WORKSHOPS | Flash Festival Tuscany - 15th

FLASH Festival has always been about giving you much more than just a taste of Tuscany. We’re here to give you the whole experience, from delicious authentic food to divine natural wine to the most premium cold cuts of Italo house, letting you live like a local for a long weekend.

For the final edition of FLASH, we want to make your time here the best yet, feeding your mind, body and soul the only way we know how: with all the love in the world. It’s why we have put our heart into this year’s line-up of FLASH Experiences, bringing even more local wine producers, chefs, sommeliers and, of course, real-life Nonnas to the table to eat, drink and dance as a big, happy, hearty famiglia.

For us, it’s what makes FLASH so special: a unique chance to experience life in the most beautiful part of Italy’s boot (and wish you hadn’t bought a return flight).

BOOK PASTA MAKING WITH NONNA WORKSHOP

The elixir of gods, the nectar of angels, the liquid of seraphims: nothing means more to us at FLASH than wine. A cork’s throw away from some of Italy’s best vineyards, we’re confident that we’ll give you some of the best vino you’ve ever tasted, showing off Tuscany’s great grapes and, this year, even other famous regions.

Curated by Marco Rossi - Italian wine maestro. A wine communicator of the millennial generation. From Podcaster, YouTuber to Professor. Marco can be found on TV, at university in Korea or running Wine Tasting Masterclasses all over the world.

Hosted by a range of local renowned vignerons and sommeliers, our extended schedule of masterclasses includes 3 different wines per class, minimum, and this year will be host at a new, iconic location - the panoramic point of FLASH Festival that you have never experienced!

All the masterclasses are for everyone and every palate. We have curated them for you to indulge, discover and learn. You do not need to be a wine expert to attend all of them.

To provide a range of options, this year we have created 3 Masterclass Tiers - Basic, Intermediate and Premium, based on the complexity of the class and the importance of the bottles presented.

Each masterclass has limited capacity to keep intimate friendly vibes.

The Details:

Basic Class - €12.00 + BF per class
Intermediate Class - €16.00 + BF per class
Premium Class - €18.00 + BF per class
Location: Wine Tasting Tent
Duration is 45 minutes
Please arrive 5 minutes before to check-in
Bookings open Wednesday 17th April - 13:00UK / 14:00EU

WINE TASTING 101

BASIC

Just put it on your calendar right away, you have a 101 meeting with your tasting buds! Our Flash juice pourer will bring you the most fun and easy wines that the area has to offer. Sip, taste and learn.

Presenting: 3 of Flash's sommelier favourite wines

WEDNESDAY: all afternoon

THURSDAY: 12:00 (noon) & 13:00

POP TIL YOU DROP

INTERMEDIATE

We love a Pet-Nat: they're trendy, tasty and easy to drink. As easy-going and effervescent as us, the naturally sparkling wine is a bit of a thing right now in Arezzo, with many young producers taking them beyond mere vini da piscina (literally, ‘swimming pool wines’). Forget support bubbles of the recent past, time to socialise while drinking them instead…

Presented by: Buccia Nera, Fattoria La Vialla & Mariottini Winery

FRIDAY: 12:00 & 13:00

THE SANGIOVES CHRONICLES

PREMIUM

Have you heard? Sangio is the word and it rhymes perfectly with the tuscan wine DNA. A friendly VS between two of the most iconic and elected terroirs for Sangiovese: Montalcino VS Montepulciano, proudness VS gentleness, Sangiovese Grosso VS Prugnolo Gentile and you're gonna love both!

Presented by: Castello Tricerchi & San Fabiano

THURSDAY: 16:00 & 17:00

THE PORCH POUNDERS

INTERMEDIATE

What does Nashville (Tennessee) have in common with Castiglion Fiorentino? Beside the love for music it seems absolutely nothing, but actually people there love to spend time outside during summertime, enjoying a chat and glou glou wines seating under the porch. Sounds familiar? A Masterclass on how to enjoy easy drinking juice.

Presented by: Le Masse, Lungarotti & Pomaio

THURSDAY: 14:00 & 15:00

SURPRISE SURPRISE MOTHER****

PREMIUM

Everybody loves a surprise once in a while, no exception when you are at a music festival expecting to drink some Italian wines. The tasting is gonna be so unique that you won't believe your eyes, spoiler, it's a blind tasting!

Presenting: 3 wines curated by our Flash's masterclass maestro Marco

THURSDAY: 20:00

FRIDAY: 18:00

TASTE LIKE A LOCAL

INTERMEDIATE

From now on you will never have that touristy look on your face ever again. Challenge any local wine list and surprise your grandmother on Christmas Day with an all new level of knowledge. Be the wino you didn't even know you wanted to be.

Presented by: Carlo Tanganelli Winery, San Ferdinando and Mariottini Winery

FRIDAY: 14:00 & 15:00

WINE IS LAVA: ETNA!!

PREMIUM

Feel the energy of one of the most iconic Volcanoes world wide. Etna is so powerful that its strength resonates in the wines coming from this legendary spot in Sicily. Tenuta Benedetta will bring its Sicilian "drops of god" to your glass and life will never be the same.

Presented by: Tenuta Benedetta

SATURDAY: 16:00 & 17:00

VENETO IS CALLING

PREMIUM

If the Clash had a thing for wine today we would probably be listening to some crazy tunes about Veneto's natural wine scene. A region known for Prosecco but with a natty heart beating so loud. Ladies and Gentleman, we are proud to present you, for the very first time pouring in a music festival, the Giocaia bros.

Presented by: Giocaia

FRIDAY: 19:00 & 20:00

HANGOVER WINES

INTERMEDIATE

Some mornings are just not meant to be, you wake up after a long night clubbing and the last thing you wanna do is sip some wine. Well, here is a selection of wines you won't get an hangover with and in the morning you can just restart from where you left. Your Yoga wine is here!

Presented by: Ornina, Pomaio and Buccianera

SATURDAY: 12:00 & 13:00

IT'S A tRAP (with live DJ)

INTERMEDIATE

Who says you need to go to the Bronx to get a taste of Hip Hop's roots? Right in the heart of Tuscany, a wine MC and a DJ will take through the Old School beats that influenced several generations. Don't' forget your glass, we will be sipping some serious stuff. A wine Masterclass to discover the history of Rap.

Presenting: 3 wines selected by our Flash's masterclass curator Marco and music connoisseur Fabio's

SATURDAY: 18:00

WAR OF THE ROSES VOL 2

INTERMEDIATE

When the heat is on, Tuscans go for a cold Rosé. We'll follow the trends of the last few years, exploring many producers’ focus on both glou glou (French, meaning it’s gluggable) & gastronomic Rosé. Warning: the alcohol level is never, ever low.

Presented by: Pomaio, Le Masse & San Ferdinando

SATURDAY: 14:00 & 15:00

CLASH OF TITANS

PREMIUM

Well, it's gonna be epic for sure! We are putting together in the same "room" 3 of the most iconic wines of Val di Chiana, the valley where Flash Festival takes place. In their own way each of them lead its personal revolution and became an example for many new local vigneron.

Presented by: Stefano Amerighi & Arnaldo Rossi

THURSDAY: 18:00 & 19:00

THAT ROCKIN' UMBRIA

PREMIUM

The "Green Heart of Italy". This is Umbria's nickname and beside being so romantic it's absolutely true, the region neighboring Tuscany is right in the middle of the country and it's so green that there are more vineyards and animals than people. In such a paradise, there a 3 local varieties that you do wanna discover and your host will be Francesco from the Lungarotti family, the family who put Umbria on the wine maps of the world.

Presented by: Lungarotti

FRIDAY: 16:00 & 17:00

CASENTINO MON AMOUR

PREMIUM

Casentino means "the closed valley" and we all know that hidden treasures are some of the tastier. For centuries the producers in the Casentino Valley kept quiet and focused with love on their vineyards, making amazing wines that no one really had the chance to taste. Today their are considered rockstars and everyone in Italy wants this piece of Tuscany. Meet the guys from Ornina Winery, you won't regret it.

Presented by: Ornina Winery

SATURDAY: 19:00 & 20:00

We’re stoked to present a new, bigger portion of pasta making workshops, hosted by our real-life local Nonnas, lifelong pasta-makers working at renowned restaurants, private events and – the biggest critics of them all – cooking for their families at home.

A chance to learn how to make pasta the authentic way, it’s also a lunch crafted by your own deft hands; we’ll bathe whatever you create in a pot of rolling, boiling water, salted like the sea and – no questions, please – cooked until al dente.

All classes are kept to intimate limited capacity to enhance the experience.

The Details:

Location: Nonna’s Corner
Pasta making with Nonna is €25.00
You will be able to cook and eat your pasta - get it cooked at dedicated cooking point next to Pasteria, with two sauces options of your choice
Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Please arrive 5 minutes before to check-in
Bookings open Wednesday 24th April, 13:00 UK / 14:00 EU.

MACCHERONI - THE TUSCAN TAGLIATELLE

The art of kneading, rolling out and cutting egg pasta by hand.

Maccheroni is the real thing, seeing durum wheat kneaded before being rolled out and cut by hand. It’s infused with egg, too, so expect something as golden as the sun.

PICI - THE ETRUSCAN RUSTIC SPAGHETTI (Vegan)

Pici is a typical peasant pasta from Tuscany, prepared with simple ingredients and a lot of love.

It's a thicker version of spaghetti, hand-rolled and best served with a classic, fruity tomato sauce. It’s also a plant-based recipe, too, meaning that if you’re a vegan, this one’s for you.

A very special intimate dining experience with Chef Leonardo Barbagli (Il Tocco di Leonardo) presenting his cuisine of unique flavours inspired by the Tuscan traditions, enhanced by the quality of Arezzo’s rich agricultural and wine production and his passion on the Italian philosophy Zero Kilometre approach.

“My dishes follow the rhythm of nature”, with seasonal products straight from the land to the table.

Be ready to be transported into Leonardo’s journey of aromas and stories behind each dish he will prepare always following his motto of “elegant simplicity”.

Limited seats at this shared table per time to preserve the taste experience and to embrace convivial dining like in true Tuscan style.

The Details:

A menu curated for Flash’s guests
A €45 per person ticket includes 4 Courses – Antipasto, Primo, Secondo, Dolce & 4 Glasses of Wines
Menus Announced - Tuesday 30th April
Bookings Open - Thursday 2nd May - 13:00 UK / 14:00 EU
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday only
Limited seats available.

PRONOUNCED: 'SHANNA-KEY-HUH'

Very excited to be bringing SEANCHOÍCHE to join the Flash Festival Famiglia this year!

The storytelling collective, originally founded in Dublin now takes place across the world in cities like London, Amsterdam, Berlin and Melbourne, It is a space for people from all corners of life to come and listen and engage with spoken stories, ranging from personal anecdotes, monologues, fictional narratives, to poetry pieces and anything in between.

Seanchoíche is an opportunity to unpack. To come to terms with scars that accompany a personal experience, to gain some closure, to feel something deeper by laughing things out. Among those things magic is born.

Seanchoíche is a safe space, it's an event filled with empathy, catharsis, laughter, tears and joy. For some people, it's their first time ever speaking in front of a crowd, which makes it even more meaningful and memorable for them. For others, it's an opportunity to try out their creative juices, and see how the crowd reacts to their story, their comedy, their poetry, or thier spoken word.

We can’t wait to host them in the beautiful Tuscan countryside this 5th edition exploring the themes of TOGETHERNESS and FIRSTS & LASTS.

Friday 17th May - 12:00 - 14:00 - Giardino Stage - Togetherness

Saturday 18th May 12:00 - 14:00 - Giardino Stage - First & Lasts

We invite everyone from all over the world to submit their story. whether it is an anecdote, a poem or a spoken word piece, and apply to speak at this first year's Seanchoíche at Flash Festival.

Approved stories and speakers will receive a complimentary ticket to Flash Festival!

TELL YOUR STORY AT FLASH

Jordan is a yoga teacher, breath work coach, mindful meditation guide, retreat host, running her yoga online studio in London.

She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve holistic well-being through the interconnectedness of movement, breath, and mindful awareness. With a no-frills approach, her teaching style focuses on creating a comfortable and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, comfortable and safe to explore different layers of themselves.

FLASH Yoga & Wellbeing focus is to live in balance.

The Details:

Yoga and Wellbeing is free and accessible for all.
Few mats available. Bring your own mat unless you are cool with rolling around in the grass.

TONE & FLOW WITH DISCO

Jordan’s signature class that is more than just work out; it is a journey to holistic strength and well-being.

With a fusion of Yoga, Pilates, and High-Intensity Strength Training, complemented by Conscious Breath Work and Personal Development Methodologies, Jordan has crafted an experience that extends beyond the mat. Each sequence is designed to improve coordination, push your endurance and ignite inner strength and clarity.

This will be a really fun, high-energy class as a first little party of the day balanced with exercise and a bit of sweat cuz health is wealth.

Mimosa afterwards at the Main Bar! 😀

THURSDAY - 11:00

Duration - 60 minutes

REJUVENATE FLOW

A Yoga flow to reset the mind and body.

Mid festival it’s always good to have a little time for yourself. This class will focus on movement and breath, clearing stale energy so that you feel refreshed on the dance floor!

FRIDAY - 11:00

Duration - 45 minutes

MELT WITH LIVE DJ

Melt Session with Jordan, another one of her signature class, is a unique blend of yin and restorative yoga infused with conscious breath and awareness work. This class aims to promote deep relaxation, release tension, and cultivate mindfulness.

Everyone basically needs a hug at this point in a festival so this class will do that with a guided meditation and a very stretchy melt session immersed in nature 🖖

SATURDAY - 11:00

Duration - 45 minutes

EXPERIENCES

WINE TASTING MASTERCLASSES

PASTA MAKING WITH NONNA

A TUSCAN FEAST WITH CHEF LEONARDO

SEANCHOÍCHE

YOGA & WELLBEING