Vinifera in Trento: the spring of wine has arrived

The city of Trento is preparing to welcome the fifth edition of Vinifera , the market exhibition dedicated to the wines of the Alpine territories organized by the Centrifuga Association, which will be held in the spaces of the Fair on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March . Over 100 winegrowers and food artisans from the Alps, Italy and abroad will be present: it will be possible to taste freely among the stalls but also to buy the products directly. As usual, the event will be enriched by a rich calendar of masterclasses organized in the halls of the Muse - Trento Science Museum on viticulture, territory and sustainability. Saturday 25 March at 10.00 Piwi Trentino, in collaboration with Civit, offers the tasting The wines to come: microvinifications, barrel tests and new bottlings . Free event, by reservation at info@piwitrentino.com. At 2.30 pm the tasting I versanti dell'Etna will be held, dedicated to the host territory of the fifth edition of Vinifera, with the participation of Pietrardita, Quantico, Barone Beneventano, Tre.mi.la and Mecori. Paid event (10 euros), by reservation. Things from another world. From the wines of the Calabrian Apennines to the cuisine of Sichuan , the appointment on Sunday 26 March at 11.00 will address the unexpected pairing between the tenacious personality of the wines of the Calabrian mountains and the spicy and deep notes of the Sichuan dishes. Leading this process of discussion and tasting is Matteo Gallello at the bottles and Alessia Morabito at the stove. Paid event (10 euros), by reservation. At 2.30 pm Siro, la Sassella, i Terrazzi Alti will be held, where we will talk about vines, wine, Sassella and Valtellina, tasting 6 vintages of Valtellina Superiore Terrazzi Alti with Matteo Gallello accompanied by the stories of Siro Buzzetti. Paid event (10 euros), by reservation. "Thanks to the positive energy that arises from the synergy between the various subjects who work there , Vinifera is establishing itself more and more as the wine event that announces spring and the arrival of the summer - declares Luisa Tomasini , spokesperson for the Centrifuga Association – There is great anticipation for this fifth edition which is heading towards sold out ; we advise those interested in participating to purchase their own glass in advance, which guarantees access to the free tastings among the stalls of the winemakers present”. For the part dedicated to food, the presence of a selection of Artisans of Food , small large producers and local restaurateurs who show their specialties has been confirmed. Realities made up of people who establish a bond with the territory that is the son of past traditions but also attentive to contemporary needs: authentic tastes, short supply chains, aware identities, love for simplicity, the search for the good and the exchange of knowledge and ideas. The charitable intent of the event has been renewed in support of a social project in the area: "This year we have decided to allocate the entire proceeds from the sale of merchandising (T-shirts, bags, pockets and guides) - continues Tomasini - to the Antiviolence Center - Associazione Coordination Women Onlus of Trento , committed to combating all forms of gender-based violence through hospitality and support but also the promotion of activities related to cultural change, awareness and prevention of the phenomenon of violence". The public of wine lovers will also be called during the two days to award the "La Picca d'Oro" prize to the best winemaker present at the stands of the Mostra Mercato. Voting cards will be available at the Associazione Centrifuga stand. In previous editions, the recognition was attributed to Villa Persani (2018), Malga Ribelle (2019), Cantina El Zeremia (2021) and Seppi Weingut (2022). Complete the proposal of Vinifera, from 10.30 to 17.00 on Monday 27 March , Pro.Sit. – Tasting Ideas in a Professional Situation , an opportunity for meetings and tastings designed for wine professionals . Also this day will be characterized by some moments of deepening. At 11.00 the Association of Public Exercises of Trentino, in collaboration with Seac Cefor and the online wine shop Enovely, presents Alpine wine experience , an itinerary to discover the value and characteristics of the wines of the Alps. At 12.00 Alfio Ghezzi, chef and patron of the Senso al Mart restaurant in Rovereto, awarded a star in the Michelin Guide Italy 2023, will propose The kitchen through three scales of landscape reading: Biome, Local, Pedological . The wines paired with the tastings suggested by Alfio Ghezzi are selected by AIS Trentino. Free event, by reservation. The last appointment, at 2.30 pm, entitled Heroic wines from the heart of the Alps, history of men and vineyards. Valsusa, emotions to drink , will consist of an audiovisual exhibition on Valsusa, presentation of the book Valsusa, emotions to drink and tasting of a glass of Avanà Valsusa Doc, in collaboration with Proposta Vini, Il Graffio Editore and La Chimera Viticoltura Eroica. Free event, by reservation.

INFO IN BRIEF

Vinifera in Trento When: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2023 Where: Trento Fiere, in via Briamasco, 2 Opening hours to the public: from 11.00 to 19.00. Last admission by 5.00 pm, dogs or other animals are not allowed. Price: glass 20 euros, pre-sale costs. All the wines present are included in the guide to producers (which can be purchased in presale) and can be collected at the entrance desk of the event . Info: www.viniferaforum.it

Pro. Sit. – Tasting Ideas in a Professional Situation When: Monday 27 March 2023 Where: Muse – Trento Science Museum, Corso del Lavoro e della Scienza, 3 Opening hours to the public: from 10.30 to 17.00. Last admission by 4.00 pm Price: glass 15 euro pre-sale costs. Free accreditation for operators by registering on the Vinifera website Info: www.viniferaforum.it/pro-sit/