Voghera – Oltregusto – Oltrepò the Land of Pinot Noir

The year 2026, which marked the official launch of Classese and the announcement of a new project for still wines featuring the historic Montenapoleone designation, also brings another milestone for the Oltrepò Pavese Wine Consortium. It sees the debut of OltreGusto – Oltrepò, the Land of Pinot Noir, which combines the sixth edition of the Consortium’s event dedicated to DOCG Traditional Method sparkling wines and DOC Pinot Noir (red wines) with the second edition of OltreGusto, celebrating local flavors and outstanding food and wine excellence.

Opening Ceremony at the Valentino Garavani Theatre

The opening ceremony will take place on Monday, September 7, in the enchanting setting of the Valentino Garavani Theatre in Voghera (Pavia Province), where at 9:30 a.m., the event will open with institutional greetings, followed by a technical masterclass led by Alessandro Masnaghetti, the leading authority in the creation of wine region maps. During the session, he will present the research and mapping work carried out across the territory over the past few months, which has resulted in the publication of a concise volume highlighting the key features that define the Oltrepò Pavese wine landscape, together with the essential 2D and 3D maps of the region.

Oltrepò Terra di Pinot Nero

Oltrepò, the Land of Pinot Noir will then continue in the gardens of the Gallini Agricultural Institute in Voghera, a landmark of agricultural education since 1894. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., tasting counters hosted by 32 wineries will be open, offering members of the press and trade professionals the opportunity to sample more than 100 labels of Classese, Oltrepò Pavese DOCG Traditional Method sparkling wines, and Oltrepò Pavese DOC Pinot Noir.

At the same time, guests will have the opportunity to take part in two blind tasting sessions of Blanc de Noirs and Rosé de Noirs. oltrepadani. Appuntamento dalle ore 12.00 per la stampa e dalle ore 14.30 per gli operatori, occasione per un approfondimento sistematico della denominazione, soprattutto nel segno del Classese.

The wineries taking center stage throughout the day, listed in alphabetical order, are: Alessio Brandolini, Bosco Longhino, Bruno Verdi, Cà del Gé, Calatroni, Cantina Taia, Cantine Cavallotti, Castello di Cigognola, Conte Vistarino, Cordero San Giorgio, Fiamberti, Finigeto, Francesco Quaquarini, Giorgi, La Genisia, La Piotta, La Travaglina, Lefiole, Lozza, Monsupello, Montelio, Oltrenero, Picchi, Pietro Torti, Prime Alture, Rossetti & Scrivani, Scuropasso, Tenuta Frecciarossa, Tenuta Mazzolino, Tenuta Travaglino, Terre Bentivoglio, Torre degli Alberi.

Oltregusto

As the sun sets, Oltrepò, the Land of Pinot Noir, changes its identity and becomes OltreGusto.

On Monday, September 7, and Tuesday, September 8, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight, visitors will be able to enjoy a unique experience dedicated to taste and discovery. They will continue to sample Oltrepò Pavese DOCG and DOC wines, while also meeting some of the area’s finest restaurateurs. They will also discover outstanding local products thanks to the participation of the event’s partner companies.

For each evening, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy five wine tastings and nine tastings from as many restaurants from the Oltrepò Pavese area. The chefs will present hot and cold dishes, both sweet and savory, selected from their finest creations. They will also be joined by live cooking demonstrations featuring Michelin-starred Italian chefs. In addition, there will be no shortage of prestigious guests taking turns on stage, preparing their own creations live.

The sessions will be hosted by Carlo Passera, editorial coordinator of Identità Golose. He will guide the audience on a journey to discover the chefs’ recipes, techniques, and culinary philosophy.

The dishes prepared during the shows will then be served to participants in a finger food format, allowing them to enjoy a complete gastronomic experience.

The combination of the two events makes it possible to promote the excellence of the region. The spotlight is therefore on the quality of Pinot Noir-based wines (and beyond), as well as on the rich food and wine heritage expressed across these hills at the foot of the Apennines.

On Monday, September 7, the participating restaurants will be: Dama, La Cave Cantù, Rimulas, Selvatico, Borgo dei Gatti, La Locanda dei Beccaria, La Stazione di Salice, Gazebo pizzeria artigianale, Iria pasticceria.

The Michelin-starred chefs taking part in the show cooking sessions will be: Salvatore Morello, Roberto di Pinto, Michele Cobuzzi, Andrea de Lillo , Giacomo Devoto, Tim Goelstejin, Mattia Casabianca, Gaia Castelnovo, Tommaso Foglia.

On Tuesday, September 8, the participating restaurants will be: Villa Naj, Ad Astra, Bazzini, Buscone, Novanta, Osteria del Campanile, Prato Gaio, Il Desco pizzeria, El Teresito pasticceria. Gli chef stellati: Felice Lo Basso, Nino Ferreri, Giuseppe Biuso, Nicolò Rotella, Gian Marco Bianchi, Giacomo Sacchetto, Domenico Giove, Ilaria Caneva, Roberto Rinaldini.

The entire event is organized with the patronage and collaboration of the Comuni di Voghera and Torrazza Coste, the Provincia di Pavia, the ITA Gallini e di Regione Lombardia.

Participation Information

Participation in Oltrepò, the Land of Pinot Noir is reserved for accredited members of the press and trade professionals.
Access to OltreGusto is open to the public, with tickets available for purchase at the following link:
eventboost-ticketing.myshopify.com

Event coordination and trade accreditation office for Oltrepò, the Land of Pinot Noir: Scaramuzzi Team

+39 055 494949, scaramuzzi@scaramuzziteam.com

Press office and media accreditation: AB Comunicazione, pressoffice@ab-comunicazione.it