2026 PROGRAM

Useful information

  • Showcookings and Slow Food activities require advance booking (€2 booking fee).
  • All other events are free but require advance booking.
  • Booking does not replace the entrance ticket to the fair, which must be purchased separately.
  • Free entry for F&B professionals upon registration: info@assaggisalone.com

Saturday 16 May

10.00
Ceremony
Opening ceremony
Official opening of Assaggi 2026 with testimonial Claudio Amendola.
Free admission
11.00
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "The pomegranate: Proserpina's fruit, a symbol of rebirth"
Guided tasting led by Sandra Ianni, Slow Food educator and food historian.
Book — €2
12.00
Exhibition Hall
Claudio Amendola, heart and passion

Francesca Rocchi, president of Slow Food Roma, meets Claudio Amendola for a conversation weaving together cinema and culinary tradition. From his passion for cooking to the roots of Roman culture, Amendola shares the journey that led him behind the stove — an authentic story that anticipates the opening of four osterie dedicated to Roman cuisine across Italy.

Followed by — Showcooking
"La carbonara di Frezza" — Frezza Osteria

With Claudio Amendola and Mimmo Rossi. Frezza, in the heart of Rome, is Claudio Amendola's culinary project: a "cucina de coccio" built on authentic, hearty dishes. Born on Via della Frezza, the concept has since grown to four locations, including one in Milan. La carbonara di Frezza offers a take on the great Roman classic with enveloping creaminess and bold flavours: crispy guanciale, well-balanced pecorino and velvety egg come together in an uncompromising dish that celebrates tradition.

Single booking for interview + showcooking — €2
12.15
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "The art of preserving the treasures of the vegetable garden"
Guided tasting led by Sandra Ianni, Slow Food educator and food historian.
Book — €2
12.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "Sips of distinction: up-close encounters with the producer"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
15.00
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Parco delle Querce: "Rural Tuscia. Strappata pasta with the signature products of the Viterbo area"
Cristiano Germani, chef and owner of Agriturismo Parco delle Querce in Valentano (VT) and Slow Food Alliance Cook, brings a culinary vision centred on Tuscia and its products, reimagining classic rural recipes in a modern key while honouring history and identity.
Book — €2
15.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "Etruscan horizons: a sensory journey through the wines of Tuscia"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
16.00
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "From blossom to fruit: the passion of preserves!"
Guided tasting led by Sandra Ianni, Slow Food educator and food historian.
Book — €2
16.30
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — APCI Lazio: "Hazelnut pizzicotti with white porchetta ragù, fresh truffle and coffee powder"
Stefano Bartolocci and Fabrizia Ventura. "Contemporary Confluence" represents the meeting of Sabina tradition — expressed through the gesture of the pizzicotto — and Tuscia's ingredients. Two culinary currents that converge, transform and generate a new equilibrium.
Book — €2
16.30
Aula Magna
Women driving change: healthy eating, sustainability and social impact

Organised by the Women's Entrepreneurship Committee of the Rieti-Viterbo Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include Giuseppina Polidori (Committee President), CREA, Prof. Laura Costantini and Prof. Clara Cicatiello (University of Tuscia), and a testimonial by chef Stefania Mancini on cooking and coeliac disease. Moderated by Federica Ghitarrari, Director at the Rieti-Viterbo Chamber of Commerce. Followed by a tasting of the chef's dishes.

Book — free
17.00
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "Hidden identities: recognising the essence of the glass"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
17.30
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "Chestnuts and hazelnuts: the sweetness of autumn fruits"
Guided tasting led by Sandra Ianni, Slow Food educator and food historian.
Book — €2
17.45
Exhibition Hall
Olive Oil Sensory Passport
A journey in the glass. Guided tastings to learn to distinguish the unique character of each variety. Organised by Agrocamera.
Book — free
18.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "High-proof spirited vibrations"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
19.00
Room adjacent to Aula Magna
CREA — Permanent Cheesemaker School: Sensory workshop on Ricotta
Sensory workshop organised by the CREA Permanent Cheesemaker School.
Book — free
19.00
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Ostieria, il gusto di Ostia: "Seppia Regina"
Ostieria is a seafood osteria that celebrates local culinary tradition with a contemporary touch, born from the vision of chef Stefano Salvemme, Slow Food Alliance Cook. Dishes that highlight sustainable ingredients and local fishing, in a welcoming and informal atmosphere.
Book — €2

Sunday 17 May

11.00
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "In praise of difference: historic and migrant grape varieties"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
11.30
Exhibition Hall
Talk: Rind, flesh and seeds — the shapes of cucurbits
A talk with Nicolò Passeri from the Board of Agronomists and Forestry Experts of the Province of Viterbo, dedicated to melon, watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber and courgette grown in Lazio. The talk explores agronomic characteristics, local varieties and sustainable cultivation techniques. Rounded off by a guided tasting. Moderated by Francesca Rocchi, president of Slow Food Roma.
Book — free
12.00
Room adjacent to Aula Magna
CREA — Permanent Cheesemaker School: Sensory workshop on Yogurt
Sensory workshop organised by the CREA Permanent Cheesemaker School.
Book — free
12.00
Exhibition Hall
Hazelnut Sensory Passport: the stamp of terroir
One variety, two terroirs: guided tastings to discover how soil and climate shape flavour. Organised by Agrocamera.
Book — free
12.15
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "Full-on Tuscia with the oil of the Etruscans"
Guided tasting led by Patrizio Mastrocola, Slow Food educator.
Book — €2
12.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "The splendid union of senses and intellect in the blind tasting"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
13.00
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — La Bottega delle Tre Sorelle: "Spaghetti all'Oro dei Monti"
Antonietta Proia, Slow Food Alliance Cook. La Bottega delle Tre Sorelle embodies an emotional, farmhouse cuisine deeply rooted in family and their own farm. Spaghetti made with Senatore Cappelli wheat, anchovies, aromatic herbs, Castelliri garlic and Genazzano cacio cheese (Slow Food Presidium): the restaurant's signature dish — simple, ancient and authentic.
Book — €2
13.30
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "Pasta & cheese: a perfect pairing"
Guided tasting led by Patrizio Mastrocola, Slow Food educator.
Book — €2
15.15
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Tularù: "Fresh Rieti wheat pasta with grass-fed veal cheek"
Miguel and Alessandra run a peasant-network project in the Rieti area. Tularù has become a point of reference for those seeking natural, seasonal produce: they grow heritage-seed grains, forage wild plants and raise livestock in harmony with natural cycles.
Book — €2
15.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "From drupe to cup: all the flavours of coffee"
Guided tasting led by Patrizio Mastrocola, Slow Food educator.
Book — €2
16.30
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "Meats, cured meats and pulses: proteins are served"
Guided tasting led by Patrizio Mastrocola, Slow Food educator.
Book — €2
16.45
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Bar Vineria Vignola: "Tagliolini with lamb, asparagus, pecorino and lime"
In the heart of Caprarola, Claudia and Luigi of Bar Vineria Vignola welcome guests in an intimate atmosphere where taste and tradition meet. Their logo, inspired by the helical staircase of Palazzo Farnese, already tells the story of the venue: elegance, harmony and history.
Book — €2
17.00
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "Territory and terroir: let's clear things up"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
17.30
Aula Magna
Freshwater and inland areas: innovations for the promotion and revival of sustainable fishery supply chains

Presentations by Dr Valeria Pianese and Prof. Simona Picchietti (University of Tuscia) on "Insects on the fish plate: a multidisciplinary project on the effects of bioactive compounds in rainbow trout"; by Alice Gabrieli and Carlotta Toletti (BMTI Research Office) on "The chamber system and market transparency". Moderated by Federica Ghitarrari, Director at the Rieti-Viterbo Chamber of Commerce. Followed by a tasting of fish products.

Book — free
18.00
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Pepe Nero: "Jerusalem artichoke orzotto, whitefish bottarga and lemon leaf"
Pepe Nero is an elegant restaurant on Lake Bolsena, known for a contemporary seafood cuisine that blends Mediterranean tradition with creativity. Chef Salvo Cravero, Slow Food Alliance Cook, leads the kitchen with a personal style built on technique and research, combining innovation and roots in balanced, refined dishes.
Book — €2
18.15
Medieval Cloister
Slow Food Taste Workshop: "Different land, different oil"
Guided tasting led by Patrizio Mastrocola, Slow Food educator.
Book — €2
18.30
Renaissance Cloister
Slow Food: "The volcanic wines of the ancient Etruscan territory"
Guided tasting led by Carlo Zucchetti, the Enogastronomo con il Cappello.
Book — €2
19.00
Exhibition Hall
Showcooking — Giorgione: "Maltagliati alla Norcina"
The cuisine of Giorgione Orto e Cucina is a celebration of Italian rural tradition, built on straightforward recipes and authentic flavours. It favours seasonal ingredients and quality produce, prepared with simple techniques that bring out natural taste. Generous, convivial dishes deeply tied to peasant culture.
Book — €2

Monday 18 May — B2B Day

10.00
Opening
Day dedicated to professionals
The third day of Assaggi 2026 is reserved for F&B industry operators. Free entry upon registration: info@assaggisalone.com
10.30
Renaissance Cloister
Francesca Rocchi meets Giorgione

Francesca Rocchi, president of Slow Food Roma, meets Giorgione for an authentic dialogue that places the value of food as culture, sharing and simplicity at its centre. A beloved face on Gambero Rosso Channel with "Giorgione Orto e Cucina", Giorgione brings with him an idea of cooking that is straightforward and accessible, deeply connected to the land and its rhythms — a cuisine made of simple gestures, genuine ingredients and respect for raw materials.

A special focus will be devoted to his passion for the produce of the vegetable garden and for artisanal excellence — fundamental elements of a vision that values seasonality, short supply chains and quality. A conversation that goes beyond food storytelling to become a reflection on a more mindful and humane way of experiencing food.

Professionals only — Free admission

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