Not only sports and Olympic competitions, but also a great international stage for Italian food & beverage. I
In view of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Milan and the Alpine resorts involved become the protagonists of a story that intertwines haute cuisine, mixology, local products, sustainability, culture and global brands.
From the starred dinners of Identità Golose Milano to the immersive experiences of Corona Cero, passing through the international mixology of MAG Navigli and the artistic-solidarity project of the Winter Games Express, the path to the Games transforms the Milan-Cortina area into a true world-class gastronomic destination.
Towards Milan Cortina 2026
Mountain Cuisine at Identità Golose Milano
On the eve of the Winter Games, Identità Golose Milano launches a special project dedicated to the mountain cuisines of the world, transforming high altitude into a universal gastronomic language.
In fact, from 26 to 30 January 2026, the international gastronomy hub Identità Golose Milano will host 5 four-handed dinners, built on the dialogue between an Italian chef linked to the Alpine territories and an international chef, interpreter of other high-altitude cultures.
A fantastic culinary journey that brings the taste of high peaks to the city and focuses on territory, climate, raw materials, but also memory. All with great balance between tradition and innovation.
The program of starred dinners
- 26 JanuaryRiccardo Gaspari (SanBrite, Cortina d’Ampezzo – 1 Michelin Star)Alessandro Negrini (Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia, Milan – 1 Michelin Star)
- 27 JanuaryMichele Talarico (Kosmo Taste the Mountain, Livigno)
Julian Stieger (Rote Wand Chef’s Table, Lech – 2 Michelin Stars) - 28 JanuaryPaolo Griffa (Caffè Nazionale, Aosta – 1 Michelin Star)
Andrea Selvaggini (Savage, Oslo – 1 Michelin Star) - 29 JanuaryStefano Masanti (Il Cantinone, Madesimo – 1 Michelin Star)
Michael Mayr (Quellenhof Gourmetstube 1897 – 1 Michelin Star) - 30 JanuaryAlessandro Gilmozzi (El Molin, Cavalese – 1 Michelin Star)
David Žefran (Milka, Kranjska Gora – 2 Michelin Stars)
Dinners are open to the public by reservation through the Identità Golose Milano www.identitagolosemilano.it website and TheFork.
Official Promoting Partners: Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino, 1895 by Lavazza, Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium, Divine Creazioni by Surgital.
“World Comes To Milan”: MAG Navigli’s international mixology for the Olympics
Milanese cocktail culture also enters the Olympic story with MAG Navigli, a historic cocktail bar on the Naviglio Grande, which presents “World Comes To Milan”, a drink list dedicated to visitors arriving from all over the world for the Games.
The project transforms the counter into a meeting place between cultures: each cocktail is inspired by a country and reworks symbolic ingredients and gastronomic suggestions, becoming a true “liquid ambassador”. A manifesto of hospitality that reflects the inclusive and international spirit of Milano Cortina 2026.
Canada Old Fashioned reimagined combining Jameson Black Barrel whiskey
Among the most iconic drinks:
- Canada – an Old Fashioned revisited with Jameson Black Barrel, maple syrup, pecans, butter and vanilla bitters, warm and enveloping
- Greece – homage to the cradle of the Games, with Mastiha Skinos, references to Greek salad and tzatziki in liquid version, ciceone and olive oil, with ouzo spherification
The menu also pays homage to countries such as Norway, France, Australia and many other nations protagonists of the event, consolidating Milan as the capital of international mixology.
Corona Cero and Milano Cortina 2026: the Golden Moments arrive on the slopes
Among the beverage protagonists stands out Corona Cero, the first non-alcoholic beer sponsor of the Winter Olympic Games, with the global platform “For Every Golden Moment”.
The brand also brings its spirit of responsible celebration to the mountains, promoting quality non-alcoholic choices and conscious moments of break.
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Main activations
- National media campaign (social, digital and DOOH)
- Special edition Olympic-themed pack
- Contest to win trips to the Games
- Activation at the Mottolino Ski Resort in Livigno, with the Camanel refuge transformed into Casa Corona
An experience that combines sport, lifestyle and responsible consumption.
Winter Games Express: The World’s Longest Chocolate Train
Instead, in the week before the official opening of the Olympic Games on 25 to 27 January 2026, the Winter Games Express, the longest chocolate train in the world (52 meters, 23 quintals), an event included in the Olympics for Culture, arrives at Palazzo Lombardia.
A project that combines the art of confectionery, training for young pastry chefs, international solidarity. Part of the proceeds from the solidarity tablets will be donated to palliative care organizations in Italy and Malta, strengthening the link between artisan excellence and social responsibility.
Milano Cortina 2026: when food & beverage becomes a global experience
The food & beverage initiatives linked to Milano Cortina 2026 show an Italy that speaks to the world through cuisine, mixology, craftsmanship, sustainability and innovation. Not just sport, but an ecosystem of experiences capable of strengthening the country’s positioning as an international gastronomic hub.
Milano Cortina 2026 thus becomes a journey through flavours, cultures and territories: an Olympics that can also be experienced at the table and at the counter.