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EVENT & TRAVEL DESIGNERS WE OFFER SEVEN ITINERARIES THAT RANGE FROM THE VENETIAN TO THE TREVISO AND EUGANEAN HILLS, THE FRIULIAN COLLIO AND THE CARSO AREA.

FINALLY, AN EXPERIENCE IN THE EXCLUSIVE COOKING SCHOOL OF THE HOTEL GRITTI PALACE IN VENICE SO THAT YOU CAN FULLY ENJOY THE BEST OF THE CULINARY HERITAGE OF THIS - DISCOVER - CORNER OF WITHOUT LEAVING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD - VENICE.

WE WANT TO WELCOME YOU INTO IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES THAT ENCAPSULATE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE GREAT FOOD, GREAT WINE AND PICTURE-PERFECT LANDSCAPES OF THESE MAGICAL LANDS. EXPERIENCES

Venissa, Isola di

Bisol, Valdobbiadene

Maeli, Baone

Borgoluce, Susegana

Venica & Venica, Dolegna del Collio

Castello di Buttrio, Buttrio

Castelvecchio, Sagrado

The Gritti Epicurean School, Venezia EXPERIENCE Venissa Venissa: the rediscovered vineyard in the heart of the

A day in one of the outer islands of the Venetian lagoon with a stop at Venissa on the Island of Mazzorbo, to rediscover the wine culture of Venice.

On this island, the Bisol family – the award- winning producer of Prosecco in Valdobbiadene – recovered an ancient indigenous vine from the 15th century that was thought to have been extinct but had in fact been swallowed up over time by vegetable gardens and convent orchards. The refined beauty of this special place forms the backdrop to the exquisite hospitality. Your host will tell the story of these new beginnings sitting at one of the tables in the osteria before a dish of delicious fish and a glass of Venissa wine. THE GRAND THE LAGOON MAZZORBO A PLACE OF LEISURE AND A HISTORY AND LIFE BEFORE HEADING OUT OF VENICE TO SUMMER RETREAT FOR THE REACH THE HEART OF THE VENICE VENETIAN ARISTOCRACY VENETIAN LAGOON

Our experience starts in the city centre We chart our course between islets and Mazzorbo was one of the centres of in Venice, when we leave the Grand sandbanks that tell the stories of "native" Venice and still retains the Canal, and navigate along the smaller bygone times. Originally inhabited by discreet charm of the patricians and to finally reach the open lagoon those who fled the mainland to take upper classes of a bygone era. The and its muted colours. shelter from recurring barbarian island is a natural oasis in which invasions, this marshy archipelago biodiversity is strenuously defended, provided , fishing, agriculture, with the cultivation of the Dorona trading posts and even a form of grapes and the herbs that find their way tourism, thanks to the mild climate. into the kitchens of the Venissa restaurant. THE WALLED VINEYARD THE ESTATE THE KITCHENS

WE STEP INTO VENISSA'S A VERY SPECIAL BOUTIQUE GOURMET FOOD FROM FRESH GARDEN TO FIND THE WINE RESORT IN THE LOCAL INGREDIENTS VINEYARD LAGOON

Once off the boat, we walk along a Once we reach Venissa, Matteo Bisol We step into the kitchens, where the brick wall, to a verdant courtyard welcomes us with a glass of excellent Chef shares the secrets of this Michelin- surrounded by orchards. The walled prosecco and walks us around this starred restaurant. The food is superb, vineyard, the vigna murata – so called magnificent estate. The Bisol family has the ingredients sourced locally, the because of the wall that protects it from revived one of the treasures of the dishes look spectacular and all are the wind and the sea – stands directly Venetian lagoon. Let’s drink a toast to combined to create a sublime sensorial before us. them with a truly unique wine. feast. THE DORONA GRAPES THE VENISSA WINE GOLD IN THE BOTTLE

THE HISTORIC GOLDEN A UNIQUE WHITE WINE MADE A GLASS BOTTLE GRAPES LOVED BY THE DOGES ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF WITH A PURE GOLD- LEAF AND NOBLE VENETIAN THE GREAT REDS LABEL FAMILIES

Called the "golden grapes", well-loved The highlight of the visit is an exclusive The Dorona wine is packaged in by the Venetians and served during the tasting session of the Venissa wine, exquisite handmade Murano glass banquets of the Doges, this indigenous made using techniques generally bottles signed Carlo Moretti. Each variety was then lost to history. After characteristic of red wine production, to bottle is labelled with hand-etched pure years of research, the Bisol family create an innovative white wine with gold leaf sheets applied by hand and managed to uncover the last surviving unusually robust taste and complexity. It subsequently re-fired. vines in vegetable plots and gardens is then aged in-bottle for two years scattered around the lagoon. before release.

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A TECHNICOLOR WALK:

Separated from Mazzorbo by a narrow strip of land, the island of Burano opens up before the visitor like a kaleidoscope of a thousand colours. In addition to traditional lace-making, Burano is famous for being one of the most colourful places in the world.

Why are the Burano houses multi-coloured? Legend has it that the island's inhabitants began painting their homes in bright colours so that the fishermen could see them from afar, even in thick fog after a voyage at sea. Whether there is any truth in this fable is irrelevant – what matters is that, even today, if you live in Burano and you wish to paint your house, you must send a request to the municipality, which will then respond with a list of the colours permitted for that specific lot of houses. Winery: Venissa Where: Isola di Mazzorbo - Venezia When: March - November Duration: half day Why we love this tour: we are captivated by the silence of the Lagoon, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Details Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi - Welcome drink with local products - Private visit to the winery cellars and wine tasting session with Matteo Bisol or the company’s wine ambassador - Lunch at Osteria Contemporanea - Our renowned hospitality EXPERIENCE Bisol Bisol Prosecco, the symbol of Italian lifestyle excellence

Drinking a glass of Prosecco Superiore DOCG is like savouring the unique charm of its history; it is sparkling, fresh, and light, with subtle notes of flowers and all the character of its terroir and the indigenous vines it comes from.

From the steep slopes in the appellation, the Bisol family produces the highest quality wines and has transformed the top of the Cartizze hill into the most valuable vineyard in Italy.

A day at the Bisol winery is spent learning the history of the wine-making typical of the lands of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, before discovering the Abbey of Santa Maria di Follina, one of the region’s hidden gems. VALDOBBIADENE FOLLINA AL CASTELLETTO

DISCOVERING THE LANDS OF ABBAZIA DI SANTA MARIA, AN THE OSTERIA WHERE WARM PROSECCO OASIS OF SPIRITUALITY AND HOSPITALITY MEETS SUPERB PEACE THROUGHOUT THE CULINARY TRADITION CENTURIES

Starting from Venice, in just over half an A Romanesque abbey with a 12th- “Dalla Clemi” offers a feast of classic hour we arrive in Valdobbiadene, a century Benedictine church and serene local cuisine, where first class town nestled among vineyards and cloisters. The original church is said to ingredients follow the changing of the breathtaking hills, whose harmony of have been built as a shrine for a seasons. Once part of a small 15th colours, scents and flavours makes this mysterious statue of the Virgin Mary, century castle and later a stage stop for territory unforgettable. We are in the allegedly of oriental origin. Every corner the changing of horses, the osteria is lands of Prosecco, known all over the of the Abbey – from the cloister to the the go-to place for traditional cooking world for its unparalleled fragrance and basilica, to the magnificent gardens – in a rustic chic ambience. An unmissable taste. radiates the beauty, mystery and opportunity to sample the time- spirituality of its past. honoured recipes that were served at the tables of the feudal lords of yore. THE CARTIZZE HILL THE FAMILY BISOL IN THE WORLD

THE FEATHER IN THE CAP OF WINEMAKERS IN THE AMBASSADOR OF THE LAND OF PROSECCO VALDOBBIADENE FOR 21 PROSECCO CULTURE IN THE GENERATIONS WORLD

We are met with a flute of Prosecco on History transpires everywhere on the Gianluca Bisol is a worldwide the Cartizze hill, in the most prestigious Bisol estate, where research and ambassador of Prosecco and the only vineyard of the Bisol estate, a steep technological innovation are at one with wine entrepreneur to be awarded the slope enjoying continuous ventilation respect for traditions – traditions which title of “Professionel du Vin” by the that, together with the sandy nature of go back to 1542, when Eliseo Bisol Chaîne de Rotisseurs, an international the soil, imparts highly prized started a small yet thriving wine gastronomic society whose origins date characteristics to the grapes growing on business, handed down from father to back to 1248. Today, Bisol Prosecco has this hill. son through the generations. reached even the most far-flung corners of the world: from the Americas to China, from the Caribbean to Oceania. THE CELLAR THE PRODUCTION THE PROSECCO

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HOW BISOL PROSECCO IS ITALIAN AWARD- WINNING HISTORY OF THE BISOL ESTATE MADE SPARKLING WINE WITH PEERLESS CHARM AND FLAVOUR

The ancient cellar is actually a cave The various stages of the wine-making The wine-making method, which carved into the rock, where the most process for Bisol Prosecco begin with minimises technical interventions in the prestigious bottles produced over the the harvesting of the Glera grapes, a cellar and the separate vinification of centuries are jealously guarded. For particular indigenous variety the grapes from each vineyard, allows many years, the cellar has remained characterised by pleasantly fruity the Prosecco to express its intact in its every detail, giving the aromas. The Bisol family is one of the characteristics differently depending on feeling that time stands still here. few that directly manages the entire the composition of the soil. wine-making process from the initial The history of the terroir is thus choice of land right through to the final transferred into every bottle of Cru bottling process. Bisol, the only Italian sparkling wine to have received an award from Wine & Spirits Magazine.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE HILLS: ABBEY OF SANTA MARIA IN FOLLINA

The Prosecco hills are dotted with villages, early medieval monasteries and ancient parish churches. Yet the Abbey of Santa Maria in Follina occupies a very special place. Built as a Benedictine abbey in the 12th century to venerate a much earlier statue of the Virgin Mary of allegedly oriental origin, in the 14th century it passed to the Cistercian order. Over the centuries, it became a symbol of monastic art and beauty, with the arches, capitals and columns that are still visible today in the splendid 13th century cloister. The intensity of the atmosphere and the elegant simplicity of the architecture make visitors feel part of the history of the Abbey and the richness of its past. Winery: Bisol Where: Valdobbiadene - Treviso When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: it is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a timeless wine, a symbol of Details Italian style. Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Private visit to the winery cellars and wine tasting session on the Cartizze hill with Gianluca Bisol or the company's wine ambassador - Lunch at Trattoria "Al Castelletto" - Our renowned hospitality ESPERIENZA Maeli The Queen of Moscato

The Maeli winery is the result of incredible drive and creative vision fuelled by the contagious passion of its owner, Elisa Dilavanzo, an entrepreneur of rare tenacity and an innate talent for the world of wine.

The story behind Elisa and her Maeli reads like the script of some film or television drama, full of twists and turns. The elements to make it a cult movie are all there: from the serendipitous life-changing encounter and the thousands vicissitudes encountered on the way, to the happy ending and the international recognition that the winery has managed to achieve in such a short time. All this has been made possible thanks to the support of the Bisol brothers, Gianluca and Desiderio, of the historic family of Prosecco producers, who strongly believed in Elisa and in this terroir.

A story that is worth listening to and a wine, the Moscato Giallo, that one cannot resist and, in the end, love! THE EUGANEAN HILLS VOLCANOES THE WHITE SOIL

THE FIRST BIO- DISTRICT LIKE ISLANDS IN THE MIDDLE A HILL WITH UNIQUE IN ITALY OF THE VALLEY CHARACTERISTICS AND BREATHTAKING VIEWS

The Regional Park of the Euganean Hills The conical shape of the Euganean Hills From the Pirio hill, topping at 230 is in the heart of and is one of immediately reveals the origin and the meters above sea level, it is possible to the most fascinating areas of our essence of an ancient territory. A soil of enjoy a unique panorama: Venice is territory for the unique characteristics of volcanic origin, mineral and salty, rich in visible on one side, and the Dolomites the land and the abundance of flora and trachyte, limestone and clay, mixed with on the other. fauna. marl and loam. Hence the name Maeli. Moscato is the ambassador par The lush landscape is the background to A subsoil characterized by «intimate excellence of this terroir, deriving 3000 years of history narrated by the fires and waters wild with fervency and particular aromatic notes from an many archaeological sites, museums, frost» gives a unique peculiarity to its uncontaminated environment and the monuments and historic villages. fruits and the wine they yield. white soil which an incredible structure, a refined mineral undertone and extended longevity impart to this wine. VISIONARY PASSION ALL-FEMALE TEAM MAELI HOUSE

THE REBIRTH OF FIOR A WINERY IN WHICH WOMEN THE GUEST AT THE CENTER OF D'ARANCIO ARE THE PROTAGONISTS THE EXPERIENCE

Revitalizing an abandoned vineyard Women have a visceral connection with Casa Maeli is a typical country house while continuing to grow spurred nature, they know how to read its signs, built in the second half of the cordon and Guyot vines to produce they respect it, and often become the nineteenth century, surrounded by white and red wines – all of this was not vehicle to convey important messages. fields and hills, where silence is broken enough for this young winemaker: she As the vineyard bears grapes, women only by the sounds of nature. had to add an ambition of her own: to bear life, so they know the importance of Open to friends, sommeliers or simply produce sweet bubblies with the the environment, which must be wine lovers, the Maeli House is a champenoise method; no sooner said respected and protected. Benedetta, magical and intimate place where you than done! This is the revolutionary Denise and Barbara are the passionate can enjoy a 360-degree wine challenge of Elisa Dilavanzo. collaborators who, together with Elisa, experience. form the Maeli team. NOT JUST ANY MUSCAT «VIA DEL MOSCATO GIALLO » ALL-ROUND WINE

A NATIVE CLONE, THE RESULT MOSCATO GIALLO LIKE NO FOOD AND WINE EXCELLENCES OF A CROSS BETWEEN WHITE ONE HAS REPRESENTED IT WITH UNUSUAL PAIRINGS MUSCAT AND CHASSELAS GRAPE BEFORE

The Moscato Giallo of the Euganean This boutique winery transforms the At Maeli we will be able to taste many hills is part of the vast world of Moscati. Moscato Giallo into five special versions. of the products of the Veneto and It is different from the Moscato Giallo or The five versions of this wonderful Paduan tradition. Goldmuskateller from Trentino Alto grape are well represented in "La Via All washed down, of course, with Yellow Adige and it differs from Moscato Del Moscato Giallo", the Yellow Muscat Muscat that Maeli proposes as an all- d'Asti, which is a white muscat. In 2015 Road, offering exclusive inroads into the round wine, with unusual pairings that the Maeli Fior d'Arancio won the gold knowledge and appreciation of Yellow will surprise even the most demanding medal at the Champagne & Sparkling Muscat. Maeli is the only winery in the gourmets. Wine World Championships, the world's world to express Yellow Muscat in five most prestigious sparkling wine special versions. competition.

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ARQUÀ PETRARCA: A SONNET IN STONE AND THE SPRITZ EUGANEO

At the center of the Euganean Hills, on the slopes of Monte Piccolo and Monte Ventolone, stands the magnificent village of Arquà Petrarca, which has been voted the second most beautiful village in Italy. The village owes its name to poet Francesco Petrarca, who retired here, restoring a house just above the hamlet, in which he spent the last years of his life surrounded by nature and far from the hustle and bustle of city life.

This delightful medieval village also offers a pleasant discovery for gourmands and gourmets. A welcome stop along the Euganean Hills Wine Road, the Enoteca di Arquà is famous for its Spritz Euganeo, a revisited version of the Venetian aperitif par excellence. The Euganean Spritz, patented by sommelier Pino Cesarotto, is made with sweet Fior d'Arancio DOCG Maeli, a "secret" orange scented alcoholic component, and, instead of the classic olive, a jujube! Winery: Maeli Where: Baone - Padova When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: it's an all-female winery and is the only one in the world to produce SCHEDA Yellow Muscat in five special versions. TECNICA Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Private visit to the vineyards and the wine cellars with Elisa Dilavanzo or the company's wine ambassador - Wine tasting and lunch at Maeli Winery House - Our renowned hospitality EXPERIENCE Borgoluce Borgoluce: 1220 hectares of life

Creating an ideal balance with the environment, Borgoluce is at one with the land from which genuine products and clean energy are produced. The estate comprises 1220 hectares of vineyards, pastures, woodlands, farms, arable fields, orchards, mills and cheese dairies, which have been in the family of the Princes of Collalto for more than a thousand years.

A not-to-be missed opportunity to visit one of the few Italian estates where eco-sustainability and biodiversity yield rich wines and agricultural produce that express all the values of the estate: attention, care and respect for natural resources. THE FAMILY THE PHILOSOPHY THE NEW CELLARS

UNITED BY THE SAME PASSION LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THE A MODERN BUILDING IN AND GREAT LOVE OF NATURE LAND HARMONY WITH THE ENVIRONMENT

The love for their land and roots is what Eco-sustainability and the conservation Our visit begins on the cellar terrace, drives the Collalto family and Ludovico of biodiversity are at the foundation of from which we can admire the Giustiniani (Caterina's husband) in their Borgoluce's philosophy. Attention, care, surrounding landscape. The new and daily commitment to nurture and and respect for natural resources are modern construction fully reflects the enhance a unique heritage. Walking seen as an asset to be enhanced every Borgoluce’s philosophy: an eco- through the estate, you may easily meet day and to hand down to future sustainable building powered by the the Collaltos at work. generations. use of clean energy. THE ESTATE THE FARM OSTERIA THE PRODUCTS

AN ESTATE, 1,220 HECTARES FROM FARM TO FORK A LAND TO BE ENJOYED WITH OF PASTURES, WOODLAND, ALL THE SENSES VINEYARDS, AND ARABLE FIELDS

The estate of the Princes of Collalto The menu at Borgoluce Farm Osteria is The essential element of Borgoluce dates back over a thousand years and inspired by tradition and made of fresh, cuisine is the use of carefully selected today comprises 1,220 hectares of land. wholesome ingredients. Lunch on the ingredients, a supply chain so short that Meadows, pastures, woodland, arable terrace is the best way to unwind and almost everything comes to the table fields and vineyards all contribute to soak up the wonderful view over straight from the estate farms. The main create a peaceful oasis away from the Valgranda. products are: meat, cured meats, hustle of city life. buffalo milk, dairy products, honey, flour, corn crackers, extra virgin olive oil, and of course, wine. THE POND THE VINEYARDS THE WINES RELAX AND ENJOY THE SEVENTY- FOUR HECTARES IN HARMONIOUS AND ELEGANT, SCENERY WHILE IMMERSED IN THE HEART OF THE THEY CONTAIN ALL THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER VALDOBBIADENE WINE FLAVOUR OF THESE HILLS GROWING AREA

After lunch, we head to the biological At the Borgoluce estate, in the heart of The wine we are going to taste swimming pool - a pond of naturally the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore expresses the full essence of the terroir. crystal clear water, completely free of DOCG area, seventy-four hectares are The grapes are harvested exclusively on any chlorine or other chemical given over to vineyards. The mild the steep slopes of the Collalto hills, disinfectants. The gravel and rocks climate, constant ventilation, abundant 300 metres above sea level. The soil, create a natural filtering system, while sun exposure and elevation create the rich in calcium carbonate, gives the wine special plants around the pool perform ideal conditions for the production of a unique bouquet and persistent notes. phyto-purification. fine spumanti and wines.

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BETWEEN NATURE AND ART: FROM BORGOLUCE TO CONEGLIANO

Borgoluce is a wonderful world to explore. For nature lovers, it is the ideal place to enjoy a totally sustainable, environmentally-friendly experience; walks through the woods and between rows of prosecco vines, and electric bike rides along winding paths that climb up the gently rolling hillsides to reach quaint medieval hamlets. Those who love culinary curiosities and locally- sourced products can try their hand at workshops where they will learn to knead bread and make cheese. Finally, a few kilometres from Borgoluce, the walled city of Conegliano offers art lovers two historical gems: the altarpiece by Giambattista Cima in the Cathedral and the frescoed Hall of the Battuti (Flagellants). Winery: Borgoluce Where: Susegana - Treviso When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: it is a world of beauty and clean energy

Itinerary includes: Details - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Welcome coffee/drink with local products - Private visit to the wine cellars and the estate with Ludovico Giustiniani or the company's wine ambassador - Dinner and wine tasting session at Osteria Borgoluce - Aperitif at the biodynamic swimming pool - Our renowned hospitality Venica EXPERIENCE & Venica Casa Venica: generations of forward- thinking wine-makers

"At Venica & Venica, you are welcomed by a dog called Luna, the roses smell of lemon, strawberries grow out of old barrels, the wine is like the nectar of the gods. Ornella shows you around the estate with elegance and passion, introducing you into an enchanted world that you will never want to leave.”

This is just a hint of what to expect from a visit to Casa Venica.

Discovering Venica & Venica is a real experience, an immersion into the history of this wine estate established in 1930 by great- grandfather Daniele and continued today thanks to the passion of this vintner family, who have managed to create a strong synergy with the Collio, its vineyards and its grapes. ORNELLA VENICA HISTORY THE ESTATE

HARMONY BETWEEN PAST AND A FAMILY, THE HERITAGE OF DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE PRESENT A UNIQUE TERRITORY AS CULTURE OF THE TERRITORY

Our tour is guided by the exceptional Venica & Venica is an adventure that The culture of the territory also Ornella Venica, wife of Gianni Venica, began when great grandfather Daniele characterises the estate's design and who welcomes us and shows us around bought the company’s main building architecture. The rooms, the furnishings, the immaculately manicured estate with and the surrounding vineyards back in the garden, and even the wine cellar all great congeniality and grace. Striking 1930, which has resulted in more than tell their story with style, where past and the perfect balance between 85 years of passion, sacrifice, and present, and traditional and contemporary horizons and past success, in a synergic relationship contemporary design intertwine. tradition, she tells us the story of this between the fascinating Collio and the wine paradise: the hills of Dolegna del enduring love for its vineyards and Collio. grapes. THE WINERY THE PORTALS SAUVIGNON WINE, ART AND INNOVATION THE LEGACY OF THE PAST, A A VELVETY WINE THAT FOR A PRODUCTION OF THE SYMBOL OF THE FUTURE DELIGHTS EVEN THE MOST HIGHEST LEVEL REFINED PALATES

A must is a visit to the historic cellars, to At Venica & Venica, doors are a Sauvignon Doc Collio Ronco delle Mele hear how the top-tier Venica wines are concept, a gateway connecting two is one of the best Sauvignons produced produced. We immerse ourselves in an realities. The lovingly restored front in Italy: a crisp and fruity wine, very atmosphere in which modern design door of the original farmhouse leads to balanced, with notes of ripe fruit and meets the history of these wines. a new door, a dynamic work of art that, citrus, and mineral hints. It has been through its simple opening and closing defined as “soft and velvety, a real mechanism, stages a rhythmic dance of delight to the palate that fires your synchronised gears – a door that does imagination.” not close but instead invites us to discover a world in which the future has its roots. THE TERROIR THE PHILOSOPHY LOCAL PRODUCTS FROM VINE TO WINE: THE MEN INNOVATION AT THE SERVICE DISCOVER AND EXPLORE THE BEHIND THE TERROIR OF NATURE COLLIO AND ITS FLAVOURS

The two brothers, Gianni and Giorgio From vineyard to cellar, environmental Our journey continues to the discovery Venica, have continued with care and sustainability is the pivotal point of a of the Collio region, winding through passion to promote the territory by viticulture committed to maintaining the rolling vine-clad hills, woods and cultivating, with their own style, integrity of the land and protecting streams and ending with a lunch based vineyards that express that peculiar biodiversity, and respecting tradition on the local products that characterize sense of site; in one word: the terroir. while being open to technological this very special area. The real protagonists in this story of innovation. The goal is to bring healthy wine, however, are nature and grapes to the cellar that will need to be The dishes offered vary according to innovation. processed as little as possible, allowing season, interpreting and making the them to express their natural flavours most of locally-sourced ingredients. more fully.

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CROSSROADS OF CULTURES: CIVIDALE DEL FRIULI

The Friuli is an intriguing borderland, a crossroads of different cultures that constantly intermingle and reinvent themselves. With its indelible Lombard imprint, the city of Cividale is the perfect example of these combining cultures.

Perched on the banks of the Natisone River, over the centuries Cividale has developed and preserved a noble and austere character, marked and enriched by the many peoples who, including The Lombards - or Longobards - and Franks, ruled these lands.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, today the city has a significant concentration of valuable monuments, such as the Celtic Hypogeum, the Lombard Temple, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Palazzo dei Provveditori Veneti and much more. Cividale also retains many old traditions, customs and legends; the most famous of which is undoubtedly linked to the construction of the Devil's Bridge, the symbol of the city. Winery: Venica & Venica Where: Dolegna del Collio - Gorizia When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: it has that “homey” feeling

Itinerary includes: Details - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Private visit to the winery cellars and wine tasting session with Ornella Venica or the company's wine ambassador - Lunch in a restaurant - Our renowned hospitality Cas t e llo EXPERIENCE di Buttrio Castello di Buttrio: a trip to the lush native grapevines of the Friuli hills

Alessandra Felluga throws open the doors of her wine resort to visitors and welcomes them to a place on which she lavishes her attention and care on a daily basis, where everything still retains the authentic flavours of the countryside: the style of the place, the interior design, the delicious food, the top quality wines. On these hills, vineyards have always found the ideal soil on which to grow.

Everything at Castello di Buttrio has the unaffected character of a place where time seems to stand still among vine-scented hills, ancient trees and quiet, leafy paths, but spending a day on this wine estate also offers the opportunity to appreciate the painstaking restoration that has brought back to life the 18th century Villa, the 17th century Residence, the farm buildings and adjacent stables, together with the 14th century church.

Not to be missed is the breathtaking view over the Gulf of , which can be enjoyed from the park of the estate. THE TERROIR THE ORIGINS THE OWNER IN THE HEART OF COLLI WINE- MAKING LANDS SINCE THE PRIVILEGE AND ORIENTALI DEL FRIULI PRE- ROMAN TIMES RESPONSIBILITY OF BEARING A FAMOUS SURNAME

The hillsides of Friuli's Colli Orientali The hill where the grapes for Castello di The heart and soul of the estate is offer the perfect terroir – the growing Buttrio wines grow has a long history of Alessandra Felluga. A 5th generation environment that makes local wines so viticulture. Grapevines have been vintner, she decided to work alongside distinctive. The soil, comprising layers of planted here since pre-Roman times. her father Marco after he acquired the sandstone and marl, together with a Even its name – Pampinutta – derives Buttrio winery in 1994. Today, aided by mild climate and gently sloping sunny from the word for vine leaf (pampino). her daughters, she runs the estate with aspects, make this the ideal place for great commitment, tenacity, and producing great wines. dedication. THE CASTLE WINE TASTING THE RESTAURANT FROM HISTORIC RESIDENCE SIPPING A GLASS OF WINE FRIULIAN TRADITIONS IN A TO DISTINCTIVE WINE RESORT WHILE SOAKING IN THE REFINED ATMOSPHERE BEAUTY OF THE SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE

Through the wrought-iron gate, the We continue our visit by heading to the With an understated, refined ambience, elegant 18th century villa comes into terrace of the Locanda. Here we taste guests are welcomed to the restaurant view. Thanks to an important process of the wines of the Castello di Buttrio located in the villa. The cuisine is a mix restoration and conservation, the Castle winery and sample the typical cold cuts of traditional and contemporary, and has been returned to its original and cheeses of the Friulian gastronomy, based on local seasonal produce. After splendor, and an authentic Wine Resort all while admiring the landscape from lunch, what better way to relax than in the heart of the hills of Colli Orientali the panoramic terrace. with a gentle stroll in the park? del Friuli. THE VINEYARDS THE CELLAR THE WINE TWENTY- SIX HECTARES OF SELECTED GRAPES PROCESSED DEDICATION AND PATIENCE HISTORICAL AND INDIGENOUS WITH METICULOUS ATTENTION TO GIVE LIFE TO AN VINEYARDS EXTRAORDINARY WINE

The heritage of the historic vineyards The selected bunches, harvested in A vintner's work requires dedication has been preserved and enhanced to small crates, are taken at once to the and time – time for the growing cycle of the fullest. The older vines may yield winery and processed separately the vineyard, the ripening of the grapes less than more recent plantings, yet according to plot, because Alessandra and the slow maturation of the wine. they give the wine a more balanced Felluga recognises the unique character Alessandra Felluga combines a structure and character. Here the of each vineyard, which must be selection of the best grapes with a grapes find a unique growing preserved so that its essence can fully great respect for the terroir, allowing environment and the wine is a pure emerge. the vines to express themselves in their expression of the terroir. entirety.

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IN THE NAME OF THE ROSE: ROSAZZO ABBEY

Rosazzo Abbey is one of the main monasteries in the region. An important junction between East and West, in the 14th century the abbey became a stronghold of considerable strategic significance as it dominated the road connecting Cividale and Gorizia.

Not to be missed is the view that can be enjoyed from the belvedere which embraces the surrounding landscape and, on clear days, reaches as far as the Adriatic on the horizon. Today, the Abbey is known for the variety of its ancient and modern rose plants, which attracts thousands of visitors and gardening experts every year. The rose garden path runs along the perimeter walls, and visitors with keen eyes might be able to spot the “Rosazzo rose,” a special variety of wild rose once thought to be lost that was re-discovered in the early 1990s in France. Winery: Castello di Buttrio Where: Buttrio - Udine When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: It is a charming experience in the heart of unadulterated nature Details Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Private visit to the winery cellars, the Castle and the estate with Alessandra Felluga or the company's wine ambassador - Dinner and wine tasting session at the osteria or restaurant of Castello di Buttrio - Our renowned hospitality EXPERIENCE Castelvecchio Castelvecchio: a window into the history of the Karst vineyards

Owned by the Terraneo family, the Castelvecchio wine estate is located in the Karst region. This is an area steeped in history, a place where past, present and future come together. We will visit the vineyard, which yields wines exalting the typical character of the terroir, like Malvasia and Terrano; we will visit the park dedicated to the great poet Giuseppe Ungaretti, with its leafy footpaths in the shade of ancient trees, and we will visit the 18th century villa with its frescoes and vestiges of the past.

A visit to the Castelvecchio estate is like taking a journey back in time, and where you cannot help but feel the lure of history, art, and wine- making in an area that has been the scene of some of the events that changed the destiny of Italy at the beginning of the 20th Century. THE TERROIR THE ESTATE THE VIEW THE KARST, A LAND OF WINE, AN IDEAL MICROCLIMATE FOR A UNIQUE VIEW THAT HEARTY FOOD AND MEMORIES THE PRODUCTION OF GREAT EMBRACES THE WHOLE OF RED WINES FRIULI

The Azienda Agricola Castelvecchio The Castelvecchio wine estate and its We begin our journey by visiting the stands just above Sagrado, where the rolling landscape have been the Castelvecchio estate and vineyards. Gorizia’s Karst, despite its difficult dry property of the Terraneo family since Reaching the top of the hill, a and rocky soil, is capable of producing 1986. The 120 hectares surrounding the spectacular view unfolds before our wines of great character. A brief stop at Estate are part of an area rich in eyes. From here, you can enjoy a unique the "Foresteria" will give us the limestone and red soil which, together panorama sweeping across the whole opportunity to sample the homemade with the strong local north-easterly Friuli Venezia Giulia, from the cakes, typical biscuits, tea and coffee “bora” wind, create the ideal conditions mountains to the sea. selection that make up the rich welcome for the production of red wines with breakfast. great character. THE VINEYARDS THE WINE CELLARS THE OLIVE GROVES WHEN THE IN- DEPTH WINE- MAKING - FINDING THE 600 OLIVE TREES FOR A RICH, KNOWLEDGE OF THE TERROIR PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN FRUITY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE INNOVATION AND TRADITION

The vineyard covers 40 hectares of In the modern winery, technology and Next to the immense expanse of limestone-rich karst soil. This is a tradition come together to produce the vineyards, the olive grove is planted difficult yet generous land, and the finest white wines and top quality red with about 600 mature olive trees of Terraneo family has succeeded in wines. In addition to the more modern various cultivars. The plants are located making the most of the terroir. The use cellars housing the steel tanks, the in the sunniest and southernmost part of a particular irrigation system was aging cellar is carved into the Karst of the estate. The olives are harvested decisive in the successful production of rock: a true temple of taste. rigorously by hand and cold-pressed. these wines. Castelvecchio oil has a fruity and intense flavour. PARCOUNGARETTI THE PIC-NIC THE VILLA THE FIRST PARK IN ITALY A REFINED LUNCH IN THE SILENT WITNESS TO A PAST DEDICATED TO GIUSEPPE OPEN AIR STEEPED IN TRAGEDY AND UNGARETTI GLORY

The great Italian poet wrote the The Ungaretti Park is ideal for hosting a Our visit ends at the Villa della Torre collection Il Porto Sepolto (“The Buried picnic. Relaxing in the shade of age-old Hohenlohe. Built in the late 16th Port”) here during the year he spent on oaks, you will be treated to an informal century by the noble family Tasso della the battlefields of World War I. The lunch featuring typical local products Torre (von Thurn-Hofer), it was home to portion of Karst where the and Castelvecchio wines, where kings and emperors for centuries. Castelvecchio estate is located was in simplicity and excellent ingredients take Standing witness to a checkered past, fact where the first Battles of the Isonzo centre stage. alternating between glory and tragedy, were fought. With a bronze statue the villa contains many notable frescoes dedicated to him and three of his that have only recently been discovered poems engraved on metal plaques, the and are currently being restored. park is both a memorial and a meditation path.

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ANTICA TOSTATURA TRIESTINA: TRIESTE AND THE ANCIENT HEART OF COFFEE

When talking about Trieste, coffee is what springs to mind! Because in this city coffee is not something you sip out of a cup, nor is it a daily gesture; it is the heart and soul of the city!

Alessandro Hausbrandt knows the love for the "black" drink very well, and with Antica Tostatura Triestina he has brought new strength to the roots of the coffee traditions of his city, the cradle of coffee culture since the mid-1600s when, for Mitteleuropean Vienna, Trieste was the world capital of coffee and a gateway to the sea ... and to Africa.

Visiting Antica Tostatura Triestina is an immersive experience into the history and art of coffee. The unmistakable scent of its toasted beans takes us on a journey in which Alessandro, with the unmistakable passion of those who have coffee roasting in their veins, explains the careful selection of the raw materials, the utmost respect for their diversity, the meticulous wood roasting process that makes the heart of its beans beat in a unique and unmistakable way. Winery: Castelvecchio Where: Sagrado - Gorizia When: March - November Duration: full day Why we love this tour: it is an experience that enlightens the heart and combines the power of time with the strength of nature and man.

Details Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi and car/minivan with private driver - Private visit to the winery cellars and the estate with Mirella della Valle Terraneo or the company's wine ambassador - Lunch or chic picnic with wine tasting in the estate's large porticoed barchessa - Our renowned hospitality The Gritti EXPERIENCE Epicurean School The Epicurean School: putting Venice on your plate

At The Gritti Palace, culinary art has always played an important role and its Epicurean School hosts wine tastings and culinary classes in an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.

Venetian recipes, seasonal products and wines from our most prestigious wineries are the protagonists of an unparalleled celebration of local cuisine and the discovery of unique and traditional flavours, revisited in a fresh and modern way.

Learn exceptional Venetian recipes and savour your own culinary creations under the guidance of Executive Chef Daniele Turco, in a hands-on experience for those who, even without stepping out of Venice, wish to explore the local food traditions using only the finest seasonal ingredients from the Venetian archipelago and surrounding land. VENICE THE GRITTI PALACE THE COOKING SCHOOL CROSSROADS BETWEEN THE AN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF VENETIAN TRADITION WITH WEST AND THE EAST VENETIAN HISTORY AN INNOVATIVE TOUCH

The gateway to the Orient, Venice was Palazzo Pisani Gritti, the richly The Venetian culinary heritage has the first to experiment with the use of decorated patrician palace overlooking always been one of the mainstays of the spices in the kitchen. Since then, trade the , is famous for hosting Gritti Palace, and even more so after a over the centuries has introduced sugar the likes of John Ruskin, Peggy recent top-to-bottom conservative and coffee from Turkey, traditional Guggenheim and Ernest Hemingway. A restoration revived its celebrated sweets and much more. Today, this is all place of exceptional art and elegance, culinary school. With its intimate, washed down with fine wines such as the palace was commissioned by Doge refined atmosphere, the Gritti Cyprus wine, passito and malmsey. The Andrea Gritti, and only much later Epicurean School is the ideal starting wines from the cellars accompany us in became one of the most iconic hotels in point of a journey through the wine and our Venetian gastronomic journey over Venice. food traditions of this corner of Italy. the centuries. THE EXECUTIVE CHEF THE RIALTO MARKET THE BACARO “TO COMBINE WITHOUT EVER A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND AN AUTHENTIC VENETIAN COVERING UP” THE PALATE EXPERIENCE

Executive Chef Daniele Turco welcomes The Rialto food market is the pulsating After shopping, a fortifying drink is a us to his extraordinary kitchen. His heart of the historic and trading centre must: a typical Venetian aperitivo with cooking is rooted in Venetian heritage of the city and one of the busiest areas cicchetti at a traditional bacaro wine but also influenced by working abroad in Venice. Locals and shopkeepers bar. In Rialto, we find one of the oldest in some of the world’s finest throng the market where the true bacari in town, established in 1462 and restaurants, ensuring his cuisine offers a atmosphere of the city can still be famous for being one of Casanova's fresh and modern interpretation of sensed amongst stalls of fresh fish, fruit favourite watering holes! traditional dishes. Chef Turco will guide and vegetables. us to the discovery of local produce and flavours, revealing the secrets and techniques needed to create unique dishes. SHOPPING FOR PRODUCE IN THE KITCHEN THE CHEF'S TABLE CHOOSING THE RIGHT THE CHEF REVEALS THE SO RAISE YOUR GLASS…. INGREDIENTS SECRETS OF HIS TRADE

Guided by the Chef, we carefully With an entire kitchen at our disposal, A delectable dish with a distinctive choose the ingredients for our meal, the experience comes alive! The Chef character can only be completed by the selecting the best seasonal produce. gives us a hands-on cooking class, right wine, to bring all of the elements We learn to recognise different types of preparing dishes that have a history together and elevate them to the next fish and seafood, and indigenous behind them: the history of the territory, level. The Sommelier will illustrate the varieties of fruits and vegetables, of the traditions and of the evolution of best food/wine pairings, walking us scanning the stall for the freshest and taste. We become privileged custodians through the sensory notes of the wines finest. Only then are we ready to move of the cooking techniques used and the selected. to the kitchen and start working! secrets of excellent gastronomic creations.

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VENETIAN ART AND FOOD IN THE PAINTINGS OF PAOLO VERONESE

Legendary were the banquets of the Serenissima on the occasions of the arrival in the city of foreign princes and ambassadors as well as on the most festive occasions.

The triumphs of were so extraordinary that they even found their way into the most prominent Renaissance paintings. The famous "Feast in the House of Levi" and "The Marriage at Cana" by Paolo Veronese express the richness and variety of the elegant Venetian tables, with such an abundance of details and colours that the religious specificity of the subject is often forgotten.

The two masterpieces can be admired at the Accademia Galleries, while the Cini Foundation houses a copy of “The Marriage at Cana.” Winery: at your choice between the six presented Where: Venice When: Full day Duration: full day Why we love this tour: A journey through taste and history without leaving the city

Details Itinerary includes: - Tour Director and local guides (where applicable) for the duration of the experience - Transfers by water taxi - Aperitif at a bacaro - Visit to the Rialto market, shopping and hands-on cooking session with Executive Chef Daniele Turco - Lunch with a wine pairing class at the Epicurean School (or on the Gritti terrace in summer) - Our renowned hospitality

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