Events program of Olio Capitale 2024
FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024
Oil Bar
open from 10am to 7pm
The promotion of extra-virgin culture passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where – sitting comfortably at the counter – it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided between “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the different products featured at Olio Capitale 2024.
FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024
10.30 am
Inauguration and ribbon cutting in the presence of the competent authorities followed by a visit to the exhibition stands.
FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
10.15 – 11.00am
Talk Anco Municipality of Avetrana
The lands of olive oil, between taste and history of Vetrana
Speeches: Melinossa Giovanni, Municipal Councilor of Avetrana
CONFERENCE ROOM
11.00 am
Inaugural conference:
“The Roots of Oil Tourism. Discovering the Oil Communities””
Institutional greetings:
Antonio Paoletti, President of the Venezia Giulia Chamber of Commerce
Representative of the FVG Region
Roberto Dipiazza, Mayor of the City of Trieste
Angelo Tortorelli, President Mirabilia Network
Michele Sonnessa, President of the Città dell’Olio Association
Interventions:
Roberta Garibaldi, President of the Food and Wine Tourism Association
“Food and Wine Tourism Report 2023”
Sonia Ferrari and Tiziana Nicotera – University of Calabria
“First report on Roots Tourism in Italy”
Milena Verrascina, Olive Oil Project Manager of the CREA Policy and Bioeconomy Centre
“The activities of CREA dedicated to the theme of oil tourism and the dissemination of knowledge of the Italian olive heritage”
Cristina Lambiase, FVG regional coordinator of the ITALEA Project, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Italy. The journey towards your roots: the project in FVG”
Conclusions:
Sen. Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry
Moderate:
Rosaria Amato, Journalist La Repubblica
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
11.15- 12.00 am
Talk Anco Municipality of Noci
Walnuts – Culture, landscape and food and wine
Interventions: Francesco Intini, Mayor of Noci Natale Conforti, Councilor
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils
12.00 – 12.45 am
Tasting dish:seared tartare and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on site, limited number
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
12.15- 13.00 am
Talk Anco Municipality of Sammichele di Bari
From the land to the table, the nectar par excellence
Speeches: Catia Giannoccaro, Deputy Mayor with responsibility for production activities and promotion of the territory
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.00pm – 1.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR DRAW
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.30 – 2.00pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR ZEROQUARANTA
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
2.00 – 2.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR BORSA
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
2.30 – 3.00pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR BECCO
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
3.00 – 4.00pm
FIF – LILT press conference
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
CONFERENCE ROOM
3.00 – 3.30pm
Awards ceremony of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024
Award ceremony for the winners of the “light fruity”, “medium fruity”, “intense fruity” categories and mentions, “Young”, “Regina Oleum”, “Origin”, “The Best BIO”, “Ex Albis Ulivis”
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.00 – 3.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR PURO
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.30 – 4.00pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR MOR
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
CONFERENCE ROOM
4.00 – 4.30pm
Roundtable
“Regional provisions implementing the National Law on Oil Tourism: state of the art and harmonization”
organized by the National Association of Oil Cities, Mirabilia Network and Ercole Olivario.
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
CALABRIA REGION INFORMATION AREA
4.00 pm
The Calabrian olive growing companies are colored PINK
4.00 pm Registration of participants
4.00pm Greetings
Presentation of the peculiarities of Calabrian olive growing
Dr. For. Rosario Franco Official Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region.
Dr. Agr. Antonio Lauro Official Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region.
4.30 pm The testimonies of Calabrian agricultural entrepreneurs:
Elodie and Valeria Severi, Producing high quality EVO oil in Calabria.
Valeria Minasi, the producers of the Lamezia PDO Consortium
5.30pm Debate and exchange of information.
6.00 pm Closure
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OIL ROOM
4.00 – 4.45 pm
Tasting of the award-winning extra virgin olive oils and honorable mention of the 2024 Olio Capitale Competition led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND
4.00 – 5.00 pm
live radio
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND
4.00 – 4.45 pm
Talk Municipality of Sannicandro di Bari
Sannicandro di Bari, city of oil and sweet olives
Interventions: Mayor Arch. Giuseppe Giannone
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND
5.30 – 6.00 pm
Book presentation
“Salads for a year” with Valentina Raffaelli
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
OIL ROOM
5.30 – 6.15 pm
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils
Tasting dish:
*reservations on site, limited number
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND
6.00 – 7.00 pm
Talk Lazio Region
Video presentation
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL BAR
Open from 10am to 7pm
The promotion of extra-virgin culture passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where – sitting comfortably at the counter – it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided between “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the different products featured at Olio Capitale 2024.
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
CONFERENCE ROOM
11.00 am
Conference “THE PUGLIA OF EVO OIL”
Greetings:
Michele Sonnessa, President of Città dell’Olio
Cesareo Troia, Coordinator of the Oil Cities of Puglia
Interventions:
Antonio Balenzano, Director of Città dell’Olio
“Le Città dell’Olio, association of cities of identity, for the valorisation of valuable agricultural productionsand in the promotion and enhancement of the “culture” of the history and identity of a territory as an opportunity for sustainable development”
Nicola Perrucci, Masaf Panel Leader
“EVO oils from Puglia between quality and quantity”
Antonio Moschetta, Professor of Internal Medicine – Aldo Moro University of Bari
“Nutrition, metabolism and prevention: role of EVO oil and the Mediterranean diet”
Rossella Donghia, Researcher at the Scientific Hospitalization and Care Institute IRCCS “Saverio de Bellis” of Castellana Grotte (BA)
“Effect of extra virgin olive oil consumption on subjects with and without NAFLD in a Southern Italian cohort”
Paolo Leoci, The Academy of typical products: food and wine and quality extra virgin olive oils
“Typical Apulian gastronomy in the name of EVO oil”
Conclusions
Donato Pentassuglia, Councilor for Agriculture of the Puglia Region
Coordinate and moderate
Vanni Sansonetti, Regional Secretary of Puglia Oil City Coordination
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils
12.00 – 12.45 am
Tasting dish: natural baked mullet and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on site, limited number
SATURDAY 11th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
12.00 – 12.30 am
Talk Campania Region (with tasting)
The GOs in olive growing of the Campania PSR
SATURDAY 11th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
12.30am – 1.00 pm
Talk Campania Region (with tasting)
SWITCHtoHEALTHY: A European project for the return to the Mediterranean Diet
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils
1.00 – 1.45pm
Tasting dish: Ice cream and 4 different extra virgin olive oils in collaboration with Civilform
*reservations on site, limited number
SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.00 – 1.30pm
COCKTOIL: ANTICO CAFFE’ SAN MARCO COCKTAIL BAR
SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024
1.30 – 2.15 pm
Talk Municipality of Corato c/o Institutional Area of the Puglia RegionT
Coratina among the Pats of the Puglia Region: authentic opportunity for new perspectives
The Agriculture Councilor of the Puglia Region Donato Pentassuglia intervenes
Followed by tasting with chef Giuseppe Cannillo
Talk promoted by the Municipality of Corato and the Terre di Coratina Association
SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.00 – 1.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR LA MUTA, with Alessandro Giorgi winner Speed Round TCW 2023
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
2.00 – 2.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR LA MUTA
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
2.30pm
Calabria Information AREA
Conference/Debate
The Sustainability of Calabrian Olive Growing
Speeches and greetings:
2.30 pm Dr. Domenico Ferrara Director of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region
2.45pm Prof. Rocco Zappia President of the Calabria Region Elaioteca
3.00 pm Prof. Marco Poiana Lecturer at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria
4.00 pm Dr. Giacomo Giovinazzo General Manager of the Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region
4.30 pm Lawyer Gianluca Gallo Councilor for Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region
Debate and exchange of information
5.30pm Closing
SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
2.00 – 2.45 pm
Book presentation
“Whose stuff am I made of” with the author Chiara Pallotti
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.00 – 3.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR NJOY
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
CONFERENCE ROOM
3.00 – 4.00pm
Conference “AN INDUSTRY 4.0 MILL FOR QUALITY OIL IN THE FVG REGION”
Speakers:
Maurizio Urizio, Central Agriculture Director, RFVG
“The FVG Region supply chain project for olive growing”
Paolo Tonello, Director of Phytosanitary Service, ERSA
“ERSA services for olive growing and growth prospects”
Bruno Della Vedova, President of the FVG evo oil producers consortium
“The producers consortium and the RFVG industry 4.0 oil mill”
Emanuele Battista, expert taster, qualified panel leader
“What is olive oil and why does it make a difference”
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
3.00 – 3.45 pm
Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024, light fruity category led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
3.00 – 3.45 pm
Talk Municipality of San Severo
Extra virgin olive oil from Parenzana, historical paths and oil tourism
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.30 – 4.00pm
COCKTOIL: ANTICO CAFFE’ TORINESE COCKTAIL BAR
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
4.00 – 5.00 pm
Talk Municipality Castellana Grotte
The city’s olive oil tradition supports Castellana Grotte’s candidacy as capital of culture 2027
FRIDAY 08th MARCH
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND
4.00 – 5.00 pm
live radio
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils
4.00 – 4.45pm
Tasting dish: Homemade bread and 4 different extra virgin olive oils – in collaboration with Civilform
*reservations on site, limited number
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
5.00 – 5.45pm
Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024, medium fruity category led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
5.30 – 7.00 pm
Sardinia Region Talk with product and oil tasting
“Olive tree in Sardinia – Landscapes and typical sensations of Sardinian oils”
Institutional greetings
Michele Sonnessa, President of the National Association of Oil Cities,
Giovanni Antonio Sechi, National Vice President of Città dell’Olio
Interventions:
Piera Bacciu, Territorial thematic organizational unit Plant production ATO 3,
Marcello Perra, Development for agricultural activities, Laore Agency,
William Marras, LAORE Sardinia
Efisio Sanna, LAORE Sardinia and DOP Sardinia Consortium
Followed by tasting of oils and typical regional products by Paolo Leoci (Accademia dei Tipici)
SATURDAY 09th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils
6.00 – 6.45 pm
Tasting dish: steamed chard and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OIL BAR
Open from 10 am to 07 pm
The promotion of the culture of extra virgin olive oil passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where, comfortably seated at the counter, it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided into “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the various products featured in Olio Capitale 2024.
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
10.30 am
Book presentation
“Think about it first” with the author Sara Farnetti
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils
11.00 – 11.45 am
Tasting dish: 4 tomatoes, oregano, marjoram and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on site, limited number
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
Space Calabria
11.00 am
The Calabria of PDO, PGI and Slow Food Presidium certifications
11:00 am Registration of participants
11.15am Greetings and introduction
11.30am Dr. Rosario Franco, Official of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region.
12.00 Dr. Cesare Renzo, Dolce di Rossano producer and head of the Slow Food presidium;
12.30 pm Dr. Antonio Lauro, Official of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region.
Michelangelo Notarianni, Lametia DOP Committee
The activity of the Svelando “Dea Carolea” consortium
Massimo Magliocchi, the PGI Oil Consortium of Calabria
Guided Tasting Calabrian Ages certified DOP and IGP
Debate, testimonies and exchange of information
1.30pm Closing
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
11.45am – 12.30pm
Talk Anco Cassano delle Murge
The Murge oil cruet
They intervene
Mayor Davide del Re
The Deputy Mayor Councilor for Agriculture Rocco Fabio Lapadula
Historical researcher Vito Campanale
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils
12.00 – 12.45 pm
Tasting dish: fennel cream and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on site, limited number
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.00 – 1.30pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AL BARCOLLO, with Mario Lupi, best cocktail 2023
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
1.30 – 2.00pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AL BARCOLLO, with Mario Lupi, best cocktail 2023
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
1.00 – 1.45pm
Talk Mattinata Municipality
FEXTRA 2024: The theme of roots between tradition and innovation
They intervene
Councilor Ciuffreda Rosanna
Councilor of Bari Marcello
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
2.00 – 2.30 pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR THE MODERNIST
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
2.00 – 3.45pm
Talk Bitonto Municipality
Archeology of extra virgin olive oil
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
2.30 – 3.00 pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AI FIORI
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OIL ROOM
03.00 – 03.45 pm
Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Olio Capitale 2024 Competition, intense fruity category, led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.00 – 3.30 pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR MAST
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OLIVE GARDEN
Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil
3.30 – 4.00 pm
COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR CORTE CAFE
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils
4.00 – 4.45 pm
Tasting dish: pea puree and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on site, limited number
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
4.00 – 5.00pm
live radio
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
OIL ROOM
SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)
How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils
5.00 – 5.45 pm
Tasting dish: steamed red potatoes and 4 different extra virgin olive oils
*reservations on line, limited number
SUNDAY 10th MARCH
NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND
5.00 – 6.00 pm
Book presentation
“Olivi e mare e sale” with the author Boris Pangerc, Moderator Walter Chiereghin, Director of the Ponterosso magazine
