One was bornGreat alliance‘ Between 8 municipalities of the Roman Castles – the implications of which are still unpublished, at least at the press level – to try, all together, to become ‘Italian city of the Wine 2025‘.
The municipality of Marino, of course, will be the leading municipality. But together with the ‘city of wine’ – which, among other things, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025 – there are 7 other municipalities.
Municipalities that have put aside every possible political prejudice with the sole and exclusive aim of obtaining the coveted and prestigious recognition.
The ‘Great Alliance’ between 8 municipalities of the Castelli Romani
A recognition that would bring Marino to the attention of the national media. Just as it celebrates its ‘first’ 100 years of festival. In cascade, the positive implications would have beneficial effects for all the other Castellano municipalities.
Some of these municipalities are particularly well-known in the wine sector. Like Frascati, Velletri and Lanuvio, etc. Others perhaps less so, in the wine sector, including Ariccia, which however hosts some companies in its territory that are making their way very quickly.
Membership was voted by the Municipal Councils of various municipalities, including Ariccia itself, as well as all the others.
The 8 municipalities that joined the Grand Alliance are: Genzano, Lanuvio, Colonna, Grottaferrata, Lariano, Frascati, Velletri and Marino.
Castelli Romani next ‘Italian City of Wine 2025’
The application can be sent by September 24th. This is a real call to search for the Italian City of Wine 2025.
In 2023, the city of Menfi won together with the Terre Sicane. In 2024, the territory of Gran Piemonte and Alto Monferrato prevailed as European City of Wine 2024.
Now, however, we are looking for the next ‘Italian City of Wine for 2025’.
The candidacy for City of Wine 2025
To submit your application you must be a City of Wine. With proven accreditations, a certain history and tradition. And a consolidated organization of cultural events.
All characteristics, of course, that are not lacking in the municipality of Marino. Which makes the culture of grapes and wine its own peculiar characteristic.
It is then necessary to mobilize the local community. Encouraging the active participation of social and economic categories and volunteers.
Consolidating ties with the territory and regional institutions and with other Italian wine-growing territories.
Improving the quality of local life and promoting sustainable development. Strengthening the connection of rural areas with urban areas. Promoting dialogue and the exchange of cultural and technical experiences between the various regional and national wine territories.
Around the theme of wine and the rural world, as well as maintaining and consolidating ties and interests with other Italian wine cities. And thus encouraging the exchange of experiences and good administrative and land management practices.
The ‘Italian City of Wine’ association
The “Italian City of Wine” initiative was born from the desire to enhance the richness, diversity and characteristics of the culture of the vine and wine and the impact these have on society. The landscape, the economy, gastronomy and the material and immaterial heritage.
In order to allow a better knowledge of the Italian wine territories. The idea is to promote the creation of an annual program of wine tourism, cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, training and awareness-raising activities among the wider public, relating to the world of wine in its many forms.
The candidate cities are asked to present a program with a national scope, capable of highlighting the peculiarities of the candidate city. Demonstrating creativity, innovation, sustainability and attention to the environment.
Taking into consideration the involvement of the entire local wine supply chain, i.e. companies, consortia, wine routes. As well as how many local players are involved in the food and wine and wine tourism supply chain.
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