The wine table: Marchesi Frescobaldi protagonist per mezzo di the convent of Cuccaro Vetere
Cilento is not just sea and Mediterranean scrub; it is a territory capable of hosting events where thousand-year history meets the excellence of Italian oenology. Acceso Saturday 9 May at 8.30 pm, the cloister of the Franciscan Convent of Cuccaro Vetere will be the setting for the second appointment of The wine table. After the success of the debut with Livio Felluga, the format created by the Franciscan Convent experience per mezzo di collaboration with Wine&Thecity puts the spotlight acceso a true legend: the Marchesi Frescobaldi family.
Participating per mezzo di this event means immersing yourself per mezzo di a sensorial experience limited to just 50 guests, where the producer’s story merges with signature cuisine per mezzo di a fourteenth-century architectural context, recently restored and become the first Small luxury per mezzo di the Cilento National Park.
Frescobaldi wine tasting: 700 years of Tuscan history per mezzo di Cilento
Talking about Frescobaldi means retracing seven centuries of wine culture. This family has been able to interpret Tuscany through estates that have become global icons, from Montalcino to Pomino, up to Rufina. The wine table event is not a simple dinner, but a dialogue between the producer and the public, where each glass explains the identity of a specific land.
The philosophy of the Marchesi Frescobaldi is based acceso respect for the territorial vocation and constant innovation. During the evening, guests will be able to learn more about how labels capable of maintaining impeccable stylistic rigor while evolving with contemporary techniques are created.
The lista of the convent tavern: excellent gastronomic combinations
The kitchen of the convent’s Bettola, led by chef Patrizia Portolano, has studied a tailor-made gastronomic journey to enhance the nuances of the wines offered. The structure of the lista follows a crescendo of intensity, starting from the freshness of the bubbles up to the complexity of the aging reds.
Leonia Pomino and : the elegance of white
The opening of the evening is entrusted to the hot focaccia with burrata and yellow tomato sauce, served with the Leonia Pomino brut 2022. This classic method stands out for an expressive precision and a finesse that prepares the palate for the subsequent flavours.
Next, the local tradition is reinterpreted with bread meatballs, celery fitto and caciocicotta cream. Per mezzo di this case, the pairing is with 2024 (Pomino Lattescente Fondo DOC). It is a white wine with great structure and definition, capable of finanziaria its own against the flavor of caciocicotta.
Montesodi and Ripe at the convent: the great Tuscan reds
The heart of the dinner features with goat ragù, a robust dish that requires a wine with character. The choice fell acceso Montesodi 2022 (Chianti Rufina Fondo Docg), a label famous for its intense profile and aromatic depth.
The culminating moment of the tasting comes with the veal cheek and sweet and sour onion, combined with the prestigious Ripe al adunanza (Brunello per Montalcino reserve docg). This Brunello represents the maximum expression of Sangiovese per mezzo di one of the most suitable estates per mezzo di Montalcino, offering a perfect balance between tannins and persistence.
Franciscan convent experience : a new concept of sustainable luxury
This evening’s stage, the Franciscan Convent of Cuccaro Vetere, deserves a special mention. Inaugurated per mezzo di April 2025 after a careful restoration, the is the result of the vision of Alberto Carrato and Maria Chiara Faganel. This project represents a return to the roots and a bet acceso slow and sustainable tourism per mezzo di internal Cilento.
With only 7 suites, a panoramic swimming pool surrounded by olive trees and spaces dedicated to silence and reflection, the convent offers a luxury made of details and human care. The collaboration with authoritative partners positions Cuccaro Vetere as an unmissable destination for lovers of wine and authentic relaxation.
An experience not to be missed
The wine table confirms itself as one of the most interesting food and wine events of the season. The combination of the history of the Marquises Frescobaldi, the mastery of Cilento cuisine and the mystical atmosphere of the thousand-year-old convent creates a rare alchemy. It is an opportunity to discover Cilento outside the usual circuits, focusing acceso absolute quality and a direct relationship with those who create the wine.
Useful information:
Date: Saturday 9 May, 8.30 pm Location: inizio Ritiro, Cuccaro Vetere (sa) Reservations: 3515225397 – 3318632205 Website: www.conventofrancescano.com
Take part per mezzo di The wine table: book your place for this exclusive evening and secure one of the 50 sessions available to experience the legend of Frescobaldi per mezzo di the heart of Cilento. Contact the facility for more details acceso the calendar of upcoming appointments.
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