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SUMMARY:Gioia del Colle - Radici del Sud 2026
DESCRIPTION:Radici del Sud 2026: coming up June 3-8\, the Southern Italy Native Grapevine Wine Show.\nFrom June 3 to 8\, 2026\, one of the most important events dedicated to wine in the South of Italy returns: the XXI edition of Radici del Sud\, the show that for more than 20 years has been chronicling\, enhancing and promoting the indigenous grape varieties and productions of excellence in Southern Italy. \nThis year’s event will once again take place in the picturesque setting of theformer Paolo Cassano Distillery in Gioia del Colle\, in the province of Bari\, which has now become the beating heart of an event that attracts journalists\, buyers\, importers and trade operators from all over the world. \nRadici del Sud is not simply a wine show: it is a major cultural project that over the years has helped redefine the narrative of southern wine\, focusing on identity\, biodiversity and territory. \nIn fact\, the absolute protagonists will be the native grape varieties of Southern Italy-from Puglia to Campania\, from Sicily to Basilicata\, passing through Calabria\, Abruzzo\, Molise and Sardinia-told through tastings\, competitions\, B2B meetings\, seminars and in-depth moments dedicated to the press and international operators. \nThe schedule of the six-day event:\nThe program of the 2026 edition will unfold over six busy days. \n\nFrom June 3 to 5\, the traditional tours in the territories will be organized\, immersive experiences designed to accompany journalists and importers to discover the wineries and wine areas of southern Italy.\nOn June 6 and 7\, professional activities will get into full swing with competition sessions dedicated to wines from indigenous grape varieties and B2B meetings between producers\, buyers and industry professionals.\nGrand finale on Monday\, June 8\, with the open day for the public: first the conference awarding the best wines of Southern Italy\, then the tasting counters dedicated to the wines and oils of Southern Italy\, where it will be possible to meet producers directly and taste hundreds of labels representative of the enormous wine heritage of the South.\nThe final evening also promises one of the most anticipated moments of the entire event: the tasting counter of the winning wines of the 2026 edition accompanied by dishes created by Apulian chefs\, in a continuous dialogue between wine\, cuisine and Mediterranean culture.\n\nAt a time when Italian wine is increasingly looking at territorial identity and the enhancement of historical varieties\, Radici del Sud continues to be a privileged observatory for understanding the evolution of the great wine mosaic of southern Italy. \nRadici del Sud is an event that the association of the same name has promoted every year since 2005\, delving passionately and assiduously into the themes and novelties of the southern Italian wine and olive oil scene. \nAll information and details on the Official Page
URL:https://www.doctorwine.wine/event/gioia-del-colle-radici-del-sud-2026/?lang=en
LOCATION:Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano\, Gioia del Colle (Ba)\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Events Apulia,Tasting
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SUMMARY:Merano WineFestival Calabria - Essence of the South 2026
DESCRIPTION:Merano WineFestival Calabria – Essence of the South 2026: Calabria is back in the spotlight of the wine & food world\nFrom June 5 to 8\, 2026\, Calabria will host a new edition of Merano WineFestival Calabria – Essence of the South\, the project born from the collaboration between Merano WineFestival\, the Region of Calabria and the Consortium for the Protection and Valorization of Cirò and Melissa DOC wines. \nAfter the success of the first edition\, the format conceived by Helmuth Köcher returns to the heart of the Cirò area with an event dedicated to the enhancement of the wine and food excellence of Southern Italy. \nA journey through wine\, biodiversity and territorial identity\nMerano WineFestival Calabria was created with the aim of bringing the spirit of the famous South Tyrolean festival to Southern Italy\, while enhancing the agricultural\, gastronomic and cultural heritage of Calabria. \nIn fact\, the project aims to tell the story of the wine biodiversity of Southern Italy through tastings\, meetings\, masterclasses and in-depth moments dedicated to the territories\, appellations and producers that represent the excellence of the South. \nGreat attention will be paid to the wines of Doc Cirò and Doc Melissa\, identity symbols of Calabrian viticulture\, along with a selection of wineries from different Italian regions. \nOne of the distinctive elements of the event is the strong connection with the host territory. Between Cirò\, Cirò Marina and Melissa\, the festival will offer an immersive experience capable of combining landscape\, Mediterranean culture and winemaking tradition.  \nA choral tale that focuses on the value of territorial identity and the increasingly strategic role of Southern Italy in the contemporary wine scene. \nTastings\, showcooking and meetings with producers\nThe festival will offer tasting counters\, tasting routes and events dedicated to the dialogue between wine and Mediterranean gastronomy. \nAlongside the tastings there will be showcooking\, meetings with producers\, insights into the food and agricultural traditions of the South and moments dedicated to innovation in the wine & food sector. \nThe event thus confirms itself not only as a showcase for Calabrian wine\, but also as a platform for operators\, trade press\, buyers and enthusiasts to meet. \nProgram:\nFrom 5 to 8 of june: \nJune 5\, 2026 – Aragonese Tower of Melissa – Seminars and Masterclasses \nFrom 5 p.m. onward\, Melissa’s picturesque Aragonese Tower will host a day dedicated to in-depth wine making with seminars and masterclasses. An apericena with typical products and wine tasting is planned after the event.  \nJune 6\, 2026 – Cirò Superiore – Street Wine&Food Festival \nOne village\, one glass\, a thousand stories to discover. From 6 p.m. to midnight\, the historic center of Cirò is transformed into a journey of wine\, food\, culture and music. \n\n\n17:00 – 17:30 Official opening with ribbon cutting\n18:00 – 23:00 Old Town Cirò:\nWine Tasting – There will be 7 collective islands dedicated to wine: from Classic Method bubbles\, such as Trento DOC and Franciacorta\, to Charmat Method wines such as Prosecco di Valdobbiadene.\nAmple space will also be dedicated to white and rosé wines from all over Italy. Among the collectives of great Italian red wines\, there will be no shortage of prestigious labels such as Brunello di Montalcino\, Amarone della Valpolicella and Barolo.\nThe Consortium of Aglianico del Vulture will have its own dedicated collective and\, last but not least\, a wide selection of Calabrian wines will not be missed. \nCirò Chef – 10 local chefs sign three Food Islands. An unmissable opportunity to discover\, savor and enhance the culinary identity of Calabria through authentic and creative interpretations. \nCirò Wine Territory – Wine shop\nHistorical Cirò – Luigi Lilio Museum\nCirò Music – live music\n\n\nJune 7\, 2026 – Cirò Marina\, Borgo Saverona \n\n\n17:00 – 18:00: Inauguration with saber rattling\n18:00 – 24:00: Wine&Food: 100+ Exhibit tables from wineries and food\, spirits&beer companies\n18:00 – 24:00: Cirò Music: live music in the pool area.\n22:00 – 24:00: Lounge “Mixology&Music” on the terrace.\n\n\nJune 8\, 2026 – Cirò Marina\, Borgo Saverona – Day dedicated to industry professionals\, buyers & press \nA day designed for professionals in the sector\, with an awards ceremony dedicated to Calabrian restaurateurs and a taste trail involving the excellence of the area’s restaurants\, wine bars and accommodations. \n\n\n16:00 – 20:00: Program to be determined\nCalabrian Restaurateurs Award Ceremony – Program to be determined\nTaste Trail – Restaurateurs\, wine bars and accommodations in the area. Details being worked out \n\n\nThe detailed program will be progressively updated on the official website of the event: Merano WineFestival Calabria
URL:https://www.doctorwine.wine/event/merano-winefestival-calabria-essence-of-the-south-2026/?lang=en
LOCATION:Cirò\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Genoa - Mare&Mosto - Le Vigne Sospese
DESCRIPTION:Mare&Mosto  – Le Vigne Sospese: the event dedicated to Ligurian excellence lands for the first time at Genoa’s Palazzo Ducale\nMare&Mosto – Le Vigne Sospese\, the event dedicated to the wine\, oil and flavors of the Ligurian territory  returns in 2026 for its 11th edition and chooses a new venue. Sunday\, June 7 and Monday\, June 8   the event organized by Ais Liguria – Italian Sommelier Association takes place in Genoa\, in the elegant spaces of Palazzo Ducale in Piazza De Ferrari\, marking a new important turning point for the event dedicated to Ligurian wine enthusiasts and professionals. \nThe event program features two days entirely dedicated to Ligurian wines and oils: \n\nmore than 80 producers representing the eight regional appellations (Rossese di Dolceacqua\, Ormeasco di Pornassio\, Riviera Ligure di Ponente\, Valpolcevera\, Golfo del Tigullio-Portofino\, Colline di Levanto\, Cinque Terre and Colli di Luni)\na significant presence of extra virgin olive oil producers\, protagonists with their production of Olio Dop Riviera Ligure.\n\nHost of the event: the Etna Doc\nAs in every edition\, an extra-regional guest winery is also present. Protagonist of 2026 is the Consortium for the Protection of Etna Doc Wines. It participates with dedicated producers\, workshops and laboratories. For the first time\, this year’s guest consortium comes from southern Italy. This represents an element of great value and further confirms Mare&Mosto’s role as a landmark event in the national food and wine scene.   \nWine tasting and more\nAmong the highlights of the edition were the awards ceremony for the Ais Regional Selection Competition Eccellenze Olearie Dop Riviera Ligure and the competition for the   Best Sommelier of Liguria 2026.” \nThe fulcrum of the two days is the Hall of the Great Council in the Ducal Palace\, where\, from noon to 7 p.m.\, wine enthusiasts and insiders have the opportunity to meet the more than 80 producers present and taste the best wines and oils of the territory. The offer is then enriched by a rich calendar of meetings\, workshops and master classes. Appointments led by wine experts to learn more about grape varieties\, territories and tasting techniques.  \nThe Loggiato Minore hosts a dedicated food area created in collaboration with Mentelocale Eventi and Catering and designed as an integral part of the initiative’s experiential journey. Not a simple gastronomic space\, but a journey through taste\, where different thematic islands tell the story of Liguria through authentic products\, dishes and flavors. An opportunity to enhance Ligurian cuisine and its excellences\, involving the public in an experience capable of exciting even through the palate.   \nSaturday\, June 6 preview: Rolli and vine tours from Ponente to Levante\n\nMare&Mosto is anticipated by a day dedicated to the discovery and enhancement of the region and Ligurian wine and food tourism. On Saturday\, June 6\, the public can participate in routes and experiences that cross the region from the West to the East\, to the heart of Genoa with the Palazzi dei Rolli\, interweaving wine\, culture\, landscape and traditions of the area. \nThe first “What the Rolli don’t say” itinerary is dedicated to the Palazzi dei Rolli\, a UNESCO heritage site. Palazzo della Meridiana\, Palazzo Lomellino and Palazzo Tobia Pallavicino open their doors for an unprecedented guided tour in which the frescoes and decorations are read from the perspective of conviviality. Tours are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations are required on the Genoa City Council website: https://www.visitgenoa.it/it/quello-che-i-rolli-non-dicono-tour-guidato.   \nThe “Liguria in the Glass: Ais Tours between Vineyards and Territories” routes\, on the other hand\, take the public on a discovery of wine Liguria\, with visits to vineyards\, wineries and guided tastings\, restoring the variety and richness of the regional wine scene. These tours include the   “Colli di Luni – The Land of Vermentino.”\, in which participants stop between Sarzana and Molicciara\, with visits to the Il Monticello farm and the Giacomelli farm;  “From the Petronio Valley to the Graveglia Valley.”\, with a visit to the La Ricolla farm in Ne to continue to the Pino Gino farm in Castiglione Chiavarese; in western Liguria\, the tour  “Discovering the Arroscia Valley”  accompanies the audience between the Maffone Estate in Pieve di Teco and the Bruna winery in Ranzo; finally\, closing the program is the tour of  Dolceacqua\, leading participants between the Terre Bianche estate and the Alessandro Anfosso estate in Soldano. \nAll tours depart from Victory Square (Genoa) on Saturday\, June 6 at 9 a.m. Reservations are required at www.maremosto.it. \nThe program on Sunday\, June 7: Meetings\, masterclasses\, tastings and the award ceremony for the Ais Eccellenze Olearie Dop Riviera Ligure Regional Selection Competition\n\nThe first day of Mare&Mosto\, Sunday\, June 7\, as per tradition is dedicated to the public of enthusiasts and “wine lovers.” \nThe event opens in the Minor Council Hall of the Ducal Palace with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and institutional greetings. At 12:30 p.m. it is the turn of “The New Generations Tell Their Own Stories: the future of wine in the hands of young people.” A moment of dialogue and insight among different generations united by their passion for wine\, led by Antonello Maietta\, president of Ais. At the center of the debate is the theme of the evolution of wine communication with the aim of preserving its cultural heritage by valuing its roots but being open to change. In the Fireplace Hall\, at 1 p.m.\, Ligurian Riviera Ligure PDO oil and Ligurian Taggiasca Igp olives in brine are the protagonists of the workshop “How to Taste Oil. How to taste olives\,” by Luigi Caricato of Olio Officina and Roberto De Andreis\, a leading expert in sensory analysis and tasting.    \nThis is followed by the award ceremony for the winners of the “Regional Competition Selection Ais Eccellenze Olearie Dop Riviera Ligure.” \nThe meetings continue in the afternoon in the Sala del Camino: at 2:30 p.m. “Vite in Riviera Summer Vibes: Sparkling Wines and Rosés from Western Liguria\,” a masterclass dedicated to rosés and bubbles from the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente by the Vite in Riviera Business Network presented by Brand Ambassador Jacopo Fanciulli. At 4 p.m. with the Association of Moscatello di Taggia Producers and the voice of Eros Mammoliti\, it’s time to discover all the secrets of “Moscatello di Taggia: the wine of the Popes\,” a historic wine of the Riviera di Ponente\, once reserved for the tables of Popes and Kings.  \nClosing the first day\, at 5:30 pm\, an all-female masterclass: “Le Sbarbatelle.” A guided tour to delve into the wines of the territory\, discovering stories\, identities and production choices that directly reflect the peculiarities of Liguria\, highlighting a new generation of producers under 40 capable of expressing energy\, expertise and a contemporary vision of wine. \nThe program on Monday\, June 8: Meetings\, masterclasses\, tastings and the awarding of the Best Sommelier Competition of Liguria 2026\nThe day of Monday\, June 8\, dedicated to an audience of industry and insiders\, opens at 10:30 a.m. in the Minor Council Hall with the meeting “Beyond the slope: drones and extreme viticulture.” Giovanni Minuto\, director general of Cersaa\, and Massimo Perotti of Eurodrone Academy will present the Hero-Vine project\, geared toward making Ligurian heroic viticulture sustainable without distorting its soul. In Sala del Camino\, at 1 p.m.\, the masterclass “Etna Doc Wines: the slopes of the volcano and its districts” is scheduled\, a sensory journey led by director Maurizio Lunetta to learn more about one of the most dynamic and fascinating appellations in the Italian wine scene: the slopes of Etna\, characterized by volcanic soils\, high altitudes and strong temperature ranges\, give this viticulture an extraordinary identity made of elegance\, freshness and complexity.   \nThe program continues in the afternoon. At 4 p.m. in the Sala del Camino\, Mattia Ferrari\, Ais speaker\, and Riccardo Collu\, Onaf Genova delegate\, curate the workshop Ligurian Wines and Cheeses: a meeting of valleys. They enhance the flavors of cheeses from Ligurian mountain pastures with a selection of wines proposed by the experts.  \nMonday\, June 8 culminates\, at 3 p.m.\, with the public final of the “Best Sommelier Competition of Liguria 2026.” It is a regular event that for years has been the icing on the cake of the Mare&Mosto program. The winner\, proclaimed “Best Sommelier of Liguria 2026” at 5 p.m.\, will be eligible for the national semifinals for Best Sommelier of Italy.  \nThe meeting dedicated to schools “Conscious Drinking”\nMare&Mosto 2026 was anticipated by the meeting “Conscious Drinking – Wine and Young People.” It was a preview addressed to male and female students from different hotel institutes in the Ligurian territory. It was held on Wednesday\, May 6 at the Salone di Rappresentanza of Palazzo Tursi in Genoa. The meeting was an opportunity to promote a correct and healthy culture of good and conscious drinking\, countering alcohol abuse among adolescents.   \nSpeaking to the young people wereGiuseppe Marini\, a physician and sommelier\, and Marco Quaini\, Genoa delegate of Ais Liguria\, after institutional greetings from Genoa City Council’s Councillor for Commerce and Tourism Tiziana Beghin. The central theme was awareness raising. The meeting took an educational approach capable of relating wine to the territory and shifting the focus from the concept of “drinking” to that of “tasting.” It thus went to emphasize how wine is able to elicit specific emotional and multisensory experiences in each of us.    \nUseful info\n\n\n\nMare&Mosto – Le Vigne Sospese takes place at Palazzo Ducale\, in the heart of Genoa’s Piazza De Ferrari.\nDate June 7 and 8\, 2026.Territorial preview and wine tour: June 6\, 2026.\nThe full program\, all information and pre-sales for the two days are available at www.maremosto.it.\nFor those who purchase online by 8 p.m. June 5\, 2026\, the Italian Sommelier Association Liguria is offering reduced price tickets.
URL:https://www.doctorwine.wine/event/genoa-maremosto-le-vigne-sospese/?lang=en
LOCATION:Palazzo Ducale\, Piazza De Ferrari\, Genova\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Events Liguria,Tasting
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SUMMARY:Bologna - Lugana\, Armonie Senza Tempo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lugana Armonie Senza Tempo 2026: in Bologna tasting of over 150 labels and 45 producers to discover Lugana Doc\nLugana DOC stars in immersive experience\nOnJune 8\, 2026\, Bologna will host a new stage of Lugana Armonie Senza Tempo\, the traveling format of the Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC dedicated to the enhancement of Lugana DOC and the lower Lake Garda area. \nFor one evening\, the park of Villa Benni will be transformed into an immersive space dedicated to Garda’s iconic white wine\, with tastings\, meetings with producers and a sensory journey designed to tell the contemporary identity of the appellation. \nThe event will bring to Bologna more than 45 wineries of the denomination\, protagonists of a large open-air walk around tasting\, where enthusiasts and operators will be able to taste the different interpretations of Lugana DOC directly narrated by the producers. \nFrom the Lugana d’Annata to the Superiore\, Riserva\, Spumante and Vendemmia Tardiva versions\, the public will be able to discover all the nuances of a wine that in recent years has established itself among the most recognizable and appreciated white wine appellations in Italy. \nA tale of wine\, territory and lifestyle\nMore than just a tasting\, Lugana Armonie Senza Tempo is proposed as a tale of the Garda area and its lifestyle. \nIn fact\, the project was created with the aim of enhancing Lugana not only as a wine\, but as an experience linked to landscape\, slow tourism\, sustainability and well-being. An approach that in recent years has made the Lugana area one of the most dynamic wine destinations in Europe.  \nThe Bologna edition will take place in the green spaces of Villa Benni\, a historic mansion surrounded by greenery in the hills of the city. \nThe format will be that of a free and convivial tasting\, accompanied by dedicated gastronomic offerings and the opportunity to meet directly with the producers. In case of bad weather\, the event will be held in the interior spaces of the villa.  \nInformation\nThe appointment is at Villa Benni\, in Bologna\, on Monday June 8\, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. \nTickets can be purchased online at the online ticket link\, includes tastings and welcome food bag. \nOfficial site: Lugana Timeless Harmonies 2026
URL:https://www.doctorwine.wine/event/bologna-lugana-armonie-senza-tempo-2026/?lang=en
LOCATION:villa benni\, Via Saragozza\, 210\,\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Events Emilia Romagna,Tasting
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