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welcome-to-piacenza — Comune di Piacenza
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Only in current section. This is SunRain Plone Theme. How to get there. There are many ways to visit the town, different perspectives to interpret its streets, squares, palaces, monuments. Even in Piacenza places may be discovered, for instance, through its history, the people who lived it or what it may offer. Here are some possible itineraries, recommended, though not the only ones, just possible suggestions to have a taste of Piacenza. Via Francigena’ in Piacenza. Piacenza and Giuseppe Verdi. Registra...
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History of Gutturnio | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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The name Gutturnio derives from a silver jug called Gutturnium, of approx. two litre capacity, found in Veleia Romana in 1878, used by Ancient Romans to drink wine. After dinner, the jug was filled with the finest wine, which was first sipped by the host, and then passed around among the various guests. The Ministry of Agriculture listed the ‘’typical and fine wines’ and it included Gutturnio among these. Gutturnio is obtained from Barbera (55-70%) and Croatina (30-45%) grapes. When it appeared in a cens...
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Winery Events | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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We believe that our wines represent a perfect medium to discover our territory and its gastronomic specialities. For this reason, we schedule tasting appointments and guided tours. On a regular basis, in order to taste the best gastronomic products. From Piacenza and Italy, paired to Cantina di Vicobarone’s wines, to convey emotions through taste, that remain impressed in the memory for a long time. The usual tasting appointment is generally scheduled on Sundays, late morning. We will be waiting for you!
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Wine club | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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Promotion of the month and members’ advantages. Any fine Club is made up of people who share a single passion. Our passion: the wines of Cantina di Vicobarone. Is thought for those who wish to be constantly updated on our initiatives, follow our activities step by step and last but not least, visit the winery in order to taste the fruit of our work. You join the WINE CLUB. Through our website or at our sales points, where you will be given the WINE CARD. REGISTER TO THE WINE CLUB. Our monthly newsletter ...
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Grapes | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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The grapes of Piacenza. The vines of Colli Piacentini boast extremely ancient roots. In the Iron Age. The inhabitants of pile-dwellings near the Po River began planting the first vineyards, after moving to the hilly lands of Veleja. A few centuries later (4th-2nd century B.C.), the Gauls. Brought new knowledge on viticultural activities in the Po Plain, introducing wooden barrels (instead of terracotta), which were mainly used at those times to carry wine. Later on, the Latin culture. With the Roman Empi...
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History of Malvasia | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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When we talk about Malvasia in Piacenza, we refer to Malvasia Bianca di Candia Aromatica, one of the 17 varieties belonging to the large Malvasia family (which includes vines with white, black and red grapes). Among these varieties, this is the most aromatic and full bodied. And it’s linked to the other types only thanks to the ancient origin and name etymology, that derives from the Greek city of Monemvasia. Or Monemvaxia, located in the Island of Candia. Today known as island of Crete. Malvasia streets...
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Cantina | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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Cantina di Vicobarone was founded in 1960 in Vicobarone di Ziano Piacentino, at the heart of Val Tidone and its hills that have always been cultivated with vineyards since ancient times. The Cantina currently features approx. 250 partners-wine growers who supply the best selection of grapes coming from the DOC areas of Colli Piacentini and Oltrepò Pavese. In the first phase and oenologists. In the second phase, the grapes vinified according to natural fermentation methods. To who taste our wines, which a...
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Combinations | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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OUR FOOD AND WINE COMBINATIONS. Partnership is what characterises our entire life and also marks our best moments. Therefore, even wine needs a worthy partner that exalts its characteristics and further improves it. This is the reason why we deem it essential to propose you some tips on ideal combinations. And we do so through a few recipes that have been given to us by some of our partners. Restaurateurs who believe in what they do and put all their passion. Food and wine combinations. 2013 Cantina di V...
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Vineyards | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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The viticultural territory of Piacenza features many different vine varieties, also of autochthonous kind, a sign of the producers’ will to establish a precise identity. Cantina di Vicobarone is actively involved in the mission to valorise our grapes and wines produced from them. The most diffused system on the hills of Piacenza is the Simple Guyot. This vine training system creates the so called ‘’ trellising. Another vine training method locally implemented is Casarsa. Italiano) Domenica 11 Dicembre: P...
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Newsletter | Cantina di Vicobarone - Vini DOC Colli Piacentini e Oltrepò Pavese
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Italiano) MIGLIOR VINO FRIZZANTE D’ITALIA. Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano. Italiano) Cena a San Lupo con Le Selezioni firmate. Italiano) Domenica 24 Aprile: Sunday brunch con i vini della Cantina! Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano. Italiano) La Cantina di Vicobarone al Vinitaly di Verona. Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano. Italiano) Giovedì 28 Gennaio: cena degustazione all’Antica Trattoria di Strà. Sorry, this entry is only available in Italiano.