House ofSwitzerlandItalia 2026
Event
Milano

Masterclass: ‘Bees and biodiversity: the silent balance of mountain pastures’

Salone delle Alpi

Carlo Mariani apicoltore

With Carlo Mariani from Wooding Lab, beekeeper – Giovanna Frova, Swiss Cheese Consortium

A meeting dedicated to the role of bees as indicators of the vitality of mountain pastures. From pollination to floral diversity, the workshop explains how small natural balances create resilient and rich landscapes, capable of expressing value, identity and quality in mountain-related production.

Just as bees preserve the biodiversity of mountain flora, cows also contribute to the balance of the pasture ecosystem by grazing and trampling.

We will taste mountain cheeses, such as Gruyère AOP, Sbrinz AOP, Emmentaler AOP from the mountains and Etivaz AOP in their pure form, paired with honeys from different flowers. A winning combination where the aromas and taste are enhanced, leaving the palate with fruity, intense and velvety notes.

Participation is free, upon reservation (subject to availability).

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House ofSwitzerlandItalia 2026/milano
Centro Svizzero
Access from
Via del Vecchio Politecnico
20121 Milano
4.2.2026: 5-10pm
5.-22.2.2026: Mon – Sun, 10am-10pm
except 10 February, opening at 1 pm
House ofSwitzerlandItalia 2026/cortina
VIA DELLO STADIO 7
32043 Cortina D’Ampezzo
6.–22.2.2026
& 6.–15.3.2026
Mon – Sun, 10am-10pm
House ofSwitzerlandItalia 2026/bormio
Bar Bormio
Via Roma 79
23032 Bormio
6.–22.2.2026
Mon – Sun : 7:30am-11pm

Partners

Official Partners

    • Omega
    • On
    • Repower
    • Schindler
    • Swatch
    • Swiss Wine
    • Switzerland
    • USM

Institutional Partners

    • Conf 001
    • Swiss olympic2
    • Swiss Paralympic
    • Sporthilfe
    • BBL 001
    • Centro Swiss 001
    • Fed Pol

Cultural collaborations

    • OCG
    • RSI

Scientific collaboration

    • USI EN

The initiative is part of

    • Cultural Olympiad

Suppliers

    • Etter
    • Eyevip
    • Glice
    • Le Gruyere
    • Jacquet
    • Lindt
    • Morand
    • Ricoter
    • SRG SSR
    • Fromaggi dalla Svizzera
    • Swisscom Broadcast
    • Swisspor
    • Swiss Wool 001
    • ZUG

Catering Partners

    • Swiss Corner
    • Cafe Scala
    • LH
    • Terrazza Palestro

Art Direction

    • Bureau

Graphic Design

    • Base

Production

    • Altofragile
    • Flamme