All in a renewed guise: a summer date, July 3, 2021, and five tasting islands as many as the denominations protected by the Consortium scattered inside the splendid blooming garden of the Convent of the Discalced Carmelites in Venice. " We are enthusiastic and proud to kick off one of the first public wine events in our territory after the complex months that have just passed - comments Stefano Quaggio, Director of the Consorzio Vini Venezia ." It will be an occasion for celebration, carried out in complete safety, and aimed at celebrating the enological heritage protected by the Consortium and at the same time Venice in the year in which the 1600 years since its foundation occur ".
The protagonists are the wines from the 5 different consortium denominations : DOC Piave, DOC Lison Pramaggiore, DOC Venezia, DOCG Malanotte and DOCG Lison that the public of wine lovers and experts will be able to taste starting at 14:00, making a real trip to the discovery of the wines of the Serenissima.
It will be possible to participate in the day by registering on site or by booking on this. In addition, 2 guided tastings will be organized for all enthusiasts (by reservation and with a limited number, with a maximum of 20 guests for each shift), in collaboration with the Italian Sommelier Association Veneto - Delegation of Venice, during which guests can explore the history and peculiarities of Lison DOCG and Malanotte del Piave DOCG . Also for guided tastings it is necessary to book at the following link .
FeelVenice is also a moment dedicated to the art and culture of wine: during the day, in fact, the seventeenth-century church of the Convent and the ancient Brolo will be open to the public and can be visited. Furthermore, guests will be able to discover the wonderful vineyard-collection of viticultural biodiversity located in the garden , a space that contains more than 20 precious varieties, recovered from various Venetian vegetable gardens and gardens.
An unmissable event, an exclusive summer party dedicated to local wine, art and culture that will take place in total safety and in compliance with the anti-Covid legislation.
For information: www.consorziovinivenezia.it
Appointments dedicated to wine
LISON DOCG TASTING
Start at 15:00
Public: accredited
MALANOTTE DOCG TASTING
Start at 18:00
Public: accredited
Cultural appointments
To tell the secret garden, hidden by the high walls of the convent, during the day guided tours will be offered in the Brolo and the vineyard, allowing you to walk among the vines, the vegetable gardens, the orchard, the olive grove letting yourself be inebriated by the scent of flowers and herbs. aromatic and officinal. It will also be possible to visit the church of Santa Maria di Nazareth. (maybe remove)
At the entrance it will be possible to donate € 10, as a responsible offer that will go to the Discalced Carmelite Friars (reserved for over 18s, as minors enter for free), while a deposit for the tasting glass will be provided for € 5.
