Sapori Pro Loco, appointments start on the second weekend

Sapori Pro Loco appointments.

Off we go second weekend of “Sapori Pro Loco – Tipicità Gusto Tradizioni”the great event now in its 21st edition and, as always, allows you to taste the typical food and wine specialties of Friuli Venezia Giulia at Villa Manin in Passariano di Codroipo. Appointment on May 24-25-26. Food and wine stands open on Saturday 18th from 12pm, Sunday 19th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th starting from 10am (therefore for both lunch and dinner). While on Friday 24 May the kiosks will open from 6pm.

There are 23 Pro Locos from the regional territory (this second weekend also arrives Pravisdomini with Frico lollipops, wood-fired skewer and quince tart) which will offer over 60 dishes, plus regional wines and beers within a rich program of collateral events for a total of over 40 events.

Among the events of these days at the Io sono FVG area worth mentioning is Sunday 26 May at 6pm “Corso Trieste”, presentation of the book – written together with his brother Fabio – by Tommaso Zanello known to all as Er Piotta: the Roman rapper, as his surname denotes, has Friulian origins. In the exceptional event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Integrated Culture Project of Middle Friuli, he will discuss Rome and Friuli with Gabriella Cecotti. And also markets, events for families, guided tours, concerts and for sport the possibility of trying softball in view of the World Cup which will take place in Friuli Venezia Giulia this summer.

Guided tastings.

On the subject of food and wine, worth mentioning in the Io sono Friuli Venezia Giulia – Spazio Incontri area are numerous guided tastings with free participation, subject to availability. Booking on the event website.

Friday 24 May at 6pm, Sips of knowledge: a journey into the secrets of wine: an encounter that will allow you to explore the heart and soul of Friuli Venezia Giulia through its native wines: every sip of these oenological gems tells the thousand-year history of this land, where tradition and innovation come together in harmony. From the fresh aromas of whites such as Friulano and Ribolla Gialla, to the enveloping notes of reds such as Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Schioppetino. By PromoTurismoFVG.

Saturday May 25th at 10.30 am Oil: from the earth to your palate – a tasting laboratory to discover Friulian oil. Tasting Friulian oil means immersing yourself in a centuries-old tradition, witness to the profound bond between man and the earth and letting yourself be enveloped by an unforgettable sensorial experience, rich in taste and authenticity. By PromoTurismoFVG.

At 12 jams and compotes: nature in the pantry – a tasting laboratory. Our region is characterized by the presence of many small, quality local gastronomic products which, for some years, have represented a rapidly expanding sector; a great resource for increasingly demanding consumers and for tourists eager for authenticity in tastes and flavors of distant lands. Organized by Pro Loco ProPorcia, Agrifood Fvg and local producers under the Io sono FVG brand.

At 6pm Exploring authentic flavours – Cheese, apple juice and kombucha workshop. A laboratory to explore the exceptional diversity of Friulian cheeses with a selection of fine delights: the soft Formaggio Asìno Classico, the refined Furlan selection and the unsurpassed Formai dal Cit. These dairy treasures are accompanied by apple juice with fresh and fruity notes, refreshing kombuscha and harmonious sparkling and still wine. The meeting between cheeses and drinks offers an unparalleled tasting experience, where the genuine flavors of the territory blend in a harmonious symphony to delight the senses and satisfy the palate. By PromoTurismoFVG.

Sunday 26 May at 12pm the guided tasting of the wines of the 10th Filari di Bolle Competition. The competition, aimed at decreeing the best sparkling wines from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, aims to enhance the quality and elegance of a product recognized and awarded at an international level. For the 2024 edition, a larger jury than in previous editions, with an interregional scope with also qualified jurors from Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige alongside regional sommeliers and oenologists: together they tasted orOver 60 wines in competition to finally decide the winners of the 4 categories: Charmat Prosecco Doc Method Award, Charmat Ribolla Gialla Method Award, Charmat Method Award and Classic Method Award. Organized by Pro Casarsa, in collaboration with AIS FVG – Italian Sommelier Association.

Always final appointment Sunday 26 May with Le Birre del FV craft beers at 4.30pm.
Guided tasting of craft beers present in the Sapori Pro Loco brewery
The ancient art of producing beer in Friuli Venezia Giulia is today rediscovered with the creation of craft breweries that give life to extraordinary beers. The ingredients are the same as always, but each beer is unique, the fruit of ancient systems and the imagination of new masters brewers. Organized by the FVG Craftsmen Brewers Association and Pro Loco Rivolto.

Events for children and families.

Saturday 25 May at 4.30 pm, meeting in the Barchessa di Levante (IAT-Information and Tourist Reception Office), the tried and tested treasure hunt event in the park of Villa Marin. It will be possible to visit Villa Manin and its exhibitions, while children aged 6 to 12 will participate in the Treasure hunt. Final gadget and tasty apple fritters for the little participants. Info and reservations [email protected], free participation, subject to availability. By ERPAC FVG and Arteventi Soc. Coop.

Exhibitions and culture.

Saturday 25 May at 4.30 pm the Awards Ceremony of the 10th photographic artistic competition The nativity scenes of Friuli Venezia Giulia in the “I am Friuli Venezia Giulia” area – Meeting space. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners out of over 100 participants. Edited by Unpli Fvg Aps and Messaggero Veneto.

Sunday 26 May at 9.30 am the presentation of the volume Alberodonti d’Italia by Tiziano Fratus, in the Io sono Friuli Venezia Giulia – Spazio Incontri area. As part of the series of meetings Parole a Colazione. Dialogue with the author Gabriella Cecotti. Readings by Alessandro Maione. Followed by a guided tour of the Villa Manin Park with the author. Reservations on www.eventbrite.it (Parole a Colazione a Sapori Pro Loco). Organized by the Municipality of Rivignano Teor and Nuovo Bistrot Del Doge.

Also on Sunday 26 May at 6pm the presentation of the volume Corso Trieste by Fabio and Tommaso Piotta Zanello (Io sono Friuli Venezia Giulia area – Spazio Incontri). Tommaso Piotta Zanello talks and talks about Rome and Friuli with Gabriella Cecotti. An exceptional event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the PIC-Integrated Culture Project of Middle Friuli.

Guided tours and market.

They continue free guided tours of the Villa Manin park scheduled during the celebrations with meeting point at the Barchessa di Levante (Iat Office-Information and Tourist Reception): Saturday 25 May at 10.30. Info and reservations [email protected], free participation, subject to availability. By ERPAC FVG.

May 25-26 at 3pm guided tour of the Villa of the Last Doge of Venice departing from the Barchessa di Levante, IAT-Information and Tourist Reception Office. Purchase guided tour ticket on www.turismofvg.it 8 euros (free with FVG Card). Entrance ticket Villa Manin 4 euros. By PromoTurismoFVG. Saturday 25 May and Sunday 26 May from 9am to 7pm in the celebration area will be held Craft and creativity market. By Omael Planner.

Sports and walking.

On Saturday 25th May and Sunday 26th from 10am to 4pm it will be possible to try softball in the mega inflatable and prepare to support Italy during the World Cup which will be hosted next July at Castions di Strada. In collaboration with ASD Castionese Softball Club, Italian Baseball Softball Federation and in collaboration with the Municipality of Castions di Strada, ASD Castionese Softball Club and Progetto Integrato Cultura del Medio Friuli. Also on Sunday 26 May the free walk with Uisp host From the park of Villa Manin to the park of the Resurgences of Codroipo. Meeting at 10am at the Barchessa di Levante, IAT-Information and Tourist Reception Office. Info [email protected] / 347 7550430. By UISP Udine Aps Territorial Committee – Italian Union of Sport for all.

Music

In the Shows Area and with free entry, these are the musical proposals:

The Strong – Robbie Williams Tribute Band concert will be held on Friday 24 May. An overwhelming evening as a tribute to one of the greatest British pop singer-songwriters, active since the early nineties, first with Take That and then as a soloist.

Saturday 25 May from 7pm in the I am Friuli Venezia Giulia Area – Spazio Incontri the exhibition of the talented and eclectic violinist and composer from Trieste Pierpaolo Foti who will perform a repertoire of modern, classical and rock songs. DJ Daniele Crucil will be on deck. At 9pm Let’s go! Music Fest, organized by Angel’s Wings Recording Studio. Lady V, KOI, Carlo Ponte, Andrea Cia, Rue de Paradis, Franz Merkalli and Tellurika: talented artists, different in genre and style, but complementary to each other, united by Alessandro Poma Pomarè, an engaging and charismatic presenter who will accompany the audience in this galvanized musical journey.

To close the celebrations, Green Waves concert on Sunday 26 May at 8.30pm. Five musicians, coming from different backgrounds, but with a common passion for Irish and Celtic music and for ethnic contaminations: from the Irish bodhran which dialogues with Middle Eastern percussion, to the sound of the flamenco guitar which dialogues with the violin, to the Galician gaita which dialogues with the clarinet, the accordion together with the tin whistle with musical arrangements that range from jazz to the Middle Eastern worlds of Arab flamenco.