Program 2025
NOVEMBER 17 – THE JOURNEY BEGINS
2.00 pm
Welcome and official Opening
2.30 pm
Wine Gallery A journey through outstanding labels
2.30 pm – 6.00 pm
Coffee Station – 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm
‘The Art of Cellar: Eurocave’
Introduction by Clizia Zuin – Head Sommelier ATTO di Vito Mollica
4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Masterclass curated by Gabriele Gorelli MW
In collaboration with: Danielle Callegari – Writer at Large, Wine Enthusiast
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm
Relax and Chill
8.00 pm
Aperitif by Champagne Palmer & Co.
8.30 pm
‘Le Due Sicilie’ Fine Dining Experience at Grand Hotel Parker’s
Curated by:
Chef Domenico Candela – George Restaurant
Chef Gennaro Esposito – La Torre del Saracino
Chef Nino Ferreri – LIMU
Chef Davide Guidara – Tenerumi, Therasia Resort
After dinner curated by Bidder Bar and Drink Kong
Sponsored by Quattro Gatti
Dj set live music curated by:
Dj Francesca Ruocco
Live music – Clan italiano
NOVEMBER 18 – NEW HORIZONS
7.00 am – 8.00 am
Morning Run with Gabriele Gorelli MW
(5km – from Grand Hotel Parker’s)
9.30 am
Transfer to Casa Kiton
12.30 am – 1.30 pm
Inspiring conversations:
“New consumption habits and the pursuit of wellbeing by the next generations”
Speakers:
- Marzia Varvaglione – Owner & Business Developer Varvaglione, President CEEV and AGIVI
- Dr. Sara Farnetti – Specialist in Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Longevity
- Francesca Tozzi – Luxury Hotel General Manager
- Giorgia Sinapi – Founder StappaLa and La Selezione – Rome
Moderator:
Luciano Pignataro
Journalist at Il Mattino, Founder and Editor of Luciano Pignataro
Wine & Food Blog and University Lecturer
1.30 pm
Signature lunch paired with Ischian wines at Casa Kiton
2.30 pm
Transfer back to Grand Hotel Parker’s
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Private Wine Gallery
(exclusive business appointments for the wineries)
4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Masterclass curated by Gabriele Gorelli MW
In collaboration with: Jeffrey E. Porter Writer at Large – Wine Enthusiast
5.30 pm – 6.30 pm
‘I vini del Piemonte’
A conversation with Jeffrey E. Porter Writer at Large – Wine Enthusiast
Introduced by Giulia Novajra – I Vini del Piemonte Director
6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Relax and Chill
8.30 pm
Festive Dinner
Curated by Gorizia 1916: Traditional Neapolitan dishes
Cocktail Experience with Drink Kong
Sponsored by Quattro Gatti
Dj set live music curated by:
Dj Leo Tolu
Emanuele Cannatella – Sax
Papa Thiam – Percussioni
Renata – Violinist
NOVEMBER 19 – IDEAS, VOICES, INSPIRATION
9.30 am – 10.00 am
Inspiring Conversations
‘A conversation with Ischia is More’
10.15 am – 11.15 am
Inspiring Conversations
‘We are the new generations. Independent publishing, institutional media and digital voices’
Speakers:
- Adua Villa – Food & Wine Journalist and Sommelier
- Dea Curic – Art Director, CAP 74024 and Les Hommes
- Sara Tieni – Vice Editor, ELLE Gourmet
- Gianvito Fanelli – Founder, Vita Lenta
- Marco Vassallo – Editor, E-Planet TV Show
Moderator: Alessandro Viapiana – Digital Editor L’Officiel Italia
12.30 am – 1.30 pm
“The Identity of Mandrolisai – Varietal Complementarity, Altitude, Biodiversity, and the Pride of Central Sardinia. ” – Masterclass curated by Francesco Saverio Russo, Wine Educator and Trainer
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Lunch
Curated by:
Chef de Cuisine Rosario Bernardo – ATTO di Vito Mollica
Chef Alessandro Cozzolino – Villa San Michele, Belmond
3.00 pm
Event Closing: It’s just an Arrivederci