Events and Tastings

At Santa, in our lake-view Cupola in Desenzano del Garda, we have organized themed evenings, wine, beer and gin tastings and parties with local producers for years. Here you'll find the history of our past events.

2025

Tasting in the Cupola with Az. Agr. Le Gaine

January 24, 2025 — meet-the-producer event in partnership with ONAV Brescia: a tasting of wines from the Le Gaine estate, on the hills of Lake Garda, paired with cheeses, cured meats and Santa Pizza.

2024

Gin Tasting in the Cupola

November 29, 2024 — a tasting evening in partnership with Madame Bouganville Gin, drinks and paired dishes in the lake-view Cupola.

Beer Tasting in the Cupola

November 28, 2024 — an evening with Birrificio Curtense: four exclusive beers and dishes created especially for the Cupola.

Vegan Tasting in the Cupola

November 22, 2024 — a 100% plant-based dinner in the lake-view Cupola, dedicated to plant-based cuisine.

Events in the Cupola 2024

November 2024 — the program for the season of events in the Santa Cupola: vegan dinner, beer tasting and gin night.

2023

New Year's Eve at Santa Pizza 2023

Santa's New Year's Eve menu in Desenzano del Garda, with fish, meat and vegan options.

Valpolicella in the Glass

November 24, 2023 — a food and wine evening with a tasting of the best local wines paired with Santa's dishes, in our lake-view Igloo.

The Women of Rosé

October 27, 2023 — an evening dedicated to local women producers of rosé wines, in partnership with Talent Kitchen and Garda Foody.

Halloween @Santa with Birrificio Inesistente

October 2023 — gourmet Halloween-themed pizzas paired with beers from Birrificio Inesistente.

San Pierino Party feat. Piero Dry Gin

April 28, 2023 — the opening of Santa's Cocktail Bar for the spring season, with Piero Dry Gin Tonics on the lakeshore.

Gin Aro @Santa Pizza

A gin tasting evening on the lakeshore in Desenzano del Garda.

Inferno Gin @Santa Pizza Desenzano

A gin-themed aperitivo at Santa, Desenzano del Garda.

Valentine's Day Gin Tasting

A gin tasting evening for Valentine's Day, at Santa in Desenzano del Garda.

Magis Tasting. Desenzano's Craft Beer

A tasting of Magis craft beers in Santa's Cupola in Desenzano del Garda.