In Verona a weekend dedicated to wine with the Hostaria Festival from 14 to 16 October 2022 Events in Verona
“Loving him is not a sin”: on the wings of the new slogan, the eighth edition of Hostaria Festivalscheduled from 14 to 16 October 2022 between the streets and squares of the historic center of Verona. Many news, with over 350 wine references, 5 consortia, a new social inclusion project for children with disabilities and a cultural program of meetings and debates that will have among the special guests the dj Albertino (the story of the emotions of a life on the crest of the wave… radio), the writer Eliana Liotta (an appointment on intelligent nutrition for psychophysical well-being and the protection of the planet entitled The diet of the planet), the philosopher and theologian Vito Mancuso on Ars bibendum, ars vivendi. The 2022 edition is dedicated to the Veronese artist Giorgio Olivierithe painter of color beyond the surface, who died at the age of 80 in 2017 and is one of the most important names in the field of analytical painting.
Focus on culture
It is right there culture in its various forms the pivot on which the Festival rotates and differentiates itself: not only oenological and food and wine culture, but also culture as an expression of the historical-architectural context in which the event takes place, culture as an intellectual enrichment thanks to the guests and meetings in program, and culture of conviviality, with the atmosphere of sharing and fun that animates the city for three days.
Slow Food Citadel and presentation of the Slow Wine 2023 guide
Among the novelties of the eighth edition, the citadel Slow Food, an exclusive area, where “good, clean and fair” meet in flavors to be known, discovered and saved, those of the selected products of the Slow Food Presidia of the province of Verona and beyond. In the citadel there will also be a representation of 5 winemakers of different Veronese wine-growing areas, all reviewed in the 2023 edition of the Slow winethere guide to the wines of Italy from Slow Food which has revolutionized the world of wine, and which will be presented preview a Hostaria Saturday 15 October (at 12.30) from Corinna Gianesini in a meeting with Professor Maurizio Ugliano of the University of Viticultural and Oenological Technologies of Verona. The theme of the conference will be the ampelographic diversity of the Italian and wider Veronese territory.
A new project of social inclusion
The association has among its principles that of favoring from all points of view thesocial inclusion, dedicating care and above all attention to people with frailty. A mission made possible thanks to the support of the main partner Coti, the company from Arbizzano di Negrar has always been synonymous with high quality delicatessen in Italy and around the world, thanks to a process that combines innovation with tradition. Coati will promote a public meeting dedicated to the topic and will be present in Piazza Bra with tastings of its products, participating in a charity project in favor of Fairy Childrenthe social enterprise that finances inclusion projects for children and young people with autism and disabilities.
On the issues of social inclusion, Sunday 16 October, at 3.00 pm in the Cortile Mercato Vecchio, the public meeting is scheduled Excuse me, disturbing? with autistic dancer Red Fryk Hey and doctor Monia Gabaldo with Derek’s World.
Over 350 labels and 5 Consortia
In addition to 350 wine referencesThe Festival dedicates an area to Guest quarters, where you can taste wines from Puglia, Sicily, Tuscany and others from outside the region. In addition, 5 Consortia will be present: Consorzio Garda DOC, with a proposal of three stands located along the route; Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC, which adds a toast with the different types of Lugana in the couple’s ticket; the Consorzio Tutela Vino Custoza DOC, which in the new edition strengthens its presence by offering tastings with its own selected producers of Custoza Superiore; The Lessini Durello Wine Protection Consortium will instead present the biodiversity project undertaken in the specification, in the company of the Soave Protection Consortium which will tell about the 33 crus of the area.
Cultural tourism and wine influencer
The Hostaria Festival is confirmed as one of the most important meeting places for winelovers and wine operators, involves operators and restaurateurs in the center and feeds cultural tourism with arrivals from Italy and abroad thanks to a rich offer of walk around tastings, initiatives different and the opportunity to experience the city. With wide visibility on social channels, the Festival will showcase its own this year as well digital soul hosting wine influencers who will present the participating wineries. Two stages and two event areas including music, meetings, workshops and special projects.
Third edition of the Paiasso Award to Giuseppe “Nanu” Galderisi
As usual, the event also maintains a social character: in the wide calendar of activities, in addition to the workshops of the Monte Veronese Consortium, the third edition of the “Paiasso” National Award dedicated to Roberto Puliero, actor, director and “historical voice” from Verona. This year it will be delivered to Giuseppe “Nanu” GalderisiVerona football striker of the 1980s and bomber of the historic 1985 Scudetto.
The dedication of the edition to the painter Giorgio Olivieri instead has these reasons: “because it is right that Verona pays homage to his fellow citizen artist, protagonist of important exhibitions to great artists celebrated all over the world, that Verona where Olivieri has always wanted together his territory, his city, his studio” .
To underline the special project from AIRC Foundation: Saturday 15 October, from 12.00 to 19.00, in the context of pink October, will be presented “A taste of all pink – the gourmet recipe of the AIRC Foundation for breast cancer batter” (Corso Santa Anastasia, civic 29).
Tickets: different types of access
It is advisable to purchase Festival tickets as soon as possible to secure one of the packages offered, with the additional benefits reserved for the online ticket office:
- Classic ticketwhich this year is called Hostaria Journey into Taste: in addition to the tasting tokens, it also includes a tasting of fine Brisval bresaola and canned vegetables by Inkonserva, in collaboration with NonSoloVino;
- “Hostaria Passione Lugana” ticket: in addition to wine tastings, it adds a toast offered by the Lugana DOC Consortium;
- “Tour Hostaria” ticket of Averonasodiunposto & Verona Yesterday: to experience an extraordinary full immersion in the history of the Veronese taverns.
To all these packages it will be possible, with a small contribution of 1 euro, to add a daily pass to ATV vehicles to move around in a safe and sustainable way. On site it will be possible to buy the Classic Redoro Card, which will add a Classic Wine tasting to the tokens. Access to the event is free, access to tastings is possible through the purchase of tickets.