My sweet valentine: SAN PELLEGRINO SAPORI TICINO takes over GENEVA

The thirteenth edition of S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino took off this week in Geneva with a fantastic gala dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva.

This year S. Pellegrino Sapori Ticino shines more than ever in the firmament of gastronomy, with an impressive number of Gault & Millau points and Michelin stars, demonstrating its strong culinary personality.

After a world tour of international cuisines from different countries in 2018, this year the food and wine festival from Ticino, breaking records of fame and longevity in Europe, is preparing to set its table under the sign of Swiss haute cuisine . A sort of homecoming for an event that, from birth, has always been the mouthpiece of Ticino as a region of great tourist traditions and gastronomy and now wants to extend this concept to the whole nation.

To follow the red line of national excellence, S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino has chosen to collaborate with Les Grandes Tables de Suisse, the most prestigious Swiss chefs association, bringing together almost all the best restaurants in the country.

On April 8th, the kick-off has been given at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva member of the Swiss Deluxe Hotels Group, masters of the service of excellence. For the night some of the best chefs in Ticino, took the most sunny and Mediterranean cuisine over the Gotthard.

Lorenzo Albrici (Locanda Orico, Bellinzona, 16G & M - 1 * M), Luca Bellanca (Metamorphosis, Lugano), Dario Ranza and Cristian Moreschi (Villa Principe Leopoldo, Lugano, 17G & M) and Domenico Ruberto (I due Sud, Hotel Splendide Royal, Lugano ) have been the protagonists of the soirée de Genève, assisted by local chef Massimiliano Sena (15G & M - 1 * M).

As for the last 13 editions, the dishes of the chefs are served with great wines of Ticino showing that that local wines pair well also with haute-cuisine gastronomy.

Chefs Domenico Ruperto, Luca Bellanca, Massimiliano Sena, Luca Albrici,

Dario Ranza and Cristian Moreschi

The night was a great occasion to meet the new Executive Chef of Villa Principe Leopoldo Cristian Moreschi.

Villa Principe Leopoldo in Lugano, is synonymous with excellence, quality and cordiality. The 37 suites, the reception and the kitchen form for years a concept at a time unique and undeniable. The year 2019 begins with a taste of spring and freshness: Dario Ranza (63) will pass the lead of his kitchen to Cristian Moreschi after 7 years of mentorship.

With over twenty years of experience in Italy and St. Moritz, Cristian Moreschi, in 2011 joined his history with that of Villa Principe Leopoldo. A destiny now sealed. Different rewards and the desire to always surpass themselves have allowed this enthusiastic professional to distinguish himself in all the stages that led him, today, to take the lead of a motivated and trained team to provide 5 stars quality.

"Collaborating with Villa Principe Leopoldo has been a stimulating experience from the start.

I am convinced that I will always be able to combine my gastronomic vision with that of Villa Principe Leopoldo.

What motivates me above all is the awareness of the values of Villa Principe

Leopoldo, among which the unconditional quest for quality stands as a true pillar.

Each product is subject to careful selection, field research and

rules-based treatment and knowledge of the raw material, consolidated in

time, " says executive chef Cristian Moreschi.

"One of the most promising chefs having made its way into our House will

provide continuity to the history of a business of

this level, "

says Maurizio Migliardi, CEO of Ticino Hotels Group.

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