• Food & Wine

Wines from the Lakes

A journey through the flavors of Varese wines

When
From 10/10/2024
to 13/10/2024
Where
Villa Recalcati
Piazzale Libertà, 1, 21100 Varese VA
Contacts

From October 10th to 13th, 2024, Varese will host the first edition of Vini dai Laghi, an unmissable event for food and wine enthusiasts.

Organized by the "Vini Varesini" Association, the event will take place at the historic Villa Recalcati, offering a unique showcase of local wines and the rich winemaking heritage of the Lombardy province of Varese.

During these days, visitors will be able to participate in wine tastings from over 30 wineries located in lake areas, explore local gastronomic excellence, and deepen their knowledge of wine through conferences, workshops, and presentations. Vini dai Laghi will not only be a tasting experience but also an opportunity to discover the deep-rooted history and culture that ties wine to the Varese terroir.

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS

Entrance to Vini dai Laghi is free and offers a unique experience of culture, flavors, and history. Over 30 wineries from lake regions will offer tastings of wines and local gastronomic products. Conferences, workshops, and entertainment shows will also be available.

For those wishing to participate in the tastings, the Tasting Kit (glass, glass holder bag, and tokens) can be purchased directly at Villa Recalcati or BOOKED ONLINE.
The villa's bar will be open throughout the event.

Don’t miss the chance to discover the best of Varese wines in the stunning historical and natural setting of Lombardy!


Opening hours

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
  • 6:30 PM: Interview with Sergio Redaelli, author of the book "When there was wine in Varese."
    Followed by a wine tasting of wines from Varese by ONAV in collaboration with CFP.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
  • 6:30 PM: Conference "Wine and Health" with talks on nutrition, vine biology, and the psychological aspects of wine.
    Followed by a tasting with food pairings by AIS Varese.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
  • 10:00 AM: Opening of the Terra Market with SlowFood Presidia.  
  • 10:00 AM: Tasting counter opens.  
  • 10:30 AM: Institutional greetings.  
  • 12:00 PM: Official inauguration of the event.  
  • 3:00 PM: Workshop on the Terra Market.  
  • 4:00 PM: Conference "Rare and Endangered Grape Varieties."
  • 6:00 PM: Conference "In wine there is truth – Names, myths, and proverbs about wine."
  • 7:00 PM: Food and wine tasting in collaboration with CFP.  
  • 10:00 PM: Gates close.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
  • 10:00 AM: Opening of the Earth Market.  
  • 10:30 AM: Conference "The history of Villa Recalcati."
  • 4:00 PM: Conference "Lands of the lakes and their climates."  
  • 7:00 PM: Closing of the Wine Competition.  
  • 8:00 PM: Gates close

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