VITERBO – “Assaggi” opened this morning, the exhibition dedicated to the food and wine excellences of Lazio, which will be present in Palazzo Papale and Piazza San Lorenzo until May 19th, and on May 20th reserved for economic operators and buyers.
Over 60 excellent producers present at the Palazzo, more than 30 events Between wine tastings curated by the expert Carlo Zucchetti, and oil, curated by the tasters of the Chamber of Commerce, show cooking, tastings, book presentations and meetings with “gastronomic” influencers, who since this morning have been inundated with visitors curious to know and taste, alongside the confirmations, the new products of the Salone Assaggi 2024.
We have “discovered” some of them, but all are worth a visit.
The new coffee gel Of Pe-Fè roasting, an undisputed point of reference for coffee lovers present in Orte since 1973. Normal or spicy, much more than a simple condiment, ideal on cheeses. “We start from the pure coffee bean without added flavourings. The first approach is with cheese as an alternative to honey and jams, but also very good on meats. Some customers are even using it on fish.” The owner tells.
Among the “highest” pasta factories in Italy at over 1000 meters, there is Strampelli pasta factory inaugurated after the Amatrice earthquake, in a position that allows the use of the purest air and the freshest water from the nearby springs for a artisanal processing with over 52 hours of drying which guarantees high digestibility and cooking yield. Triangular penne and square spaghetti, among the new formats. The same company took over the historic Mannetti pasta factory in Antrodoco which has been present since the early 1900s in the area of the prestigious experimental cereal growing station directed by the geneticist and agronomist Nazareno Strampelli.
Inspiration, the cosmetic line of the company “Elixir of Long Life” based on Safflower Oil, presents at Assaggi 2024 the small format of the Carthamus beauty box inside: a totally natural oil for face, body and hair, revitalizing face cream and face and body scrub with the seeds of this special plant. rich cartamine, flavonoids and vitamin (Read the properties)
The aromatic plants of Tuscia seeds on the shores of Lake Bolsena they are transformed into unusual jellies and compotes where lavender meets blackberries, figs, rosemary, pesto: hazelnut and lemon balm.
Butchery Wing of Viterbo, specialized in the processing of fresh and seasoned meats, offers a steamed sausage with 80% chicken and 20% pork produced by them daily.
There are also feelings in the kitchen, and here is the chef Stefania Mancini, in addition to presenting COME ON! a line of gluten and lactose free biscuits for professionals in the F&B and Ho.Re.Ca. sector. founded in 2023 by her and the chef Emanuele Aquilanti, brought “Adam” to Assaggi 2024. “A sauce in honor of my mother, to season the chicken Cacciatore she mixed various ingredients that I wanted to re-propose in this jarred condiment. Orange juice, sake and soy, as an accompaniment to meat, but also on a pizza, thanks to its versatile and sweet and sour flavor“.
LMonchini company from Bomarzo, proposed the Panbauletto with raspberry flour, honey and sheep’s butter. Specialized in the production of quality flours and bread, made strictly by hand in all phases of production, leavened with carry-over sourdough (mother yeast) and cooked in a wood-fired refractory terracotta oven by the artisan Goti Giancarlo from Calenzano installed in the laboratory . All certified organic products. There are so many producers to talk about that we invite you to go and discover and support, every day at the service of the country to protect Made in Italy and guarantee healthy products, made of effort, courage and a lot of passion.
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.
THE PROGRAM
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
