Altro · October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026 · Castegnato (BS)
Franciacorta in Bianco is a delightful food and wine event celebrating the authentic flavors and typical products of the Franciacorta region. The program features tastings of local cheeses and craft beers, exciting show cooking sessions with renowned chefs, engaging workshops for children, and lively musical evenings. It's an unmissable opportunity to discover the culinary excellence of this beautiful Italian territory.
Indulge in a selection of exquisite craft beers and artisanal gins, savor traditional first courses like Casoncelli and rich Polenta Taragna, and explore a variety of local cheeses that showcase the best of Franciacorta's dairy production.
📅 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | Anticipating Franciacorta in Bianco 🍽️ 8:00 PM Inaugural Dinner - Ristorante Carlo Magno with Philippe Léveillé, Beppe Maffioli, and Andrea Mainardi. 📅 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | Official Opening 📍 6:00 PM-10:00 PM Exhibitor Area Opens 🍽️ 6:00 PM Food Area Opens 📍 6:00 PM Infopoint Opens 🎤 8:00 PM Inauguration with authorities, the Castegnato Band, and special guest ANDREA GIULIACCI 🍽️ 9:30 PM Artisanal Gin Evening by Distillerie Peroni 📅 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | Events 📍 10:00 AM-11:00 AM SOFIA BRUSCOLI meets the exhibitors 📍 10:15 AM Children's Workshop: Butter Making 🍽️ 11:00 AM-3:00 PM ONAF Cheese Competition 🍽️ 3:30 PM Franciacorta in Bianco Snack / Slow Food Presidia with restaurateurs - cheese tasting 📍 4:30 PM Palo della Cuccagna (Greasy Pole Game) 🍽️ 5:00 PM Birrificio Curtense Tasting: 5 cheeses - 5 beers 🍽️ 5:30 PM Polenta Taragna prepared by the Alpini 🍽️ 6:00 PM Farmer Chefs with Show Cooking 🎵 7:00 PM-10:00 PM AperiPirlo & Music 📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | Closing 🍽️ 10:30 AM-11:00 AM ONAF Cheese Tasting 📍 11:00 AM Cheeses in Daily Diet with nutritionist Omar Scomodon 📍 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Workshops and educational activities by Coldiretti Brescia 📍 11:00 AM-12:30 PM In Piazza con Noi, live broadcast by Teletutto 🍽️ 11:30 AM Casoncelli Tasting 🍽️ 3:00 PM Farmer Chefs with Show Cooking 🎵 3:30 PM Banda Junior 📍 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Cheese Competition Awards - Best Cart 🍽️ 5:00 PM Show Cooking with DANIELE PERSEGANI 📍 8:00 PM Final Toast Traditional wooden games are available throughout the event.