Evo-Wine Day
Monferrato extra virgin olive oil meets wine in Olivola
About Evo-Wine Day
Olivola, the first "City of Oil" in Piedmont
Evo-Wine Day is the event that celebrates the extra virgin olive oil of Monferrato in the small hilltop village of Olivola, in the province of Alessandria. Nestled in the Monferrato Casalese hills of Piedmont, Olivola holds a unique distinction in the region: it is the first and only town in Piedmont to be recognized as a "City of Oil", joining the national network of olive-growing municipalities. It is precisely around this identity that Evo-Wine Day was born and continues to grow, offering two days dedicated to the dialogue between extra virgin olive oil, wine, and local culture.
Extra virgin olive oil and wine, a pairing to discover
The common thread of the festival is the encounter between extra virgin olive oil and the wines of the Monferrato Casalese hills. The masterclasses, led by olive oil sommeliers and renowned food and wine critics, offer blind tastings that pair six extra virgin olive oils with six wines, accompanied by local delicacies. It is an opportunity to refine your palate and understand how oil and wine can enhance each other, showcasing the agricultural landscape of Monferrato.
A program of taste, landscape, and rural culture
In addition to the masterclasses, Evo-Wine Day features a market with extra virgin olive oil producers, exhibitors from Asspo (Association of Olive Producers of Piedmont), and local food, wine, and artisanal products. The event also includes guided tours of olive groves, vineyards, and the village's landmarks, craft workshops dedicated to the Pietra da Cantoni—a historic raw material of Monferrato—and tastings of traditional Monferrato dishes, from grissia monferrina to onion frittata and crostini with extra virgin olive oil.
Awards, science, and De.Co.
The event also provides space for the scientific and cultural promotion of local olive growing, featuring the presentation of the geological characterization of the olive groves, the awarding of the De.Co. (Municipal Designation) to local businesses, and the presentation of the "Friend of Monferrato EVO oils" award. A second day is reserved for Horeca industry professionals and specialized journalists, confirming the event's professional and educational focus.
A Gran Monferrato festival
Evo-Wine Day is organized by the Municipality of Olivola in collaboration with the Gran Monferrato Consortium and the wine and oil protection consortia, with the patronage of the National Association of Cities of Oil and the support of the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Alessandria. It is an event that combines regional promotion, food and wine tourism, and the protection of the Monferrato hilly landscape.
Evo-Wine Day — edition 2026
Edizione 2026: l'Evo-Wine Day passa alla primavera
La terza edizione dell'Evo-Wine Day, in programma il 3 e 4 maggio 2026 a Olivola, ha segnato il debutto primaverile della rassegna, fino ad allora collocata in autunno. La domenica ha aperto con il mercatino in Piazza Europa, dedicato a oli EVO, Asspo e prodotti agroalimentari e artigianali.
Tour, masterclass e laboratori
Tra gli appuntamenti: alle 10 il tour guidato degli uliveti e dei vigneti con Anna Maria Bruno (ritrovo al piazzale cimiteriale, degustazione facoltativa 8 euro); alle 12 la masterclass alla cieca a Villa Guazzo Candiani con il sommelier dell'olio Luigi Ronchetti, sei oli EVO e sei vini (30 euro); dalle 11 alle 17 le pietanze da asporto monferrine (17 euro); e nel pomeriggio il laboratorio "Solcando il Monferrato" sulla Pietra da Cantoni con Gianmaria Sabatini (15 euro).
Premi e scienza
Alle 11.30, a Villa Guazzo Candiani, la presentazione della caratterizzazione geologica degli uliveti a cura del geologo Alfredo Frixa, il conferimento della De.Co. alle aziende del borgo e il premio "Amico degli oli EVO monferrini" a Paolo Massobrio. Il lunedì 4 maggio, giornata riservata agli operatori ho.re.ca. e ai giornalisti, con seminario sulle proprietà salutistiche dell'olio EVO e masterclass professionale al Relais Le Libellule.
Programme Evo-Wine Day 2026
Domenica 3 maggio 2026
- Intera giornata - Mercatino in Piazza Europa (oli EVO, Asspo, prodotti agroalimentari e artigianali)
- Ore 10.00 - Tour guidato degli uliveti e dei vigneti con Anna Maria Bruno (ritrovo piazzale cimiteriale; degustazione facoltativa 8 euro)
- Ore 11.30 - Presentazione caratterizzazione geologica degli uliveti, conferimento De.Co. e premio "Amico degli oli EVO monferrini" (Villa Guazzo Candiani)
- Ore 11.00-17.00 - Pietanze da asporto monferrine (Olivola Apartments; 17 euro, vino 3 euro)
- Ore 12.00 - Masterclass alla cieca: 6 oli EVO e 6 vini con Luigi Ronchetti (Villa Guazzo Candiani; 30 euro)
- Ore 14.00-15.30 - Laboratorio "Solcando il Monferrato" sulla Pietra da Cantoni con Gianmaria Sabatini (Relais Le Libellule; 15 euro)
Lunedì 4 maggio 2026 (operatori e stampa)
- Ore 10.30 - Seminario "È buono e fa bene. Le proprietà salutistiche dell'olio EVO" (Relais Le Libellule)
- Ore 11.00 - Masterclass professionale per ho.re.ca. e giornalisti con Luigi Ronchetti (Relais Le Libellule)
Highlights Evo-Wine Day 2026
- Masterclass alla cieca con 6 oli EVO e 6 vini del Monferrato Casalese
- Tour guidato tra uliveti, vigneti e bellezze del borgo
- Prima caratterizzazione geologica degli uliveti di Olivola
- Conferimento delle De.Co. e premio "Amico degli oli EVO monferrini"
- Laboratorio sulla Pietra da Cantoni e piatti tradizionali monferrini
Prices Evo-Wine Day 2026
Practical information — Evo-Wine Day
Where
Olivola (AL), Piedmont, in the Monferrato Casalese area. Activities take place throughout the village: the market in Piazza Europa, masterclasses at Villa Guazzo Candiani, and seminars at Relais Le Libellule (Piazza San Pietro 3).
How to get there
Olivola can be reached by car from Casale Monferrato and Asti; the nearest motorway exit is Casale Monferrato Sud on the A26. A car is recommended for visiting the surrounding olive groves and vineyards.
Reservations and contacts
General information and tours: +39 331 9550913. Masterclasses: +39 347 2375932. Takeaway food: +39 366 2549251. Professional accreditation: +39 340 9443635 - [email protected]. Tourist info: [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Evo-Wine Day
Borgo di Olivola (Villa Guazzo Candiani, Relais Le Libellule, Piazza Europa)
Piazza Europa, 15030 Olivola