Goblets and Traditions in the Village

The first edition

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Porta Gabella area, the historic heart of Ripa Teatina (Chieti), hosted the first edition of Goblets and Traditions in the Village, dedicated to the wine and traditions of Abruzzo.

The program opened at 6:00 PM with a guided walk through the town center, accompanied by stories about wine. At 7:00 PM, the symposium "Wine: Secrets, Flavors, and Traditions" took place, featuring agronomist Maurizio Odoardi on Abruzzo grape varieties, sommelier Alberta Orlandi on food and wine pairings, and writer David Ferrante on wine customs and symbolism in Abruzzo, moderated by food and wine expert Gianluca Marchesani. At 8:30 PM, tastings guided by AIS sommeliers began.

Wines from seven local wineries were available for tasting: Torre Zambra, Cascina del Colle, Collefrisio, Cantine Radica, Pasetti, Fantini, and Novaripa. The food was prepared by chef Andrea Mangifesta (sagne e ceci, porchetta), with boards of local products provided by the La Piccola Teatina wine bar. Tickets cost 10 euros (3 tasting tickets) or 12 euros (3 tickets plus a wine glass), with free access to the area.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 — Porta Gabella

• 6:00 PM — Guided walk through the town center with stories dedicated to wine and its traditions
• 7:00 PM — Symposium "Wine: Secrets, Flavors, and Traditions" with Maurizio Odoardi (agronomist, Abruzzo grape varieties), Alberta Orlandi (sommelier, food and wine pairings), David Ferrante (writer, wine customs and symbolism in Abruzzo); moderated by Gianluca Marchesani (food and wine expert)
• 8:30 PM — Tastings guided by AIS sommeliers featuring wines from Torre Zambra, Cascina del Colle, Collefrisio, Cantine Radica, Pasetti, Fantini, and Novaripa

Cuisine by chef Andrea Mangifesta (sagne e ceci, porchetta) and boards of local products from the La Piccola Teatina wine bar.