BOTTEGA AND AVOLTA PROMOTE THE "HEALTHY GOURMET" PROJECT

Italian cuisine was recently recognized as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. The rationale behind this decision highlights that "Italian cuisine is a cultural and social blend of culinary traditions, a way to care for oneself and others, to express love and rediscover one's cultural roots, offering communities an outlet to share their history and describe the world around them." This was a significant achievement for our country as a whole, as well as for the food and wine industry. Building on this important milestone and the combination of "pleasure and health" that distinguishes Italian cuisine, Bottega has embraced the "Healthy Gourmet" project to promote healthy eating for health and the prevention of nutritionally related cancers. In this regard, with the collaboration of their partner Avolta, the Bottega Prosecco Bars at Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi International Airport become an exceptional showcase for raising awareness among customers and consumers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle, starting with nutrition . The starting point was the book "Healthy Gourmet" by Professor Alberto Bombardella and Professor Fabiana Ojan of the IAL Aviano Hotel School - Friuli Venezia Giulia -, which received the support of the Aviano CRO. From this collaboration, the "Healthy Gourmet" project was born, which Bottega and Avolta have enthusiastically joined with a spirit of service, to spread the message of prevention through the sounding board of the Prosecco Bars in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, among the busiest airport transit areas in the world. On February 4, 2026, on World Cancer Day, the two venues will present a dish from the book "Healthy Gourmet," which will be included on their respective menus. Dubai's Prosecco Bar has chosen "Three Cabbage Couscous with Taggiasca Olives and Beccafico Sole Fillet," a recipe that blends the Mediterranean and the Middle East, while Abu Dhabi's "Barley and Bean Soup" is more directly reminiscent of Venetian cuisine. These two dishes, along with all the other recipes selected and presented in the book, do not detract from flavor, but rather enhance it. The excellent ingredients, simple methods, and temperature-controlled cooking, respecting the characteristics of each type of food, allow you to fully appreciate the flavors and uniqueness of the region of origin and our culinary tradition. Bottega has always advocated a moderate approach not only to wine but also to food. In keeping with the motto "less is more," even the pleasure of good food is more complete and healthy if you limit the quantity, always choose quality, and pair the dish with a glass of wine that enhances its flavor. Bottega and Avolta have pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this dish to the Al Jalila Foundation, a Dubai-based charity committed to medical research, health education, and supporting community care programs.