GUSTUS RETURNS TO VICENZA: ALL ANOTHER MUSIC
On Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2021, the wines of the Berici Hills, Vicenza and Gambellara will be featured at the “Arrigo Pedrollo” Conservatory in Vicenza
The eleventh edition of Gustus – Wines and Flavors of Vicenza will be staged the weekend of October 23 and 24, 2021 at the “Arrigo Pedrollo” Conservatory of Music in Vicenza. Two days in which to discover the history and wines of the DOC Colli Berici, Vicenza and Gambellara through tasting counters with producers, guided tastings and conferences open to the public. Telling the wine identity of the Berici territory will be 25 wineries that, in the cloister of the Conservatory between arcades and green spaces, will offer over 100 labels for tasting. It will be the right opportunity to discover the autochthonous Tai Rosso and Garganega, the whites Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon and the great reds based on Cabernet, Merlot and Carménère.
“We are pleased to announce the eleventh edition of Gustus,” comments Giovanni Ponchia, director of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici e Vicenza (Berici Hills and Vicenza Wine Consortium), “an eagerly awaited and landmark event for Vicenza but also for those who come from outside the region and want to discover our territory. We are returning to the city and we are doing so in an iconic venue: the Conservatory is a place where young talents are scouted, nurtured and allowed to grow. Let this be a good omen for our wines, which are also becoming more and more established on the international scene.”
In an engaging and friendly atmosphere, Gustus offers enthusiasts the chance to learn about the wines and indigenous grape varieties of the Berici Hills and to visit a beautiful area rich in nature and authenticity, with a unique artistic and cultural heritage in the historic center of Vicenza and the Palladian villas that dot the landscape.
The music of the young students will co-star and accompany during the two days the tasting booth open to the public from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, and from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24.
The cost of the ticket, which includes a glass, coupons for free tastings and a typical gastronomic dish, is 20 euros for full and 15 euros for reduced. Reduced admission is reserved for all those who buy their tickets in advance on Musement and for Ais, Onav, Fis, Slow Food, Fisar members.
INFO IN BRIEF | Gustus – Wines and Tastes of Vicenza 2021
When: Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2021
Where: Conservatory of Music “Arrigo Pedrollo” in Contra’ San Domenico 33, Vicenza
Hours: Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m.
Tickets: € 20 for full price and € 15 for reduced price, reserved for all those who purchase tickets in advance on Musement and for Ais, Onav, Fis, Slow Food, Fisar Members.