CORCIANO CASTELLO DI VINO 2015

Three days of wine tasting, with 15 wineries in the area of Lake Trasimeno and 14 dining stands, as background of live concerts, theater performances, DJ sets, children’s entertainment, conferences

Among the guests: the entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli, Leonardo Cenci Chairman of Avanti Tutta, the actor Pino Menzolini, the pianist Filippo Fanò. On Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd and Sunday, 4th October 2015, the charming village of Corciano is hosting the fifth edition of Corciano Castello di Vino, a traveling sensory journey addressed to all lovers of wine and traditions. A tasty opportunity to deepen knowledge of the Trasimeno territory through its wine production. Visitors, buying their glass at a cost of 8 euro, can taste free the different wines of all the wineries participating that, for the occasion, will set up personal spaces stationed in the streets of the village. Sponsored by Corciano Castello di Vino Association (made up of the three historic local associations APD Corciano, Filarmonica Corciano and Pro loco of Corciano) in collaboration with the Colli del Trasimeno Wine Route, the event takes place within the historic center of Corciano, the suitable historical and artistic backdrop for enhancing a product that has strong roots in the country’s history. The event was created in 2011 and, despite being among the ’youngest’ of the ancient village, is already among the most exciting and successful, both for the wide presence of the public that continues to grow year after year (from 1,700 of the first year, to the 9,000 of 2014), and for the voluntary and enthusiastic involvement of the citizens of Corciano. THE WINERIES PARTICIPANTS: Azienda Agraria Carlo and Marco Carini, Madrevite, Morami, Poggio Bertaio, Berioli, Terre del Carpine, Pucciarella, Le Piagge, La Casa dei Cini, Castello di Magione, Duca della Corgna, Azienda Agraria San Giorgio, Il Poggio, Società Agricola Casaioli Stefano, Coldibetto. All the wineries that will compete for the Best Winery 2015 Award, reside in the territory of Trasimeno. The guest winery –not in race– is Valdangius (Montefalco). THE WIDEST OVERVIEW OF TRASIMENO WINES – on Saturday, 3rd October, for the second consecutive year, the ’blind tasting’ to decide the best white wine and the best red wine among the participating wineries will take place. The prize will be awarded by a technical jury on the basis of the wine tastings offered by each participating winery. The jury will consist of: Cristian Betti, Mayor of the Corciano Municipality, Tania Ciarini, Official Taster and Sommelier of AIS, Jacopo Cossater, wine blogger and journalist, contributor to the guide ’The Wines of Italy’ of L’Espresso, Michele Italiani, AIS Sommelier and producer "Cantina Briziarelli", Federico Varazi of Slow Wine. An important recognition for the wineries, which, in this way, have the opportunity to prove their quality to the wine experts; moreover, the blind tasting organized by Corciano Castello di Vino is the widest panoramic organized at annual level about the wines of Trasimeno: never so many wineries of a single territory have been judged in a single tasting session. NOT ONLY WINE ’The event will be enhanced by live concerts, children’s activities, theater performances and DJ sets. Among the many guests, Leonardo Cenci, who will attend the inauguration and the award of the Best Winery 2015; host of the event is also the Umbrian entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli in conversation on the topic of "The territory and its beauties" with Roberto Conticelli, Umbria editor Responsible of La Nazione (7:00 p.m. Philharmonic Theatre); the actor Pino Menzolini and the pianist Filippo Fanò will offer the public a compelling ’Tale about wine’ in the beautiful Piazza Innamorati. On Sunday, 4th October, the interesting Conference "CON ... VERSANDO" Trasimeno, the territory, wine production, organic; and still lots of live music with the Trasimeno Big Band, the USB Urban Soul Band, the Perugia duo La Bella e la Bestia, la Corciano Street Drum’s, the ’vintage evening’ with the dance school Rock Your Boogie ASD. During the three days you can also enjoy the many local food delicacies thanks to the many corners, dining stands outdoors, located in the historic center. La Taverna del Duca will also propose a delicious menu, different every night and studied in detail by experienced chefs, suitable for every palate. Every day free courses for sommeliers kept by the AIS Italian Sommelier Association will be held, at the Council Chamber of the Town Hall. An unmissable opportunity for those wishing to gain more knowledge on the subject.

The AWARDS of the 2015 EDITION – As every year, the Corciano Castello di Vino Award will be awarded, to the best participant winery and the public, along with the technical jury, will decide the winner by voting their favorite winery. Will be held again this year: the photo contest on Instagram that will reward the author of the most original selfie, made during the event and with the hashtag #corcianocastellodivino2015, a dinner for 2 people on Sunday, 4th October, at La Taverna del Duca.

The Association, moreover, in line with the social commitment that characterizes it, has put up for grabs a scholarship "The Colors of Bacchus" for the WINE ART competition, which will be awarded to the winner selected among the students of the "Benedict Bonfigli" Institute of Corciano.

The purpose of Corciano Castello di Vino is to finance the recovery and restoration of works and structures belonging to the city; through a popular referendum the citizens themselves are those who to decide on the premises to be given priority.

For information and details about the program:

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