Conferenze e Fiere

🍸 Barman Marco Fabbri and Lorenzo Rubini of Cocktail Bar Bistrot in Turin collaborate with Michele Marzella on mixology project featuring new Vermouth Superiore di Torino, "Canone Occidentale." Three new drinks inspired by specific zones of Turin: Balôn, Rococò, and Levante. Special pairing event planned for December 19th at 20:00 with chef Matteo Cignetti's dishes. The event menu costs 55 euros, including cocktails, at L’Opera di Santa Pelagia. The bar is located at via San Massimo 17, Turin, open Monday to Saturday.

🍰 During Christmas 2024, Fèlsina and Chef Gennaro Esposito collaborate to create a limited edition Panettone al Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC, with only 100 pieces available. This special dessert incorporates Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes, also used in Fèlsina's Vin Santo production, and is complemented by high-quality ingredients such as Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, Italian acacia honey, citrus peels, and selected Italian butter.

🏢 Italy at Hand, the global meeting industry event, concluded in Turin with its 6th edition featuring 80 buyers from 21 countries and more than 2,448 B2B meetings. Venice Region Convention Bureau Network will host Italy at Hand 2025 in Venice and Veneto. Carlotta Ferrari, President of Convention Bureau Italia, emphasized Italy's strength and innovation in the meeting industry.

🎡 Dolce & Gabbana will hold their high fashion events Alta Moda, Alta Sartoria, and Alta Gioielleria in Rome in early July 2025. Tourism official Alessandro Onorato announced Rome’s unique venues will host the shows, which are part of D&G's Grand Tour d'Italia initiated in 2012. The events aim to celebrate Italian beauty, history, and sartorial tradition. Rome joins previous host cities such as Taormina, Milan, Palermo, Naples, Venice, Alberobello, and Nora.

🍰 In November, Galup partnered with IFSE - Italian Food Style Education, an acclaimed culinary and pastry academy in Piobesi Torinese. On December 11, 22 students participated in a full-day workshop led by Galup's production manager Andrea Maffia, making traditional Milanese panettone and glazed panettone. IFSE is distinguished by its recognition of Italian Excellence and the prestigious WorldChefs Recognition of Quality Culinary Education. This partnership with Galup offers students hands-on experience in artisanal sweet production and insights into Italian culinary excellence.

🍳 SIGEP, the renowned event for the baking, pastry, and pizza industry, will feature Molino Grassi from January 18 to 22, 2025, at Fiera di Rimini, Pavilion D5, Stand 042. The company from Parma will showcase its excellence with a revamped exhibition space divided into Demo and Production areas, offering immersive experiences with artisanal Italian traditions and the latest technological and product innovations. New brand ambassadors will be introduced during the event.

🍸 Daniele Agostini from Terrazza Les Etoiles in Rome won the Casoni Cup, the first Cocktail Competition by Casoni Liquori in collaboration with Fabio Bacchi and BarTales. The competition featured 15 finalists, including runners-up Giuseppe Tenore of Paszkowski in Florence and Stefano Milici of Gusto Papilla in Patti-Messina. Agostini secured his win with the cocktail "La Modenese," utilizing Casoni Vermouth 1814 among other ingredients. The event was praised for its high technical level and the participants' enthusiasm.

💸 Caffè Corsini, a leader in the "Made in Tuscany" quality food & beverage market, serving over 70 countries, presents a selection of fine chocolate liquor bottles, exclusive coffee blends, and original gift packages for Christmas 2024. The offerings include Nespresso®-compatible Christmas ornament balls with single-origin coffee from Colombia, Kenya, and Brazil, as well as "Christmas Blend" packages with 100% Arabica coffee. Anthon Berg, a Danish premium chocolate brand distributed solely by Caffè Corsini in Italy, offers black and gold gift boxes with 8 to 24 pieces, containing liquor from brands such as Cointreau®, Drambuie®, The Famous Grouse®, Remy Martin®, and Licor43®. Additionally, a cocktail-themed box with 12 fine chocolate bottles featuring popular drinks like Mojito, Lemon Drop, and Piña Colada is available. These products can be purchased at https://caffecorsini.com/collections/confezioni-regalo.

🍺 Birra Peroni celebrated its centennial in Bari, where its production started in 1924. A historical exhibit curated by Daniela Brignone is open to the public from December 11 to January 11 in Bari, Via Argiro. Enrico Galasso, President and CEO of Birra Peroni, and Pietro Petruzzelli, Bari's city councilor, highlighted the bond between the company and the city. The company contributes to the local economy and culture, including festive decorations. Birra Peroni, part of Asahi Group, produces over 7 million hectoliters of beer annually, with more than 2 million for export, and employs over 800 people. The company is committed to sustainability goals with the "Legacy 2030" initiative. Peroni, a 4.7% ABV lager, is a leader in the Italian beer market and has a 19% top-of-mind consumer recall in 2023.

🍴 Lorenzo Montoro, Michelin-starred chef of Flauto di Pan, will kick off a series of gourmet lunches at Casa Lerario, Melizzano (Bn), on Saturday, December 14th, at 13.30. The event will feature wines from Azienda Agricola Monserrato 1973. Upcoming lunches include Salvatore Bianco on January 18th and Stefania Di Pasquo on February 22nd. Participation ticket: €60 (wine included). Reservations via Casa Lerario's website or phone (0824 944018 – 360 847848).