A three-day event dedicated to culinary and wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs of Italy
The three-day event dedicated to the excellence of food, wine, and culture in Italy is back again offering a delicious taste. The Florentine festival, Pitti Taste, returns at the Fortezza da Basso from 8 to 10 February 2025.
This year’s theme, Born Under the Sign of Taste, celebrates both sweet and savory excellence. The Fortezza da Basso will be transformed into a vibrant constellation of gastronomic delights, with over 750 companies, including 150 first-time participants.
True wine enthusiasts won’t want to miss the exclusive Masterclasses on Heroic Wines, held on Saturday, February 8, and Sunday, February 9 in the Masterclass Room of the Gravel Pavilion.
This year, the Padiglione delle Ghiaie becomes a key meeting point, hosting presentations, events, and engaging masterclasses. At the Unicredit Taste Arena, renowned food journalist Davide Paolini will take the stage with The Ring, alongside other leading figures from the culinary world. Meanwhile, in the Filippo – Ristorante a Pietrasanta space, visitors can savor famous dishes from Versilia and enjoy themed tastings.
Davide Paolini will introduce his latest restaurant guide, featuring must-visit dining spots in Florence. As a passionate gastronome and flavor explorer, Paolini selects and highlights the city’s most authentic and remarkable eateries, detailing their specialties and unique dining experiences.
The Attic Floor of the Central Pavilion will showcase savory products, while the Ground Floor of the Central Pavilion will feature a hybrid selection of both sweet and savory offerings. The Cavaniglia Pavilion will be dedicated to sweets, including a special Taste Spirits section with 34 labels of gin, vermouth, and amari. Additionally, on both the Attic and Ground Floors of the Central Pavilion, the Taste Tools section will present a curated selection of table and kitchen accessories, blending craftsmanship with technology.
Beyond the main exhibition, Fuori di Taste brings the experience into the city with a calendar of themed tastings, special events, and talks. These unique experiences will take place across some of Florence’s most beautiful locations, offering new ways to explore and interpret food.
Don’t miss out on a weekend of Italian excellence!
8-10 February 2025
Fortezza da Basso
V.le Filippo Strozzi, 1
Opening hours:
Saturday 8 February: 9.30am – 6.30pm (9.30 – 2.30pm reserved to the Buyers and representatives. From 2.30pm admission also to the general public)
Sunday 9 February: 9.30am – 6.30pm (9.30 – 2.30 reserved to the Buyers and representatives. From 2.30pm admission also to the general public)
Monday 10 February: 9.30am – 6.30pm (reserved to the Buyers and representatives)
