3rd Edition 2025, Island of La Maddalena, Sardinia
100 wines to discover in a paradisiacal archipelago
May Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th, Monday 26th 2025

The program

Saturday, May 24thEX Magazzini ILVA - Via Fabio Filzi, 10, La Maddalena
01 11:00am – 1:00pm 2 Masterclasses led by Giampaolo Giacobbo, Co-owner of Arkè Distribuzione, Natural wine distributor Discover all details
02 4:00pm – 10:00pm Tasting stands – Wines from over 30 Sardinian, Italian, and international wineries Guided tours (5.00pm):

  1. Minerality as expression of terroir led by Vasco Ciuti, Degustatore ONAV
  2. Cannonau from 4 areas (in italian and english) led by Alessandra Corda, Sommelier AIS 
03 4:00pm – 10:00pm Food tastings by Slow Food GalluraCurated by the Slow Food Gallura Convivia in collaboration with the restaurant La Perla Blu
04 7:00pm Matteo Leone Quartet – Raixe Concert
Roots and memories
Matteo Leone – voice and guitar
Matteo Dessì – guitar
Matteo Muntoni – bass
Stefano Vacca – drums
Sunday, May 25thLa Maddalena Town Hall, Piazza Garibaldi 13
01 11:00am – 1:00pm Conference – free entry

Artisanal and fair: wine from small production is open to the world.
Research, business Stories, internationalization

Moderated by Alessandra Corda, sommelier and wine communicator.

Spontaneous microflora of Malvasia di Bosa: from company requests to cellar practical applications – Giacomo Zara, University of Sassari, microbiologist;
Slow Wine Coalition, stories of communities – Maddalena Schiavone, Slow Wine Coalition Coordinator;
Vin de Rosa from Dignan, recovering a Istrian passito – Dino Babic Association Istrian de Dignan;
It wasn’t my dream – Giampaolo Giacobbo in conversation with Cristiano Saletti (Terre di Pietra);
Let’s lighten our bottles: the future of sustainable wine – Jonathan Gebser, Slow Wine Guide vice curator;
Internationalization and markets for small artisanal productions: method, opportunities and new consumption trends – Giuseppe Pinna, Cantine Argiolas;
Natural wine in contemporary dining – Pietro Pitzalis, Reporter Gourmet.

Ex Magazzini ILVA - Via Fabio Filzi, 10, La Maddalena
02 3:30pm – 4:30pm  Workshop – The smallest infinity: wine under the microscopeLive demonstration by Marilena Budroni, Professor of Agricultural Microbiology at the University of Sassari
03 4:30pm – 8:30pm  Tasting stands – Wines from over 30 Sardinian, Italian, and international wineries
04 4:30pm – 8:30pm  Food tastings by Slow Food GalluraCurated by the Slow Food Gallura Convivia in collaboration with the restaurant La Perla Blu
05 6:00pm Live Concert with Matteo Leone Quartet – Scattered House Place
Energetic rural blues
Matteo Leone – voice and guitar
Matteo Dessì – guitar
Matteo Muntoni – bass
Stefano Vacca – drums
In collaboration with Associazione Sarditudine – Festival Internazionale Isole che parlano
Monday, May 26thEX Magazzini ILVA - Via Fabio Filzi, 10, La Maddalena
01 10:00am – 1:00pm Tasting stands – Wines from over 30 Sardinian, Italian, and international wineries

An event dedicated to industry professionals.

Direct purchases from the winemakers also available.

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