A wine which, in this ninth edition, will be represented by over 50 wineries and which will be present in 150 different shades.
On the occasion of the ninth edition, the event is renewed this year by offering the first Enological Selection of Lambrusco wines, on 11 and 12 May . During the event it will be possible to taste sparkling wines (DOC and IGT) and DOC sparkling wines (Classic Method or Charmat) produced from the Lambrusco grape. The awards ceremony for the wine selection will take place on Sunday.
The event, organized by ONAV Mantova and La Strada dei Vini e Sapori Mantovani, with the patronage and collaboration of the Municipality of San Benedetto Po , will host a large tasting stand which will be joined, starting from 4.00 pm on the day of on Saturday, the masterclass 'The Classical Method' curated by ONAV in the Chapter Room of the monastic complex, while on Sunday , the masterclass will focus on 'The native vines of the Via Emilia' , starting from Piacenza, passing through Bologna up to Romagna, curated of the Emilian Women of Wine . This year the food area will be in collaboration with Tagliato per il Gusto , which will offer a varied selection of Mantua cured meats , accompanied by bread and focaccia, or in the form of captivating fingerfood together with the inevitable knife-cut raw ham.
They will be two days dedicated to a wine with an energetic and lively character, which despite its ancient origins, remains multifaceted, welcoming and convivial. Lambrusco, ruby coloured, purple foam and slightly sparkling, is renewed and restructured whilst always remaining authentic, moving in time and space, among the ancestral vines of Modena, Mantua, Parma and Reggio Emilia, but always respecting its long tradition and its environment.
The event will also be an opportunity to "rediscover" the beauty of the Chapter Hall of the monastic complex in San Benedetto Po (MN), recently restored, together with the cloisters overlooking the botanical garden, where for the past eight editions the highly anticipated event.
For the occasion, participants of Lambrusco a Palazzo will receive a reduced price ticket for the complete visit to the monastery.
General Information: 'Lambrusco a Palazzo' Saturday 11 May from 3.00pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 12 May from 1.30pm to 8.00pm; San Benedetto Po Monastic Complex (MN). Entry to the event €13, reduced entry for ONAV, AIS, FISAR, FIS, ASPI, WSET members €11.
Masterclass Saturday 11 May at 4.00 pm (10 euros) in the Chapter House of the Lambrusco monastic complex 'Il Metodo Classico' organized by ONAV.
Masterclass Sunday 12 May at 4.00 pm (10 euros) in the Chapter Room of the monastic complex 'The native vines of the Via Emilia' organized by the Emilian Women of Wine.
Online booking is not available; reservations and payment only at the entrance to the event.
