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text Teresa Favi

January 26, 2023

Pitti Taste from 4 to 6 February at the Fortezza da Basso

Save the date for next February’s Taste - the event that showcases food excellence with samples, brunches, aperitifs, tasting sessions and shopping

The new 2023 edition plays with dates in advance: 4 to 6 February, Fortezza da Basso. Taste, the exhibition of excellence in taste and niche products is increasingly taken by storm by food and gastronomy lovers. For all of them, there are great novelties awaiting them as they cross the threshold of the Fortezza da Basso.

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In a nutshell, here is the most important information about the new 16th edition


538 companies present

"Pasta" is the theme of the talks and events

"Amari" are the protagonists of the Special Area Spirits (ground floor, Central Pavilion)

The event is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoon (from 2.30 pm to 7.30 pm) and all day Monday (from 9.30 am to 6 pm).

Taste 2023 Jazz Up The Taste orizz

TASTE TOUR how to visit the fair

Central Pavilion | Attic Floor showcases savoury products

Central Pavilion | Ground Floor "hybrid" proposal

Cavaniglia Pavillion is dedicated to sweets and at the end there is the SHOP where you can buy the products discovered during the visit
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FUORI DI TASTE (Out of taste)

A calendar of themed tastings, special events, talks and new ways of interpreting food scattered around the city. HERE discover all the must-see events around the city.

We recommend our selection anyway:

Thursday 2 February

  • When the round of gluttony takes centre stage in the evening
    19:00 - 21:00 Alimentari, 25 Hours Hotel

    Piazza San Paolino 1, Florence
    An aperitif with the products of Salumificio Mannori together with the wines of Castello Vicchiomaggio. Top it all off with oil from the Consorzio Olio IGP Toscano, poured over warm bread, and the true atmosphere of Tuscan food takes shape.

Friday 3 February

  • Artender
    12 noon - 11 p.m. Harry's Bar The Garden, Grand Hotel Sina Villa Medici

    Via Il Prato 42, Florence
    From 2 to 6 February, the world of the bar and mixology through the eyes of young multidisciplinary artists: paintings and photography, graphics and comics, up to NFT. An exhibition curated by Federico S. Bellanca and realised thanks to the support of Italicus. Vernissage by invitation on 01/02.

  • rEVOlution: excellence and differences of Tuscan oils
    18:00 - 20:00 Il Borro Tuscan Bistro

    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 80r, Florence
    A meeting organised by the Tuscan Olive Oil Producers Association APOT, with the participation of: Gianluca Cavicchioli - Director of Apot and Upa Siena; Luigi Fanciulli - President of Dop Terre di Siena; Maddalena Fossati - Director of La Cucina Italiana; Angelica Amodei - journalist and populariser of science, Vittoria Ferragamo, head of special projects at Il Borro and Andrea Campani, Executive Chef of Il Borro Tuscan Bistro. Together to discuss the excellence and differences of Tuscan green gold. And, above all, taste it!

  • Caterina goes to Japan...but with her hands in pasta!
    FROM 6.30 pm Toscanino in Rinascente

    Piazza della Repubblica 4, Florence
    An unusual aperitif at Toscanino where Barlady Francesca Gentile will create a pairing based on Floressence Tuscan Dry Gin to be paired with pizza in the Uramaki version, an original creation by pizzaiolo Manuel Maiorano, and with Crunchy Shokupan, the leavened product inspired by Japanese bread, by master pizza maker Gabriele Dani.

  • Follies at Regina's
    FROM 7pm Regina Bistecca

    Via Ricasoli 14R, Florence
    Tasting dinner together with the dreamer farmer, Carlo Giusti of Le Follie di Carlo Giusti, who breeds in Tuscany particular breeds of animals in the wild whose meat he skilfully transforms into singular and unique culinary excellences: the Travelling Pigeon, the Black Rooster of Chianti, the Black Angus, the Chianina, the Extinct Sheep, the Wild Belt, interpreted by chef Vincenzo di Lorenzo.

  • #DeMagiCelebrationTour - Stage 2 - Cheese has gold in its mouth
    7:30 p.m. Caffè dell'Oro

    Lungarno degli Acciaiuoli 2P, Florence
    This evening is part of the De' Magi Celebration Tour, a journey to celebrate the best Italian cheese in the world, awarded the World Cheese Award among more than 40 nations. After the first stop in London, the second is at Ponte Vecchio with chef Antonio Minichiello celebrating the products of De' Magi - Alchimia de' Formaggi, with a 3-course tasting menu. The gins of Peter in Florence and Peter In The Navy will welcome you. Inaugurating the evening is Andrea Magi.

  • Galeotto was the risotto
    7.30 pm Teatro del Sale

    Via dei Macci 111R, Florence
    Leonardo Romanelli stages a performance during the preparation of a risotto, recounting the life of a cook. Guests will be able to taste the risotto with Carnaroli rice from Principato di Lucedio and truffles from Savini Tartufi along with other dishes prepared with pulses from the Bioalberti company and Piennolo tomatoes from Sapori Vesuviani, producers selected and represented in the United States by Gustiamo. The evening will be enlivened by wines from Val di Suga Montalcino.
    Saturday 4 February

  • The rediscovered breakfast with Olivieri 1882 pastries
    09:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Ditta Artigianale

    Via Giosuè Carducci 2/4R, Florence
    Taste' breakfast, Wilden Herbals' organic herbal teas together with Olivieri 1882's leavened pastries, every morning before entering the fair from 4 to 6 February.

  • The Truffle at the Palace
    6 pm Palazzo Antinori
    Piazza degli Antinori 3, Florence

    A tasting journey where the prized black truffle of Norcia from the Azienda Agricola San Pietro a Pettine is combined with the wines of the historic Antinori family. This exclusive aperitif, organised in collaboration with the Enoteca Procacci, will be held in the splendid setting of Palazzo Antinori.

  • Rice and Gold
    18:00 - 22:00 Officine Gullo House

    Borgo Ognissanti 32, Florence
    Officine Gullo and Gold Chef by Giusto Manetti Battiloro present "Rice and Gold" Gualtiero Marchesi Foundation. Media partner Firenze made in Tuscany Magazine.

  • It's not margherita. It's Starita!
    19:00-21:00/21:00-23:00 Pizzeria Starita Firenze
    Via S. Gallo 2R, Florence
    Cooking Show by Antonio Starita: the ritual of the true Neapolitan pizza.

  • Laudemio Frescobaldi and Pasta Tirrena at Salotto Portinari
    7:30 pm Salotto Portinari Bar & Bistrot
    Via del Corso 6, Florence
    Chef Vito Mollica dedicates a menu to Laudemio Frescobaldi, an evo oil from the Frescobaldi olive groves, and Pasta Tirrena, a new brand launched by the Frescobaldi group, dedicated to ancient grains grown on Frescobaldi estates in Tuscany. A menu with authentic flavours and aromas of the territory, all accompanied by wines from the prestigious Tuscan wine house.

  • The Power of Flowers
    7:30 p.m. Locale
    Via delle Seggiole 12R, Florence
    An event that blends two worlds, the Locale and Mieli Thun. The creation of a cocktail and a dish to discover the versatility of honey. We want to share the power of flowers with you!

  • #DemagiCelebrationTour - Stage 4 - 50 Shades of Blue
    8.00 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
    Borgo Pinti 99, Florence
    This evening is part of the De' Magi Celebration Tour, a journey to celebrate the best Italian cheese in the world, De' Magi - Alchimia de' Formaggi, winner of the World Cheese Award among over 40 nations. In the fourth stage of the Tour, the Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze Paolo Lavezzini creates a 4-course menu with a unique creative flair, dedicated to the exaltation of De' Magi blue cheeses. Guest of the evening Andrea Magi.

Sunday 5 February

  • Shoot the Goodness
    11:00-13:00/15:00-17:00/18:00-20:00 Mercato Centrale
    Piazza del Mercato Centrale, Florence
    Food photography course with Nedo Baglioni: how to take impeccable shots of food using your smartphone. A mini-tour of 5 workshops to discover tricks and techniques, with a final tasting.

  • All the colours of Acquerello
    12:30 Il Palagio, Four Seasons Hotel
    Borgo Pinti 99, Florence
    A colourful gastronomic journey through the menu of starred chef Paolo Lavezzini in collaboration with Acquerello.
    The Godfather
    FROM 6:30pm Irene Bistro - Hotel Savoy
    Piazza della Repubblica, Florence
    Whiskey Poli distilleries with a twist on the Godfather: 2 themed dishes and live music.

  • Slices of Italy
    8:30 pm Il Vecchio e il mare
    Via Gioberti 61n, Florence
    Gino Sorbillo and Mario Cipriano present 4 regional pizzas to pay homage to Campania, Friuli, Tuscany and Calabria in combination with 4 wines. The dinner opens with a tasting of Fiordilatte di Napoli dairy products (Latteria Sorrentina). In collaboration with Scatti di Gusto and Armatore Cetara.

Monday 6 February

  • Masterclass of Gin's Tuscany
    6 pm Harry's Bar The Garden, Grand Hotel Sina Villa Medici

    Via Il Prato 42, Florence
    Presentation of the gin and bitter of the Castagneto Carducci-based company "Gin's Tuscany" by Gabriele Vallebona and Riccardo Ceccanti: two products with a distinct territorial identity, linked to the aromas and flavours of the Bolgheri area.

  • Between Florence and South America: preview of Tavola Latina 2023
    18:30 - 20:30 Vetreria Restaurant

    Via del Proconsolo 30/32R, Florence
    Launch aperitif of the second edition of Tavola Latina, the cultural-gastronomic format linking Florence to South America. Cocktails with Dovel products accompanied by finger food by chefs Salvo Pellegriti and Francys Salazar.

  • The Stellar Restaurant presents: An Interstellar Tuscany
    FROM 8pm The Stellar Restaurant

    Piazza di Cestello 10, Florence
    Tasting dinner with Savini Tartufi's truffles, by chef Luigi Bonadonna and cocktail pairing by Alchimist Nicola Spaggiari, with Peter in Florence's botanicals.

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