Mario Soldati: The Art of Telling Italy Through Taste

A free panel discussion at the Italian Cultural Institute in London exploring writer and filmmaker Mario Soldati's legacy in portraying Italian food, wine and regional identity.

Held for Italian Cuisine Week in the World 2026 and the 120th anniversary of Mario Soldati's birth, this discussion examines his role as a pioneer in portraying Italy's regions, food and wine as expressions of national identity. Speakers including Ambassador Fabio Cassese, Professor Beatrice Sica and Chiara Soldati will discuss works such as Vino al vino and Viaggio nella valle del Po, and Soldati's relevance as a forerunner of Italian cultural diplomacy. The event is chaired by journalist Marco Varvello and hosted in collaboration with the Mario Soldati Association and the Mondadori Foundation.