SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL

Sunday 9 June in the historical center of Catania

6th edition of the occasion committed to the little wineries of Etna

Previous Benedictine abbey, Piazza Dante

Catania. “Little is stunning” go back to Catania on Sunday 9 June in the previous Benedictine abbey, the only occasion that brings Etna’s vignerons to the town hall to fulfill white wine lovers and inform their stories, their effort, their white wines.

About a hundred manufacturers have actually currently reacted to the “call” of Agata Arancio, sommelier and expert worldwide of white wine, who has actually constantly been the “soul” of Piccolo è Bello in its 6th edition for the 2nd time arranged in the eighteenth-century abbey of Piazza Dante.

” This year– prepares for Agata Arancio– we have actually selected to focus the occasion on the idea of “severe” where severe, in a land that prospers on extremes like ours, can suggest numerous things. A severe environment, severe weather conditions, severe wine making strategies, however likewise the troubles that white wine manufacturers, olive growers and farmers come across in this specific historic minute in which environment modification enforces brand-new options and brand-new difficulties. Providing worth to the work of these little manufacturers, linking them with the experience of other wine makers who deal with the very same troubles with the very same enthusiasm is the objective of Piccolo è Bello. In truth we will cross Sicily, its islands, and we will likewise make a journey to Calabria. We will host 3 little manufacturers from Champagne and the Far East, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto.”

Amongst the visitors of this 6th edition are the stars Aldo Baglio and Silvana Fallisi, a couple in life and art who a couple of years ago chose to go back to reside in Buccheri, a “little” town in the Syracuse location consisted of in the circuit of the most stunning towns in Italy.

Still. New this year is an area called “Innesti” which will see 3 advertisement hoc evenings arranged in white wine bars and dining establishments in Catania in the week preceding the occasion where white wine enthusiasts will have the ability to fulfill the manufacturers, and contamination with other “little” – however releasing– with the very first edition of the “Piccolo è Bello” award designated to the Algra publishing home. Area likewise for the book “L’Anima del Sautè”, from the dish note pads of Maria Vagliasindi, Rosanna Romeo del Castello and Chiara Vigo (Torri del Vento editions), authors present at Piccolo è Bello for the signature copy.

Additionally, as an indication of continuous attention to the problem of gender violence, “Piccolo è Bello” will contribute part of the profits from the tickets to the freshly formed Marisa Leo Association, activist, “female of white wine”, marketing and interaction supervisor of the Colomba Bianca business eliminated last September by her ex.

Doors open up to the general public from 3pm with numerous tasting, white wine and food stands.

The program consists of a workshop on “Eroico evo” oil by Enzo Signorelli with tasting of Fioi (Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers) top quality oils led by Aiso (Italian Association of Oil Sommeliers) sommeliers.

2 masterclasses are likewise prepared. The very first on Etna champagnes, curated by Francesco Chittari and Maurizio Micari, instructors of the Italian Sommelier Structure (chaired by Paolo di Caro).

The 2nd masterclass is on champagne and will be carried out by Manlio Giustiniani, FIS speaker, among the leading champagne specialists in Italy.

Additionally, at Piccolo è Bello there will be no scarcity of music with the show by Alfredo Longo (guitar) and Floriana Pappa (vocals) at 7.30 pm, on the phase in the Benedettini yard.

Piccolo è bello’s primary partners are Generali, Aenologica, AcquaFontalba, Millesuoli. The occasion takes pleasure in the patronage of the Town of Catania, Strada del Vino e dei Sapori dell’ Etna, Associazione Donne del Vino Sicilia, Filippo Eredia Agricultural Technical Institute, La Sicilia paper. Technical partners Fis and Aiso. Media Partner White Wine Register.

Program Sunday 9 JuneBenedictine Abbey, Piazza Dante, Catania

3.00 pm Opening of the occasion to the general public with white wine, oil and food tasting stands in the external yard of the abbey.

3.30 pm Workshop committed to “Eroico Evo” Speakers: Francesca Baldereschi– manager of the Slow Food Additional Virgin Olive Oil Guide and nationwide planner of the Slow Food Travel task, Caterina Mazzocolin– basic secretary of the Italian Federation of Independent Olive Growers Massimiliano Gaiatto– brave olive grower on Lake Como, Lombardy, Umberto Godano, agronomist, technical supervisor of the Consortium for the defense of DOP Monti Iblei oil, Enzo Signorelli– natural olive grower Etna; Moderated by Carmelo Maiorca, reporter and local planner of the Slow Food Guide to Additional Virgin Olive Oils. Tasting of brave oils under the FIOI brand name by Giuseppe Pennino– ACAP panel leader • Vernèra, Sicily– “Case di Lavinia”, monocultivar Tonda Iblea • Paolo Cassini, Liguria– “Extremum”, Taggiasca monocultivar • Massimiliano Gaiatto, Lombardy– “Tondello”, mix of Frantoio, Leccino, Bianchera • Tommaso Masciantonio, Abruzzo– “Crognale”, Crognale monocultivar • Vincenzo Signorelli, Sicily– “Contrada Mancusi”, Nocellara Etnea monocultivar (paid occasion and by appointment)

4.30 pm Tasting masterclass committed to Etna champagnes by Francesco Chittari and Maurizio Micari, instructors of the Italian Sommelier Structure • Campagnasusù ancestral technique, Francesco Catanoso Genoese farming business • Herous ancestral technique, Licciardello farming business • Apum timeless technique, Cantine di No one • 12 months timeless technique, Cantine La County • Etna Doc brut classic technique, Cantina La Gelsomina • Modum classic technique, Ancient Red wines of Sicily (paid occasion and by appointment)

6.00 pm Tasting masterclass committed to Champagne by Manlio Giustiniani, Champagne Professional • Pertois Lebrun– Extravertie– Blanc de Blancs– Grand Cru • Hugues Godmè– Blanc de Noirs– Additional Brut • Elemar Robion– Les Monets– Blanc de Noirs • Gilbert Leseurre- Brut Rosè maceration (paid occasion and by appointment) 5.00 pm Algra Srl releasing home awards event, speakers will be Alfio Grasso, Algra publisher, Marinella Fiume, author and author, Dora Marchese, author and editor of the Algra series, mediator Fulvia Toscano, creative director Naxos Legge.—————- 7.30 pm Performance by Alfredo Longo( guitar) and Floriana Pappa (vocals).(* )10.30 pm Closing of the occasion

” Piccolo è Bello” is completely self-financed. Details, information, tickets and masterclass appointments on www.piccoloebello.com

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