From July 1st to 6th, 2025, the timeless charm of Lake Como meets the excellence of Italian glassmaking with Luigi Bormioli as the Exclusive Glassware Partner of the sixth edition of the Como Lake Cocktail Week. This collaboration is perfectly aligned with the brand’s vision as a longstanding ambassador of Italian glass design in the world’s most prestigious settings—luxury hospitality, haute cuisine, and the refined culture of mixology.

The 2025 edition, themed "Taste!", explores tasting as a multisensory experience, encouraging a dialogue between flavors, textures, and visual perception. In this context, the glass becomes far more than a vessel—it is a scenographic and narrative element, a catalyst of identity, and a detail that shapes the tone and rhythm of every drink.

A Grand Opening Between Dream and Substance

The event opens on July 1st with an exclusive celebration combining high-end mixology and fine dining in the incomparable setting of Villa d’Este, an international icon of elegance and hospitality.
During the Grand Opening—reserved for industry professionals, press, and opinion leaders—creations from Camparino in Galleria, Salmon Guru, Ceresio 7, Villa d’Este, and San Domenico – Four Seasons Taormina will be served exclusively in Luigi Bormioli stemware and tumblers. Each glass will be carefully selected to enhance the structure, color, and aromatic profile of each creation.

Among Luigi Bormioli’s featured products will be the Top Class High-Ball and Jazz Long Drink tumblers, the Backdoor 20’s Hemingway Special stemware, the Top Class D.O.F. tumblers, and the elegant Speakeasies Swing White Wine glasses, designed to highlight rosé wines and light cocktails.
Each collection stands out for its perfect balance of lightness, durability, brilliance, and refined detailing—transforming the act of sipping into a complete aesthetic experience.

Michelin-Star Dinner and Signature Cocktails: Glass as a Language

On July 2nd, one of the most anticipated events takes place: the Cocktail Competition, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the scenic Terrazza Olmo. A full day dedicated to experimentation, talent, and creativity, where the finest contemporary bartenders will present their Signature Cocktails.

Luigi Bormioli will once again take center stage with a curated selection of stemware and tumblers tailored to meet the demands of modern mixology: technical shapes, clean lines, and brilliantly clear glass that enhances every hue and aromatic nuance. The brand’s presence will subtly elevate each moment, reaffirming glassware’s vital role as an extension of the drink’s expressive language.

The day will close with an exclusive Michelin-Starred Dinner in the garden of Kitchen Restaurant at the Sheraton Lake Como, featuring a three-chef collaboration: Andrea Casali, Raffaele Lenzi, and Davide Caranchini. Each course will be paired with an original cocktail, crafting a harmonious sensory journey through flavors, aromas, and textures.

Closing Party: Style and Passion Wrap Up the Como Lake Cocktail Week 2025

On Sunday, July 6th, the sixth edition of the Como Lake Cocktail Week will conclude in the elegant setting of Villa Carminati Resta, where signature cocktails inspired by Campari’s “red passion” will celebrate the creativity and artistry of Italian mixology.

The event will also host the awards ceremony for the Best Cocktail CLCW 2025 and the Critics’ Choice Award.

Glassware as a Taste Expression

For Luigi Bormioli, participating in the Como Lake Cocktail Week represents a continued commitment to building a strategic dialogue with the worlds of luxury hospitality, fine dining, and experimental mixology. In this realm, the glass is not merely a tool—it becomes a design element: a material that reflects and amplifies, accompanies and transforms the perception of what it holds.

The "Taste!" theme—dedicated to rediscovering the five fundamental tastes and their sensory interplay—highlights once again the importance of visual and tactile components in the storytelling of a drink. Glass becomes a filter, a lens, and a stage: transparent yet impactful, essential yet expressive. Its ability to refract, amplify, and enhance chromatic tones and subtleties becomes an integral part of the narrative.