Abruzzo by night 2013

On 22nd September nearly 100 wines from Abruzzo available for tasting in Milan to discover the wines and the typical food of the "Green region of Europe".
The stars on the catwolk will be the most famous grape varieties, such as Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, going from the native white varieties Pecorino, Passerina and Cococciola to more ancient vines, now recovered, such as Montonico and Moscatello di Castiglione a Casauria, for a total of 7 DOC (Montepulciano d?Abruzzo Colline Teramane docg, le doc Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d?Abruzzo, Controguerra, Montepulciano d?Abruzzo, Ortona, Trebbiano d?Abruzzo, Tullum and Villamagna) and 8 IGT (Colli Aprutini, Colli del Sangro, Colline Frentane, Colline Pescaresi, Colline Teatine, Del Vastese o Histonium, Terre de L?Aquila and Terre di Chieti).
Nearly 100 labels will be illustrated and offered for tasting by more or less 30 producers from Abruzzo at the Sala Liberty of the Osteria "Il Treno - Arte e diletto club" in an excursus that includes also the tasting of the well-known extra virgin olive oil of Abruzzo and the discovery of the typical Pasta alla Pecorara, made with flour and water, and flavored with vegetables and Ricotta cheese, prepared by the Pastificio "La Mugnaia" in Abruzzo directly in front of the guests.
Great expectations also for the following day, Monday 23rd September, when operators of the industry such as restaurateurs, winebar owners, dealers, journalists and bloggers will have the opportunity to meet directly the 30 producers in a period of time that goes from 10 am to 4:30 pm, for an appointment only on invitation. Siding the tasting there will be the appetizers prepared by the Michelin-starred chef Peppino Tinari, of the restaurant “Villa Majella” of Guardiagrele: recipes properly devised for a menu based on the most typical products of the Abruzzo cuisine.

Starting time:6:30 pm
Ending time:00:00