) according to strict criteria that respect the sustainability of the entire production chain. They will also enrich the event with thematic workshops and tasting laboratories to delve into the latest trends in the sector.

Tasting tables:

• Sunday, January 26 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, 27January 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Laboratories and Workshops:

• Sunday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: “Affinities | Divergences”: Gaglioppo is compared with Mediterranean reds. 10 labelsin tasting (6 Gaglioppo and 4 great Mediterranean reds) with Cataldo Calabretta, an expert and passionate winemaker from Ciroto.
• Sunday, January 26, 9:30 a.m.: Wine microbiology: theory and practice in chaotic times. Through studies and guest speakers, we will reflect on the importance of proper management of the winery and the complex ecosystem it guards. Professor Giancarlo Moschetti, professor in Microbiology at the University of Palermo as well as winemaker, and Cataldo Calabretta, oenologist and winemaker in Cirò, will participate. Matteo Gallello, wine columnist, will moderate.

The Fuori Salone:

• Saturday, Jan. 25, a preview trip to Grottaglie venues. The special event will allow you to meet the winemakers, listen to their stories and preview their wines in Grottaglie’s most picturesque locations. In addition, music, energy and conviviality will enrich this unique day.

Full details and the complete program are available on the official website www.evoluzionenaturale.org where you can get accreditation and purchase tickets. You can request information by sending an e-mail to info@evoluzionenaturale.org