Benvenuto Vermentino
The great showcase of Vermentino DOC Colli di Luni, in the village of Castelnuovo Magra
About Benvenuto Vermentino
The home Vermentino
Benvenuto Vermentino is the event that celebrates the symbolic wine of Eastern Liguria every year: Vermentino DOC Colli di Luni. It takes place in Castelnuovo Magra, a hillside village in the Val di Magra in the province of La Spezia, a borderland between Liguria and Tuscany where the Colli di Luni appellation finds its heartland. In 2026, the event reaches its 15th edition.
Over one hundred labels for tasting
For a weekend, the alleys and squares of the historic centre are filled with tasting stands: over one hundred labels of Vermentino allow for a comparison of interpretations and vintages of a fresh and mineral white wine, a perfect companion to Ligurian seafood cuisine. The event is organised by the Municipality of Castelnuovo Magra with the involvement of the Regional Wine Cellar of Liguria.
The new generations of winemakers
The 2026 edition focuses on the new generations of winemakers, who are key to the generational change and innovation in the Colli di Luni wineries. Already in March, the 'Castelnuovo DOC' preview dedicated to the area's excellences launches the main event in June. Benvenuto Vermentino is the ideal opportunity to discover one of the most charming villages in the province of La Spezia and a wine-growing terroir with an ancient tradition.
Benvenuto Vermentino — edition 2026
The 15th edition of Benvenuto Vermentino takes place on the weekend of June 20-21, 2026. Anticipated on March 6 by the event 'Castelnuovo DOC – Wine excellences of the territory' at the Centro Sociale, the main showcase brings over one hundred labels of Vermentino DOC Colli di Luni to the village squares, with a focus on young local producers.
Programme Benvenuto Vermentino 2026
Preview — March 6, 2026
- 4:00 PM — Guided tasting 'Castelnuovo DOC' with new generation producers, led by Marco Rezzano (president of the Regional Wine Cellar of Liguria) and winemaker Francesco Petacco
- 6:00 PM — Award ceremony for winemakers
- 6:30 PM — Free tasting and aperitif
Benvenuto Vermentino — June 20-21, 2026
- Tasting stands with over 100 labels of Vermentino DOC Colli di Luni in the alleys and squares of the historic centre
- Focus on the new generations of winemakers
The detailed timetable will be published by the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Benvenuto Vermentino 2026
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Practical information — Benvenuto Vermentino
How to get there
Castelnuovo Magra is located in Val di Magra, a few kilometres from Sarzana. By car, it can be reached from the A12 Sarzana exit. The nearest train station is Sarzana, from which you can continue by bus or taxi.
Tastings
Access to the tasting stands usually requires the purchase of a glass and tasting tickets. Updated information on dates and procedures can be found on the website of the Municipality of Castelnuovo Magra.
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