Italy, as we know, is a country where the wine It’s good, actually: our winegrowers, from the North to the South, are renowned throughout the world for the excellence that we produce and export internationally, from Barolo to Chianti, from Amarone to Franciacorta (but the Italian team has many other flagships!).
That is why, of course, in the country there are numerous food and wine festivals that have wine, the nectar of the gods, as their protagonist: especially, to say, in the autumn period which is the one right after the harvest. Here are some of the most beautiful and unmissable wine festivals in Italy from September to November.
Discover the cellars of Morbegnu
The narrow streets of the splendid Morbegno (Sondrio) get excited between the fountain in Piazzetta Marconi and Via San Marco, to immerse yourself in the flavors of Valtellina to discover the most suggestive wineries in the area. This is in fact an exclusive event: Morbegno in the cellar guide visitors to discover the underground cellars traditionally, before drinking a glass in the green gardens of the 18th century Malacrida Palace. Have we convinced you? The event in the province of Sondriu in Morbegnu awaits you no weekends of September 28 and 29, October 5 and 6 and October 12 and 13.
Vermouth tasting in Asti
Originally from the end of the XIXth century and born in Turin, u Vermouth We will meet you on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 September in Asti with the demonstration “L’Ora del Vermouth®”. This is an occasion to celebrate that undisputed protagonist of the Italian aperitifwhich will include a series of demonstrations and speeches dedicated to the current situation in the Italian political and economic panorama, as well as the presence of various guests (including some authors presenting their latest literary releases) and, of course, the central theme will be. being the wine world of the territory of Asti.
The Cerreto d’Esi Festival of the Vineyard in Camerano
From September 14 to 17 in Camerano (Ancona), wine will be celebrated once again, as it has been for thirty years, with a party in which participants will be able to delight their palates with typical Marche delicacies and the best wine labels of the area. At the Cerretu d’Esi Grape Festival in Camerano it will also be possible to visit the underground caves of Camerano and participate in the surprise (and fun) grape pressing.
Barbera d’Asti Wine Festival
First edition for this event in the heart of Monferrato: the Barbera d’Asti Wine Festival will be held from September 6 to 15with a program aimed at celebrating the excellent wines of the territory that will also include cultural and artistic themed encounters.
However, the protagonist of these days will be the local winemaking tradition: during this special party dedicated to Barbera d’Asti, guests will also be able to enjoy musical moments and guided tastings.
The festival of the cellar in Santo Stefano Belbo
Every weekend in September, the tradition of revenge comes to life Farmhouse Fontanette for the cellar party: in the province of Cuneoin the event of Santo Stefanu Belbo the participants will be able to enjoy various educational activities, tastings of local wines and typical dishes. On the other hand, it will also be possible to look more closely at the phases of wine production by experiencing the pressing phase, or participating in a guided tour of the cellar and the vineyards. To follow, finally, a lunch or dinner based on wine and traditional dishes.
Open cellars in Varignana
In the province of Bologna, right among the green hills of Bologna, the September 15to celebrate the revenge, it will be possible to immerse yourself in the local nature and discover the tradition of Wines from Palazzo di Varignana. During this Sunday, the participants will attend the cycle of the production of the wine, starting from the phase of the revenge to the tasting of the product in the glass.
Moreover, adults and children will be able to put their hands on the vineyard, guided by the most experienced winegrowers.
Franciacorta party in the cellar
In the province of Brescia, the Festival Franciacorta in the Cantina: in the days of September 13, 14 and 15local wineries welcome visitors for food and wine tastings and other outdoor activities. In fact, it will be possible to take a walk at sunset among the vineyards, even in the company of faithful four-legged friends, and even go galloping or cycling. You can consult it on the official site Franciacorta.wine the complete list of wineries festival participants.
Weekend among the vineyards at Casa Valdo in Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Cantina Valdo is one of the wineries that literally made history Superior Proseccojust post those hills now a UNESCO World Heritage Site: in the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene region, an exciting and intriguing autumn weekend of walking among the vineyards awaits you.
The Casa Valdo winery, in fact, welcomes visitors in a suggestive environment farm restoredoriginating from the 19th century where it seems that Napoleon himself also stayed here. Casa Valdo has been involved in the production of sparkling wines and Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene since 1926.
In this cozy and romantic country housetravelers can stay in one of the six rooms with exclusive views of the historic Prosecco vineyards, and also have fun participating in the various autumn events organized in the area, including the Prosecco Cycling and the Valdobbiadene Jazz.