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OltreGusto 2026
Two days of Pinot Nero, star-studded showcooking and great wines from the Oltrepò
On Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September 2026, the Gallini Institute in Voghera hosts OltreGusto Oltrepò – Terra di Pinot Nero, the new flagship event born from the union of OltreGusto and the historic showcase organised by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese and dedicated to Pinot Nero in its two main expressions: Classese and the still red wine. Two days that bring wineries, restaurateurs, producers and star chefs, including from abroad, to Voghera to tell the story of the taste and wine of an entire territory.
A shared project between OltreGusto and Terra di Pinot Nero
After OltreGusto's first edition, held in 2025 at Riccagioia with the Consorzio as a partner, this year the collaboration grows stronger and becomes a shared project: the two events choose to move forward together, bringing their audiences, protagonists and experiences into a single event. More than just a showcase, the goal is to tell the story of the Oltrepò Pavese through the everyday work of those who keep its food and wine identity alive.
The two-day programme
The event opens on Monday morning at the Teatro Valentino Garavani in Voghera with the official inauguration and a talk by Alessandro Masnaghetti, one of Italy's most authoritative wine cartographers, dedicated to reading the territory through its vineyards and their connection to the wines they produce.
The day continues at the Gallini Institute, where tasting stands from the participating wineries are set up from 11am to 5pm: a session reserved for press and trade professionals, including two blind tastings dedicated to Classese.
From 7pm, the Gallini Institute opens its doors to the public for the OltreGusto evening. On both days, the wine stands accompany the restaurateurs' dishes, offering a journey through the different wine expressions of the Oltrepò Pavese: each evening features nine local food venues, including restaurants, a pizzeria and a pastry shop.
The ticket and what it includes
The named ticket costs 90 euros and includes nine food tastings from Oltrepò restaurants, five wine tastings from the Consorzio's wineries, access to the star-studded showcooking sessions, and tastings of the specialities presented by exhibiting companies. Compared with last year's edition, more space has been dedicated to seating and rest areas, to make the visit even more enjoyable. Alongside the wineries, numerous sponsor companies and producers take part, with a route dedicated to local and international food excellence.
Seventeen chefs and pastry chefs on stage
Seventeen chefs and pastry chefs take turns on stage, with short showcooking demonstrations and tastings for the public.
Monday 7 September
- Chefs: Salvatore Morello, Roberto Di Pinto, Michele Cobuzzi, Andrea De Lillo, Tim Goelstijn
- Pastry chefs: Mattia Casabianca, Gaia Castelnovo, Tommaso Foglia
Tuesday 8 September
- Chefs: Nino Ferreri, Giuseppe Biuso, Nicolò Rotella, Gian Marco Bianchi, Felice Lo Basso, Giacomo Sacchetto
- Pastry chefs: Domenico Giove, Ilaria Caneva, Roberto Rinaldini
The restaurants taking part in the two evenings
Monday 7 September
- Rimulas
- Borgo dei Gatti
- La Cave Cantù
- Selvatico
- Dama
- La Locanda dei Beccaria
- La Stazione di Salice
- Gazebo Pizzeria Artigianale
- Iria
Tuesday 8 September
- Villa Naj
- Ad Astra
- Novanta
- Bazzini
- Buscone
- Il Campanile
- Prato Gaio
- Al Desco
- Il Teresito
Flavours from the Oltrepò Pavese and beyond
Alongside restaurants, chefs and wineries, both days' tasting trail is enriched by producers and local, as well as international, specialities:
- Consorzio del Salame di Varzi
- Panetteria Fiocchi
- Salumificio Daturi
- Distilleria Mafalda
- Distilleria Materica
- Riso ISOS Campo dell'Oste
- Slow Food, featuring the Cipolla di Breme onion and the Peperone di Voghera pepper
- La Valle della Frutta, featuring the Pomella Genovese apple
- Mauro Milano, artisan knifemaker
- Finigeto Keolio
- ACA aromatic herbs
- 7 Laghi Kart
- Apicoltura Finocchiaro
- Molino Dallagiovanna
- Gran Chef: Felicetti, Floriano, Kotanyi, La Casearia Carpenedo
- Wdrink food fragrances
- Voyage Caviar
- Callebaut
- Adore, vanilla and cocoa
- Broggi
The wines of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese
On Monday 7 September, the tasting stands feature Classese and Pinot Nero from the Consorzio's wineries. On Tuesday 8 September, the Consorzio's tasting stands showcase the territory's different interpretations.
Where OltreGusto Oltrepò 2026 takes place
The event takes place between the Gallini Institute in Voghera, historically linked to hospitality training and the area's food culture, and the Teatro Valentino Garavani, the setting for the inauguration and opening talk by Alessandro Masnaghetti.
Useful information
Event: OltreGusto Oltrepò – Terra di Pinot Nero
Dates: 7 and 8 September 2026
Location: Gallini Institute, Voghera (PV) – inauguration at Teatro Valentino Garavani
Ticket: €90 (named ticket)
Info: +39 333 40 66 026
Email: oltregusto.info@gmail.com
OltreGusto Oltrepò – Terra di Pinot Nero thus confirms itself as one of the most important food and wine events in the Oltrepò Pavese, bringing together wine storytelling and signature cuisine in a single event, across two days designed to showcase the whole territory.
