Caneve en Festa

A roving dinner through the ancient cellars of Cembra

Caneve en Festa is one of the most evocative food and wine events in the Trentino autumn. Every October, the historic center of Cembra, in the municipality of Cembra Lisignago (Province of Trento, Trentino-Alto Adige), turns into a grand culinary trail: the caneve—ancient cellars carved into the rock and tucked into the attics of village houses—exceptionally open their doors for a roving dinner through the alleys, small squares, and corners of the village.

A trail of taste

Guests move freely from cellar to cellar along a route in the heart of the Cembra Valley, one of the most characteristic wine-growing valleys in Trentino, famous for its terraced vineyards and mountain wines. At each stop, Cembrani DOC producers offer guided tastings of wine, sparkling wine, and grappa, paired with local dishes and regional products.

• Kaiser speck and traditional Trentino cured meats
• Goat cheeses and alpine dairy products
• Porchetta, strauben, and local pastries
• Hot mountain cuisine dishes paired with valley wines

Music, art, and atmosphere

The evening is about more than just food: along the route, you will encounter alpine choirs, live folk, rock, and jazz music, and the Caneve d'Arte installations—artistic displays that bring the cellars and corners of the village to life. The result is a multisensory experience that blends gastronomy, folk culture, and landscape, with the historic center of Cembra illuminated and buzzing until late into the night.

Two versions: alcoholic and non-alcoholic

The event offers two participation options: a version with alcoholic tastings and a reduced-price non-alcoholic version, designed for those driving or who prefer not to consume wine. Upon arrival, guests receive a wine glass with a carry-pouch to move comfortably along the entire route.

Organization

Caneve en Festa is organized by Cembrani DOC and the Val di Cembra Tourist Association, in collaboration with Apt Fiemme e Cembra. It is part of the valley's autumn food and wine calendar, often linked to festivals dedicated to Trentino's mountain wines.