At the National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia, the exhibition offers cooking shows, conferences and guided tastings for a suggestive combination of art, history, flavours and wine.
DiVino Etrusco, at Palazzo Vitelleschi “DiWine Tastings”
Once again this year, Palazzo Vitelleschi, with its elegant Renaissance architecture, will be the beating heart of DiVino Etrusco. The cloister of the National Archaeological Museum of Tarquinia will host “Degustazioni DiWine,” an event featuring cooking shows, conferences, and guided tastings, offering a captivating blend of art, history, and flavor. A fascinating journey into the winemaking world of the Etruscan Dodecapolis, which, for 2025, will be enriched by the encounter with the wine culture of Sardinia.
The first week of “Degustazioni DiWine” will feature some well-known names in the world of cuisine and food culture. On Friday, August 22nd , at 9:00 PM, chef Andrea Astolfi of the Convivial restaurant in Tuscania will offer an engaging and creative live cooking demonstration. Following this, at 10:30 PM, a discussion on “Prati Stabili” will take place in a meeting organized by the Slow Food Costa della Maremma Laziale Convivium, reflecting on a sustainable farming model that respects animal welfare.
Saturday, August 23rd , features a double event not to be missed. At 9 pm, the tasting “Nel paniere del DiVino Etrusco” (Etruscan DiVino Basket) will take place, offering a journey through typical and traditional products. Immediately following, at 10:30 pm, a special tasting will be held, led by food and wine expert Carlo Zucchetti, who will lead the audience through a reflection on the theme “Il DiVino Etrusco and the Evolution of the Territory.”
The second week of the festival will open with a broad scope, encompassing the entire Mediterranean basin. On Thursday, August 28 , at 9:00 PM, Vincenzo Bellelli, director of the Archaeological Park of Cerveteri and Tarquinia, will deliver a keynote address entitled: “The Mediterranean. Not a sea, but a succession of seas. Not a civilization, but a series of civilizations stacked one upon another,” a profound reflection on Etruscan and Nuragic civilizations. This will be followed by a guided tasting of wines from the Nuragic wineries hosted by DiVino Etrusco, curated by food and wine expert Zucchetti, accompanied by “Sardinian gastronomic incursions” from the Vincanto restaurant in Tarquinia.
On Friday, August 29th , at 9:00 PM, “The Etruscans, the Sardinians, and Wine – Conversations Around a Crater” will be held. This two-way discussion will feature Director Bellelli and food and wine expert Zucchetti, recounting the myths, exchanges, and symbols of wine in the ancient world. The evening will conclude at 10:30 PM with a new Slow Food event dedicated to “Ancient and Traditional Grains,” again organized by the Costa della Maremma Laziale Convivium. The final evening of the “Divin Mangiando in Tour” will take place on Saturday, August 30th . Starting at 9:00 PM, food journalist Anna Maria Pellegrino and Vittoria Tassoni, Slow Food Alliance trainer and chef as well as creator of the format, will lead the audience on a journey through stories, recipes, and memories. There will also be a narrative contribution, “Memories of a Fiocca,” by Tarquinia traditions scholar Carla Valdi, and a cooking demonstration by the winner of the 2025 edition, Tamara Cinciripini. The evening’s tastings will be paired with wines from the Anna Elisei, Massimo Tosoni, and Terre Giorgini wineries.
To participate in the guided tastings, reservations are required (free of charge) by contacting the Infopoint at +39 0766 849282. A €2 admission ticket to the Museum is required. DiVino Etrusco is promoted and organized by the Municipality of Tarquinia, in collaboration with the Pro Loco Tarquinia and food and wine expert Carlo Zucchetti, with financial support from the Lazio Region and the patronage of the Province of Viterbo, the Rieti-Viterbo Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministry of Culture – Archaeological Park of Cerveteri and Tarquinia. The event is also supported by the cultural association Viva Tarquinia.