The Embassy in Athens celebrates the culinary and wine excellence of the Lombardy region

(ANSA) - ATHENS, OCT 19 - The “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World” returns to Athens for its 11th edition, celebrating this year the recognition of Italian cuisine as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
From October 20 to 23, the Italian Embassy, in collaboration with the ICE Office in Athens and the Lombardy Region, will bring the culinary and wine excellence of Lombardy to the Greek capital, presented by Chef Stefano Grandi of the “Il Santa” restaurant in Milan.
Fifteen consortia from the region will take center stage at the event, showcasing cheeses, cured meats, and wines that have always reflected the richness of Lombardy’s culinary heritage. Guests will be guided on a journey through traditions and flavors, showcased through the specialties of Lombardy’s provinces. Councilor Alessandro Beduschi will lead the Lombardy Region delegation participating in the events in Athens.
 The week’s program includes events at the residence of Ambassador Paolo Cuculi and at the Italian restaurant “Sole e Giaguaro” —for industry professionals and media representatives—and will conclude with a masterclass by Chef Stefano Grandi at the IEK-AKMI School of Gastronomy and Hospitality in Athens, dedicated to students.
The consortia collaborating on the initiative are: the Provolone Valpadana Protection Consortium; the Grana Padano Protection Consortium; the Gorgonzola Protection Consortium; the Taleggio Protection Consortium; the Quartirolo Lombardo Protection Consortium; the Salva Cremasco Protection Consortium; Valtellina Casera and Bitto Protection Consortium; Bresaola della Valtellina Protection Consortium; Cacciatore Italiano Protection Consortium; Lugana DOC Wines Protection Consortium; Valtènesi Wines Consortium; Oltrepò Pavese Wine Protection Consortium; Franciacorta Protection Consortium; Mantua Wine Protection Consortium; Valtellina Wine Protection Consortium; AS.CO.VI.LO. – Association of Lombardy Wine Consortia
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