With winery events, grape festivals, and participatory initiatives, the harvest season enlivens the Marca Trevigiana and invites you to discover the destination through authentic activities that intertwine wine, nature, culture, and local traditions.

The grape harvest is one of the most important moments of the year for the Marca Trevigiana: an event that involves wineries, local communities and visitors in a rich calendar of initiatives spread throughout the territory.
From shared harvests to solidarity events, from vineyard screenings to historic grape festivals, the harvest season becomes a privileged opportunity to experience the region through wine tourism, amidst encounters, traditions, and authentic discoveries. In this journey, the Fondazione DMO Marca Treviso renews its collaboration with Città del Vino, a partner in promoting wine culture and the traditions surrounding the world of vines and wine.

“The grape harvest represents one of the most authentic moments to discover our destination. Through these events, we want to invite residents and visitors to experience the work of the producers, local traditions, and the cultural and food and wine heritage that characterizes the Marca Trevigiana. Our goal is to help people discover this area through hands-on, engaging experiences that allow them to experience its excellence and its people firsthand,” says Giulia Casagrande, president of Marca Treviso.

Highlights of the season include: the Solidarity Harvest, the Night Harvest, the Social Harvest, the Harvest Festival, and Cinema in the Cellar, as well as numerous other initiatives that open their doors to the public with events dedicated to wine culture. Alongside these events, historic and deeply rooted local events such as the Sant’Angelo Grape Festival and the Fonte Grape Festival continue to draw visitors.

But the opportunity to experience the Marca Trevigiana doesn’t stop at the vineyards. The events held this time of year become a starting point for exploring an area rich in offerings. Those participating in the Vendemmia Solidale (Solidarity Harvest) can delve deeper into the local cheesemaking tradition with visits to the aging cellars, refinement workshops, and sensory tastings dedicated to cheese; those choosing the Vendemmia Sociale (Social Harvest) can combine the experience with a visit to a historic villa and a tour of artisanal beer production.

The calendar of events can also be enriched with a wide range of experiences that allow you to discover the region in its various facets: from itineraries dedicated to the native Piave grape varieties, which intertwine vineyards, cellars, and rural history, to family activities and creative workshops related to the world of agriculture.

Nature lovers can combine their participation in the grape harvest with a kayak excursion along the Sile River to the evocative Burci Cemetery, while those wishing to delve deeper into the area’s historical and cultural heritage can choose guided tours of some of the most beautiful UNESCO-listed Venetian villas, accompanied by tastings of Asolo Prosecco DOCG Superiore.

Rounding out the offerings are horseback rides through the vineyards, accompanied by aperitifs featuring local products, hands-on cheesemaking workshops, and activities that showcase the area’s ancient dairy tradition. These experiences allow you to transform a day dedicated to the grape harvest into an opportunity to experience the landscape, traditions, and culture of the Marca Trevigiana in an even more authentic way.

There’s no shortage of opportunities to discover the destination’s historical, cultural, and naturalistic aspects: from visits to Treviso’s underground bastions to Oderzo’s archaeological trails, from e-bike itineraries through the Asolo Hills to explorations of the Caglieron Caves Park, every opportunity contributes to building a broader narrative of the area, made up of landscapes, traditions, craftsmanship, and hospitality.

The harvest season thus confirms the Treviso area’s ability to transform an agricultural event into an opportunity for widespread discovery, where wine becomes a gateway to a broader wealth of experiences. An invitation to slow down, participate, and get to know the destination through action, experiencing firsthand the stories, flavors, and traditions that make it unique.

All experiences can be found in the Fondazione Marca Treviso catalogue at visittreviso.it

Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte and the events scheduled in Taormina on October 25th and 26th, dedicated to discovering the wines and territories of Alto Piemonte..

On Sunday, October 25th and Monday, October 26th, 2026, Taste Alto Piemonte will take center stage in Giardini Naxos. The Delta Hotels by Marriott will host the event, promoted by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte in collaboration with AIS Sicilia – Delegazione AIS Taormina , one of the main promoters of the initiative in the area. The event will be open to the public and will be an important opportunity to showcase the wines and the Alto Piemonte region to industry professionals, the press, and wine enthusiasts.

” Bringing the wines and terroir of Alto Piemonte to Sicily has a tangible value for us: it allows us to meet an attentive audience and showcase the work of our producers in a region with a profound winemaking culture ,” says Lorella Zoppis, vice president of the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte . ” In past editions, Taste Alto Piemonte has stopped in Novara, Stresa, Milan, Rome, and Naples, attracting interest from enthusiasts and professionals alike. Giardini Naxos will represent an important step, as it will host this initiative in Sicily for the first time. We will present the new vintages and the differences between our appellations, allowing the wines to demonstrate and testify to their profound connection to the places where they are born. ”

Fundamental to the event’s success is the contribution of AIS Sicilia – AIS Taormina Delegation, which will support the Consortium in its promotional and outreach efforts, enhancing the encounter between the excellent winemaking products of Alto Piemonte and the Sicilian public.

The tasting tables will feature the latest vintages of Boca DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Fara DOC, Gattinara DOCG, Ghemme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Sizzano DOC, and Valli Ossolane DOC. Visitors will be able to taste expressions of the different areas of Alto Piemonte, defined by soil, altitude, climate, and grape varieties.

On Sunday, October 25th, the tasting tables will be open from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM; on Monday, October 26th, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The program will also include two masterclasses led by representatives of AIS Piemonte, supported by sommeliers from AIS Taormina: on Sunday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM and on Monday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Information, accreditations, and tickets are available on tastealtopiemonte.it

On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September at the Conservatory of Vicenza, the event brings together more than 20 producers with over 100 labels and explores new wine challenges and trends.

At Gustus – Wines and Flavors of Vicenza , scheduled for Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th at the “Arrigo Pedrollo” Conservatory of Music in Vicenza, the Colli Berici, Vicenza, and Gambellara DOCs will offer a glimpse into the evolution of wine from two perspectives: on the one hand, adaptation to climate change and changing consumer tastes; on the other, the role of time in enhancing its character and complexity.

The event, organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici e Vicenza and the Consorzio Tutela Vini Gambellara, will host a walk-around tasting with a selection of over 100 labels presented by more than 20 wineries – open on Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm – and two WineLabs , in-depth sessions designed to provide a first-hand look at the characteristics and potential of the most representative wines of the denominations.

The first, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at 6:00 PM , will be “Tai Rosso: Climate Trends and Challenges: A Calling for Change ,” presenting the iconic grape variety of the Berici Hills with one of the most pressing issues in the wine industry: how production styles evolve when the climate and tastes change. Leading the blind tasting will be Cristian Maitan , Best Sommelier of Veneto 2018 and Best Sommelier of Italy 2023.

Sunday 20 September at 4:30 pm will be the turn of Il tempo del Gambellara: a journey through character and longevity , a journey through different vintages in which wine educator Fabio Gobbi will lead the public to discover the potential of Gambellara, often associated with immediate freshness and here instead described in its ability to evolve over time.

Alongside the wine, the culinary offerings are inspired by local delicacies and are curated by I Giovani Leoni on Saturday and Benny’s – Dal forno alla cucina on Sunday. The event is supported by the following food partners: Consorzio Tutela Formaggio Asiago, Consorzio Formaggio Monte Veronese, Salumificio dei Castelli, GustoTop, and, for the wine section, the sommeliers of Fisar Vicenza. Participating companies include: Cavazza, Cave Rosse, Cielo e Terra, Collis, Corte De Pieri, Corte Moschina, Dal Maso, Del Rèbene, Giannitessari, Inama, La Pria, Le Lore, Marchetto, Mattiello, Pegoraro, Piovene Porto Godi, Puntozero, Sordato, Tenuta Natalina Grandi, Tenuta Tarcisio Maule, Vignato Virgilio, and Vitevis. The tasting experience will be accompanied by musical entertainment provided by students of the Conservatory.

Edition after edition, Gustus confirms its charitable purpose: part of the proceeds from the event will in fact be donated to the restoration of The Crucifixion , a fresco by the Vicenza painter Giovanni Vajenti Speranza kept in the “Arrigo Pedrollo” Conservatory.

From September 1st until Friday September 18th at 12.00 on the website : www.gustus-vicenza.it will be Tickets are now on sale online at the reduced price of €25. Tickets can also be purchased on-site during the event for €30, excluding AIS, ONAV, FISAR, FIS, and Slow Food members, who will retain the reduced price. The ticket includes a glass of wine, a free tasting, and a plate of gastronomic specialties. WineLabs will cost €10 each, with the purchase of an entrance ticket.

QUICK INFO | Gustus – Wines and Flavors of Vicenza When: Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 Where: Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory of Music, Contra’ San Domenico 33, Vicenza Hours: Saturday 5:00-10:00 PM and Sunday 5:00-9:00 PM. WineLabs will begin at 4:30 PM Tickets: €25 in advance, €30 on-site, and €25 for AIS, ONAV, FIS, Slow Food, and FISAR members. WineLabs €10 each, upon purchase of an event ticket . For information: www.gustus-vicenza.it

Piazza di Siena, in the heart of Villa Borghese, will host every evening the Night Dinners with great chefs from all over Italy, the Wine Top Tastings organised by the Italian Sommelier Association and many other meetings to discover the producers and the territories originating from great denominations.

In Rome, from Monday 7 to Sunday 13 September 2026 at Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese.
The journey through the best of Italian food and wine is ready to begin: from Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 13th, Vinòforum will transform Piazza di Siena in Villa Borghese into a prestigious showcase of Italian wine, hosting over 800 wineries and the most representative consortiums in the area.

“At Vinòforum, every wine and every production reveal themselves beyond the label ,” says Emiliano De Venuti, organizer and CEO of Vinòforum , ” because it’s the direct encounter with the producer that allows you to truly delve into the heart of a business, exploring the company’s history and the characteristics of its terroir, thus discovering the uniqueness and identity of each appellation in the winemaking landscape. For this reason, we’ve crafted a program that alternates tastings with in-depth discussions, signature dinners, and recipes that reveal the authentic soul of the cuisine, creating opportunities for discussion and sharing that allow visitors to experience food and wine as a cultural experience made up of people, stories, and expertise. We are honored, once again for this edition, by the support received from Rome Capital, ARSIAL, the Lazio Region, ARSAC, MASAF, and the Marche Region, which strengthens this path of promoting our country’s rich food and wine heritage.”

Wine Top Tasting, unmissable tastings led by AIS Italia experts

An opportunity to meet producers who will lead the public on a discovery of the vast and surprising Italian wine scene, ranging beyond the Alps from the wines of Burgundy, Alsace, and the sparkling wines of Champagne to the premium wines of Japan and South Africa. It begins on Monday, September 7th at 8:00 PM with ” Shades of Sangiovese ,” a masterclass dedicated to one of the key grape varieties of Italian winemaking in all its diverse expressions, from Chianti to Brunello to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. This will be followed by the meeting ” Pinot Noir According to Philippe Pacalet,” a journey through the crus of the Côte d’Or led by one of Burgundy’s most renowned winemakers. The evening of Tuesday, September 8th, will begin with a vertical tasting of Chianti Classico Riserva Carpineto , retracing thirty years of production since 1991. It will continue with a discussion on the terroirs and styles of Champagne , featuring 12 expressions from four different Champagne houses, presented by Daniele Balan. On Thursday, the 10th, at 9:30 pm, the world of Sake will begin with a tasting of some of the most prestigious expressions of Japan’s iconic beverage, hailing from various prefectures.

On Friday the 11th at 8:30 pm, the Champagne story continues, followed by a masterclass exploring South African wines , including the most significant expressions of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. On Saturday the 12th, the Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Tortonesi will take center stage with an exclusive vertical tasting of Derthona Timorasso . Sunday the 13th will conclude with a special tasting in the Valdobbiadene hills featuring Col Vetoraz labels, followed by a special Riesling tasting from the great terroirs of Alsace and Moselle.

The Night Dinner, signature dinners organized in collaboration with La Molisana, celebrating the Human Factor in the kitchen

Vinòforum 2026 returns with exclusive dinners, seven evenings for seven chefs, this year dedicated to the role of the human factor in the restaurant industry: past, present, and future. Gabriel Collazzo of Ristorante Radici (Borgo La Chiaracia, Trapani), Rocco De Santis of Ristorante Flora (Rome), Sara Scarsella of Sintesi (Ariccia), Danilo Mancini of Anavà (Rome), Gian Marco Bianchi of Al Madrigale (Tivoli), Stefano Bartolucci of Rossodivino (Rome), and Giordano Gianforchetti of Yezi Restaurant (Rome) are the featured chefs who will showcase their culinary visions each evening, exploring seasonality, attention to raw materials, and technical research.

” This year, La Molisana returns to Vinòforum with The Night Dinners, signature dinners that combine our pasta with the creativity of our chefs,” says Rossella Ferro, marketing director of the La Molisana pasta factory . “Piazza di Siena in Villa Borghese confirms its position as the ideal setting for this event, which over the years has become a defining moment for enthusiasts and industry professionals. We strongly believe in this format, and for 2026, we have chosen to partner with our ambassador chefs, confident that they will deliver authentic gastronomic experiences .”

Each evening will be structured along a three-part journey, combining memory, gesture, and vision. This sequence is evident in the menu, the wine selection, and the multisensory narration, including projections and musical compositions that will accompany the dinner. For this edition, the wine selection and pairing for each evening of The Night Dinner will be curated by Vini d’Abbazia, an organization that promotes wine culture as a journey through the spirit and beauty of the local area, discovering the cellars and abbeys that, since the Middle Ages, have preserved wines and grape varieties that would otherwise have disappeared.

Saying “it’s good” isn’t enough: let’s discover Parmigiano Reggiano!

A brand new addition to this edition, Parmigiano Reggiano has chosen Vinòforum as the ideal stage to present the first Official Parmigiano Reggiano Taster Course, starting in Rome in October. Seven days of tastings, pure-blend masterclasses, and guided pairings with great wines will demonstrate how just three natural ingredients—milk, salt, and rennet—can transform into a global gastronomic icon.

A journey that goes beyond tasting: through different aging processes paired with local products, you’ll discover how time makes this PDO a versatile product, rich in culture and craftsmanship, suitable for a variety of gastronomic contexts. A chance to truly discover its excellence.

International wines at Vinòforum

Vinòforum is a great hub for all wine lovers, not just Italian ones, but also those from major wine-producing countries abroad. For the 2026 edition, the tasting program curated by the Spanish Tourist Board and the Spanish Wine Routes Association returns, guiding enthusiasts along the Spanish wine trail. Turismo de Aragón, Turismo de Gran Canaria, Zaragoza, Comunidad de Madrid, and Andalusia: these regions, renowned for their fine wines, will bring their expertise and wine culture to Rome.

Georgia , one of the countries with the world’s oldest winemaking traditions, will also be featured. The participating Georgian organizations and institutions will offer courses and free tastings—with wines selected by L’Anfora wine ambassadors—designed to introduce the public—enthusiasts and industry professionals—to a winemaking heritage that is still little-known in Italy, but of extraordinary cultural value.

Paşabahçe , a global leader in glassware, will be responsible for all tastings, guiding wine lovers, exhibitors, and professionals through a journey of over 3,200 labels. Paşabahçe’s renewed participation in Vinòforum 2026 is not just a technical collaboration, but a valuable choice, aimed at underscoring the importance of design and glass quality in enhancing wine and the sensory experience. In an exclusive setting like Piazza di Siena, the Allegra glass will be not only a symbol of style but also a true ambassador of taste, accompanying every sip with understatement and refinement.

VINÒFORUM 2026 AT A GLANCE

DATES : Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 13th, 2026
LOCATION : Piazza di Siena – Villa Borghese (Rome)
OPENING HOURS : Every day from 7pm to 12am (Friday and Saturday 7pm – 1am)
PARKING: PIAZZA DI SPAGNA – VILLA BORGHESE. A 20% discount on the hourly rate is available when you present your Vinòforum entry ticket at the parking ticket counter. (The discount does not apply if you enter the parking lot using a Telepass or UnipolMove system.)
Signature dinners and top tastings bookable online
Tickets at www.vinoforum.it