May is an exciting month for wine lovers! There are so many degustation events and thematic dinners are happening in the coming weeks that I found it difficult to pick just a few. Here are the best of the enogastronomic events in case you are wondering what to do in Abruzzo in May.
Cooking demonstration “Sweet Rituals”, May 17, Pescara
Want to learn how to make traditional Abruzzese biscuits? Scuola del Gusto Abruzzo is running a cooking demonstration next Tuesday, May 17, in the Museo Delle Genti D’Abruzzo in Pescara. Local experts will share secrets of making delicious celli pieni, mostaccioli and spumini. At the end you will all that taste freshly baked goodness. Price: €26 per person. Book your place here.
Spumini. Photo by Scuola del Gusto
Thematic dinner A Tutto Corfinio!, May 25, Chieti
Have you ever tried liquor Corfinio invented in Abruzzo in 1858? This strong sweet drink is made with local herbs, seeds and roots to a secret recipe kept in the family for 150 years. During the dinner in the Trattoria Taverna Teate you can taste an aperitif, risotto, a meat dish, dessert and cocktails, all made with Corfinio. The dinner starts at 8pm. Price: €28 per person. Booking required. Call Taverna Teate 0871 349256.
Open Wine Cellars, May 28-29, various locations
38 cellars across Abruzzo will open their doors for degustations and guided visits. It is a great occasion to check out some of the best wine producers in the region. Many wineries organise picnics and lunches for their guests. Here is a list of all participating wine cellars that will be open that weekend. I am planning to pop over to Marramiero and Chiusa Grande. See you there!
Vintage train. Photo by Le Rotaie
On the train with Slow Food, May 29, Sulmona – Roccaraso – Sulmona
Hop on a vintage train that will take you to Palena, Campo di Giove, Pettorano Sul Gizio and Roccaraso to taste cheeses, cured meats, pasta and other traditional products made in Abruzzo. The train departs at 9.30 and returns at 18.30. Tickets are selling fast! Book your ticket online here. You can book a picnic basket for lunch at 393 6132492 (before May 20).