2026, the year that saw the official launch of the Classy and the announcement of a new project on still wines with the historical mention Montenapoleone – also brings to the scene a further novelty for the Oltrepò Pavese Wine Consortium: born OltreGusto Oltrepò Land of Pinot Noir, union of the sixth edition of the consortium event dedicated to the classic DOCG method and to Pinot Noir DOC (in red) and the second edition of Oltregusto, which brings together local flavors and food and wine excellence.
The inauguration will be held on Monday 7 September in the enchanting setting of Valentino Garavani Theatre of Voghera (PV), where institutional greetings will take place at 9.30 am, followed by a technical masterclass held by Alessandro Masnaghettithe most authoritative creator of wine maps. With him we will delve deeper into the study and mapping work carried out in the area over the last few months, which has led to the creation of a short volume on the main aspects that shape the wine-growing panorama and the inevitable 2D and 3D maps of the Oltrepò Pavese.
The map of the territory and the tasting table at the Gallini Institute
Oltrepò Terra di Pinot Noir then continues in the garden ofGallini Institute of Voghera, temple of agricultural education since 1894. Here, from 11am to 5pm, the tasting stands of 32 wineries will be open, offering over one hundred Classese, Metodo Classico dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOCG and Pinot Noir dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC labels for tasting to the press and operators.
At the same time, two blind tasting sessions of the blanc de noirs and rosé de noir from Oltrepò will be available, in the morning from 12.00 for the press and in the afternoon from 2.30 pm for the operators, an opportunity for a systematic study of the denomination, especially in the name of the Classe area.
The protagonists of the day will be the cellars, in strict alphabetical order: Alessio BrandoliniBosco Longhino, Bruno Verdi, Cà del Gé, Calatroni, Cantina Taia, Cantine Cavallotti, Castello di Cigognola, Conte Vistarino, Cordero San Giorgio, Fiamberti, Finigeto, Francesco Quaquarini, Giorgi, La Genisia, La Piotta, La Travaglina, Lefiole, Lozza, Monsupello, Montelio, Oltrenero, Picchi, Pietro Torti, Prime Alture, Rossetti & Scrivani, Scuropasso, Tenuta Frecciarossa, Tenuta Mazzolino, Tenuta Travaglino, Terre Bentivoglio, Torre degli Alberi.
As the sun goes down, wine meets flavors and great chefs
As the sun goes down, Oltrepò Terra di Pinot Noir changes face and becomes Oltregusto.
On Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September, from 7pm to midnight, visitors will be able to live a unique experience of taste, continuing to taste the DOCG and DOC wines of the Oltrepò Pavese, but also meeting the best restaurateurs in the area and discovering excellent products thanks to the presence of the event’s partner companies.
For each evening, 5 wine tastings and 9 tastings will be available from as many Oltrepò restaurants which will offer hot and cold, sweet and savory dishes, taken from their best repertoire. Alongside them, however, there will also be show cooking with Italian star chefs and prestigious guests, who will take turns on stage preparing their own creations live.
He will lead the meetings Carlo Passeraeditorial coordinator of Gourmet Identitieswhich will accompany the public to discover the recipes, techniques and culinary philosophy of the chefs.
The preparations made during the shows will subsequently be offered to participants in finger food format, allowing them to enjoy a complete gastronomic experience.
The union of the two events allows us to jointly promote the excellence of the territory, highlighting the quality of Pinot Noir wines (and not only) and the food and wine heritage that is expressed on these hills at the foot of the Apennines.
The program of the two evenings and the gastronomic excellences
On Monday 7th, the restaurants will be present: Dama, La Cave Cantù, Rimulas, Selvatico, Borgo dei Gatti, La Locanda dei Beccaria, La Stazione di Salice, Gazebo artisan pizzeria, Iria pastry shop. The star chefs for the cooking shows will be: Salvatore MorelloRoberto di Pinto, Michele Cobuzzi, Andrea de Lillo, Giacomo Devoto, Tim Goelstejin, Mattia Casabianca, Gaia Castelnovo, Tommaso Foglia
Tuesday 8, the restaurants will be: Villa Naj, Ad Astra, Bazzini, Buscone, Novanta, Osteria del Campanile, Prato Gaio, Il Desco pizzeria, El Teresimo pastry shop. The starred chefs: Felice Lo BassoNino Ferreri, Giuseppe Biuso, Nicolò Rotella, Gian Marco Bianchi, Giacomo Sacchetto, Domenico Giove, Ilaria Caneva, Roberto Rinaldini
The event’s partner companies, which will in turn offer tastings and small samples, are: ACA’ – regenerative agriculture, Adore Vanilla & Cacao, Apicoltura Finocchiaro, Broggi 1818, Infinito design, Callebaut, Coppini arte olearia, Consortium for the protection of Varzi PDO salami and The bread boutique, Finigeto (evo oil from the Oltrepò), Monograno Felicetti and La Casearia Carpenedo, Kotanyl Floriamo Meracinque, Campo Dell’Oste, The Fruit Valley, Mafalda distillery, Materica distillery, Mauro Miliano knife maker, Molino Dallagiovanna, Salumi Daturi and The bread boutique, San Pellegrino and Italian drinks, Presidi and Arca del Taste of Slow Food (Voghera Pepper and Voghera Golden Onion), Acqua Panna & San Pellegrino, Voyage Caviar, WDRINK, Castelletto Circuit, Katundi, Lario MI Auto.
The entire event is organized with the patronage and collaboration of the Municipalities of Voghera and Torrazza Coste, the Province of Pavia, the ITA Gallini and the Lombardy Region.
Participation in Oltrepò Terra di Pinot Nero is reserved for accredited press and operators. Access to Oltregusto is open to the public, by purchasing the ticket at the following link: eventboost-ticketing.myshopify.com
Organizational secretariat and operator accreditation Oltrepò Terra di Pinot Noir: Scaramuzzi Team, +39 055 494949, (email protected) Press office and accreditation: AB Comunicazione, (email protected)
