National Exhibition of Raisin and Meditation Wines

From 25th to 28th April 2013, an unmissable event for lovers of raisin wines takes place in Volta Mantovana (MN). It is the eleventh edition of the "National Exhibition of Raisin and Meditation Wines".

The exhibition will take place at the historic Palazzo Gonzaga, in its stables and astonishing Italian-style terraced gardens. Many are the confirmations from the previous editions, starting from the tasting table, where, aided by expert sommeliers and sensory analysts, visitors can taste wines from all over Italy and from countries in and outside Europe.

Foreign guests of honor will be the Chilean wines and Madeira Portuguese, accompanied by Eiswein, Port and South African wines, although the Italian Raisin wines remain, along with the delicacies of the local and not local cuisine, the real stars of the event.
All wines and typical products can be tasted and bought in the market, which has been increasing its popularity among visitors year by year. In order to deepen the knowlede of wines and of their combinations visitors have the opportunity to take part, by appointment, in guided tastings dedicated to raisin wine sided by chocolate, cheese and typical products of Mantua. It is a unique experience that allows, through the wine, to acheive heart and hands of its producers.

But tastings are just a small sample of the opportunities to fully enjoy these four days. In effect, in the Italian-style gardens of Palazzo Gonzaga you can have lunch, taste local products in the stands and in the food court, and enjoy a delicious break from a tasting to the other. Moreover, there will be the time to sharpen your senses, thanks to photographic exhibitions and the extemporaneous exhibition of en plein air paintings that have been depicting wonderful views of the morainic hills of Lake Garda for years. For the duration of the event, guided tours of the palace, the towers and the walls of the castle will take place. Finally, exhibitors and visitors will enjoy the scenic and fascinating location inside and outside the walls, along walkways, ancient columns, flower beds, fountains and stone balconies, all accompanied by a glass of good wine. During the days of the exhibition some restaurants of Volta Mantovana propose a typical menu, accompanied by local Wine Reserve and raisin wine at the agreed price of 25,00 Euro. Entrance: 5 Euro.


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