Wine&Siena
info@wineandsiena.com
info@meranowinefestival.com
Gourmet’s International
Via Monte Ivigna 19 | 39010 Cermes (BZ) | Italy
T. +39 0473 21 00 11
F. +39 0473 23 37 20
…over 3,000 entries, Saturday sold out, 300 professionals of the sector, 100 journalists invited and registered.
The charity auction was another success: famous Tuscan wines were sold at a total of €4,500, intended for the association for autism ‘Il Piccolo Principe’ Siena.
Not only were the Masterclasses very popular but also the seminars about beer, distillates and olive oil. The symposia organized in collaboration with the University of Siena and the Fondazione Itinera of Confcommercio Siena were well attended.
Wine&Siena is an event created to usher in the new year, and is organized by Gourmet’s International together with Confcommercio Siena, Camera di Commercio Siena – Arezzo and Comune di Siena that celebrate and embrace the excellence of Italian wine and cuisine. The event is brought to you by the organizers and creators of the Merano WineFestival, to celebrate The WineHunter Award winning products in Siena, a historical city and symbol of Italian viticulture.
During Wine&Siena, the city itself will be deeply intertwined with the event, immersing producers and visitors in a unique atmosphere where history is reflected within such beautiful sights as Rocca Salimbeni, seat of Banca Monte dei Paschi Siena, the Palazzo Pubblico, the Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione, the Palazzo del Rettorato, the Palazzo Sansedoni and Palazzo Squarcialupi.
On the evening of January 25th, Wine&Siena will host the Small Plates Dinner, a walking dinner. The dinner will feature plates from Sienese restaurants, presented by their chefs and owners, and each plate will be paired with a wine from a producer presenting at Wine&Siena.
The organization of Wine&Siena – Capolavori del Gusto teamed up with experts and researchers of the University of Siena and together, hold two symposia focusing on the opportunities and challenges in the world of wine.
Location: Aula Magna Rettorato Università degli studi di Siena
Friday January 25th
10.15 – 13.00
Cambiamenti climatici e sostenibilità: nuove sfide per le imprese vitivinicole e le istituzioni
Saturday January 26th
14.30 – 17.00
Nuovi orizzonti del vino italiano fra mercati asiatici, rivoluzione digitale e biologico
Wine & Food Tastings
Palazzo Comunale/Rocca Salimbeni – Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena/Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
On the 26th and 27th of January, visitors will able to taste excellences of wine&food rewarded by The WineHunter in the amazing locations of Siena.
11.00 – 19.30
11.00 – 12.00
14:00 – 15:00
14.30 – 17.00
15.30 – 16.30
17.00 – 18.00
20.00
Wine & Food Tastings
Seminar: Conosciamo la birra?
Tecniche di degustazione di birra artigianale.
Masterclass: Tasting of Southtyrolean
Gewürztraminer (Alto Adige)
Symposia: Nuovi orizzonti del vino italiano
fra mercati asiatici rivoluzione digitale e biologico
Masterclass: Verticale of Nobile di Montepulciano Salcheto
Seminar: Conosciamo i distillati?
Tecniche di degustazione di grappe e acquaviti.
OPENING DRINKS Palazzo Sansedoni
Wine & Food Tastings
Palazzo Comunale/Rocca Salimbeni – Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena/Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione
On the 26th and 27th of January, visitors will able to taste excellences of wine&food rewarded by The WineHunter in the amazing locations of Siena.
11.00 – 19.30
11.00 – 12.00
15.00 – 16.00
15.00 – 19.30
17.00 – 18.00
Wine & Food Tastings
Seminar: Conosciamo l’Olio Extra Vergine?
Tecniche di degustazione dell’Olio EVO.
Masterclass: Verticale of Furore Bianco Fiorduva
Marisa Cuomo
Charity Auction: Sala delle Lupe – Palazzo Comunale
Masterclass: Verticale of Castello di Albola
Palazzo Sansedoni hosts Wine Masterclasses; guided wine tastings to discover the history of wines and to learn more about the territories.
Saturday January 26th
11.00 – 12.00
Conosciamo la birra? Tecniche di degustazione di birra artigianale.
In collaboration with UDB.
17.00 – 18.00
Conosciamo i distillati? Tecniche di degustazione di grappe e acquaviti con proposte di abbinamento a cioccolato NOALYA.
In collaboration with ANAG.
Sunday January 27th
11.00 – 12.00
Conosciamo l’Olio Extra Vergine? Tecniche di degustazione dell’Olio EVO.
In collaboration with AICOO.
The Seminars are free of charge.
reservation PRE event:
at Enotrade Wein Vino Wein, Strada di Pescaia 67, 53100 Siena, tel. 0577 600392
reservation during the event:
in Palazzo Sansedoni – Fondazione Monte dei Paschi di Siena
ATTENTION! Only 30 seats available.
An event not to be missed, dedicated to the excellences of enology from our territory and country. The city administration is organizer and partner of the event that places itself on the international scene as the first event of the year dedicated to the discovery of high quality products
This land has all of the ingredients it needs to grow; natural aptitude, history, cultural property, and quality, which together not only allow an event like Wine&Siena to be unique, but also help create the conditions necessary for Siena to become the true capital of wine in Italy.”
The event bought not only wine enthusiasts to Siena, but also the entire economic world behind wine’s supply chain.
It was very nice to see people seeking out wines and locations, following a path between taste, art, and architecture.”
Siena is a capital of wine for both the quality of its product and the number of its designations of origin.
On Sunday January 27, the traditional Charity Auction organized by Rotary Siena, Siena Est e Rotaract Siena is taking place. The proceeds are given to the Sienese autism association ‘Il Piccolo Principe’.
From 11am to 1pm
Exhibition of the bottles that are auctioned
From 3pm to 7:30pm
Charity auction
Some information you will need to get around at Wine&Siena
T. 0577 600392
T. 0577 248856
Strada di Cerchiaia, 26,53100 Siena SI
The ticket office during the event is located at Piazza Salimbeni
Rocca Salimbeni – Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena Piazza Salimbeni
Grand Hotel Continental Siena – Starhotels Collezione Via Banchi di Sopra 85
Palazzo del Rettorato Via Banchi di Sotto 55
Palazzo Comunale Piazza del Campo
Palazzo Squarcialupi Santa Maria della Scala
Palazzo Sansedoni Via Banchi di Sotto 34
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