Made in Malga, the national event dedicated to cheeses and mountain goodness, also this year returns to Asiago for two holiday weekends, from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 and from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 September 2023.
The event par excellence dedicated to the tasting and discovery of malga cheeses, now in its eleventh edition, will animate the historic center of Asiago with the market exhibition, as well as masterclasses, guided workshops with cheeses and extreme wines, artisan workshops, excursions in the mountain huts, cultural meetings and themed film screenings.
In addition, in the mountain Osteria, in Piazza Carli, dishes will be offered with Asiago DOP and tradition, and the Mountain Beer Festival will offer craft mountain beers.
Mountain cheeses will be the leitmotif of two weekends to spend on the Asiago plateau in the name of taste and flavors.
PROGRAM MADE IN MALGA 2023
OPENING HOURS OF THE MARKET EXHIBITION (free admission)
WEEK-END 1-3 SEPTEMBER
Friday 1st September: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 2 September: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 3 September: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
WEEKEND 8-10 SEPTEMBER
Friday 8 September: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9 September: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 10 September: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
MASTERCLASS - guided tastings - pairing of mountain cheeses and extreme wines
The tastings will be held at Hotel Paradiso (Via Monte Val Bella n.33) - Duration of the workshops: 60 minutes.
SATURDAY 2 September
- 14:00 - RAW MILK MOUNTAIN CHEESES AND MOUNTAIN BUBBLES
Tasting of raw milk cheeses (i.e. products with milk that has not undergone any heat treatment), four unmissable jewels that will be paired with local wines.
For tasting: Capra Vallè raw milk (Piedmont) - Puzzone di Moena PDO (Trentino) - Bitto DOP (Lombardy) - Bagòss di malga (Lombardy).
Pairing: Mountain bubbles.
Cost per person: 18€ - 16:30 - THE RIESLING OF MOSELLE MEETS ASIAGO DOP. TASTING OF BALANCE BETWEEN SWEETNESS AND FLAVOR.
Wine tastings and Asiago Dop.
Germany produces some of the most exclusive white wines in the world and the Moselle is the most important region for the production of fine riesling, characterized by intense fruity notes, deep minerality, high acidity and low alcohol content.
Tasting - Sekt Riesling 2016, 42 months on the lees - Fritz HAAG - Riesling Kabinett Joh. Jos. PRÜM - BSaarburger Rausch Spätlese 2017 - Markus MOLITOR - Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese 2014 DR. Loosen
In pairing: - Asiago PDO Fresh Reserve - Asiago PDO Aged 12–24 and 48 months Cost per person: 35€
SUNDAY 3 September
- 11.00 AM- PIEDMONT: 4 MOUNTAIN CHEESES TO TRY! Tasting of Piedmontese mountain pasture cheeses with raw milk paired with local wines.
By participating in this masterclass you will have the opportunity to know and taste the dairy excellences of the Piedmont region combined with local wines.
For tasting: - Bettelmatt - Grasso d'Alpe Gattascosa - Toma Alpeggio Forcoletta - Castelmagno PDO d'Alpeggio
Pairing: wines from Piedmont
Cost per person: 20€ - 2.00 PM - FRENCH MOUNTAIN CHEESES AND JURA WINES
For tasting: - Beaufort AOP d'alpage - Comté AOC - Reblochon Savoie AOP - Bleu d'Auvergne
Food pairing: Jura wines
Cost per person: 32€ - 4.30 pm - PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AND EXTREME WINES FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN ISLANDS
The Parmigiano Reggiano "Mountain Product" is born in that part of the Apennines that runs between Parma and Bologna to the Reno river.
For tasting: Parmigiano Reggiano "Mountain Product" in different seasonings.
Pairing: The extreme wines of the Mediterranean Islands
Cost per person: 16€
SATURDAY 9 September
- 2.00 PM - FOUR DAIRY MASTERPIECES OF THE ITALIAN ALPS AND ITALIAN EXTREME WINES
This masterclass offers cheeses that are the result of ancient processes that have been repeated for centuries.
Paired with cheeses a selection of extreme Italian wines to discover how contrasts and similarities can create new gustatory balances.
For tasting: - Fontina PDO Alpeggio (Valle d'Aosta) - Storico Ribelle (Lombardy) - Silter PDO (Lombardy) - Asiago PDO aged 36 months (Veneto).
Food pairing: Mountain wines from the Alps
Cost per person: 20€ - 4.30 pm - PARMIGIANO REGGIANO AND THE LEBANESE WINES OF CHÂTEAU MUSAR
The Parmigiano Reggiano "Mountain Product" is born in that part of the Apennines that runs between Parma and Bologna to the Reno river.
Parmigiano Reggiano "Mountain Product" in the different seasonings: 15, 24, 36, 48 months of the Agr. F.lli Brugnoli
Food pairing: The wines of Château Musar -Lebanon
Cost per person: 25€
SUNDAY 10 September
- 11.00 am - WHAT DOES THE QUALITY LEVEL OF THE CHEESE DEPEND ON? WHAT ROLE DOES GRASS PLAY?
Prof. Roberto Rubino, president of Anfosc, will conduct a tasting of caciocavalli produced by the same cheesemaker on the same day and different only for animal feed.
Cost per person: 12€ - 2.00 pm - WINES & CHEESES OF THE ALPINE TERRITORY OF VALLE D'AOSTA
The Aosta Valley food and wine production is made of unique flavors, great quality of raw materials and centuries-old production techniques.
For tasting: - Fontina PDO Alpine pasture - Toma Montfleury - Toma San Sebastiano-Raw milk - Toma di Claudio-Raw milk
Pairing: wines from Valle d'Aosta
Cost per person: 16€ - 4.30 pm - THE INTENSE FLAVORS OF HEROIC AGRICULTURE. EXTREME WINES FROM THE WORLD AND ASIAGO PDO CHEESE
The tasting offers an unprecedented comparison of high altitude Asiago Dop wine and cheese, both the result of agricultural work defined, rightly, "heroic" for the impervious conditions to which the production activity is subjected. High altitudes or steep slopes often make it impossible to mechanize any process and therefore every operation for the cultivation of grapes or for the breeding of dairy animals, can only be carried out by hand.
Wines for tasting:
• Voskì 2016 ZORAH - Armenia. Voskì is a white wine produced in Armenia, at 1,400 m., from ancient native varieties: Voskèak and Garandmak. Archaeological evidence testifies to the presence on the territory for millennia.
• Keten Gömlek 2016 Gelveri Manufactur - Turkey. Keten Gomlek by Gelveri Manufactur is an intense and visceral macerated white wine. Full-bodied and intimate, it slowly reveals vegetal and smoky traits. Pressing, spontaneous fermentation and maceration in whole bunches for 6 months in Kups (Turkish amphorae). Racking and aging in the same for 5 months. The winery is located in central Anatolia on a plateau at 1500 m., at the foot of the Hasan Dag Volcano.
• Camins del Priorat 2021 Alvaro Palacios Gratallops - Catalonia Spain. Considered one of the greatest winemakers in the world, Alvaro Palacios is credited with revealing the exceptional terroir of Priorat. The vines are planted in terraces on very steep slopes at altitudes between 350 and 700 m.
• Antes Andes Valles Calchaquies 2015 Bodega - Matervini Argentina. Malbec 100% The grapes grow at an incredible altitude of 2400 m on an ancient soil of volcanic basalt, granite and sand, which guarantees exceptional drainage.
Pairing: Asiago PDO Fresh Vegetable Rennet Asiago PDO Aged 12 – 24 and 48 months
Cost per person: 30€
MOUNTAIN TAVERN - Piazza Carli, Asiago
WEEK-END 1-3 SEPTEMBER
Friday 1st September: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday 2 September: 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 3 September: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm 2nd
WEEKEND 9-11 SEPTEMBER
Friday 8 September: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday 9 September: 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
Sunday 10 September: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
OSTERIA DI MONTAGNA AND ASIAGO DOP
A unique opportunity to experience the event with the five senses and discover the many nuances of taste of Venetian-Trentino excellence in its place of origin.
The ASIAGO BISTROT offers:
- Cutting board with Asiago PDO Fresh mountain product aged 12 and 24 months with polenta and sopressa
- Focaccia stuffed with fresh Asiago PDO
- Raclette with fresh Asiago PDO with polenta and mushrooms
- Asiago PDO cheesecake
MOUNTAIN BEER FESTIVAL
At the same time as Made in Malga 2023, the national event of mountain cheeses, from 1 to 3 and from 8 to 10 September in the gardens of Piazza Carli will be held the 3rd edition of the "MOUNTAIN BEER FESTIVAL", an event dedicated to the best mountain craft beers, produced with mountain water, from springs above 600 m above sea level, unpasteurized and unfiltered.
WEEKEND 1 - 3 SEPTEMBER
Friday 1st September: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday 2 September: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 3 September: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
WEEKEND 8 - 10 SEPTEMBER
Friday 8 September: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday 9 September: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10 September: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
ARTISAN WORKSHOPS
- CUCHI - basic techniques to build a clay whistle by Giuseppe De Lazzer. The aim is to discover the possibility of having fun transforming raw materials such as clay into special objects using imagination and creativity.
A small space where play and exchange with others will help to produce an object that speaks of oneself.
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September + Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September
Free workshop
Hours: 10.00-12.00, 15.00-17.00
Place and registration: c/o shop Il Cucciolo - Piazzetta degli Alpini, 6
- SCARECROW CREATION with the group Gli Amici di Thiene with natural and / or recycled materials
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 September
Free participation
Hours: 10.00-18.00
Place and registration: c/o shop Brocantico - Piazzetta degli Alpini, 50
- CIRCLE WEAVING with the Pedagogical Association "Sole d'Oro" with a Steiner address.
Starting from the circle, using elements of nature, we experiment with weaving with wool. Personalized with small gnomes, flowers and fairies awaken imaginary landscapes of the forest.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September
Free participation
Timetable: 15.00-18.00
Place and registration: c/o shop Brocantico - Piazzetta degli Alpini, 50
MENU MADE IN MALGA WITH ASIAGO DOP
In the days of the event you can find the "Menu MADE IN MALGA" in the following places, which will offer you the tasting of Asiago DOP cheese in the 4 seasonings (fresh, medium, old and extra-old) and as an ingredient in 2 other dishes:
In Asiago:
- Restaurant TRE FONTI - Via Rodeghieri, 182
- discover the Made Menu in Malga 1-3 September 2023
- discover the Menu Made in Malga 8-10 September 2023
- Ciori Restaurant - Via Bertigo, 46
- Agriturismo Cà Sorda ai Pennar - Via Cassordar, 55
- Agriturismo Gruuntaal - Via Strazzaboschi, 69
- Trattoria Ponte San Giovanni - Corso IV Novembre, 131
- In Piazzetta - Piazzetta degli Alpini, 44
- Edelweiss -Via Verdi 68
- Osteria Europa - C.so IV November, 65/67
- Tabula rasa - C.so IV November, 65/67
- The Locanda - Via Monte Val Bella, 31
- Restaurant Albergo Rutzer - Via Berga, 130
In Gallium:
- Agriturismo Malga Spill - Via Bertigo, 197
In Treschè Conca:
- Restaurant Hotel Belmonte - Via Fondi 15
- Locanda Stella Alpina - Via Campiello, 86
To Lusiana Conco:
- La Bocchetta - Via Bocchetta, 6
- Trattoria Locanda Alla Rosa - Via Velo, 32
MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 5th edition
For the fifth year "Asiago Mountain Film Festival" returns, the appointment with the mountain world seen through the eyes of cinema. The initiative is organized by the volunteers of Cinema Lux / Cinema Grillo Parlante with the media support of Made in Malga and the patronage of the CAI Altopiano section. In collaboration with the review Without Time Without Flag and the review Cineforum Asiago, Artistic Director Giovanni Rattini.
The program includes the screening of:
GINO SOLDÀ, AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE - Friday 1st September at 20:45
ITALIA K2 - FILMING BY MARIO FANTIN - Saturday 2 September at 20:45
IL PASTORE DI NUVOLE - Sunday 3 September at 18:00 - FREE ADMISSION
BALKANICA - Sunday 3 September at 19:00 - FREE ADMISSION
MALACARNE - Friday 8 September at 20:45
LESSONS OF LOVE - Saturday 9 September at 20:45
THE THRILL OF THE SKY - Sunday 10 September at 20:45 - FREE ADMISSION
EXCURSION PROGRAM
With ASIAGO GUIDE historical naturalistic excursions:
Milk at sunrise and sunset... accompany the cows to pasture... Making cheese together... Ancient gestures that are repeated daily in the huts of the Asiago plateau. Together, with easy walks, we will experience all this in the excursions designed for Made in Malga 2023.
Ancient stories such as those of the first shepherds intersect with the history of the Great War that so many mountain pastures destroyed. Step by step, we will live magical experiences and tasty emotions among the green pastures of our mountains.
Info and reservations:
Friday, September 1st - Waiting for Made in Malga: Aperi-pizza at Malga Verena
Departure at 17:00 - Arrival at 22:00
Saturday 2 September - Stories of shepherds and their dogs
Departure at 09:30 - Arrival at 13:00
Saturday, September 2 - Cheese at sunset at Baito Erio
Departure at 18:30 - Arrival at 21:30
Sunday 3 September - Alba in Malga
Departure at 06:00 - Arrival at 09:00
Sunday, September 3 - Walking with taste among the huts of Val Formica
Departure at 09:30 - Arrival at 12:30
Friday 8 September - Aperitif at Malga Meatta: the pearl of Camporovere
Departure at 09:30 - Arrival at 12:30
Friday 8 September - Experiences in Malga: milking test and dinner
Departure at 17:00 - Arrival at 20:00
Saturday 9 September - Aperitif in Malga Zovetto
Departure at 10:00 - Arrival at 13:00
Saturday 9 September - Ortigara: the huts and the war
Departure at 09:00 - Arrival at 15:30
Saturday, September 9 - Cheese at sunset at Baito Erio
Departure at 18:30 - Arrival at 21:30
Sunday 10 September - Alba in Malga
Departure at 06:00 - Arrival at 09:00
Sunday 10 September - Walking with taste among the mountain huts of the Trentino border
Departure at 09:30 - Arrival at 12:30
Sunday 10 September - Alpaca in Piazza at Made in Malga
10:00-12.30 and 14:00-16.30
Other excursions:
Excursions at a cost of € 25 per person
Friday, September 1st - Le Malghe d'Alta Montagna
Saturday 2 September - Along the Via delle Malghe
Sunday 3 September - Along the Via delle Malghe, between pastures and trenches
Sunday, September 3 - Grenn Walking Emotion, between nature, woods and mountain pastures (in collaboration with Chandra Yoga Asiago with Meditation and conscious breathing). At the end tasting in the hut.
Excursions with tasting at a cost of € 30 per person
Friday 8 September - Le Malghe di Montagna
Saturday 9 September - Along the Via delle Malghe, between pastures and trenches
Sunday, September 10 - Malga Slapeur and the ancient "pegorin" cheese
Excursions at a cost of € 10 per person
Saturday 2 September - 15.00-18.00 - Going for herbs Guided excursion to discover the aromatic and medicinal herbs of the area. Departure: Parking Baita Val Maddarello
Sunday 3 September - 10.00-12.00 - Visit to the garden of the simple At the farm La Calendula Departure: Via Busa 106
OTHER EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED AT MADE IN MALGA 2023!
Every day of the event:
- A PASSO D'ASINO TRA I PRATI E LE CONTRADE DI ASIAGO curated by Asini in cammino Easy excursion at a donkey's pace immersed in the meadows that surround Asiago. - Free workshop - Timetable: 10.30-12.00, 14.30-17.00 - Reservations: - Departure: Piazza Chiesa di San Rocco
- DISCOVERING THE BEST MOUNTAIN TEAS White, black or green? Tastings of tea and herbal teas from the mountains. - Free workshop - Timetable: 10.30 and 17.00 - Reservations: or - c/o: Mlesna, P.zza II Risorgimento, 12
On 2 - 3 and 9 - 10 September:
- ANTICO LABORATORIO DI SAN GIUSEPPE curated by Alessandro Olivetto. Lesson on the properties of medicinal herbs and tasting of products. - Free workshop - Reservations: on site - c/o: Giardini Piazza Carli
- CHEESE VILLAGE
- "ViviAmo il pascolo!": barefoot sensory journey
- "We take care of the pastures": fun route in which to collect waste abandoned in the mountains
- Tris with objects from the forest / hut
- "Cows: all the same, all different": Lab with creation of a cow's snout and explanation of the most common breeds
- "Potted pasture": sowing dandelion seeds in a jar
- Themed coloring pages
Sunday 3 September: - IL BOVARO DEL BERNESE curated by GR. A.B.BER. Amateur group Bernese Mountain Dog Parade through the streets of the center 11:00-15:30 Re-enactment of his work in the origins of dog of Swiss farms.
Sunday 3 and 10 September: - DISCOVERING THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BEES by the Ass. Regionale Apicoltori Veneto - Place: Via Brigata Liguria, 10 - Timetable: Lessons at 10.00, 11.30, 14.15, 15.30, 16.45, 18.00 - Lesson duration: about 20/30 minutes
Sunday 10 September:
- ALPACAS - Our furry friends! - Place: Piazzetta degli Alpini - Time: Exhibition > 09.30-17.00 Alpaca Tour > 10.00 and 14.00 - Reservations: on site Asiago Guide
