Aperitifs with Le Donne del Vino at the Caffè Dante in Verona

It starts on Thursday, March 26th at 6:30 pm with guest Monica Sommacampagna, food and wine journalist and author of the novel Morte di un naso (Golem Edizioni).

At the Caffè Dante Bistrot in Piazza dei Signori 2 in Verona , "Aperitifs with Women of Wine: Where Taste Meets Culture" debuts, a new series of four cultural aperitifs . Created in collaboration with the National Association of Women in Wine - Veneto Delegation . The dates, always on Thursdays from March to June 2026: Thursday, March 26, April 23, May 21, and June 18 ; all events begin at 6:30 PM .

The format is designed for a curious and passionate audience seeking a complete experience. Each evening features three Venetian producers who reveal the secrets of their premium wines, paired with three gourmet cicchetti created by Caffè Dante's resident chef, Davide Fiorio .

To top it all off, a different guest will be present each evening, offering an original contribution that creates unexpected bridges between wine and other languages.

"Caffè Dante Bistrot has always been a place of sharing and good food," say the owners of Caffè Dante Bistrot. "With this new event, we wanted to go a step further: transforming the aperitivo into a moment of true discovery, where wine isn't just something to drink but also a story to listen to. Our collaboration with Donne del Vino has allowed us to create a unique series of events: evenings that combine the pleasure of tasting with that of learning, with the true protagonists of this world—the producers—center stage."

Thursday, March 26: Three Venetian wines in the pages of an olfactory thriller

The first evening has as its common thread the scent of wine and mysterious literature.

Our guest is Monica Sommacampagna , a food and wine journalist, member of the Donne del Vino association, and author of the novel Morte di un naso (Death of a Nose, Golem Edizioni). The book tells the story of an inspector who receives a mysterious letter: the alleged sender is Mantua's finest nose, Davide Frua, a genius of olfactory creations who was found suddenly dead. The investigation unfolds between Borghetto sul Mincio, Mantua, and Verona in a journey of memories, resentments, and unexpected revelations. The author will open each tasting with an excerpt from the book, a scent, a color that intertwines with the wine the producers will serve to the public: sparkling, white, or red.

The three producers from the National Association of Women in Wine who will be the protagonists of the evening are:

Francesca Marcato brings the Valpolicella Superiore DOC “Determinazione” 2022 from Cantina Talestri , an elegant and structured expression of one of the most famous terroirs of Valpolicella, with its aromatic complexity and character deeply rooted in the Veronese territory.

Gabriella Vettoretti presents the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG Rive di Guia Extra Brut “Clorofilla” by Gabe Tenute Soc. Agricola , a refined and territorial sparkling wine produced on the UNESCO World Heritage hills of Prosecco, with a mineral and vertical personality.

Teresa Bacco talks about the Soave Superiore DOCG “Vigna il Casale” 2023 from the Vicentini Agostino Farm , a white wine with character that expresses the full vocation of the Soave area, with its freshness and depth.

They guide the public through the tasting, describing their wineries, their production choices, and their business direction.

Three voices, three glasses, and a single common thread: a great passion for wine as a language of identity and knowledge.

"This event perfectly embodies the spirit with which Le Donne del Vino work every day in the region," says Corinna Gianesini , Veneto Delegate of the National Association Le Donne del Vino. " Showcasing our female producers through their direct voices means placing the true architects of Veneto's winemaking excellence at the center: women who, with passion and expertise, run wineries that are an authentic expression of our region." The collaboration with Caffè Dante Bistrot allows us to do so in a historic and high-quality cultural context, reaching a new and passionate audience."

Upcoming events

Thursday, April 23 - Guest Tracy Eboigbodin, winner of Masterchef 11 in 2023

Thursday, May 21 – Guest to be confirmed

Thursday, June 18 - Guest Claudia Farina Donna del Vino, journalist and writer

Info and reservations Tel. 39 045 8000 083 Caffè Dante Bistrot – Piazza dei Signori 2, Verona 6:30–8:00 PM | €20 per person Reservations required.