Milan, 21 June. (askanews) – Thirty wineries, over 50 Vitovske to taste, four guest winemakers, a conference, gastronomic products based on fresh and local ingredients, and guided wine tastings in one of the most beautiful locations in the Karst: Duino Castle (Trieste ). The 18th edition of “Mare and Vitovska in Morje” was presented today, the annual event organized by the Carso-Drustvo Carso Vino Kras winemakers’ association dedicated to Vitovska, a local variety born from the natural crossing of Malvasia and Glera, symbol of the Karst.
“In an era in which large productions dominate the market, events such as ‘Mare and Vitovska in Morje’ represent a bulwark in defense of small local productions” explained Skerlj, adding that “it is essential not to be persuaded by the dynamics of large producers and rediscover the value of artisan work, carried out in full respect of nature. The protection of native varieties such as Vitovska – he underlined – not only preserves the richness of our wine heritage, but also promotes a model of sustainable and environmentally friendly development”.
The opening conference will be held on Friday 28 June at 3.30 pm in the conference room of the Duino Castle and will focus on the theme “Does the origin create the product or does the product create the origin?”. Moderated by Stefano Cosma, speakers will include Matej Skerlj, president of the Association of Carso winemakers, Oscar Farinetti, founder of Eataly, Luca Sarais, owner of the Milanese wine shop “Cantine Isola”, Fabrizio Gallino, councilor of the Banca del Vino in Pollenzo and Slow Wine collaborator. At the end of the meeting, from 6pm to 10pm, visitors will be able to access the exhibition area, with tasting of wines and specialties from local restaurants. At 7pm, 8pm and 8.30pm, guided tastings by the Ais Friuli Venezia Giulia delegation, the last of which will focus on old Vitovska vintages.
On Saturday 29 June, the tasting stands will be open at the same times as the previous day, while there will be two masterclasses, at 7pm and 8pm.
The event will be anticipated on Wednesday 26 June at 6pm by a walk to discover Bruno Lenardon’s vineyards organized by the Italian Environment Fund (FAI), and on Thursday 27th at 5pm by a tasting dedicated to Vitovska aged in stone, entitled ” Karst revelations: a journey between earth, stone and Vitovska” which will be held at Porto Vecchio Magazzino 26. Followed by the welcome dinner by invitation at the famous Lokanda Devetak in San Michele del Carso (Gorizia).
Photo by Robi Jakomin
