BATTLE OF THE REGIONS

Il Lido’s popular winter dining series, Dine Italy, is back… but this year, it’s region vs region!

Every four weeks, two regions go head-to-head in a thrilling food and wine battle … and every Tuesday to Thursday, taste your way through a rotating selection of competing primi and secondi, carefully paired with regional matching wines.

TWELVE POWERHOUSE REGIONS - SIX EPIC BATTLES
One winner. You decide!

TRENTINO VS FRUILI VENEZIA GIULIA
TUESDAY 29 JULY TO THURSDAY 21 AUGUST

Menu coming soon.

About Trentino

Like many of Italy’s border regions, Trentino-Alto Adige represents the perfect fusion of different cultures, mainly Germanic and Italian. The same goes for the food; this region has an exceptional gastronomic reputation, combining ancient Germanic recipes and the use of fresh local ingredients. A unique selection of grapes ripens in this sunny, high-elevation region. For whites, Pinot Grigio rules, while Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Müller-Thurgau are also popular. For reds, Pinot Nero, Schiava and Lagrein are well known.

About Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli Venezia Giulia lies on the northeastern edge of Italy, surrounded by mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Throughout history, the neighbouring regions of Slovenia, Austria and the old Venetian Republic took a stab at staking their claim to the territory, leaving indelible marks on Friuli’s culture and cuisine. Although the region is relatively small compared to the rest of Italy, it ranks among the best for producers of white and orange wines that impress with their freshness, clear structure, and elegance. The most common varieties are: friulano, ribolla gialla, malvasia istriana, and pinot grigio. Red wines such as schioppettino and pignolo, while less common, are no less delicious.