Calici di Stelle in Castellina in Chianti
Chianti Classico wine under the San Lorenzo stars in the heart of the Sienese Chianti
About Calici di Stelle Castellina
Calici di Stelle in Castellina in Chianti
Calici di Stelle is the food and wine festival that lights up the village of Castellina in Chianti, in the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany, every summer. The event is part of the national Calici di Stelle calendar promoted by the Wine Tourism Movement, which pairs the tasting of great Italian wines with the night of San Lorenzo and the spectacle of the starry mid-August sky.
Chianti Classico wine takes center stage
Castellina in Chianti is one of the historic municipalities in the Chianti Classico area, the iconic wine identified by the famous Gallo Nero (Black Rooster). During the event, the streets and squares of the historic center fill with booths where local winemakers and producers from Castellina offer their labels for tasting. Alongside local wineries, one evening is dedicated to Calici d'Italia, a showcase of wines and products from across the entire peninsula.
More than just wine: music, flavor, and stars
The festival's formula combines wine tasting with many other ingredients that bring the village to life until late at night:
- Street food and gastronomic stands featuring local Chianti specialties;
- Live music in the squares, with bands, DJ sets, and concerts by the Castellina in Chianti Philharmonic;
- Astronomical observation along the town walls, in collaboration with Sienese amateur astronomers, to admire the shooting stars of San Lorenzo;
- Opening of the Archaeological Museum of the Sienese Chianti and cultural initiatives for adults and children.
A medieval village in the Chianti hills
The setting is that of an authentic Tuscan village: the walls, the fortress, the alleys, and the famous Via delle Volte make this food and wine stroll an experience that goes beyond the glass. Castellina in Chianti is located along the Via Chiantigiana, a short distance from Siena, San Gimignano, and Florence, making it an ideal stop for those wanting to discover the flavors and landscapes of Chianti Classico. Calici di Stelle is organized by the Municipality of Castellina in Chianti in collaboration with the local Natural Commercial Center and regional associations.
Calici di Stelle Castellina — edition 2026
For 2026, the summer calendar of Castellina in Chianti confirms the return of Calici di Stelle in the heart of August. Sunday, August 9th features Calici d'Italia, with tasting booths for wines and products from various Italian regions paired with street food in the squares and streets of the historic center. Monday, August 10th, on the night of San Lorenzo, is the main evening of Calici di Stelle, dedicated to the Chianti Classico wines of Castellina's winemakers, with live music, gastronomy, and shooting star observation along the village walls with amateur astronomers.
The detailed program of times, concerts, and participating wineries will be announced by the organizers in the weeks preceding the event. Admission is free, while tastings are paid for on-site with a glass and tickets.
Programme Calici di Stelle Castellina 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published in the weeks leading up to the event. Based on the established structure of the festival, the planned events are:
Sunday, August 9 — Calici d'Italia
- From evening: wine and product tastings from all over Italy, paired with street food, in the squares and streets of the historic center.
Monday, August 10 — Calici di Stelle (night of San Lorenzo)
- From evening: tastings of Chianti Classico wines from Castellina producers, with street food along the village streets.
- Live music in the squares and a concert by the Castellina in Chianti Philharmonic in Piazza della Chiesa.
- Starry sky observation along the town walls by Sienese amateur astronomers.
Precise times and the list of participating wineries will be communicated by the organizers closer to the event.
Highlights Calici di Stelle Castellina 2026
- Tastings of Chianti Classico wines from Castellina producers on the night of San Lorenzo.
- Calici d'Italia evening with wines from across the peninsula.
- Shooting star observation along the village walls with Sienese amateur astronomers.
- Live music and concert by the Castellina in Chianti Philharmonic.
Prices Calici di Stelle Castellina 2026
Practical information — Calici di Stelle Castellina
When
Calici di Stelle takes place in August, around the night of San Lorenzo (August 10th). In 2026, Calici d'Italia is scheduled for August 9th and Calici di Stelle for August 10th.
Where
Historic center of Castellina in Chianti (SI): squares and streets of the village, including Piazza del Comune and Piazza della Chiesa.
How to get there
By car along the Via Chiantigiana (SR222), approximately 22 km from Siena and 50 km from Florence. The nearest train station is in Siena, which is connected to the Chianti area by Tiemme bus lines.
Tickets
Admission to the event is free; wine tastings are paid for on-site according to the methods established by the wineries and organizers (usually via a wine glass and tasting tickets).
Information
Municipality of Castellina in Chianti, tel. +39 0577 742311, [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Calici di Stelle Castellina
Centro storico di Castellina in Chianti
Piazza del Comune, 53011 Castellina in Chianti