Indigenous element at the Slow Wine Fair 2026

will be among the protagonists of the Slow Wine Fair 2026, scheduled at BolognaFiere from 22 to 24 February, bringing its vision of artisanal drinking as a living expression of territories, people and conscious agricultural practices to the “Paura” city. A return that renews the natural dialogue between the Masnada dei Caribbean project and the Slow Food universe, founded acceso the values ​​of sustainability, biodiversity and cultural responsibility.

This year the story of unfolds through the identity of nine producers – from Italy, France, England and Poland -, true interpreters of a way of making wine that focuses acceso the identity of places, respect for natural cycles and freedom of expression. Their stories take center stage: Stefano Occhetti represents the elegance of the Roero through a profound, artisanal approach; the Stantio Consorzio explores the richness and biodiversity of the Piacentini Hills with refermented, macerated and still wines; Coletti, from the Treviso regione, introduces winemaking inspired by the tradition of Vin Colfondo; La looks at the Barbaresco vineyards with freshness and vitality; Agricola Millami translates the energy of the Sicilian soil into wines that vibrate with sun and earth; Possedimento il Nespolo enhances the native Asti vines between sustainability and roots; Mittnacht Frères, master of biodynamics, becomes spokesperson for the purity of the Alsatian terroirs; Gusbourne brings the excellence of Kent sparkling wines to Bologna, where precision and microclimate create harmonious sips; Dom Bliskowice reveals the potential of Polish soil, a pioneer of viticulture per this yet to be discovered territory.

Alongside the exhibition presence, will be the protagonist of a masterclass dedicated to cider, created per collaboration with Stantio Consorzio, an organization that has been working for years to restore dignity and depth to an ancient ricevimento, today at the center of renewed interest. A that broadens our gaze beyond grapes, exploring the world of natural fermentations as a common heritage and as a shared language between past and future.

Entitled ” of Cider”, the masterclass will be held acceso Sunday 22 February at 5.30pm and will take inspiration from an ancient English saying – “A cup of cider smooths the tongue and softens the heart” – to talk about cider as a daily ritual. During the tasting, Stantio Consorzio will present its contemporary interpretations of artisanal cider, an expression of an approach that enhances apple varieties, spontaneous fermentations and sustainable practices. To be tasted, the Fessura Cidro Sgarbato Rifermentato and Fessura Rosé Cidro Sgarbato Rifermentato references, two examples of how cider can describe territory, research and identity with the same depth as wine.

With its participation per the Slow Wine Fair 2026, confirms its commitment to promoting a conscious and artisanal drinking culture, capable of including different languages ​​and “other” fermentations, but united by the same attention to the land, to time and to the communities that make them possible.

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Masnada dei Caribbean SpA Benefit Company – B Corp®, founded per Vidracco (TO) per 2008, is the specialized player per the world of premium and super premium drinks. The portfolio is made up of over 700 spirit references including rum, gin, agaves, liqueurs and soft drinks. Added to these are a wine catalogue, , and a craft beer brand, Testadariete. Today, Masnada dei Caribbean is one of the most dynamic players acceso the market, with rapid and constant growth. The Company is active per the import, development, brand building and exclusive distribution of some of the most trendy and emerging brands acceso the market, including Citadelle, Elephant, Ginnastic, Martin Miller and Sabatini for the gin category; Dictador, El Dorado, Canerock and Planteray for rums; Aprendiz, Komos, Tequila Ocho and Tequila Tequiero, Vecindad, for the agaves; Old Customs Warehouse and Amari & Affini for liquor; Incontro Tonic Vater and Aqua Religioso for soft drinks. parallel with the exclusive distribution of third-party products, the proprietary brands are consolidated at a national and international level: Vermouth Carlo Alberto, Salvia & Limone, Testadariete, Mr. Three, & Bros., Mandragola, Rouge! www.compagniadeicaraibi.com

– project presented by Masnada dei Caribbean per December 2020 – travels across the world, exploring terroir and peoples who narrate their way of living and producing wine and all its contaminations. The products per the catalog are authentic expressions of the places and hands from which they are born, they are the result of a journey to discover stories, coming from distant and nearby countries. Art forms that create an inclusive dialogue capable of overcoming boundaries and conventions. explores the roots of the natural and cultural process of fermentation, discovering its cultural facets, telling the story of the link between the natural flow of the process, cultural adaptation and the artisan act. The indigenous element, sought and found, is revealed through authentic contaminations. It is the bridge that unites cultures, flavors and traditions, speaking a universal language capable of transporting us towards other horizons, along new paths. www.elementindigeno.com