Make a wish to Barolo with Calici di Stelle

A toast with your nose up and a "drink of the king" at WiMu in the night of St. Lawrence

It is for tradition the night of the shooting stars. A magical evening in which to turn our gaze to the sky waiting to make a wish. Also this year the night of St. Lawrence at the WiMu is with Calici di Stelle, the initiative promoted throughout Italy by the Cities of Wine National Association, which also complies with a Barolo program proposed by WiMu – Wine Museum in Barolo and by the regional Enoteca.

The Wine Museum gives then the appointment for Sunday, August 10th, for a special opening at night and to gather all desires: in the square of the castle, the ancient trees will indeed be ready to host on their branches tickets that everyone can write in the magical evening of the shooting stars, to leave them hanging in the sky of Langa.

A romantic initiative without forgetting the absolute protagonist of Barolo and its Museum: and so, waiting to see the magical trails in the sky, the toast will be dedicated to the "drink of the king" to be enjoyed on the beautiful terrace of the third floor of the castle, surrounded by the vineyards of Barolo and with a privileged place and closer to the sky.

For the occasion, the WiMu will be open from 8:30 p.m. to Midnight (closing of the ticket office at 11:00 p.m.; the service of drinks until 11:45 p.m.) to visit both the preparations of the Museum and the regional Enoteca of Barolo (which will close at 11:30 p.m.). You can wander freely through the rooms, consulting the information panels to learn a little more about the history, origins and use of wine.

On the terrace, the most captivating stage – also open for those who do not want to visit the Museum – to rediscover a forgotten classic and recently back in vogue: a long drink made of Barolo Chinato, in collaboration with the Ceretto farms, diluted with mineral water and served with an orange slice. A refreshing drink, perfect for summer and definitely in theme with the village of Barolo and the king of wines. To all then, a sweet memory of the evening, with a tribute branded Baratti & Milano.

San Lorenzo becomes in this way a special occasion to discover the Barolo Chinato in a summer dress, celebrating this particular version of the wine which, in the "chinato" version, is flavored with herbs and spices and is usually drunk straight. You can enjoy the cool drink under the stars, hoping perhaps to be able to make a wish, to transcribe on the tickets provided by the museum, and then hang them in the square waiting for the rain of stars.

Waiting for lovers of the sky, on the terrace, there will be telescopes of the Observatory of Pino Torinese for a " cosmos lesson" new and directly from one of the most picturesque hills of the whole Langa.

The entrance to the streets to express their wishes and on the terrace for star gazing is open to all.

For the visitors of the museum, however, the opportunity of special tours with " Il Giro del vinovago", with games and quizzes, questions and riddles to test visitors and discover in a new way the contents and location of the Wine Museum, and the Esploramuseo, dedicated to families with children from 6 to 12 years old, a fun and interactive way to explore and experience the museum as an exciting adventure.

Enoteca Regionale del Barolo proposes for Calici di Stelle a tasting of 100 and more Barolo DOCG 2010 of member producers, combined with local cheese. Info and reservations 0173.56277, www.enotecadelbarolo.it.

The activities of WiMu are made with the support of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio of Cuneo.

Info and costs WiMu:

Admission to the museum: ? 8 adults; ? 6 over 65; ? 3 from 6 to 14 years; Free up to 5 years. Possibility of combined entry with visit and long drink ? 10.

Il Giro del vinovago: ? 3 per group (up to 5 people) in addition to the entrance ticket.

Esploramuseo ? 4 per family (max 5 members between adults and children, ? 1 for each family member over 5) in addition to the entrance ticket.

The drink of the King: ? 4. You can participate in the aperitif without visiting the museum.

Info and contacts Tel. 0173– 386697