59th Provincial Grape Festival: History and traditions in Riolo terme (RA) with the joy of good wine
Important cultural and enological event that involves the whole city, offering proper recognition to an absolute protagonist of the territory: THE WINE. A series of cultural and oenological events are planned in different parts of the country to get to know and appreciate the best of local wine production and to propose stimulating encounters between wine and the local ancient history: this edition is dedicated to the MEETING between CELTS, WINE and ROMANS.
The inaugural toast of the festival is Thursday 16, in the San Giovanni room (via Verdi) from 21.00 pm.
The important conference on the problems of wine and grapevine conducted as always by experts in the sector will be the cultural event, followed by guided and free tastings for all those who attended so to know and give due recognition to local wine production. It will be an intoxicating event.
The festival continues on Friday 17 with the traditional and spectacular dinner where tourists, guests and citizens gather at a very long table in the avenue under the mimosas (corso Matteotti) to taste this year's dishes, soup with stewed beans and beans. All this is naturally paired with wines that the winemakers offer at their stalls specially set up for all days of the festival.
Saturday 18 after 19.00 in the parking lot May 1st opening of the food stand with themed menu; in Corso Matteotti presentation and tasting of the best local wine productions and typical products of the area. Musical entertainment and views of the Celtic and Roman camps being set up for the great challenge on Sunday 19.
At 21 pm in corso Matteotti, fourth edition of Celtic White Night, musical groups from all over Italy will perform in concert until dawn, with the best celtic-rock music production.
The program on Sunday 19th is very rich: historical events linked to the ancient tradition of the culture of grapevine and wine, and moments of rural life linked to the harvest and the height of the grapes.
This edition proposes from the morning at 9.00 the presentation and tasting of the typical wines and the market of the products of our land. In the afternoon at 15.00 pm the clash between Celtic peoples who inhabited the Senio valley and Roman legions advancing to conquer the lands of Romagna. According to historical sources, the Celts arrived in Italy curious also for the countless agricultural products, including wine they did not know, and attributed such importance to wine that they found it in princely-type burials.
The day, characterized by these historical folkloristic events, which take place in characteristic points of the country, will culminate in a clash between the two armies (Celtic and Roman).
The great challenge continues in the evening at 21.00 pm where the armies will face each other in the ancient square in front of the castle. But ... the arrival of Bacchus, the god of wine, will be able to reconcile the peoples by involving everyone present in a pleasant spectacle, and thus peace will have its victory. An explosion of fireworks will conclude the events, however, leaving fear among the Celtic people. What will happen in the village on October 31st on the occasion of the Celtic New Year, Samhain, Halloween night…?
2010 PROGRAM
THURSDAY 16
20:30 pm Sala S. Giovanni (Via Verdi):
WINE TASTING OF LOCAL PRODUCTION
by the Strada del Sangiovese, the Consorzio Vini di Romagna and the AssoEnologi with the collaboration of the Hotel Institute (IPSSAR) of Riolo Terme;
21:00 pm Corso Matteotti stand opening with ficattola and chips
fried;
21 pm Corso Matteotti “JUDY TESTA BAND” In concert.
FRIDAY 17
19:00 “RIOLO IN FESTA” In the central course long table with
the traditional polenta, wine and grapes;
21:00 pm In Corso Matteotti ORCHESTRA "EFFEDIA" TRIBUTE TO DE ANDRE '
SATURDAY 18
15:00 Opening themed market and products of our land;
19:00 Parking on May XNUMXst - Food stand opening;
In Corso Matteotti exhibition Market of the products of
our land;
21:00 pm Rocca Sforzesca, Theater: "THE CELTS AT THE TABLE"
Screenplay by Giambattista Fiorani Directed by Andrea Moretti
21:30 pm Corso Matteotti Celtic Dance "THE RETURN OF THE GODDESS"
21:30 pm Corso Matteotti stand opening with ficattola and chips
fried;
21 pm Corso Matteotti "CELTIC WHITE NIGHT" (the night
white) with "CISALPIPERS"
23 pm Fossato della Rocca - “RITE OF IGNITION OF THE
SACRO FUOCO ”by Celtic groups
SUNDAY 19
9:00 am In Corso Matteotti opening themed market and products
of our land;
10:30 am Historical fields "EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES" by Ars Dimicandi (Roman army and gladiators) Galli
Boii, Terra Boica (Celts)
12:00 am Parking XNUMXst May opening of the food stand, with take-away;
15:00 Parade of the Roman Legions and Celtic Tribes accompanied by the Brisighella Drums
15 pm Procession of Celtic tribes carrying the cart loaded with grapes and pulled by horses to their village
16:00 In the parish field: "CLASH AND BATTLE BETWEEN CELTS AND THE ROMAN LEGIONS";
17 pm In Corso Matteotti: Parade of the Roman and Celtic Legions, distribution of the grape wagon
17 pm Corso Matteotti: “GLADIATORIAL GAMES” by Ars Dimicandi;
19:00 Dinner Break - Parking XNUMXst May opening of the food stand;
21 pm Fossato della Rocca (Celtic village) Lighting of the sacred fire;
21 pm Corso Matteotti: Celtic dance show: "THE RETURN OF THE GODDESS"
21 pm Procession prelude to the triumph of Bacchus (Accademia dei Remoti, Drums of Brisighella, Celtic tribes and Roman legions;
22 pm “IL TRIONFO DI BACCO” (Show realized by the Accademia dei Remoti), wine for everyone will follow;
23 pm GREAT PYROTECHNICAL SHOW.
The manifestations can sometimes undergo changes that do not depend on our will. It is advisable to check the event by contacting the organizing bodies directly.
The Caccia Passione Staff is not responsible for any cancellations or changes in the dates of individual events.