Italia in Rosa is back in memory of Sante Bonomo

Claudio Andrizzi
Written by Claudio Andrizzi

It will be dedicated to the memory of Sante Bonomo the scholarship that will be launched at the tenth edition of Italia in Rosa, the showcase of rosé and Chiaretti scheduled for June 2 to 4 in Moniga del Garda. Past president of the Consortium Valtènesi for two terms, recently died at the age of 62, Bonomo has personally followed the birth of this groundbreaking event, making a decisive contribution to its development. He was also president of Civielle-Cantine La Pergola, the only wine cooperative of the Brescia Riviera del Garda which has its headquarters in Moniga: For these and other reasons Valtènesi Consortium and the City of Moniga, together with the President of Itala in Rosa Luigi Alberti, have decided to celebrate in the best way the memory of a character universally esteemed for his professional and human qualities, who did and gave so much for the development of viticulture in the Valtènesi.

Announced by president Luigi Alberti and Valtènesi Consortium during Vinitaly, the scholarship will be given to students of hotel schools of the area. “The theme will be” The Chiaretto in the Plate “- said Alberti -. The goal is to stimulate the creativity of future chefs who will present their recipes designed to be combined with the rosé of Valtènesi. We chose to dedicate it to Sante memory Bonomo: I think there is no better way to remember him with an initiative dedicated to young people and to promote the area. ”

Italia in Rosa this year will cut the finish line of the tenth anniversary with an edition in style which will be housed in the fourteenth-century castle of Moniga del Garda, defensive construction typical of the area dating back to the period between the fourteenth and fifteenth century: it will host the wines from over 100 wineries from the main areas of Italian production. Great protagonist Valtènesi, which will play a major role with the presence of all the major wineries in the area. Between the news of this edition, a competition for the most attractive label with the participation of national experts in addition to the historical Regata del Garda explicitly dedicated to the event. Information and updates on www.italiainrosa.it site.

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