Show cooking with the Master Chef finalists and excellent local chefs (THE PROGRAM)
Viterbo – Presented this morning at the headquarters of the Viterbo Chamber of Commerce, the “Assaggi” exhibition, which from 18th to 20th May in Piazza San Lorenzo will start with the third edition of the event that enhances and presents Lazio food and wine to the general public.
Over 60 companies were involved in more than 30 events Between wine tastings curated by the expert Carlo Zucchettito which this year are added fermented products such as beers and mead and oil, curated by the tasters of the Chamber of Commerce.
“We have an audience that is growing more and more every year – says the president of the Chamber of Commerce Domenico Merlani – this means that the interest in the sector is always very high. Also in this edition the proposals are varied and particular so as to satisfy both adults and children”.
“A demonstrationtion in which we believe very much – states the municipal councilor Silvio Franco – tourism and agri-food are the lever of economic development and here there are both components in an exceptional location”.
“Tastings represents a precious opportunity to enhance our rich food and wine heritage, promote the meeting between food and tourism and encourage the meeting between businesses and consumers“. concluded the general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce Francesco Monzillo.
The exhibition area with the producers will be set up in the rooms of the Palazzo dei Papi while in the spaces of the adjacent Cersal (Research Center for the History of Upper Lazio), guided tastings and panels dedicated to oil and wine, meetings with guests of prestige, show cooking, book presentations, sensory workshops and talks in the tent structure in Piazza San Lorenzo.
Again in Piazza San Lorenzo, this year too there will be space for educational activities for the little ones organized by Slow Food Viterbo and Tuscia.
The ribbon cutting is scheduled for Saturday 18 May at 10.00 am with Max Mariolachef and television host, while on the evening of Sunday 19th the closing with the cooking show and the presentation of the book by Ruben Bondi, young talent of Italian cuisine. In between, a series of appointments with chefs, entrepreneurs, specialized journalists and special projects.
He also returns with Assaggi Outside Tastings, its “fuori salon” with collateral initiatives that offer further insight into the agri-food sector of Lazio. For the occasion, from 15 to 20 May in Viterbo and in the centers of the province, a rich calendar of themed dinners, tastings and events, all focused on the regional food and wine culture and heritage.
Tastings is organized by Chamber of Commerce of Rieti-Viterbo with the contribution of Chamber of Commerce of Romeof the Municipality of Viterbo and with the participation of Lazio region.
LAZIO FLAVORS AND PROTAGONISTS
Food Stage tastings
Piazza San Lorenzo, Viterbo
Access to the events is freeafter registering on www.eventbrite.it – Assaggi Salone. The booking on Eventbrite is valid only if accompanied by the entrance ticket to the Showwhich must be shown to the hostesses present at the entrance to the Assaggi Food Stage.In case of booking multiple seats, each participant must show the hostesses their entry ticket to Assaggi Salone.
Saturday 18 May
11.30am – Food Talk A look behind the scenes of agri-food brands: the choice, the participation of companies and the technical path. – Order of Agronomists of Viterbo. At the end of the meeting, a guided tasting of Nocciola Romana Gentile DOP and non-DOP hazelnuts. – Book yourself
12.30 – Show Cooking Silvia Di Giulio and Moran Pucciarini Local, vegetal, natural – Indigeno, Rome – Booked
1.30pm – Show Cooking Francesca Filippone There suitcase by Francesca – Masterchef 12 finalist – Booked
3.00pm – Sensory laboratory The charm of the scent of food –By Simply SFA – Pre-order
4.00pm – Assaggi Books – Presentation of the book The flavors of Tuscia with the author Antonio Castello, journalist. – Book yourself
5.00pm – Show Cooking Young Chefs from Lazio Andrea Astolfi – Convivial, Tuscania (VT). Presented by Massimiliano Tonelli, food and wine journalist, Director of CiboToday. – Book yourself
6.15pm – Pastry Show Cooking Pasticceria Rêver It’s called Rêver, it reads “dream” – Albano Laziale (RM) – Booked
7.30pm – Assaggi Books – Presentation of the book Cooking emotions with the author Irene Volpe – Finalist MasterChef Italia 10. – Booked
8.30pm – Show Cooking Carlo Nesler Umami from Tuscia – Nesler, Viterbo. – Book yourself
Sunday 19 May
11:00 – Sensory laboratory The charm of the scent of food – By Simply SFA – Pre-order
12:00 – Arcangelo Dandini Cooking Show Food is memory – Arcangelo Vino e Cucina, Rome – Booked
1.00pm – Show Cooking Alain Rosica The profound identity of the roots – Belvedere dal 1933, Frascati (RM) – Booked
3.00pm – Show Cooking Eugenio Morrone (World Ice Cream Champion) and Lorenza Bernini (Owner Lolla Gelato) The local ice cream shop – Book yourself
4.00pm – Show Cooking Giulia Maggini Eating nature – The cradle of Maggini Giulia, Viterbo – Book yourself
5.00pm – Pastry Show Cooking Fabio Albanesi The pastry shop for special occasions – World Champion of Large Leavened Products – Book yourself
6.00pm – Show Cooking Young Chefs from Lazio Jordan Giusti – Dieci, Nepi (VT) Presented by Massimiliano Tonelli, food and wine journalist, Director of CiboToday – Book yourself
7.00pm – Show Cooking Vincenzo Guarino Lazio…my way – The Red Table, Postignano Castle (PG) – Book yourself
8.00pm – Show Cooking Felice Arletti Contemporary roots – The Chalice and the Star, Canepina (VT). – Book yourself
9.00pm – Show Cooking Ruben Bondì What do you eat? – @cucinaconruben. Presented by Alessandro Sansone, TV presenter and speaker of Radio 105. – Book yourself
TASTING OF OLIVE OILS AND WINES FROM LAZI
Tastings Tasting – Piazza San Lorenzo 6/A, Viterbo
Free entry upon reservation: Eventbrite – Assaggi Salone
Saturday 18 May
11.30am: EVO oils from Lazio
Guided tasting of EVOs by Bruno Cirica Panel CCIAA Rieti Viterbo – Booked
12.45 – Assaggi wines. Stories by the glass
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
3.00pm – Hot & Cold: hot and cold coffee brewing.
Coffee tasting in collaboration with Caffè Pe-Fè – Book now
4.15pm – Assaggi wines. On the paths of historical and migrant vines
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
5.30pm – Assaggi wines. Dialogue between wine and time
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
6.30pm – EVO oils from Lazio
Guided tasting of EVOs by Giacomo Ruspantini Panel CCIAA Rieti Viterbo. – Book yourself
7.45pm – Assaggi wines. Tuscia, wine and landscape.
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
Sunday 19 May
11:30 – EVO oils from Lazio
Guided tasting of EVOs by Rosa Carozza Panel CCIAA Rieti Viterbo. – Book yourself
12.45 – Assaggi wines. The joy of awareness.
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
2.45pm – Assaggi wines. A world in the vineyard.
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
4:00 pm – Assaggi wines. Tasting variations.
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
5.15pm – Intriguing declinations.
Tasting of fermented products led by Carlo Zucchetti, the food and wine expert with the hat. – Book yourself
6.30pm – EVO oils from Lazio
Guided tasting of EVOs by Salvatore Ranucci Panel CCIAA Rieti Viterbo. – Book yourself
7.30pm – Assaggi wines. Listening to wine.
Wine tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Food and Wine Maker with the Hat. – Book yourself
TASTE KIDS
Piazza San Lorenzo, Viterbo – free access
Activities suitable for girls and boys aged 5 to 12; for the little ones it is
the presence of a parent is required.
HOURS
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May, 11am-1pm / 4pm-7pm
