Stop at Mazzetti d’Altavilla, in the heart of Monferrato, to discover the spirits of the historic Piedmontese grappa factory with visits and sensory tastings
Spirits are also a key focus at the 2023 edition of Golosaria among the Castles of Monferrato , which will also stop on Saturday, May 6th and Sunday, May 7th at Mazzetti d’Altavilla, the historic grappa shop located atop Altavilla Monferrato, in the UNESCO "Wine Landscapes" of Piedmont.
At the "Casa della Grappa" the spotlight will be on an ancient art—distillation—that embraces the modern national and international beverage landscapes, becoming a tourist attraction for the Golosaria crowd (number 17). They will flock to the villages of Alessandria and Asti for a weekend dedicated to food, wine, art, and culture. The focus will be "Discovering Origins," which will lead to a rediscovery of the most iconic aspects of Monferrato culture. Spirits are an integral part of this, being an expression of the region's native grape varieties and a standard-bearer of sustainability and values.
What's on the agenda for Golosaria visitors at Mazzetti d’Altavilla?
First of all, the ancient Monastery (now the company's headquarters) will be open for two days (from 9am to 12:30pm and from 3pm to 6:30pm on Saturday and Sunday) with the possibility of informed tastings of spirits such as grappa, liqueurs, brandy, bitters, gin, bitters, and fruit liqueurs. An experiential opportunity is also provided by the guided tours organized on both days, which allow access not only to the Historic Park with the Votive Chapel La Rotonda (1808) and the Garden, but also to the Piazzale delle Vinacce, the Distillery, the Aging Cellar, and the Galleria della Grappa taking a 360-degree journey from the materia prima to the final packaging of the Piedmontese spirit. The tour also includes guided tasting sessions, allowing visitors to learn the most correct tasting techniques and the most suitable glasses for best appreciating young and aged spirits. New to this edition will be the opportunity to enjoy a new multisensory experience dedicated to pairing traditional products with spirits: both Saturday and Sunday, sensory tasting sessions will be offered, combining the aromas and flavors of Piedmontese food staples with Mazzetti d’Altavilla. Foodies will have the opportunity to savor menus offered by the Materia Prima, with the option of requesting a tasting of the spirits paired with the various courses. Finally, on Sunday, there will be the opportunity to taste Italian cigars in collaboration with the ADT Club.
All events are scheduled in any weather conditions and require advance booking (subject to availability) by calling 0142 926147 or emailing eventi@mazzetti.it.
Info:
For appointments at Mazzetti d’Altavilla: www.mazzetti.it
To find out about all the Golosaria events: www.golosaria.it
