{"id":180393,"date":"2026-04-25T14:56:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/?p=180393"},"modified":"2026-09-02T17:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:36:05","slug":"a-symphony-of-seasons-altamura-distilleries-x-four-seasons-firenze-redefine-cocktail-theatre-at-fcw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/press-release\/a-symphony-of-seasons-altamura-distilleries-x-four-seasons-firenze-redefine-cocktail-theatre-at-fcw\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cA Symphony of Seasons\u201d &#8211; Altamura Distilleries x Four Seasons Firenze Redefine Cocktail Theatre at FCW"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-125270&#8243; back_image=&#8221;156599&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;color-125270&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;60&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;974210&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;4&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;home-events&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;297871&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cA Symphony of Seasons\u201d &#8211; Altamura Distilleries x Four Seasons Firenze Redefine Cocktail Theatre at FCW<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;3&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; auto_height_device=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;176776&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;121921&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;147264&#8243; media_width_use_pixel=&#8221;yes&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;114620&#8243; media_width_pixel=&#8221;930&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;551222&#8243; el_class=&#8221;pressrelease&#8221;]<strong>A spectacular private event brings together classical music and cocktail artistry in one of Florence\u2019s most iconic settings during Florence Cocktail Week 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Florence, Italy, April 2025: Altamura Distilleries Vodka, the Official Vodka Partner of The World&#8217;s 50 Best Hotels, and Four Seasons Hotel Firenze came together for a private celebration of remarkable elegance during Florence Cocktail Week 2025, presenting an event that transformed mixology into performance and cocktails into orchestral movements. Titled \u201cA Symphony of Seasons\u201d, the event reimagined Vivaldi\u2019s Le Quattro Stagioni through live music and seasonally inspired cocktails, all staged within the majestic Conventino Ballroom \u2014 a deconsecrated church at the heart of the Four Seasons\u2019 historic Florentine estate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">For an exclusive guest list of hospitality innovators and cultural tastemakers, the experience offered a multi-sensory journey through music, taste, and Italian creativity. The acclaimed <b><i>Interpreti Veneziani<\/i><\/b><b> <\/b>ensemble performed Vivaldi\u2019s <i>Four Seasons<\/i> live beneath vaulted ceilings and candlelit frescoes, while leading Four Seasons mixologists from across Europe unveiled bespoke cocktails inspired by each movement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At the heart of every serve was Altamura Distilleries Vodka \u2014 a truly distinctive Italian spirit distilled from 100% Altamura wheat, a unique durum variety grown in Puglia and historically used to make PDO-protected <i>Pane di Altamura<\/i>. With its round, full-bodied texture and rich, earthy character, Altamura Distilleries Vodka represents a new generation of terroir-driven spirits \u2014 <i>Born in Italy, Served by the World&#8217;s Best Mixologists<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>THE COCKTAILS \u2013 ONE SPIRIT, FOUR SEASONS:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Primavera (Spring)<\/b> <i>Created by Edoardo Sandri, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze: <\/i>Altamura Distilleries Vodka, Lucano Anniversario Redistilled, Mancino Sakura, Strawberry Bitter<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Estate (Summer)<\/b> <i>Created by Dario Sgroi, Four Seasons Taormina: <\/i>Altamura Distilleries Vodka, Amaro Amara, Watermelon Wine, Mezcal<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Autunno (Autumn): <\/b><i>Created by Benedetta Di Pietro, Bar Antoine \u2013 Four Seasons London: <\/i>Altamura Distilleries Vodka, Mezcal, Tio Pepe Chili Tincture, Basil &amp; Beer Cordial, Clear Sparkling Tomato, Celery Bitters<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Inverno (Winter)<\/b>: <i>Created by Adam Redli, M\u00daZSA \u2013 Four Seasons Budapest:<br \/>\n<\/i>Altamura Distilleries Vodka, Mandarin &amp; Quince Vanille, Lime Bubblegum<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">From the floral delicacy of spring to the warmth of summer, the umami depth of autumn to the bright intensity of winter \u2014 each cocktail captured the flavour and feeling of its season, amplified by the expressive character of Altamura Distilleries Vodka. The result was a celebration of seasonality, storytelling and spirit \u2014 blending classical inspiration with modern cocktail culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This event reflects <b>Altamura Distilleries\u2019 <\/b>mission to elevate vodka as a spirit of culture and complexity, rooted in Italian identity and global in appeal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cA Symphony of Seasons\u201d was more than an event \u2014 it was a celebration of creativity, cultural heritage, and the art of the modern cocktail. Through spirit and sound, it told a story of transformation: from wheat, to vodka, to experience.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><b>ENDS &#8211; <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-lxmt&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; auto_height_device=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;977663&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;777078&#8243;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;801204&#8243; el_class=&#8221;pressrelease&#8221;]<strong>Notes to editors:<\/strong><br \/>\nAltamura Distilleries is the creator of the world\u2019s first vodka distilled entirely from 100% Altamura durum wheat &#8211; the same PDO-protected grain behind Pane di Altamura, the world\u2019s only bread with Protected Designation of Origin status.<br \/>\nFounded by Frank Grillo and Steve Acuna, two Americans who relocated to Puglia in southern Italy, Altamura Distilleries Vodka is triple distilled and bottled at 43% ABV to preserve the wheat\u2019s distinctive character: a smooth, full-bodied spirit with umami depth, cereal sweetness and a clean, warming finish.<br \/>\nTriple distilled and bottled at 43% ABV, Altamura Distilleries Vodka has quickly gained international recognition. Wine Enthusiast awarded the vodka 94 points, while the brand has received Double Gold and Best Imported Vodka at The Fifty Best, two Gold Medals at the Global Spirits Masters and Best International Vodka at the 2023 New Orleans Spirits Competition during Tales of the Cocktail.<br \/>\nIt was also named in the Drinks International Bartenders\u2019 Brands Report in 2026 and has served as the Official Vodka Partner of The World\u2019s 50 Best Hotels since 2025.<br \/>\nAltamura Distilleries Vodka is available in the United Kingdom and Italy via Amazon, in the United Kingdom via Master of Malt for \u00a332.50, and in the United States through the Altamura Distilleries website at www.altamuradistilleries.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESS CONTACTS<\/strong><br \/>\nAntoni Heatley | antoni@cutlasscomms.com | +44 (0)7852 985 773\u2028Tim Harfield | tim@cutlasscomms.com IG @altamuradistilleries | @cutlasscomms[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;1&#8243; mobile_visibility=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-125270&#8243; back_image=&#8221;156599&#8243; overlay_color=&#8221;color-125270&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;60&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;974210&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":147264,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[222],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-180393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180393","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=180393"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":180527,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/180393\/revisions\/180527"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=180393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=180393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.altamuradistilleries.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=180393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}