Calici di Stelle
A night of wine, a symphony of stars: three August evenings featuring Sannio wines, local flavors, and folk music
About Calici di Stelle
Three evenings of wine under the August sky
Calici di Stelle is the wine festival of Campoli del Monte Taburno, a small town of just over 1,600 inhabitants in the province of Benevento, in the heart of inland Campania. During the nights of the San Lorenzo shooting stars, the historic center of the village transforms into an open-air food and wine showcase: tasting stalls, booths featuring typical Sannio products, and live music enliven the alleys and squares from sunset until night. The motto chosen by the organizers perfectly summarizes the spirit of the event: «A night of wine, a symphony of stars. From sunset to sunrise.».
An event by the Movimento Turismo del Vino
Calici di Stelle is not an isolated festival: it is the local iteration of a national event promoted by the Movimento Turismo del Vino, which every summer gathers wineries, villages, and wine-growing territories across Italy around the night of San Lorenzo. It is considered one of the most representative initiatives of Italian wine tourism, and in Campoli, the organization is entrusted to the local Youth Forum, with the patronage of the Municipality of Campoli del Monte Taburno. The national circuit is supported by ENIT – National Tourism Agency, FINE WineTourism Marketplace, REWINE, Italia a Tavola, Wine in Moderation, and RCR Cristalleria Italiana.
The wines of Taburno take center stage
The heart of the festival is a food and wine journey that connects wine, landscape, and traditions: visitors move from stall to stall, sampling the output of local wineries paired with specialties of Sannio cuisine. The Aglianico del Taburno, the signature red wine of the massif's slopes, has always been the most celebrated wine of the event, in a hilly area with an ancient winemaking tradition. In addition to the tastings, there are guided educational sessions designed to introduce even casual drinkers to the world of wine.
Folk music and performances
Each evening concludes with a concert in the square. For years, the musical programming has favored Campanian folk music—tammurriate, tarantellas, and traditional dances—alternating with bands that reinterpret great Italian and international hits, as well as Mediterranean world music groups. The result is an intergenerational celebration: families, young people, and passing visitors mingle among the stalls and in front of the stage.
The village and the Sleeping Beauty of Sannio
Campoli del Monte Taburno is located about 11 kilometers from Benevento and about forty kilometers from Naples, at the foot of the Taburno-Camposauro massif, the ridge whose profile has earned it the nickname «the Sleeping Beauty of Sannio». The historic center, compact and pedestrian-friendly, offers the ideal setting for an evening festival: the village lights, the view over the valley, and—on August nights—a sky particularly suited for watching shooting stars.
A historic event for the town
Calici di Stelle is considered the signature event of the Campoli summer. In August 2024, the festival reached its twenty-first edition, held on the usual dates of August 8, 9, and 10, serving as the opening for the forty-eighth Grape Festival, the town's other great winemaking tradition. The 2025 edition was canceled following a tragic loss that struck the community; its return in August 2026 was welcomed as the reclamation of a core identity event.
Why it's worth the trip
- An authentic opportunity to discover Sannio wines in their home territory, far from commercial trade fairs
- Sannio cuisine and zero-kilometer products served in the historic center
- Live folk music and a genuine village atmosphere, without tourist filters
- The night of San Lorenzo experienced in the hills, with the Taburno massif as a backdrop
- Part of a national circuit, but on a village scale: a few steps are enough to cross the entire festival
Calici di Stelle — edition 2026
The return of the signature event
After last year's hiatus, when the event was canceled, Calici di Stelle returns to light up the summer of Campoli del Monte Taburno. From August 8 to 10, 2026, the village in the province of Benevento hosts a new edition of the national event promoted by the Movimento Turismo del Vino, under the motto «A night of wine, a symphony of stars. From sunset to sunrise.»
Wine, flavors, and a starry sky
The program offers guided tastings accompanied by the best local gastronomic specialties, live music, cultural events, and entertainment. The common thread is a food and wine journey through the wine production of Sannio and local culinary specialties, an itinerary that connects wine, landscape, and traditions. Three evenings dedicated to local excellence, traditional flavors, and the beauty of the August sky, in an atmosphere that combines conviviality, culture, and local identity.
Organizers
The event is organized by the Youth Forum of Campoli del Monte Taburno, with the patronage of the Municipality of Campoli del Monte Taburno. The 2026 national edition of Calici di Stelle is supported by ENIT – National Tourism Agency, FINE WineTourism Marketplace, REWINE, Italia a Tavola, Wine in Moderation, and RCR Cristalleria Italiana.
Three concerts, three musical languages
Each evening features a headliner on stage: the Campanian folk music of La Paranza Madonna di Bagni on August 8, the pop repertoire of Siderali on August 9, and the Mediterranean and ethnic sounds of Almaterra on August 10, the night of San Lorenzo. A new feature this year: the TerreCaudium Winery offers an aperitif immersed among the vines all three days, featuring local wines and zero-kilometer products.
Programme Calici di Stelle 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Opening of the food and wine route in the historic center, with guided tastings and stalls featuring local specialties. In the evening, on stage: La Paranza Madonna di Bagni, bringing the charm of Campanian folk music to Campoli with engaging rhythms and traditional dances.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Second evening of tastings and Sannio flavors. Featuring Siderali, with an energetic and engaging show built on a repertoire of great Italian and international hits.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Closing evening on the night of San Lorenzo. The event concludes with Almaterra, whose sound blends Mediterranean traditions, folk music, ethnic influences, and contemporary fusions.
All three days
The TerreCaudium Winery organizes a special aperitif immersed among the vines, with tastings of local wines accompanied by authentic zero-kilometer flavors. Reservation recommended.
Detailed schedules for the individual evenings have not been released by the organizers: updates are published on the event's social media channels.
Highlights Calici di Stelle 2026
- Three evenings of tastings in the village's historic center, from sunset to night
- Food and wine journey through Sannio wines and local cuisine specialties
- Campanian folk music with La Paranza Madonna di Bagni (August 8)
- Great Italian and international hits with Siderali (August 9)
- Mediterranean world music with Almaterra (August 10)
- Aperitif among the vines at TerreCaudium Winery, all three days
- The night of San Lorenzo and the Taburno sky as a natural backdrop
- The return of the town's signature festival after the 2025 cancellation
Prices Calici di Stelle 2026
Practical information — Calici di Stelle
How to get there
By car: Campoli del Monte Taburno is about 11 km from Benevento and about forty kilometers from Naples; the town can be reached via the Valle Vitulanese road network and the roads connecting Benevento to the eastern side of the Taburno.
By train: the reference station is Benevento, well-connected to Naples, Caserta, and Rome; from there, you must continue by car or bus to the village.
By plane: the nearest airport is Naples-Capodichino, about an hour's drive away.
Parking
As in all hillside villages, space near the historic center is limited: it is best to arrive early and expect a short walk.
Prices
The organizers have not released official prices for glasses and tastings. Updated information is published on the event's social media channels. The aperitif among the vines offered by the TerreCaudium Winery is available by reservation, which is recommended.
Contacts
E-mail: [email protected] — Instagram: @calicidistelle_festadelvino
Tips
Outdoor evenings in the hills: even in August, a light sweater is useful after midnight. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestone streets of the historic center. For watching shooting stars, it is best to move slightly away from the village lights.
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