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Puglia Wines Showcase @ Osteria by Puglia Cheese

Aug 18, 2023

Vinotria Italian Wines presents a journey in Puglia, with wines from Manduria and the Taranto area of production paired with the delicious, authentic cuisine of Osteria by Puglia Cheese.
Osteria, Watekloof Estate entrance, Somerset West – Friday 25 August to Sunday 27 August 2023

Another great weekend in the beautiful countryside of Cape Town, a global hub and the heart of gastronomic experiences in Africa.

Varvaglione

The land of Manduria, in hte heart of Puglia and right next to Salento, within an area supported by the best climate conditions, Varvaglione 1921 develops its distinction sign and corporate philosophy by joining traditions and technology. Varvaglione takes care of its wines’ quality through a scrupulous grape selection, shrewd harvest choices, meticulous wine-making process supervision, and constant research on the improvement of wine-producing techniques. This company commits to producing wines outside the box, by relying on local vine varieties as modern representation of a thousand-year-old history.

  • Varvaglione Malvasia Bianca Igp del Salento 12 e Mezzo
  • Varvaglione Fiano Salento IGP Margrande
  • Varvaglione Papale Primitivo di Manduria 
  • Varvaglione Papale Oro Primitivo di Manduria 

ITALIAN FESTIVAL AT IDIOM

A FULL WEEKEND CELEBRATING ITALIAN CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

The annual ITALIAN FESTIVAL at IDIOM returns on the weekend of Sat 4th & Sun 5th March 2023, bringing together the best of the Italian lifestyle in the Cape. Join us again for an enogastronomic journey through Italy, discover new flavours and grape varieties in our Italian wine-tasting area, and taste the latest additions to our Vinotria imported Italian wine portfolio.

Sign up for one of our informative wine masterclasses.
Bring your shopping bag to fill up on specialist Italian deli products, and browse the Italian themed stalls.

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