On Sunday, August 2, one of Valpolicella’s most enchanting summer events returns. Cantina Buglioni is organizing the latest edition of “Cena nel Viale”: a banquet under the stars among the vineyards of Dimora Buglioni, featuring a menu created by four leading figures in Verona’s restaurant scene, paired with the winery’s wines. An event that brings together hospitality, the local region, and signature cuisine.
Valpolicella offers many opportunities to experience wine right where it’s made, but few are as picturesque as the “Dinner on the Avenue” organized by Buglioni. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, at 7 p.m., along the cypress-lined avenue leading to Dimora Buglioni in San Pietro in Cariano, where a long imperial table will be set among the vineyards for an evening dedicated to the flavors of the region.
The event perfectly embodies the Buglioni philosophy of hospitality, which in recent years has developed a comprehensive wine tourism offering: in addition to the winery, the group offers accommodations at the Wine Relais Dimora Buglioni, nestled among vineyards and olive groves, and the Locanda Buglioni, A restaurant that showcases Veronese cuisine, with a special focus on grilled dishes and pairings with the winery’s wines. All of this just a few kilometers from Verona and Lake Garda.
A Four-Handed Dinner
The stars of the evening will be four Veronese culinary establishments: Locanda Buglioni, Stilla, Al Callianino, and Mainenti, in collaboration with Impasti 4.1. Each course will be created by a different chef and paired with a Buglioni wine selected especially for the occasion.
The culinary journey will begin with grilled green beans, cucumbers, blackberries, and fresh oregano by Silvia Banterle (Stilla), paired with Il Disperato, Bianco Trevenezie IGT. This will be followed by the Neanderthal Tartare by Alberto Mori (Al Callianino), served with Molì, an unfiltered Metodo Classico. The first course will be prepared by the hosts of the Buglioni Inn with ricotta gnocchi paired with the 44 Verticale, Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC. Meal concludes with the Torta di Rose di Mainenti, served alongside Il Narcisista, a Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG.
The Experience Beyond Dinner
The evening will feature four leading Veronese restaurants: Locanda Buglioni, Stilla, Al Callianino, and Mainenti, in collaboration with Impasti 4.1. Each course will be created by a different chef and paired with a Buglioni wine selected especially for the occasion.
“Dinner on the Avenue” is part of the Buglioni Wine Experience, itineraries designed to introduce visitors to Valpolicella through tours of the vineyards, the winery, and the Amarone drying room, guided tastings, and stays at the estate. A model of hospitality that aims to let guests experience the region in its entirety—from wine to cuisine to overnight stays among the vine rows.
The participation fee is 75 euros per person, by reservation only. You can also purchase a gift certificate. In the event of inclement weather, your ticket will be converted into a voucher of equal value that can be used at Locanda Buglioni.
