The Wine Islands, among the wines of Sardinia, heroic wines and Alta Langa.

The 2025 edition of Cocco… Wine will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September in Cocconato.

One of the most delicious and popular food and wine events in Piedmont has reached its 24th edition this year.

The Go Wine association promotes and organizes the event in agreement with the Municipality of Cocconato and the Cocconato Riviera del Monferrato Consortium .

A successful formula that evolves with each edition and promotes multiple factors: the valorization of the locations (the landscape of Cocconato, the walkable historic center), the gastronomic tradition (typical products such as Cocconato Robiola, the many gourmet restaurants in and around the town), and the wine, with a selection of wineries that team up in the local Consortium and open the doors of the event to other Piedmontese wineries.

“Walking the Village”,

new initiative between wine and culture

The 2025 edition of Cocco…Wine enriches its program by inviting the general public to a special event, to alternate with the many tastings along the Via del Gusto on Via Roma.

“Camminare il Borgo” is an initiative designed to promote and raise awareness of Cocconato d’Asti through a guided walk through the heart of the historic center, in the upper part.

A journey that allows you to discover, step by step, the architectural, cultural, and landscape heritage of the upper part of one of Piedmont’s most charming villages.

Located in the Lower Monferrato area and also known as the “Riviera del Monferrato” for its mild climate, Cocconato has been listed among “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy” and awarded the Italian Touring Club’s Orange Flag. The village retains numerous traces of its past, from its Roman origins to the Middle Ages, when the Radicati Counts made it an important fortified center with autonomy.

Along the way, you’ll admire historic buildings, Gothic porticoes, churches, and panoramic views, all within a perfectly preserved urban setting. The tour takes place entirely in the pedestrian center and offers a deeper understanding of the town’s history and identity, with references to its agricultural and food and wine traditions.

“Camminare il Borgo” is an experience accessible to all, designed to combine culture, discovery, and appreciation of the area. Event days and times: always meet in Piazza Statuto.

Saturday, September 6th, 5:30 PM and 9:00 PM

Sunday 7 September at 11.30am and 4pm

Each route, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will conclude in the outdoor area of Locanda Martelletti, where the Wine Island, linked to Heroic Viticulture, will be open.

Saturday 5th (4pm-12am) and

Sunday, September 6th (11am-7pm NEW HOURS!)

the TASTING BENCH

The Cocconato cellars, the islands of wine

Cocconato will transform into a virtual wine trail, a route that will wind from Piazza Cavour along Via Roma to the Cortile del Collegio, alternating wine tastings with typical local products.

A pedestrian-only historic center, livened up for the event: it will host wineries from Cocconato, other parts of Piedmont, and several artisans of taste with their tasting proposals.

In particular, the Cocconato wineries will welcome all participants, each managing an exhibition space and presenting the vineyards and wines of this corner of Piedmont. Barbera d’Asti is the most

The most important and well-known in the area; however, production also includes other red wines from native vines, as well as prized selections of white wines that find ideal conditions to express themselves on the Cocconato soils.

THE COCCONATO CELLARS

SLIME

BENEFITS OF COCCONITO

GIULIO COCCHI SPARKLING WINES

MACIOT

MAROVE’

NICOLA FEDERICO

LAUGHING HILL

The Cocconato Consortium, Monferrato Riviera

Most of the wineries listed above are members of the local Consortium, founded a few years ago to promote wineries in the Cocconato d’Asti (AT) area and artisans of taste who showcase typical local products. This ambitious project aims to unite and further enhance the potential of Cocconato, its terroir, and its historic vocation for fine dining.

THE WINE ISLANDS: Sardinian wines, heroic wines, and Alta Langa

The Wine Islands represent a tradition of Coconut…Wine.

They were designed to compare them with wines from other regions and enrich the offering for wine enthusiasts who have always appreciated this formula.

The 2025 Wine Islands have three themes: the wines of Sardinia, heroic wines, and the Alta Langa.

A special wine shop will present a selection of Sardinian wines: the aim is to promote the region’s viticulture as a whole, documenting the richness of its varietals and its different production areas.

The focus on heroic wines will showcase viticulture that thrives in rugged terrain, mountainous regions, or challenging orographic conditions. Where vineyard work requires extraordinary effort and dedication.

A final themed island will be dedicated to the Alta Langa, a reference denomination for the history and current status of Piedmontese sparkling wine, representing various production entities that interpret the classic method in an excellent hilly setting.

From 21st to 24th and from 28th to 30th August 2025, seven days of wine, culture and territory.

Tarquinia is preparing to host the 19th edition of DiVino Etrusco, scheduled for Thursday the 21st to Sunday the 24th and from Thursday the 28th to Saturday the 30th of August 2025. This event, one of the most anticipated of the summer, celebrates the profound connection between wine and Etruscan cultural heritage, transforming the historic center into an evocative food and wine and cultural itinerary for seven evenings.

A taste journey through the streets of Tarquinia. The event features wineries from the historic Etruscan Dodecapolis—the confederation of the twelve most important city-states of the ancient Etruscan world—which will offer tastings of a selection of excellent wines. The tastings will be curated by sommeliers from the Viterbo branch of FISAR, ensuring a knowledgeable and qualified approach to wine culture.

Entertainment, art, and widespread culture. In addition to the wine offerings, the festival will offer a rich program of concerts, art installations, literary gatherings, exhibitions, live performances, and guided tours every evening, contributing to a fully immersive experience. A wide selection of quality street food will also be available, with gastronomic options designed to showcase the wines being tasted.

Sardinia, special guest of the 2025 edition. Among this year’s new features is a space dedicated to the wines of Sardinia, an island historically linked to maritime trade with the Etruscans. Sardinian wineries will present a selection of labels representative of the region, in an ideal oenological and cultural dialogue between two Mediterranean regions.

A shared project, Il 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. This network of institutional synergies demonstrates the festival’s importance as an event promoting culture and tourism for the area.

Information and Updates The detailed program, list of participating wineries, events, route map, and ticket information will soon be available on the official DiVino Etrusco Facebook page.

Wine tastings and stands featuring typical Lucanian products, accompanied by a concert by Roy Paci. For enthusiasts, a masterclass on Italian underwater wines.

On Sunday, August 10th , starting at 8:00 PM, a popular event returns to the Vulture area: the 12th edition of Riflessi di Stelle , the wine tourism, music, and astronomical event at Cantina di Venosa (PZ), which attracts thousands of people every year. Musician Roy Paci , accompanied by his band Aretuska, will get the festive crowds expected in Venosa dancing and having fun.

The Riflessi di Stelle 2025 program also includes a master class on Italian underwater wines , featuring a comparison with the special “Carato Venusio” Aglianico del Vulture from Cantina di Venosa, cellared 50 meters below the seabed of Portofino. From the province of Brindisi, there will be the “Mormora” classic method, in both terrestrial and underwater versions from Cantine PaoloLeo; from Brescia, there will be “Zero Estremo Adamadus” and “Nautilus Cru Storico” from Azienda Agricola Valle Camonica; from the sea of the Riviera Romagnola, there will be a tasting of the rosé “Ostrea in fundu” from Tenuta del Paguro; and from Bolgheri, the “Volante” from Tenuta Campo al Signore.

” Riflessi di Stelle is much more than an event: it is the expression of the profound bond between our territory, its winemaking and cultural excellence, and its ability to attract people. This year, thanks to the captivating music of Roy Paci and a unique tasting of underwater wines, we celebrate Aglianico del Vulture in a dimension that combines tradition and innovation. We are immensely proud to once again welcome the public to our winery, in the heart of Vulture, to experience a magical night together under the stars ,” Francesco Perillo, President of Cantina di Venosa .

Trumpeter and composer Roy Paci , born in Augusta in 1969, began his musical journey at a very young age: at just thirteen he became first trumpet player in the town band and began performing in Italy’s leading jazz venues. After a long period spent in South America, where he collaborated with important figures in the local music scene, he returned to Italy in the late 1990s. Since then he has established himself nationally and internationally, playing with Italian ska, reggae, and folk rock groups. In 1999 he founded Roy Paci & Aretuska , a ska-jazz band that reached a mainstream audience with the single “Toda joia toda beleza” (2007). With a career spanning over twenty-five years, Roy Paci has taken part in numerous projects ranging from music to theater, from film to television. His collaborations include artists such as Vinicio Capossela, Mau Mau, Negrita, Piero Pelù, Samuele Bersani, Giorgio Conte, 99 Posse, Subsonica, Marlene Kuntz, Daniele Silvestri, Gogol Bordello, Manu Chao, Eric Mingus, Trilok Gurtu and Tony Levin.

Admission to the event is free, but a €10 ticket is required for a free tasting of Cantina di Venosa wines at the tasting table . This ticket includes a bib, glass, and two wines to sample. The tasting includes: the three “Verbo” wines (white, rosé, and red); the white “D’Avalos” (100% Malvasia); the red “Terre di Orazio” Aglianico del Vulture DOP; the “Terre di Orazio” rosé; and the sparkling “Virgola Brut.”

The tastings can be combined with gourmet sandwiches from the Gaudete restaurant, tasty dishes from the Al Baliaggio restaurant and the renowned desserts from the Antica Pasticceria Ducale, all from Venosa.