Events program of Olio Capitale 2024


FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024

Oil Bar
open from 10am to 7pm

The promotion of extra-virgin culture passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where – sitting comfortably at the counter – it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided between “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the different products featured at Olio Capitale 2024.


FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024

10.30 am

Inauguration and ribbon cutting in the presence of the competent authorities followed by a visit to the exhibition stands.


FRIDAY 08 MARCH 2024

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

10.15 – 11.00am

Talk Anco Municipality of Avetrana

The lands of olive oil, between taste and history of Vetrana

Speeches: Melinossa Giovanni, Municipal Councilor of Avetrana


CONFERENCE ROOM

11.00 am

Inaugural conference:

“The Roots of Oil Tourism. Discovering the Oil Communities””

Institutional greetings:
Antonio Paoletti, President of the Venezia Giulia Chamber of Commerce
Representative of the FVG Region

Roberto Dipiazza, Mayor of the City of Trieste

Angelo Tortorelli, President Mirabilia Network

Michele Sonnessa, President of the Città dell’Olio Association

Interventions:

Roberta Garibaldi, President of the Food and Wine Tourism Association
“Food and Wine Tourism Report 2023”

Sonia Ferrari and Tiziana Nicotera – University of Calabria
“First report on Roots Tourism in Italy”

Milena Verrascina, Olive Oil Project Manager of the CREA Policy and Bioeconomy Centre
“The activities of CREA dedicated to the theme of oil tourism and the dissemination of knowledge of the Italian olive heritage”

Cristina Lambiase, FVG regional coordinator of the ITALEA Project, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“Italy. The journey towards your roots: the project in FVG”

Conclusions:
Sen. Patrizio Giacomo La Pietra, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry

Moderate:
Rosaria Amato, Journalist La Repubblica


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

11.15- 12.00 am

Talk Anco Municipality of Noci

Walnuts – Culture, landscape and food and wine

Interventions: Francesco Intini, Mayor of Noci Natale Conforti, Councilor


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils

12.00 – 12.45 am

Tasting dish:seared tartare and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on site, limited number


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

12.15- 13.00 am

Talk Anco Municipality of Sammichele di Bari

From the land to the table, the nectar par excellence

Speeches: Catia Giannoccaro, Deputy Mayor with responsibility for production activities and promotion of the territory

FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.00pm – 1.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR DRAW


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.30 – 2.00pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR ZEROQUARANTA


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

2.00 – 2.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR BORSA


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

2.30 – 3.00pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR BECCO


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

3.00 – 4.00pm

FIF – LILT press conference


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

CONFERENCE ROOM

3.00 – 3.30pm
Awards ceremony of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024

Award ceremony for the winners of the “light fruity”, “medium fruity”, “intense fruity” categories and mentions, “Young”, “Regina Oleum”, “Origin”, “The Best BIO”, “Ex Albis Ulivis”


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.00 – 3.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR PURO


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.30 – 4.00pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL AT BAR MOR


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

CONFERENCE ROOM

4.00 – 4.30pm

Roundtable

“Regional provisions implementing the National Law on Oil Tourism: state of the art and harmonization”
organized by the National Association of Oil Cities, Mirabilia Network and Ercole Olivario.


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

CALABRIA REGION INFORMATION AREA

4.00 pm

The Calabrian olive growing companies are colored PINK

4.00 pm Registration of participants

4.00pm Greetings

Presentation of the peculiarities of Calabrian olive growing

Dr. For. Rosario Franco Official Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region.

Dr. Agr. Antonio Lauro Official Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region.

4.30 pm The testimonies of Calabrian agricultural entrepreneurs:

Elodie and Valeria Severi, Producing high quality EVO oil in Calabria.

Valeria Minasi, the producers of the Lamezia PDO Consortium

5.30pm Debate and exchange of information.

6.00 pm Closure


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OIL ROOM

4.00 – 4.45 pm

Tasting of the award-winning extra virgin olive oils and honorable mention of the 2024 Olio Capitale Competition led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND

4.005.00 pm

live radio


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND

4.004.45 pm

Talk Municipality of Sannicandro di Bari

Sannicandro di Bari, city of oil and sweet olives

Interventions: Mayor Arch. Giuseppe Giannone


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND

5.306.00 pm

Book presentation

“Salads for a year” with Valentina Raffaelli


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

OIL ROOM

5.306.15 pm

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils

Tasting dish:

*reservations on site, limited number


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND

6.007.00 pm

Talk Lazio Region

Video presentation


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL BAR

Open from 10am to 7pm

The promotion of extra-virgin culture passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where – sitting comfortably at the counter – it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided between “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the different products featured at Olio Capitale 2024.


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

CONFERENCE ROOM

11.00 am

Conference “THE PUGLIA OF EVO OIL”

Greetings:

Michele Sonnessa, President of Città dell’Olio

Cesareo Troia, Coordinator of the Oil Cities of Puglia

Interventions:

Antonio Balenzano, Director of Città dell’Olio

“Le Città dell’Olio, association of cities of identity, for the valorisation of valuable agricultural productionsand in the promotion and enhancement of the “culture” of the history and identity of a territory as an opportunity for sustainable development”

Nicola Perrucci, Masaf Panel Leader

“EVO oils from Puglia between quality and quantity”

Antonio Moschetta, Professor of Internal Medicine – Aldo Moro University of Bari

“Nutrition, metabolism and prevention: role of EVO oil and the Mediterranean diet”

Rossella Donghia, Researcher at the Scientific Hospitalization and Care Institute IRCCS “Saverio de Bellis” of Castellana Grotte (BA)

“Effect of extra virgin olive oil consumption on subjects with and without NAFLD in a Southern Italian cohort”

Paolo Leoci, The Academy of typical products: food and wine and quality extra virgin olive oils

“Typical Apulian gastronomy in the name of EVO oil”

Conclusions

Donato Pentassuglia, Councilor for Agriculture of the Puglia Region

Coordinate and moderate

Vanni Sansonetti, Regional Secretary of Puglia Oil City Coordination


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils

12.00 – 12.45 am

Tasting dish: natural baked mullet and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on site, limited number


SATURDAY 11th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

12.00 – 12.30 am

Talk Campania Region (with tasting)

The GOs in olive growing of the Campania PSR


SATURDAY 11th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

12.30am – 1.00 pm

Talk Campania Region (with tasting)

SWITCHtoHEALTHY: A European project for the return to the Mediterranean Diet


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils

1.00 – 1.45pm

Tasting dish: Ice cream and 4 different extra virgin olive oils in collaboration with Civilform

*reservations on site, limited number


SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.00 – 1.30pm

COCKTOIL: ANTICO CAFFE’ SAN MARCO COCKTAIL BAR


SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024

1.30 – 2.15 pm

Talk Municipality of Corato c/o Institutional Area of ​​the Puglia RegionT

Coratina among the Pats of the Puglia Region: authentic opportunity for new perspectives

The Agriculture Councilor of the Puglia Region Donato Pentassuglia intervenes

Followed by tasting with chef Giuseppe Cannillo

Talk promoted by the Municipality of Corato and the Terre di Coratina Association


SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.00 – 1.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR LA MUTA, with Alessandro Giorgi winner Speed ​​Round TCW 2023


OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

2.00 – 2.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR LA MUTA


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

2.30pm

Calabria Information AREA

Conference/Debate

The Sustainability of Calabrian Olive Growing

Speeches and greetings:

2.30 pm Dr. Domenico Ferrara Director of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region

2.45pm Prof. Rocco Zappia President of the Calabria Region Elaioteca

3.00 pm Prof. Marco Poiana Lecturer at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria

4.00 pm Dr. Giacomo Giovinazzo General Manager of the Department of Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region

4.30 pm Lawyer Gianluca Gallo Councilor for Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry of the Calabria Region

Debate and exchange of information

5.30pm Closing


SATURDAY 09 MARCH 2024

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

2.00 – 2.45 pm

Book presentation

“Whose stuff am I made of” with the author Chiara Pallotti


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.00 – 3.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR NJOY


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

CONFERENCE ROOM

3.00 – 4.00pm

Conference “AN INDUSTRY 4.0 MILL FOR QUALITY OIL IN THE FVG REGION”

Speakers:

Maurizio Urizio, Central Agriculture Director, RFVG

“The FVG Region supply chain project for olive growing”

Paolo Tonello, Director of Phytosanitary Service, ERSA

“ERSA services for olive growing and growth prospects”

Bruno Della Vedova, President of the FVG evo oil producers consortium

“The producers consortium and the RFVG industry 4.0 oil mill”

Emanuele Battista, expert taster, qualified panel leader

“What is olive oil and why does it make a difference”


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

3.00 – 3.45 pm

Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024, light fruity category led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

3.00 – 3.45 pm

Talk Municipality of San Severo

Extra virgin olive oil from Parenzana, historical paths and oil tourism


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.30 – 4.00pm

COCKTOIL: ANTICO CAFFE’ TORINESE COCKTAIL BAR


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

4.00 – 5.00 pm

Talk Municipality Castellana Grotte

The city’s olive oil tradition supports Castellana Grotte’s candidacy as capital of culture 2027


FRIDAY 08th MARCH

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL CITIES, STAND

4.005.00 pm

live radio


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils

4.00 – 4.45pm

Tasting dish: Homemade bread and 4 different extra virgin olive oils – in collaboration with Civilform
*reservations on site, limited number


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

5.00 – 5.45pm

Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Capital Oil Competition 2024, medium fruity category led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

5.30 – 7.00 pm

Sardinia Region Talk with product and oil tasting

“Olive tree in Sardinia – Landscapes and typical sensations of Sardinian oils”

Institutional greetings

Michele Sonnessa, President of the National Association of Oil Cities,

Giovanni Antonio Sechi, National Vice President of Città dell’Olio

Interventions:

Piera Bacciu, Territorial thematic organizational unit Plant production ATO 3,

Marcello Perra, Development for agricultural activities, Laore Agency,

William Marras, LAORE Sardinia

Efisio Sanna, LAORE Sardinia and DOP Sardinia Consortium

Followed by tasting of oils and typical regional products by Paolo Leoci (Accademia dei Tipici)


SATURDAY 09th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils

6.00 – 6.45 pm

Tasting dish: steamed chard and 4 different extra virgin olive oils


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OIL BAR

Open from 10 am to 07 pm

The promotion of the culture of extra virgin olive oil passes through the Oil Bar of Olio Capitale, the oil bar where, comfortably seated at the counter, it is possible to choose from hundreds of labels present at the fair. Divided into “Monocultivar” (light/medium/intense) and “Blend” (light/medium/intense) to allow everyone to better grasp the characteristics of the various products featured in Olio Capitale 2024.


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

10.30 am

Book presentation

“Think about it first” with the author Sara Farnetti


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the same dish changes flavor with different extra virgin oils

11.00 – 11.45 am

Tasting dish: 4 tomatoes, oregano, marjoram and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on site, limited number


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

Space Calabria

11.00 am

The Calabria of PDO, PGI and Slow Food Presidium certifications

11:00 am Registration of participants

11.15am Greetings and introduction

11.30am Dr. Rosario Franco, Official of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region.

12.00 Dr. Cesare Renzo, Dolce di Rossano producer and head of the Slow Food presidium;

12.30 pm Dr. Antonio Lauro, Official of the Agriculture, Agri-food Resources and Forestry Department of the Calabria Region.

Michelangelo Notarianni, Lametia DOP Committee

The activity of the Svelando “Dea Carolea” consortium

Massimo Magliocchi, the PGI Oil Consortium of Calabria

Guided Tasting Calabrian Ages certified DOP and IGP

Debate, testimonies and exchange of information

1.30pm Closing


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

11.45am – 12.30pm

Talk Anco Cassano delle Murge

The Murge oil cruet

They intervene

Mayor Davide del Re

The Deputy Mayor Councilor for Agriculture Rocco Fabio Lapadula

Historical researcher Vito Campanale


OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils

12.00 – 12.45 pm

Tasting dish: fennel cream and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on site, limited number


OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.00 – 1.30pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AL BARCOLLO, with Mario Lupi, best cocktail 2023


OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

1.30 – 2.00pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AL BARCOLLO, with Mario Lupi, best cocktail 2023


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

1.00 – 1.45pm

Talk Mattinata Municipality

FEXTRA 2024: The theme of roots between tradition and innovation

They intervene

Councilor Ciuffreda Rosanna

Councilor of Bari Marcello


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

2.00 – 2.30 pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR THE MODERNIST


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

2.00 – 3.45pm

Talk Bitonto Municipality

Archeology of extra virgin olive oil


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

2.30 – 3.00 pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR AI FIORI


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OIL ROOM

03.00 – 03.45 pm

Tasting of the finalist oils of the 18th Olio Capitale 2024 Competition, intense fruity category, led by the experts of the U.M.A.O (Mediterranean Union of Oil Tasters)


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.00 – 3.30 pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR MAST


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OLIVE GARDEN

Demonstration and tasting of cocktails with extra virgin olive oil

3.30 – 4.00 pm

COCKTOIL: COCKTAIL BAR CORTE CAFE


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils

4.00 – 4.45 pm

Tasting dish: pea puree and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on site, limited number


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

4.00 – 5.00pm

live radio


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

OIL ROOM

SECRETS IN THE KITCHEN: EVERY OIL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

with the collaboration
of the National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters (O.N.A.O.O)

How the flavor of the same dish changes with different extra virgin olive oils

5.00 – 5.45 pm

Tasting dish: steamed red potatoes and 4 different extra virgin olive oils

*reservations on line, limited number


SUNDAY 10th MARCH

NATIONAL OIL CITY ASSOCIATION STAND

5.006.00 pm

Book presentation

“Olivi e mare e sale” with the author Boris Pangerc, Moderator Walter Chiereghin, Director of the Ponterosso magazine