SHOW INFORMATION:

The Festival for lovers of all things Italian!
A day of pure Italian indulgence - experience, discover, taste and buy some
of Italy's finest products as well as socialising with its charismatic
personalities!

Gala Evening:
Be a part of the first ever 'Dolce Tributes'.
Italy's most stylish and finest personalities have been selected to receive
Dolce Tribute awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to
Italian Culture. World Cup winning Italian football manager Marcello Lippi,
3 star Michelin chefs Nadia Santini & Antonio Santini,
the mayor of Turin Sergio Chiamparino and the renowned photographer Oliviero
Toscani will all be in attendance on the night.

A Gallery celebrating the winners work will be on display throughout the
exhibition featuring a film of Oliviero Toscani's work, an Azzurri shirt
signed by Marcello Lippi as well as pictures documenting the World Cup win.
Nadia & Antonio Santini's story will be displayed through wonderful pictures
from the family album as well as old cookware and country tools and also on
display will be 3 stunning design pieces from the Turin Museum of Design.

Food & Drink:
The festival includes an array of authentic Italian cuisine and wine direct
from Italy to enjoy and take home. Gino D'Acampo, Aldo Zilli and Theo Randall
inspire & entertain in the 'Scuola di Cucina' and you can dine in their
restaurants in the buzzing Piazza.
The Wine Academy, run in association with Italy Magazine and Vinopolis, is
packed with fun, informative sessions including everything you need to know
about Prosecco.
To guarantee a place at both the cookery school & wine academy visitors should
purchase Food & Wine connoisseur tickets Sessions can be bought on site for 10
fiorini but are subject to availability.

Property & Travel:
Whether you are looking to holiday, invest or start a new life in Italy our
experts are on hand to help. The Property section is the biggest in the UK.
Informative talks will take place in the Travel & Property Theatre and there
are plenty of experts on hand to ask you with specific questions you may have.

Fabulous Fashion:
Visitors can buy the finest Italian fabrics from the softest leather, hand
crafted shoes and handbags to cashmere, silk and knitwear. Designers such as
Isabella Zocchi and Antonella Manoli showcase their collections on the catwalk
and there are also catwalk talks and beauty treatments. So, whether you want
to indulge in a glamorous new out fit, up date your wardrobe with the latest
new fashion brands or be styled from head to toe La Dolce Vita is perfect for
you. Fashionistas should be sure to purchase a Fashion connoisseur ticket for
the full experience

More to mention:
Spectacular for 2008 - Fellini Exhibition - exclusive to La Dolce Vita.
The exhibition 'Fellini: drawings and costumes' will display 24 drawings
signed by the Master, 12 posters of his most famous films and 9 costumes from
the films 'Roma' and 'Casanova'.

Fabulous entertainment:
Featuring Opera singers, Italian Jazz, and some up and coming talent
Much much more.