Maldives Resort Unveils Three-Day Italian Wine and Culinary Festival With Bottega SpA

Event features exclusive menus, Prosecco pairings, and Venetian-inspired entertainment as Atmosphere Kanifushi deepens ties with Italy

2025-10-21

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Maldives Resort Unveils Three-Day Italian Wine and Culinary Festival With Bottega SpA

Atmosphere Kanifushi, a luxury resort in the Maldives, will host a three-day wine and culinary event in partnership with Italian winery Bottega SpA from December 4 to 6. The event aims to blend the relaxed spirit of the Maldives with the traditions of Italian winemaking and cuisine. The collaboration is part of Atmosphere Core’s ongoing efforts to bring unique gastronomic experiences to its guests.

The celebration will begin at Just Veg, the first vegetarian restaurant in the Maldives, where Italian chef Fabrizio Marino will prepare special lunch and dinner menus. These meals will be paired with selected wines from Bottega, known for its Prosecco and other Italian varietals. On the second day, the festivities will move to Pier Six, a restaurant overlooking the lagoon. Guests will enjoy seafood pairings and an evening featuring golden cocktails, live teppanyaki cooking, and entertainment inspired by Venice’s carnival traditions.

The final night will feature the Bottega Gala Gold Dinner, a beachside gala where guests will toast with GOLD Prosecco DOC in gold-rimmed glasses under the stars. Live bands and DJ sets will provide music as the ocean sets the backdrop for the evening. Elena Schipani, Bottega’s head sommelier, will lead guided tastings throughout the event, sharing insights into each wine’s history and character.

All activities are included in the Kanifushi Plan™, subject to reservation and availability. Raman Gomathi, director of food and beverage at Atmosphere Kanifushi, said that the event reflects the resort’s commitment to combining art and authenticity in its guest experiences.

This partnership also highlights growing ties between Atmosphere Core and Italy. In 2026, Atmosphere Core plans to open its first European property, BORGO MONCHIERO Heritage by Atmosphere, in Piedmont—a region famous for its vineyards and cuisine. The collaboration with Bottega SpA and chef Fabrizio Marino offers a preview of this expansion, bringing together Maldivian hospitality and Italian culinary artistry.

Bottega SpA is a family-owned winery with four generations of history. The company is recognized for its focus on quality, authenticity, and timeless design—values shared by Atmosphere Core. Both brands aim to create memorable experiences where fine wine and island living come together for guests from around the world.

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