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

‘Instant classics, una nuova generazione di grandi rossi italiani’
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

‘Balancing Roots and Vision’
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