With the final concert by the mezzo-soprano Alessandra Della Croce, one of the great Italian voices of pop and soul Sabba, and the violinist and singer-songwriter HER, who in addition to paying tribute to Enrico Caruso, also created a fusion between the world of opera and pop, last night closed the event “VinCantium-Note di Musica e Vino”. The event held in the unique setting, suspended between history and art, of the Donnaregina Monumental Complex – Diocesan Museum in Largo Donnaregina, was organized by the MAVV | Museum of Art, Wine and Vine, located in the Royal Palace of Portici, and by the international Double 3 Media Network. The evening, which began with a guided visit to the Museum of the Monumental Complex of Donnaregina, led by Noemi Gherrero, continued amid suggestive light effects and scenery, with the presentation of the “In Vino Veritas” prize, an award given to personalities who have distinguished themselves for the promotion and dissemination of Made in Italy and the delivery of the “APAI | Association of Audiovisual Production Personnel” Award for social and cultural commitment.
Presentation of the “In Vino Veritas” Award to Gabriele Cornalba “Italy Business Relations Leader of Explora, the luxury cruise brand of the D’Aponte family, managerial excellence that focuses on Made in Italy in a Belpaese business group; Alessandra Infascelli, an important piece in the history of Italian cinema, film producer of important films and documentaries such as “Gran Bollito” by Mauro Bolognini and the mythical “Febbre da Cavallo” directed by Steno and with the great Gigi Proietti. The “APAI” Award went to Prof. Annamaria Colao for her social commitment, Holder of the Unesco Chair of Health and Sustainability. The well-known Danish/Israeli model, producer and actress Lee Levi received the “Dea Vitae Award” for her mix of culture, talent and beauty, from Franco Della Posta, president of the “Double 3 Media” group with the Magnificent Rector of Federico II Matteo Lorito. The mayor’s delegate Ferdinando Tozzi (Music and Audiovisual Office) was present at the awards ceremony. “VinCantium-Note di Musica e Vino” was a unique experience where music, film and wine merged into a symphony of emotions, thanks also to the video creations by Fabio Massimo Iaquone, the set installation and costumes by Erminia Palmieri.
The VinCantium format was born from an idea by Eugenio Gervasio, Founder of the MAVV – Museum of Art, Wine and Vine that for years has offered artistic, cultural and multisensory itineraries dedicated to the world of wine and has the artistic direction of Franco Della Posta, President of the Double 3 Media group. “VinCantium” is just the first in a long series of events dedicated to the historical union between wine and music. With this first event, the cultural company MAVV – Museo de Arte, Vino y Vid and the media company Double 3 Media SPA have launched an alliance to launch various initiatives in the world of media entertainment with important implications also in the territory. Film productions, documentaries, events and an unprecedented interactive TV streaming that will touch the places par excellence of our beautiful country, with a focus on food and wine, experiential tourism, art and culture. The new TV to promote Made in Italy and also to open up to the excellence of the Mediterranean basin will have its main office in Naples as part of the Double 3 Media international network that has offices in Rome and Los Angeles.
