Granaccia & Reds of Liguria

In a period rich, both at a national and regional level, in events linked to food and wine and the promotion of typical products, Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria stands out, the now traditional event that Quiliano (Sv) dedicates to Ligurian wines (red and rosé), now in its 19th edition , scheduled for Sunday 17 November at the municipal sports hall in Piazza della Costituzione.

For enthusiasts and professionals, this is a unique opportunity to taste, at the various stations set up inside the large location, the wines of over 50 wineries , guided by the producers themselves and by Fisar sommeliers. At the tasting stands, open for the entire afternoon, the DOC and IGT denominations of all the production areas, from the West to the far East , and other particular labels will be available. On this occasion, it will also be possible to purchase bottles.

The increase in registrations (about 50% more than the last edition) confirms the interest of companies in the annual event, organized by the business network Vite in Riviera and the Municipality of Quiliano, with the participation of the Liguria Region . As usual, there will be a significant moment of technical study, by invitation. In the morning (10.30 am) there will be the Masterclass " Rossi di Liguria: Mediterranean, heroic, rare and with great potential ", curated by the Ligurian expert Jacopo Fanciulli , brand ambassador of Vite in Riviera, with the participation of representatives of some of the most prestigious national guides: Gianni Fabrizio (curator of Vini d'Italia del Gambero Rosso ), Jonathan Gebser (vice curator of Slow Wine ), Daniele Bartolozzi ( Vini Buoni d'Italia ) and Erika Mantovan (Essential Guide to Italian Wines). , The appointment is by invitation, for information contact eventi@viteinriviera.it . During the day, the presence of Mario Busso , curator of Vini Buoni d'Italia , is also expected,

“With Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria 2024, the City of Quiliano returns to being an ambassador of our excellence, thanks also to the presence of the producers, the Fisar sommeliers, the expert Jacopo Fanciulli and the curators of some of the most important guides in the sector – says Massimo Enrico , president of Vite in Riviera -. An event, now in its nineteenth edition, that knows how to propose and renew itself thanks to the ideas of our network, always focusing on the very high quality of our products: the great red DOC and IGT wines from all over Liguria, each with its own facets and peculiarities, will express an authentic storytelling of the territory, becoming a vector of territorial marketing in a kermesse of clear interest”.

The number of operators involved is also growing. To promote Granaccia , restaurants in the province of Savona and throughout Liguria will be asked to propose, in the month of November , a dish or menu to pair with this prestigious grape variety, one of the most widespread in the world (in Italy known as Cannonau in Sardinia, Alicante in Tuscany, Tai Rosso in Veneto, Trasimeno Gamay in Umbria). In addition, some local restaurants will offer special themed aperitifs on the evening of Saturday 16th.

Among the collateral initiatives , there will also be a concert of Celtic music on Friday evening, and a guided tour, with the collaboration of FAI volunteers, of Villa Maria , an imposing building – surrounded by a lush garden – owned by the Municipality of Quiliano, built in 1875 and recently reopened after a major renovation.

“Also this year Quiliano hosts the prestigious Granaccia & Rossi di Liguria event, now in its nineteenth edition. I remember the first ones well, at the beginning of the new century. The goal back then – says Mayor Nicola Isetta – was to promote, in a land of whites, niche red wines, each linked to their respective territories. Today we have gone much further: red wines have now become an important and significant reality of the wine production of our region. The City of Quiliano is pleased to once again be the ambassador of Ligurian excellence, also thanks to the fundamental partnership with Vite in Riviera, a company committed to promoting and enhancing the typical products of the west. We have confirmed the welcoming location of the Palasport, which will be set up with the qualified collaboration of Polisportiva Quiliano, in a crescendo of events that will cover the entire weekend, also involving Quiliano operators”.

The afternoon program of Sunday 17th will be enriched by the presentations of the De.Co. of Quiliano and some themed books, including “ Vino è Donna, da baccante a sommelier ” by Maria Luisa Alberico and “ Un mare nel Roero ” (Trenta Editore), edited by the author Flavio Costa , chef (originally from Savona) of the restaurant 21.9 in Piobesi d'Alba (Cn), 1 Michelin Star.

Entrance to the free tasting stands will be subject to a fee (25 euros, including glass and pocket), with a reduction for some categories of professionals (sommeliers, restaurateurs), subject to registration.