On Saturday 6th and Sunday, 7th May, there is the appointment with Vulcanei, the second edition of the largest volcanic soil wine tasting, promoted and organized by the Consorzio Vini Colli Euganei, in collaboration with the Volcanic Wines Association, the Wine Route of the Colli Euganei – of which the AbanoRITZ is also partner – and the Consorzio Terme Euganee.

Mineral, sapid, long-lived, Volcanic wines this year will meet at the Castle of Lispida, Monticelli di Monselice (PD).

Volcanic wines

There is a fil rouge that combines wines born on volcanic soils. Various vines, different latitudes but common features that decline in minerality, flavor and longevity, a mix that has made volcanic wines a landmark for fans of all countries.

Italy, as it is often the case in the wine sector, confirms a leadership role thanks to a unique biodiversity that ranges from north to south, from Whites that can evolve in the years to Reds that combine structure and freshness. A phenomenon, that of volcanic soil crops, covering 124 million hectares in the world (4 times the extension of Italy) and offering products with unique characteristics.

This and more will be discussed during the Volcanei, 2017 edition of Volcanic Wines, hosted at the Castle of Lispida, one of the symbols of Italian wine. It was precisely the Corinaldi Counts, in this splendid estate, to give birth to the first Italian “bordolesi”, planting merlot and cabernet vines for wine production.

The program

The opening tasting is scheduled for Saturday at 14:00 and will continue until 20:30; Sunday times will be 10:30-20:00. The event will propose a two-day trip through Italy of the volcanoes, from Sicily to Veneto, then crossing the border to discover the wines of Styria and Slovenia, exceptional guests of this edition.

There will also be tastings of typical products of our territory, ranging from oil to bread, from homemade pasta to cheese, from ham to goose burger; jazz concerts at sunset and other events, including:

Fly over Vulcanei

Starting from the Bagnoli Airport, you will enjoy the amazing view of the villas and castles seen from above, the beautiful and sinuous shapes of the Euganean Hills and the artistic drawings of the hills covered in vineyards and orchards, in an explosion of colors that only spring could bring. All enriched by a high-altitude aperitif, of course with a bottle of wine from the Hills. Information and booking at this link.

Vulcanei tour

For those who like comfort, a shuttle from the Terme with foreign language guide service. Several departure shifts are provided, directly from the hotels of Abano and Montegrotto. Information and booking at this link.

Sunset jazz

Saturday May 6th – 18:00
TRIBIDADO TRIO – JAZZ from the STYRIA
In collaboration with Jazz & Wine of Peace Cormons and Musik In Krumegg (Graz – Austria)

Sunday May 7th – 18:00
EYM TRIO – JAZZ from FRANCE
In collaboration with Colli Euganei Jazz & Wine

Guided tastings

Booking mandatory, writing to promozione@collieuganeidoc.com.

Entrance

The pre-sale online is available at a cost of € 15.00, including a goblet, shoulder bag, free access to all wine tasting tables, jazz concerts at sunset. The purchase of the ticket on site during the event will cost 18.00 €. The event will also take place in case of bad weather..

People with walking problems are asked to contact the organization directly in order to agree on the best possible access to the tasting rooms (049.5212107 or promotion@collieuganeidoc.com)

For further information and booking: www.vulcanei.wine