Cantine Aperte, it’s just the beginning: unforgettable wines and experiences for guaranteed and quality wine tourism, which lasts all year round.

Walks with alpacas, visits to caves, tree watching, jeep and boat tours, botanical walks and walks with four-legged friends, swing lessons, cork processing workshops, exhibitions and markets set up inside the cellars. These and many other activities created by the producers of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, for an edition full of innovations that tells the present and future potential of Italian wine tourism from region to region.

The great celebration of wine tourism is upon us. On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th , wineries across the country are preparing to welcome enthusiasts, families and anyone who wants to take a trip out of town, with a new program of activities. Cantine Aperte has written and continues to write the history of wine tourism in Italy, involving hundreds of enthusiasts and producers every year, all under the banner of hospitality and the correct culture of wine.

“ Cantine Aperte represents a true manifesto of the wine tourism sector – he underlines Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, president of MTV – and this year we have decided to aim even higher with a calendar of initiatives in the name of creativity, capable of combining wine, nature, culture and well-being. This edition will in fact be the showcase of wine tourism innovations, the opportunity to learn about the new initiatives created by each producer that, from now on, will be available throughout the year.”

A weekend that goes beyond tasting and turns into an authentic journey into the world of Italian wine, to learn more about the history of each producer and the beauty of each territory, region by region. Each winery will be the scene of unique experiences capable of combining tastings of excellent wines with itineraries to discover the territory, cultural moments and entertainment. The offer is enriched with wine trekking itineraries, yoga and pilates among the rows, walks with alpacas, horseback excursions, meetings with beekeepers, botanical tours, tree watching and many other opportunities to fully experience the most evocative landscapes in the surroundings of the wineries. In addition to the outdoor activities, cultural initiatives are also of great importance with craft and cork processing workshops, open-air painting courses, ceramic workshops, photography exhibitions, immersive itineraries among the sculptures and installations that decorate the vineyards and numerous performances with the presence of great artists.

Cantine Aperte will also offer great experiences from a culinary point of view in lunches and dinners with the winemaker with menus designed for the occasion based on seasonal and km0 products. And again: picnics in the vineyard, tastings of Extra Virgin olive oils but also spaces dedicated to food trucks and Mixology, to get to know wine in a new guise, inside cocktails, all to the sound of music with the organization of country-rock concerts, DJ sets and dance lessons.

There will be no shortage of initiatives dedicated to the little ones, such as treasure hunts among the vineyards, visits to educational farms and numerous themed workshops to learn about wine while having fun together with their parents and other children.

Some companies also organize visits inside the caves, others offer the possibility of experiencing a boat tour while others still offer a jeep safari, to admire the most suggestive views of each territory. In every place and in every circumstance, it is certain that Cantine Aperte 2025 will be a unique opportunity to discover and experience the world of wine like never before.

To all enthusiasts, a recommendation: drinking quality wine and in the right quantity is the only way forward . Reaffirming the importance of conscious and responsible wine consumption is, today more than ever, necessary and, in this direction, the collaboration between the Movimento Turismo del Vino and Wine in moderation continues, to continue promoting the correct culture of wine and a healthy lifestyle.

Mansué (TV), Sunday 25 May from 10:00 to 18:00

Tenute Tomasella is ready to welcome wine enthusiasts, families and the curious for the highly anticipated event Cantine Aperte , which will be held on Sunday 25 May from 10:00 to 18:00 . With the warm weather, the desire for conviviality and outdoor life returns and Cantine Aperte is back, the event now in its thirty-second edition, promoted by the Movimento Turismo del Vino that since 1993 has accompanied wine tourists and wine lovers to discover the territories and wines that make Italy unique.

A whole day immersed in beauty, from the vineyards, to discover the authentic flavors and excellence of the territory. Located in Mansué, in the province of Treviso, Tenute Tomasella extends over 50 hectares of vineyards, 10 in Friuli and 40 in Veneto, between the DOC Friuli and the Prosecco DOC Treviso, embodying a perfect balance between two border territories.

For over fifty years, the Tomasella family has made viticulture an art based on respect for natural rhythms and deep listening to what the earth is able to offer, a place where viticulture follows the rhythm of nature. The company has started the process of conversion to organic farming, which will be completed by 2026. In line with this sustainable vision, it has invested in the creation of a beekeeping-arboreal oasis and in the innovative hybrid robot Icaro X4 , which uses UV-C rays to protect the vines from the main pathogens, reducing the use of pesticides.

Tenute Tomasella is much more than a winery, it is a place to live. The villa , next to the cellar that hosts the headquarters, is surrounded by a beautiful park where, on the occasion of Cantine Aperte, activities and games will be developed also for the little ones . The program of the day also includes visits to the cellar suitable for different needs. Right in the cellar, the bond with the land will become the spokesperson of stories of tradition and passion that give life to the best winemaking expression of a border territory. Each Tenute Tomasella wine reveals a strong identity, in which the characteristics of these territories are exalted in their uniqueness.

The “Cantine Aperte” program of Tenute Tomasella is full of engaging experiences: guided tours of the cellar with tastings, tours of the vineyards on board the ape car or by bicycle , to discover the territory in an authentic and fun way. With the purchase of a glass it will be possible to taste the company’s wines, served by a sommelier who will accompany the tasting with explanations and curiosities.

Numerous entertainments for adults and children :

• Games and workshops with The Art of the Game;
• Face painting for the little ones;
• Horseback riding with the Conegliano Equestrian Club;
• DJ set and live sax with Bruno Del Ben.

A day dedicated to taste with gastronomic partners such as Bar Popular, MOV bistrot-cocktails, Lucchese Panificio Pasticceria Caffetteria, Gelateria Amore Bio di Pordenone.

At the entrance you can buy a glass for tastings at a cost of €6. Part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Reservations are appreciated . For information: tel. 0422 850043; whatsapp. 338 6618051, mail. cantina@tomasella.it

Company profile breve The history of Tenute Tomasella began in 1965 , when Luigi Tomasella founded the winery in Mansué, in the province of Treviso. After more than thirty years of producing bulk wine, the company passed into the hands of his son Paolo, the current owner, who revolutionized production, leading the company to sell most of its wine in bottles in the 2000s. Since then, Tenute Tomasella has carried out a production focused on the search for the best qualitative expression of its production, with an approach that seeks to have the least impact possible, respecting nature and biodiversity. For this reason, in the vineyard the work is manual for all varieties, with the exception of Glera, with selection of the grapes. For this reason, in the vineyard the work is manual for all varieties, with the exception of Glera, with selection of the grapes in the field and thinning before the harvest. Thanks, therefore, to a sustainable farming style in which the company has believed since the beginning, from the 2017 harvest Tenute Tomasella has received the SQNPI certification (National Quality System of Integrated Production), the certification that enhances agricultural production, obtained in compliance with the regional specifications of integrated production, that is, made with cultivation processes that respect the environment and human health. Furthermore, since 2021 , the company has started the process of conversion to organic , and by 2026, the entire company will be completely converted.

RADICI DEL SUD 2025, Southern Wine and Oil Show, native grape wines, southern Italian oils.

Less than a month to go until Radici del Sud, the multi-event dedicated to the promotion of wines from native vines of Southern Italy that will be held in Gioia del Colle from 4 to 9 June 2025 with the patronage and contribution of the Chamber of Commerce of Bari, Navita, Acqua Orsini and the collaboration of Vinarius, Aepi and Ais Puglia . The international interest in the event is now consolidated with the presence of importers and journalists from foreign countries who will form the four juries of the competition, in addition to Italian journalists and wine merchants. Here is the full list of guests of the XX edition: Roger Liggenstorfer , Switzerland – importer, Maria Roginska , France – Journalist, Håkan Rantakeisu , Sweden – Importer, Gwendolyn Alley , United States – Journalist, Matthew Steeves , Canada – Wine -Consultant, Michael Godel , Canada – Journalist, Hervé Lalau , Belgium – Journalist, Sandro D’Annibale , Canada – Importer, Ryan Lewis , United Kingdom – importer, Paola Westbeek , Netherlands – Journalist, Jelena Sakic , Belgium – Importer, Knut Håvard Jøllanger , Norway – Importer, Duy Tuan Nguyen , Vietnam – Importer, Joakin Jensen , Denmark – importer, Mehemet Adanir , Denmark – importer, Nicole Dikerson, USA – importer, Richard Baudains , UK – journalist, Antonia Caserta , Italy – journalist, Katarina Andersson , Sweden – journalist, Bonnie Reinwald , Denmark – journalist, Luca Matarazzo , Italy – journalist, Maurizio Valeriani , Italy – journalist, Alessia Canarino , Italy – journalist, Giuliano Rossi , Italy – Winemaker, Alessio Menoni, Italy – Winemaker, Andrea Gaviglio , Italy – Winemaker, Cosimo Chisena , Italy – Winemaker, Alfredo Pinto , Italy – Winemaker, Filippo Gastaldi , Italy – Winemaker. This year the 4 tasting groups will be led by 2 foreigners and 2 Italians who are experts in Southern wines: Richard Baudains (journalist – Decanter), Hervè Lalau (journalist – Les 5 du Vin), Luca Matarazzo (Journalist – 20Italie) and Maurizio Valeriani (journalist – Vinodabere.it). The main function of the blind tasting is to promote and introduce, especially to the international public, those wines from native Southern vines that are still little known outside the national borders. Each year, the task of transferring their most identifying characteristics to Italian and international journalists or wine experts who are well acquainted with the wine-growing panorama of Southern Italy is entrusted to them. “ The competition tool, like all the other activities of Radici del Sud – says Nicola Campanile, organizer of the event – has always offered all operators a more immediate reading of the territories and wines of the South because the added value of the event is precisely the formula of comparison that has allowed the event to become a point of reference and a place of exchange for journalists, bloggers, tasters, Masters of Wine, operators and importers from all over the world. There are hundreds of authoritative representatives of the world of wine who in recent years have been involved in the twentieth editions of the event” After the press tours, the meetings between buyers and producers and the competition of blind wines on June 9th in the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano from 11.00 to 13.00 the winning wines will be awarded during the conference where national and international journalists, bloggers, importers, wine merchants and wine producers will speak. (open to the public). The program: – Wine trends in 2025: what to expect from today onwards for the regions of Southern Italy – The future of wine without or with US duties what changes: new trends and opportunities for wines from the South. – Sustainability: Love and respect for wine and oil will never be out of fashion

– Award Ceremony for the Winning Wines From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM , the Wine and Oil Show will be open to the public, with over 70 exhibitors including wine and oil producers and gastronomic products from the South. Here, enthusiasts and professionals will be able to taste all the wines and oils presented by the various companies and the gastronomic specialties offered by the food exhibitors. From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM , the day will end in the food area and in the Winning Wines Room, where a buffet dinner will be served, including 4 tastings prepared and served by two renowned chefs: Giammichele Pagone (Plebiscito 7 restaurant – Casamassima) and Ottavio Surico (Borgo Antico restaurant – Gioia Del Colle).

From 18 to 20 May, three days of study dedicated to the food and wine and cultural excellence of Trentino.

Following the assignment of the 10th Territory Award promoted by Vinarius – Associazione Enoteche Italiane , an in-depth trip is scheduled from 18 to 20 May that will take Vinarius members directly to the winning territory: Trentino . Last February, in fact, during a ceremony at the Senate of the Republic in Rome, the now historic award was conferred to the “ Montagne e Valli Trentine ”, a testimony to the important ability of this territory to combine high-quality wine production with a sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle model.

Vinarius wine merchants will therefore be able to discover and learn more about the territory thanks to a varied program developed in collaboration with the Consorzio Vini del Trentino , which is divided into three days dedicated to discovering the territory through its food and wine excellences and the beauty of the places. It begins on Sunday 18 with the arrival in Trento and a visit to the Consorzio Vini del Trentino and the Istituto Tutela Grappa, accompanied by a tasting of grappa and local cheeses, followed by dinner in the hotel.

Monday 19th is all about wine: in the morning we visit Palazzo Roccabruna, home of the Provincial Wine Shop, for a guided tasting. After lunch in Mezzolombardo, the afternoon is dedicated to the Edmund Mach Foundation for a technical meeting and a visit with tasting. The day ends with a gala dinner at Locanda Margon and the “Montagne e Valli Trentine” awards ceremony.

Tuesday 20th is dedicated to oil and landscape: we start with a trek on the Sentiero dell’Olivo in Arco, followed by a tasting of DOP Garda Trentino oil and wines at the Cantina Agraria Riva del Garda. The final lunch is held at the Cantina Madonna delle Vittorie, before returning.

Reaching the milestone of its tenth edition, the Vinarius Territory Award has established itself as a prestigious recognition, established by Vinarius to identify and celebrate those Italian geographical areas that, thanks to the work of their communities, manage to combine the production of high-quality wines with respect for the environment, cultural identity and the promotion of wine tourism. During the trip , two awards will be given to local figures who have best promoted and highlighted the excellence of the territory.

“It is in the nature of Vinarius to be deeply rooted in the territories, and initiatives like this represent a concrete expression of that vocation. – says Andrea Terraneo , President of Vinarius – We wanted to offer our members a high-profile educational and cultural experience, capable of combining direct knowledge of food and wine excellence with an in-depth comparison with production realities of international importance. This itinerary certainly represents an added value to the delivery of the award to the Territory, always designed to recognize and enhance the virtuous link between production quality and territorial identity”.

“For us, welcoming Vinarius means not only celebrating an award, but above all offering a concrete and lived narration of our wine-growing territory – he declared   Albino Zenatti, President of the Consorzio Vini del Trentino –. This is a precious opportunity: wine shops are a fundamental link in the wine supply chain, true ambassadors of our work in the territory. Their story, their expertise and the direct relationship with the final consumer make each bottle a conscious experience. Allowing our guests to experience first-hand the places, people and values that give rise to our wines means investing in authentic and lasting promotion, capable of creating deep links between quality production and distribution”.

A new trip is planned for October for other Vinarius wine shops, and on this occasion two other personalities who contribute to the promotion of the Trentino region will be awarded. VINARIUS Vinarius is the Association of Italian Wine Shops and represents over 120 members (whose total turnover is close to 50 million euros) covering the entire national territory. The association, currently chaired by Andrea Terraneo, was founded in 1981 and has as its social purpose the promotion, promotion and protection of wine shops as commercial activities specialized in the proposal of quality wine. The association deals with the training of wine merchants, their collaborators and employees, professional updates, identifying and implementing a whole series of activities that range from the organization of study trips to in-depth internships in the various production sites, actively participating in conferences, exhibitions, fairs, events of various kinds. Every two years Vinarius organizes and promotes the Vinarius Territory Award. Furthermore, it maintains important relations with the two major French counterpart associations. It periodically conducts surveys among its members to monitor trends, consumer demands, and market trends.