Calici a Palazzo

Italian wine in the heart of the Ideal City

There is a place, in the province of Mantua, where the history of the Renaissance meets Italian wine excellence: it is Sabbioneta, the Ideal City commissioned by Vespasiano Gonzaga and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, within the evocative Ducal Palace, Calici a Palazzo comes to life, a wine event that brings twenty-five selected wineries from every corner of the peninsula into the historic halls.

Twenty-five wineries, an Italy in tasting

The tasting journey spans the great Italian wine regions: Piedmont, Veneto, Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, and many others. Each winery tells its own territory directly through the voice of the producers, in an experience that combines tasting, knowledge, and conviviality. Tastings are free and unlimited, designed for those who want to explore different grape varieties, vintages, and styles at their own pace.

Not just wine

Accompanying the wine is a tasting menu curated by the chef, featuring a trilogy of mini hamburgers, a farro salad with vegetables, and a closing dessert. The official tasting glass as a gift and a series of cultural events that enhance the link between wine, art, and territory complete the experience. A formula that makes Calici a Palazzo much more than a simple wine fair: an invitation to experience Sabbioneta in all its beauty.

Why it's worth the trip

Few wine events can boast such a setting. Visiting Sabbioneta, strolling through the Teatro all'Antica and the Galleria degli Antichi, and then tasting the best Italian wines in the halls of the Ducal Palace is an experience that pleases both wine enthusiasts and art lovers.