Wine Events in Italy

Sicily's vineyard-to-beach wine event at the Menfi coastline. Tastings among the vines, live music, and sunset sessions overlooking the Mediterranean.

Barbaresco village's harvest festival along the main street overlooking the Tanaro valley. Local Nebbiolo producers serve wines alongside Piedmontese cuisine.

Montalcino's harvest festival in the Piazza del Popolo. Traditional grape pressing, sagra food stalls, live music, and Rosso di Montalcino poured by local producers.

The oldest grape festival in Lazio, held in Marino since 1925. The town fountain famously runs with wine during the festival. Traditional grape pressing and processions.

The world's largest wine trade fair held in Verona. Over 4,000 exhibitors from 30+ countries showcase their wines. Both trade and public days available.

Italy's leading technical wine congress combining science and tasting. Oenologists, viticulturists, and serious enthusiasts gather for cutting-edge seminars and benchmark tastings.

Chianti Classico's annual wine fair in the heart of Greve. Local producers pour their finest vintages in the triangular piazza, with food pairings and live music.

A wine fair dedicated exclusively to Italy's indigenous grape varieties. Over 400 wines from obscure native grapes, held in Bolzano's Fiera convention centre in South Tyrol.

One of Italy's most curated wine events in the Alto Adige spa town of Merano. Showcases top Italian and international producers across five themed tasting sessions.

Preview tasting of the new Vino Nobile vintage in the Renaissance cellars beneath Montepulciano. Over 70 producers pour in the atmospheric underground venues.

The annual preview tasting of the new Brunello di Montalcino vintage, held in the medieval fortress of Montalcino. The first chance to taste the upcoming release from 100+ producers.

Romagna's annual wine showcase in the ceramic art city of Faenza. Over 100 Sangiovese and Albana producers pour in the neoclassical Palazzo delle Esposizioni.

Italy's national open cellars weekend. Over 1,000 wineries across all 20 regions open their doors for free tastings, vineyard tours, and special events. Coordinated by the Movimento Turismo del Vino.