Cantine Aperte 2026: a weekend among vineyards and villages

On May 30 and 31, 2026 Cantine Aperte brings vineyards to life with immersive experiences: walks through the vines, outdoor picnics, yoga between rows and guided cellar visits. The 2026 edition encourages combining winery tours with nearby medieval villages for a slow travel experience that highlights landscape and history.

Who should attend

• Families: many wineries offer child-friendly activities, sensory workshops and safe outdoor areas.
• Couples and slow travelers: outdoor tastings, vineyard treks and evening strolls in historic villages.
• Wine enthusiasts: technical tastings, verticals and conversations with producers to explore terroir and winemaking techniques.

Recommended regional routes

• Friuli–Venezia Giulia: morning cellar visit and vineyard walk; afternoon in Cormons or Cividale del Friuli; evening meal in a hill village.
• Umbria: wineries around Montefalco and Torgiano, followed by a walk to the village for panoramic views and a local dinner.
• Piedmont: Langhe, Roero and Monferrato with technical tastings and historic stops in Barolo or La Morra.
• Tuscany and Sicily: Chianti, Maremma and Sicilian wine areas offering guided tours and lunches among the vines.

Vineyard picnic: practical tips

• What to bring: light picnic with cheeses, local cured meats, artisan bread, fruit and simple sweets; a blanket and small comforts.
• Wine pairing: choose versatile labels such as crisp whites, rosés or medium-bodied reds; consider winery-prepared baskets if available.
• Gear: comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen and water.

Practical info for May 30–31, 2026

• Reservations: often required, especially for guided activities and limited picnic spaces.
• Times: schedules differ by winery; check the official event listings before you go.
• Planning: plan 1–2 wineries per day and pair visits with a nearby village to get the most of the local territory.

Cantine Aperte 2026 is an opportunity to experience wine as part of a territorial journey: vineyards, villages, local cuisine and landscape merge into a slow travel experience that enhances Italy’s historic small towns.