19-04-2026

Sunday, April 19 – 10.30 a.m. – Grinzane Cavour Castle – 331st CHAPTER OF TULIPS

 

Program

10.30 am Courtyard of the Castle: display by the Flag-throwers and Musicians of Alba

Registration for accreditation in the Caffetteria

11.00 am Sala delle Maschere

Meeting of the Ruling Council with the Knights, Authorities and guests

Introduction by the Grand Master

11.15 am Address by the Master of the Dutch Delegation, Wouter Butzelaar

Showing of the new video on the history of Grinzane Cavour Castle

11.45 am Investiture of Postulants to Knights

12.15 pm Welcome aperitif

12.30 pm Lunch of the 331st Chapter of the Tulips

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Menu

APERITIFS
Alta Langa Brut DOCG 2019 Bianc ‘d Bianc – Cocchi Giulio

Asparagus puff pastry
Langhe DOC Bianco 2024 “Dragon” – Vajra

Beetroot and Alta Langa risotto
Langhe DOC Pinot Nero 2022 777 – Deltetto 1953

Shoulder of beef with its stock and potato cream
Barbaresco DOCG Albesani 2021 – Negro Giuseppe

Nougat semifreddo with hot chocolate
Moscato d’Asti DOCG Vigna Moncucco 2015 Collezione 120 mesi – Teresa Soria di Emanuele Contino

Coffee and sweet delicacies
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The wines accompanying the appetizers and dishes have been picked from among the Winners of the 50th Selection chosen by the Order’s Tasting Panel.