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A tasting journey dedicated to the most innovative and sustainable visions of wine – an immersive experience bringing together producers and pioneers who interpret the future through research, respect for the environment, and contemporary creativity in winemaking.
This edition features two special highlights: a focus on Riesling, the grape variety symbolizing elegance and balance, and the Cult Oenologist section, which gathers Italy’s 10 leading oenologists, personally selected by Helmuth Köcher, offering the chance to taste their most representative creations.
A one-of-a-kind sensory journey, designed for those eager to discover the most authentic and visionary side of wine.
Culinaria is the GourmetArena’s area entirely dedicated to the tasting path Food, Spirits & Beer – where excellence and creativity merge into a single experience.
Here, guests can embark on a genuine sensory journey through food specialties, spirits, and craft beers from across Italy. Each one tells the story of its land through outstanding raw materials and unique interpretations. Every creation is born at the meeting point between tradition and innovation, driven by the passion of artisans and producers who transform flavor into culture and taste into narrative.
Within Culinaria you’ll also find Territorium & Consortium, a space dedicated to Italy’s gastronomic excellence presented by consortia and local organizations, including Abruzzo and Campania.
An experience celebrating quality in all its forms, turning every tasting into a moment of discovery and pleasure – enhanced by live showcooking, where stories move straight from the land into the glass and onto the plate.
Some products can be purchased directly from the producers present in the GourmetArena – a way to take home a piece of this unique experience.
Fuori Salone is a true open-air stage, where regions, consortia, and producers from across Italy showcase themselves and engage with the public.
Along the red carpet running through Corso Libertà, the beating heart of Merano, talks, tastings, showcooking, and performances turn the city into a space of sharing, discovery, and gastronomic culture.
Each appointment is a unique opportunity to encounter the authentic soul of Italian excellence up close.
Cult Oenologist is a prestigious tasting experience created by Helmuth Köcher, bringing together Italy’s 10 finest oenologists, hand-picked by him.
Within TasteTerroir – bio&dynamica, this special section offers a rare chance to meet the leading figures of Italy’s wine scene and discover the wines crafted under their consultancy.
Every glass reflects talent, vision, and years of expertise, telling the story of the deep bond between oenologist, terroir, and winery philosophy. Guests embark on a sensory journey through different stylistic approaches, unique terroirs, and iconic vintages.
A not-to-be-missed moment to understand the role of the oenologist as guardian and interpreter of the soul of wine – someone who, with technical skill and creative sensitivity, transforms grapes into stories that move and inspire.
At Cult Oenologist you’ll find:
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100+The Merano WineFestival opens with Taste Terroir – bio&dynamica, a journey through wines that embody respect for the land and a vision for the future.
Alongside the wine section, Culinaria in the GourmetArena offers tastings of outstanding food, spirits & beer, while Fuori Salone enlivens Corso Libertà.
