Galleria Enoteca Italiana, Fortezza Medicea – Siena

The CicloGustando journey officially kicks off in a place that symbolizes Tuscan excellence: the historic galleries of the Enoteca Italiana, in the heart of Siena’s Fortezza Medicea.
A moment dedicated to discovering the project, its stages, and the protagonists who make it possible—including tourism operators, institutions, and local associations. The perfect opportunity to learn about the season’s news and raise a glass together to toast the beginning of a new adventure, in the unique atmosphere that precedes the Strade Bianche.
The ancient brick vaults of the galleries will provide the ideal setting for this moment of meeting and dialogue, a prelude to the Villaggio Strade Bianche that will fill the Fortress with life in the following days.

Institutional greetings and presentation of the project

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

An institutional moment to welcome partners, operators, and enthusiasts, present the CicloGustando project, and explain how the route combines the territory, cycling, and the promotion of local products.

Aperitif and refreshments

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Informal aperitif with tasting of typical local products to immediately get into the CicloGustando spirit, get to know each other, and create the first connections between guests, operators, and institutions.

Musical entertainment

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Performance by the band “Cane Vecchio Sa-Und” with cycling commentators Luca Gregorio and Riccardo Magrini (“il Magro”): a format that brings cycling to music, with anecdotes, race stories and a great party vibe.