The sixtieth edition dedicated to Gianni Brera kicks off "Autumn Pavese Doc"; from 5 to 8 October 2012 Pavia showcases its excellent wines and typical products.
The edition of Autumn Pavese Doc which kicks off on Friday 5 October at Palazzo Esposizioni in Pavia and continues on Saturday 6, Sunday 7 and Monday 8 October, is number sixty. The Chambers of Commerce of Brescia, Mantua, Cremona and Sondrio were involved which, within a regional area, will offer tastings and the possibility of buying their specialties: from Bresaola della Valtellina to Mantuan salami to cheeses with Grana in the head. Padano. Furthermore, every evening from 19.00 pm pizzoccheri from Valtellina will be cooked and served paired with wines from Oltrepò Pavese.
The 2012 edition of Autumn Pavese Doc is dedicated to the memory of Gianni Brera on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of his death. The great writer and journalist, a native of San Zenone Po, will be remembered with the photographic exhibition "Gianni Brera, Pavese doc" and with interventions by sports personalities and friends.
The contest "Flavors of Pavia in challenge", will see every evening a different hotel school in the province of Pavia propose a dinner with dishes inspired by the culinary research of Gianni Brera. In particular, one of the courses will explicitly refer to one of the sports characters made famous by the great sports journalist with a nickname: from “Abatino” to “Rombo di Tuono”. A “vertical” of Barbacarlo, Brera's favorite wine, will also be organized.
Among the many events scheduled are the cooking workshops with chef Sergio Barzetti of the television program "La prova del cuoco" and lessons on yeasts, truffles and floral compositions. The tasting area will offer particular combinations such as pumpkin and beer, Varzi salami and Cruasè.
Educational workshops for children, the opportunity to admire live animals and, new this year, the "Baptism of the saddle" on Saturday 6 October or the possibility of riding thanks to riding technicians, make "Autumn Pavese Doc" the ideal destination for families. Friday 5 October from 21.00 to 22.00: Grand opening in music by the CORNFIELD ROCK BAND of Palestro.
THE EDUCATIONAL FARMS TELL
Saturday 6 October from 15.30 to 17.00
Of kitchen, oven and sideboard. Pasta, bread and biscuits: Educational workshops. Organized by the educational farms: Cascina baracca, Cascina quartiago and Cascina Vallidone.
Sunday 7 October from 15.30 to 17.00
Stories of wolves and chestnuts woods. Practical pictorial didactic laboratory. Organized by the Cascina Chiericoni Educational Farm. We create jewels with elements of nature: hazelnut discs, rice grains, vine leaves and much more. Organized by the Educational Farms Cella di Montalto and Tenuta San Giovanni.
The baptism of the saddle Saturday 6 October from 15.30 to 18.30
Activities on horseback accompanied by riding and rehabilitation technicians to experience how to play on the horse. RESERVATION REQUIRED at 349/1796427 (call from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00). Max 36 children - Age 4/12 years.
PAVIALLEVA
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October
The animals of our tradition on display for young and old. In collaboration with the Provincial Breeders Association of Pavia.
Friday and Monday 17.00 - 24.00
Saturday 15.00 - 24.00
Sunday 10.30 - 24.00
Admission: full € 5,00 - reduced € 2,50, ticket office closes at 23.30pm
For information and reservations:
PAVIADEVELOPMENT
Tel. n/a
www.autumnpavesedoc.it
The events may undergo changes, therefore it is advisable to check the event by contacting the organizing bodies directly. Caccia Passione is not responsible for any changes to the dates of individual events.