Gastronomy weekend (27–29 March 2026): food festivals and tastings

Gastronomy weekend (27–29 March 2026): where to go

The weekend of 27–29 March features a range of Italian events focused on product, territory and cultural storytelling. From festivals celebrating native grape varieties to fairs dedicated to emblematic dishes and workshops on production techniques, here is a curated list of notable appointments.

• DiVin Nosiola (Valle dei Laghi, Trentino) – Festival devoted to the Nosiola grape and Vino Santo Trentino: tastings, masterclasses, vineyard walks and gourmet dinners. When: 27 March–10 April. Where: Cantina Pravis, Lasino (TN).
• Festival del Frico (Vivaro, Friuli Venezia Giulia) – Event exploring the frico in its variants with workshops on the dairy-production chain and educational sessions. When: through 29 March. Where: Gelindo dei Magredi (PN).
• Franciacorta Festival in Pollenzo (Piedmont) – Two days focused on the Franciacorta method with tastings and technical masterclasses at the Wine Bank. When: 29–30 March. Where: Pollenzo, Bra (CN).
• I Grandi Terroir del Barolo (Monforte d'Alba, Piedmont) – Tasting stands, masterclasses and discussions about Barolo’s cru and the Additional Geographical Mentions. When: 28–29 March. Where: Palazzo Martinengo, Monforte d’Alba.
• Grind Chronicles (Milan, Lombardy) – First event dedicated to professional coffee grinding: workshops, demos and tastings. When: 26–28 March. Where: Cimbali Group Flagship Store, Milan.
• Le Prime di Vite in Riviera (Albenga, Liguria) – Tastings of new vintages and local oils with more than twenty producers. When: 22–23 March (city-wide events). Where: ex Chiesa di San Lorenzo, Albenga (SV).
• Fonti di Vino – Between glasses and thermal waters (San Casciano dei Bagni, Tuscany) – Tastings, guided masterclasses and thermal experiences in the surrounding area. When: 28 March. Where: Fonteverde Resort & Spa (SI).
• A Passo d’Uovo (Umbria) – A distributed project using chocolate to reinterpret urban space, with a photographic hunt and downtown initiatives. Dates: weekend activities; local details available on site.

These events often pair tastings with cultural programming and direct encounters with producers. Masterclasses and themed dinners may require advance booking: check official event pages for tickets and schedules.