ua moon in chiaroscuro, mysterious, magnetic. AND Luna Somnium, the art installation created for Easter Wines to fuse* at the Mercatali Galleries, on April 3 or 4, in Verona, on the occasion of Vinitaly 23. It suggests a new vision of reality through the emotional power of art. Patronage and passion together, because even that of wine is an art that conquers, defeating prejudices, and which, from today 31 March to 3 April, involves the entire city of Verona.
The “Luna Somnium” installation by Pasqua Vini in Verona, on the occasion of Vinitaly.
Around Verona
Vinitaly And The City (edition 22). Photo Ennevi
In fact, in addition to the large showcase of the Fair, where from 2 to 5 April the wineries and consortia will proudly offer new products and great confirmations, a galaxy of 50 appointments will colonize the historic centre. Headquarters will be the triangle between Lords Square (Loggia of Fra Giocondo, Ancient Loggia, Torre dei Lamberti), Old Market Courtyard And Courtyard Courtyard, where almost all the events and tasting lounges will be concentrated. Art, culture, music, also in relation to wine, of course. «For our exhibitors and professional operators, Verona represents an added value that amplifies the business vocation of the fair» comments the CEO of Veronafiere, Maurice Danish. In short, Verona as a magnificent stage. Tourists be warned.
Talk show, wine theme
We start today March 31 with Lives – The incredible life of Maurizio Cattelan told in words and music organized for the off-show by Art Verona. Words of Nicolas Ballariocontemporary art expert, and music by the composer Rodrigo D’Erasmo (21.00, Loggia of Fra Giocondo, Piazza dei Signori). It should be noted that the large one is located in the Loggia of Fra Giocondo Enoteca di Vivite – Alliance of Cooperativeswhere it will be possible to taste varieties from all over Italy, and “very local”, such as those of the Cantina di Soave-Cadis 1898, before venturing into the Mixologyin the Ancient Loggia. And that, in the Cortile Mercato Vecchio, the Wine talks of Vinitaly and the City, conducted by the oenologist and wine writer Sissi Baratella. Among the participants, the Masi Group with a tasting of its iconic wines led by Giacomo Boscaini.
Among the novelties, the launch of the wine guitar of Vinitaly and the City, in chestnut barrel wood, made by Fabrizio Paoletti, the luthier who signed the guitars of stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards and Joe Walsh (April 1st from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at the Logia di Fra Giocondo). After the event, the wine guitar will find a home atHard Rock Cafe – Verona in Bra square. Ready for exhibitions of wine and music lovers.
Writing about wine and cooking
The book by Roberto Valbuzzi (Gribaudo) which will be presented in Verona.
On the good reading front, in collaboration with the bookshop Feltrinelli of Verona, from Sunday 2nd April off at book presentations on food and wine: Roberto Valbuzzi will talk about hisCook, restaurateur, farmer”, published by Gribaudo (3 pm), while Joe Bastianich will present the bookThe great tale of Italian wine”, written with Titian Gaia for Mondadori Electa (7 pm).
For info on the program, openings and tickets: https://vinitalyandthecity.com/
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