They will be three unmissable days not only for the many fans of extra virgin olive oil but also for those who want to treat themselves to an all-round sensorial experience. These are the premises that characterize the first edition of OlivitalyMedscheduled from Saturday 4 to Monday 6 Mayat the splendid Rocca Cilento Castle (Lustra-Salerno), a location of extraordinary beauty that will be the setting for the initiative.
Very thick the program which will unfold through a series of conferences that will touch on topics such as health, tourism, catering and the future of an Olivitaly med product: three days dedicated to extra virgin olive oil in an unforgettable scenario that is talked about a lot but that few actually know.
The profile of the participants was also highpractically all the most important players in the sector, gathered in what promises to be the most important event dedicated to EVO in the Centre-South.
The quality of the products also testifies to this masterclasses, which will offer visitors the opportunity to discover the aromas and flavors of some of the most awarded Italian extra virgin olive oils. And they will be able to taste them in a tasting journey paired with bread, garden and sea products and desserts. Or enjoy the enchantment of a sunset, with a breathtaking view between the greenery of the Cilento and Valle di Diano National Park and the blue of the Gulf of Salerno, sipping a cocktail made more intriguing by the skilful use of Evo, on a route that for the occasion it was renamed Sunset bOILevard.
«OlivitalyMed has the ambition of presenting itself as a container capable of collecting the products and people who make extra virgin olive oil great – explains the Sgueglia family, organizer of the event – A sort of hub capable of satisfying the needs of experts but without forgetting to offer this precious product also to simple enthusiasts and novices. For us and for all our collaborators it also represents the opportunity to realize the dream of the head of the family Stefano, who recently passed away, the true creator of this event who also has the merit of bringing Evo back to Cilento, home of the Mediterranean Diet of which the extra virgin olive oil is the absolute protagonist.”
It was precisely in this splendid corner of the Campania Felixin fact, that Ancel Benjamin Keys laid the foundations of the most well-known and celebrated diet in the world, Cultural heritage Intangible UNESCO since 2010 and a source of inspiration for entire generations of nutritionists. A territory where extra virgin olive oil has its roots, as demonstrated by the existence of an 18th century oil mill a few steps from the Castle and whose visit is included in the price of the event ticket. Which, combined with the beautiful artistic itineraries and in this case also tasting sessions available in the castle area, will allow participants to treat themselves to an unforgettable day.
OlivitalyMed also offers a business connotation, with buyers from different parts of the world who will be able to communicate with the producers present. «All this required a great commitment – conclude the family members Sgueglia – and it is right to extend warm thanks to Region Campania and the Department of Agriculture, precious traveling companions on this adventure. Just as applause goes to the many companies in the sector who accepted our invitation and who will constitute the backbone of the event. Together with our Castle, the real quid plus of the event, which can be visited by the public over the three days.”
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