In the picturesque village of Coriano, get ready to raise your glasses high and immerse yourself in the splendid hues and fragrances of the “nectar of Bacchus” during the weekend of August 19th and 20th. The Coriano Wine Festival turns these days into an experience of celebration and pleasure, presenting a renewed wine tasting featuring wines from over 30 renowned wineries of Romagna. With more than 120 wine varieties on display, a generous tasting counter guided by expert winemakers, four tasting workshops, and a symposium dedicated to delving into the history of the famous red wine in its agronomic and oenological aspects, the event promises to satisfy even the most discerning palates.
The typical Romagna street food and culinary delights prepared with ingredients from local companies will abound along the central streets, thanks to the stands of Pro Loco Coriano and Ristorantino di Coriano, offering authentic gastronomic treats.
The stage for tastings and musical performances will be preceded by a captivating symposium titled “Sangiovese: A Investigation into a Grape Variety Beyond Any Doubt”, scheduled for Saturday, August 19th at the Isotta Hall. Expert sommeliers like Maurizio Alongi, Enrico Bevitori, Marco Casadei, Paolo Babini, and Marino Colleoni will discuss the most famous labels of local wineries.
CORIANO WINE FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Starting from 4:30 PM, the scenic CorTe theater will host the market exhibition with prominent artisans and the 16 main subvarieties of Sangiovese in Romagna. Here, you can sip a wide selection of exquisite wines using wine pouches, glasses, notebooks, bread, and oil.
Tasting counter hours: Saturday, August 19th: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM; Sunday, August 20th: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Participation fee: €20 (€15 with Ais, Aies, Fisar, Anspi, Assosommelier, Onav membership cards)
At the A. Battarra communal library, another cultural spot in Coriano, workshops will take place. On Saturday, August 19th, the first two workshops will focus on Chianti and Montalcino.
At 7:00 PM, “Exploring Classic Chianti and Its Territories” will kick off, presented by Francesco Falcone and Maurizio Alongi, with a vertical tasting of Classic Chianti – Riserva Vigna Barbischio. Later, at 8:30 PM, “Journey to Montalcino and Its Lands” by Francesco Falcone and Marino Colleoni will present a vertical tasting of Brunello di Montalcino – Podere Sante Marie. On Sunday, August 20th, at 7:00 PM, the third workshop “Romagna and Its Lands,” hosted by Francesco Falcone and Paolo Babini, will offer a vertical tasting of Poggio Tura Vigne dei Boschi.
At 8:30 PM, “Sangiovese: Roots and Influences,” a presentation by Francesco Falcone, will feature a horizontal tasting of six great wines obtained from varieties like Sangiovese-Nerello, Mascalese-Gaglioppo, Perricone-Frappato, and Foglia Tonda.
Participation fee: €15 (€10 with Ais, Aies, Fisar, Anspi, Assosommelier, Onav membership cards)
Of course, musical performances will not be missed: On Saturday, August 19th, at 9:00 PM, the Lorenzo Pagani Quartet will entertain the audience with their engaging soul rhythm. On Sunday, August 20th, at 9:00 PM, it will be time for “Sbronza,” a comedic/poetic monologue dedicated to wine, presented by Tomas Leardini, accompanied by jazz notes from the Running Man Trio.
During the Coriano Wine Festival, there will also be a second-hand market along Via Garibaldi. Moreover, on Saturday, August 19th, from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM, there will be an opportunity to participate in the “Trekking on the Wine Cellar Circuit,” an 11 km route starting from Piazza Don Minzoni at 5:00 PM and culminating in a special offer from Pro Loco Coriano: bruschetta with oil and a glass of wine for participants upon their return to Piazza Don Minzoni.
For more information and the detailed program, visit: https://www.corianowinefestival.it/?home/
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