Dear fellow members, dear friends, dear guests,

It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the organizational arrangements for the 58th Grand Chapitre of Italy, scheduled to take place in Verona from October 22 to 25, have now been completed.

It has been an intense work, but also truly exciting.

During the four days of our Grand Celebration, we have succeeded in including events closely connected with tourism, art, and culture, while naturally not forgetting moments of outstanding food and wine experiences, as well as warm, joyful, and fraternal conviviality.

Doing all this in Verona was exhilarating.

Let us remember once again: in the historic centre, just a few steps from the world-famous Arena, stands Juliet’s House, whose statue can still be touched for good luck. The genius of William Shakespeare immortalized her love for Romeo. And so we will be in a city for lovers as well who, along the banks of the Adige, will be able to enjoy beauties of great historical and architectural value.

As far as we gourmets are concerned, it is worth remembering that Verona is certainly the wine capital of the vast Veneto region.

Here, to name just a few examples, wines are produced such as Bardolino, Bianco di Custoza, Lugana, Soave, Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto: names known all over the world and envied by the world itself. And it will be precisely these wines that will enhance the haute cuisine dishes served to us during the lunches and dinners accompanying the various tourist and institutional events

The regal Induction Ceremony will take place in the magnificent Sala Maffeiana of the Teatro Filarmonico. For the Gala Dinner, we will be at Monteleone 21, the extraordinary new venue of the Masi Winery.

For full details, including how to book, please click this link: Brochure

What more can be said? We await you with open arms, Rôtisseurs, friends, and guests. Together we will spend an unforgettable weekend in a city that UNESCO itself has declared a World Heritage Site.

Roberto Zanghi
Bailli Délégué
Member of the Conseil Magistral