Vinitalia festival

RNIS was invited to this by the Italian Chamber of Commerce as they were the organisers of this event.

The event was about promoting Italian food and wines to the public.

Normally its $45 for just some wines, food and music. Masterclass is extra. This event took place in the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens. It was mainly about wine but there was some cheeses as well.

Free wine glass

Pasta 

Cakes being showcased

Cannoli- one of Italy's good desserts

Hard cheese

Preparing tastings

Grissini

Champagne

Coucous

Wines

Car on display thanks to Alfa Romeo

Artwork

Promotion for Italian language class

DOC Pizza box. I love the design

We got drunk on some wines and fruity prosecco. Prosecco is Italian wine.  We had a ball just trying the wines. We wouldn't do this everyday though as we'd get drunk and put on weight. Their sponsor is Riedel which is a wine company. Another one of their sponsors is Italian chef.

There was food and people bought them. But I think that food could have also been included in the entry fee like the Flavour Exchange where people got tokens and bought stuff. Enoteca Silenco had some lovely sauces and their bread was very fresh. They did have a showbag for $25. I would love to go into their restaurant and try their food. Aranchini art was there with their fine aranchini which I tried at the Good Food and Wine festival.

Italian Chef had a very good looking pumpkin pasta and a very good looking pizza deal for $13 on Tuesday nights, but unfortunately I can't go due to Fibclub. Wednesday night is usually better for most people.

Benedict Imports had a lovely coucous dish which was free and I really enjoyed the salad with fresh tomatoes and fresh coucous.

William Angliss had their gelato machine which wowed people as they enjoyed the flavours of the gelato and the authenticity of it all.

The band was lovely and so were the artworks on display. Someone took home the prize of a Delonghi machine at the end and many people enjoyed trying the coffee from Illy. Unfortunately I could not as I don't drink coffee in the afternoon.


The restaurant awards were presented and Grossi Florentino won three times so of course three sets of glasses were given. For every restaurant that won an award a set of wine glasses by Riedel was given.

Many thanks to Vinitalia for the invite and next time Salami should be included in the menu as well as pizza and what would be a better idea is for it to be held at Melbourne Exhibition centre. That way more people can come.