April 24th was a warm, grey day with sunny intervals indicating early spring sentiment of better weather on the way. Our venue for World Chaîne Day was Trento for a Michelin-starred lunch at Locanda Margon known as “a sanctuary of Trentino cuisine interpreted with respect to its fascinating tradition”.

Confrère Franco Lunelli and his wife Giuliana welcomed us. Locanda Margon, owned by the Lunelli family, also owners of Ferrari wine cellars, takes its name from the nearby “Villa Margon”. One of the most beautiful alpine residences, this Renaissance jewel with a splendid cycle of frescoes tells the story of Trentino civilization. A vision from the sumptuous green of a millenary forest.

Since 2019 the restaurant’s Executive Chef is 33-year old Edoardo Fumagalli. He was recruited by the Lunelli family given his stellar international track record stretching from Italy to Paris and New York.

Edoardo presented a light, balanced cuisine, with very delicate clear flavours. Based above all on freedom of execution with knowledge of raw materials and techniques, Edoardo’s innovative combinations were an experimentation with Ferrari bubbles.

As well as Bolzano members, Bailli Sabina Zimmermann greeted members and guests from elsewhere in Italy and nearby Austria. Our group was hosted in the restaurant’s “Gourmet Lounge” - the hallowed place for lovers of signature cuisine.

We chose a refined tasting menu accompanied by five different Ferrari sparkling wines:
- Ferrari Maximum Blanc de Blanc (magnums)
- Ferrari Perlè 2011 (100% Chardonnay)
- Ferrari Perlè Rosé 2014 (Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20%)
- Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore 2009
- Ferrari Maximum Demi-Sec

Locanda Margon’s vocation as a place of experimentation for innovative combinations with “bubbles” was definitely confirmed.

The delicious lunch concluded with coffee, sweetmeats, cigars and the famous grappas from the Segnana Distillery: ‘Solera’, ‘Gentile’ and ‘Sherry Cask’.

Many compliments were paid to the kitchen and service brigades. There was so much satisfaction for a beautiful Sunday lunch in an enchanting location.

Based on a detailed article written by Gabriella Zamai, Vice-Chargée de Presse