On Friday, August 22, 2025, the **Parco della Rocca Visconteo-Veneta** in Lonato del Garda will host “Le Notti del Vino,” an initiative promoted by the National Association of Wine Cities. The goal is to enhance local winemaking traditions and the region’s heritage through a multisensory experience that engages visitors in a journey of flavors, music, art, and stargazing. This event, a collaboration between the Municipality of Lonato del Garda, the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori del Garda Association, and the Ugo da Como Foundation, promises to be a must-attend occasion for lovers of the good life.
### A Culinary and Sensory Journey
From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, participants will be immersed in a unique atmosphere within the Rocca park. Here, they will have the opportunity to taste a selection of **fine wines** from the best wineries in the area. The Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori del Garda Association will also manage a **food area**, featuring delicious dishes, including local cheeses and cured meats, perfect for pairing with the tastings.
### Entertainment and Culture
The evening will be enlivened by the engaging melodies of the musical group **Swing-Out**, creating an ideal backdrop for a convivial moment. For a more in-depth experience, the **Club del Sigaro Toscano** will conduct an exclusive **masterclass**, guiding guests in pairing cigars with meditation wines, an opportunity to explore new sensory nuances.
### Celestial Observation and Photography Art
In addition to the culinary delights, “Le Notti del Vino” will offer a chance to connect with the cosmos. The **Unione Astrofili Bresciani** will provide two large telescopes for visitors to observe the starry sky, accompanying them on a fascinating journey to uncover the secrets of the universe. Inside the Captain’s Hall, there will also be a chance to visit the exhibition **”Places of the Soul”** by Japanese master Kenzo Izu. The exhibition features 55 evocative shots that present a photographic journey centered around the soul’s places of various cultures.
### A Toast to Luck and Exclusive Opportunities
Thanks to a partnership with the **Il Leone Shopping Center** in Lonato del Garda, participants will have the chance to join a prize initiative. By downloading the “Io&IlLeone” app, guests will be able to draw a ticket, and upon finding the “Il Leone” logo, they will receive a complimentary tasting at their preferred winery’s stand. The cost for the evening is €20.00 per person. For an additional €8.00 on the ticket, guests can include a guided tour of the Casa del Podestà and the Library, which houses one of the most important private collections of volumes in Northern Italy, with around 50,000 items.
### Logistics and Useful Information
For further details and reservations, you can contact the Tourism Office of the Municipality of Lonato del Garda at +39 030 91392226 or via email at info@lonatoturismo.it. In case of bad weather, the event will take place at Palazzo Zambelli, home to the municipal library. Access to Lonato del Garda is facilitated by the A4 Milan-Venice motorway (Desenzano del Garda exit), continuing for 4 km towards Lonato del Garda. Please note that due to redevelopment work in Piazza Corlo starting August 18, 2025, parking at Corlo on Via dei Fanti will not be accessible.
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