THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL AT IDIOM: 4 & 5 March 2023
– Somerset West, Cape Town

A WEEKEND FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ITALIAN CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

The Italian Festival at Idiom returns to the slopes of the Helderberg basin on the weekend of Sat 4th & Sun 5th March 2023, bringing together the best of the Italian lifestyle in the Cape.

Join us again for a journey through Italy and discover new flavours and varieties in our Italian wine-tasting area or sign up for the informative masterclasses showcasing the best of our Vinotria imported Italian wine portfolio. Of course, Italian wine goes best with Italian food so explore and taste authentic Italian dishes prepared by our participating guest chefs. Bring your shopping bag to fill up on specialist Italian deli products and participate in the fun activities planned for all age groups. There will be lots of live music to enjoy, a Prosecco tent and Almare Spritz area, dedicated Italian-themed kiddies activities and much more.

The Italian Festival will take place as usual on the lawns of Idiom with its panoramic views of False Bay and the Helderberg mountains.

2023 EDITION: SPECIAL FOCUS ON CAMPANIA REGION

This year will offer a special focus on products from the beautiful CAMPANIA region, which includes Naples, Pompeii, the stunning Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri and Ischia.

GUEST PRODUCER: FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO
Benchmark Campanian wine producer Feudi Di San Gregorio from Irpinia near the slopes of the dormant volcano Mt. Vesuvius, will be represented by export manager Francesca Festa who will be presenting several wine workshops. Participants can learn about their famous Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Aglianico and Taurasi wines.

AUTHENTIC WOOD-FIRED NAPOLETANA PIZZA AND REGIONAL PASTA DISHES
Idiom is collaborating with Gambero Rosso award-winning chef Enrico di Giambattista from PIZZA CONNECTION in Woodstock who will be showcasing and making authentic wood-fired ‘pizza Napoletana’ for the whole weekend. Masterchef Claudio Uccello from Naples, via FUMO restaurant in Pretoria, will be the guest chef at the festival and will be preparing special plates from Campania and hosting show-cooking sessions.

LIMONCELLO DELIGHT
And don’t forget to try the brilliant Limoncello liqueur from Campania’s Ancient Distillery PETRONE – either neat or as a spritz – to help with digestion after all these tastes.

SPECIAL ACCESS: TASTES OF CAMPANIA APERITIVO EVENING
Last, but not least, and not to be missed one of the highlights of the festival will be the special sunset Tastes Of Campania Aperitivo Evening on Sat 4th 18h00-20h00, where the outgoing Italian Consul in Cape Town, Emanuele Pollio, who also hails from Sorrento, will be telling us about the region’s cultural and historic secrets.

Neapolitan songs will be performed by Italian performer Francesca Biancoli. Feudi di San Gregorio wines will be served accompanied by delicious tastes of the Amalfi coast prepared by Fumo’s Claudio Uccello. (An extra ticket is required to attend the Aperitivo Evening).

TASTE | DISCOVER | EXPLORE
Browse Speciality Stalls At The Festival Village • Stock Up On Italian Deli Items • Try Artisanal Pastas, Pizzas, Gelato, Pastries & More • Sample Regional Italian Gourmet Dishes & Delights • Drink Bubbles In The Prosecco Tent • Take In The View While Drinking Almare Spritz • Participate In Vinotria’s Italian Wine Workshops • Learn About Italy’s Indigenous Grape Varieties & Wine Regions • Taste Idiom’s Italian Varietal Wines • Italian Coffee Brands • Live Music & Entertainment • Kids Pizza & Pasta Making & Other Activities • Lucky Draw Prizes & Much More

Masterclasses will be scheduled throughout the festival. Schedule and tickets available on: https://idiom.co.za/italian-festival

TICKET PRICES
Red Ticket R330: Includes entry, 12 wine tastings, a bottle of San Pellegrino or Aqua Panna water and a branded wine glass.
White Ticket R220: Includes entry, and a bottle of San Pellegrino or Aqua Panna water. Excludes wine tasting.
Green Ticket R110: Entry for kids under 16. Kid’s activities will be available.

Purchase your tickets on Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1524991524

Contact: 0218581088 | online@idiom.co.za | https://idiom.co.za/italian-festival

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