IN TAURASI GLASSES OF STARS AT THE CASTLE – Foodmakers.it

Under the starry sky of August, con the historic center of Taurasi, city of wine, the Campania Wine Tourism Movement will bring together for its first regional collective, Friday 09 August 2024, many of the associated wineries, for an engaging summer event, which can combine cultural, historical, food and wine and aspects, as well as pleasant “astrovisual” interludes: according to the astronomical calendar of August 2024, days 5-9, Venus and Mercury will be con close conjunction, offering a unique opportunity to see both neighboring planets con the evening sky; telescopes will be available con the company of experts.

The Fortezza Marchesale of Taurasi will welcome the producers-members of MTV Campania, who will taste their wines con a magical atmosphere: a star-studded courtyard overlooking the Irpinia wine landscape. A unique opportunity for all wine enthusiasts who wish to dal vivo a true multisensory experience, through a special path inside the Cantina Regionale dei Vini d’Irpinia thanks to the collaboration with the company “Sinfonia Srl” that manages the activities at the Fortezza Marchesale of Taurasi.

From 6:00 pm to 12:00 am, there will be moments of sharing con the name of beauty: wine tasting stands, food, visits to the castle, astronomical observation. The entire event will be accompanied by entertainment.

Visits to the Castle will be available at two times: at 7:00 pm and at 8:00 pm

The astronomical viewing will be set up at the entrance to the Castle, with gruppo assigned to use the telescopes.

The food will include:

Bun with fried zucchini, scapece sauce and steamed pork.

⁠Eggplant stuffed with goat ricotta cheese.

⁠Semolina focaccia, roasted San Marzano tomatoes and Montoro copper onion compote.

⁠Cannoncino filled with wild herbs and crusco pepper.

⁠Scialatiello with bronze-drawn basil, yellow datterino tomatoes, fermented lemon and cave caciocavallo.

You will be able to have 4 glasses of free tasting from the stands of the participating wineries, which, upon request, will be able to sell their bottles separately.

Total : €25.00

Reservations are strongly recommended, with a binding deposit of €5.00 at the following link:

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QUGQQ1B7

Info and reservations at the numbers:

+39 331 7894519 Francesco

+39 366 1028756 Antonio

“Calici nato da Stelle” is a national event promoted by the Turismo del Vino and Collettività del Vino, with the patronage of ENIT Impresa del Turismo. It will take place for the first time as a regional group event MTVCampania with the patronage of the Municipality of Taurasi and AIS Campania.

The wineries associated with the Campania Wine Tourism Movement, which have joined the “Calici nato da Stelle al Fortezza” event, are:

Aminea Winery – OFF

Ancient Castle – AV

Bambinuto Cellar – AV

March Cellars – AV

Cantine Iannella 1920 – BN

Cant.Sanpaolo Claudio Quarta – AV

Setaro House – NA

Casparriello Vini – BY

Vini – AV

Crypt Castagnara Cantine – AV

De Angelis 1930 – NA

Ocone Vini – BN

Petrillo Vini – BY

Pietreionne Wines – BN

Saddle of Thorns – AV

Sorrentino Wines – NA

Cavalier Pepe Bella stagione – AV

Mezzogiorno Bella stagione – AV

Mainardi Bella stagione – SA