Cantine & Cortili

Wine in the heart of the village

Every September, Cantine & Cortili brings the historic center of Città Sant'Angelo to life. This elegant hilltop village in the Province of Pescara, Abruzzo, is recognized as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and holds the prestigious title of City of Wine. For two or three evenings, the medieval streets, narrow alleys, and noble courtyards along Corso Vittorio Emanuele II become a single, grand tasting itinerary where visitors stroll glass in hand between tasting stations set up in the town's most picturesque corners.

Local wineries

The stars of the show are the Abruzzese wineries, many of which are rooted in the very hills surrounding the town, covered in vineyards and olive groves. This is the birthplace of the region's signature wines: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano, Cerasuolo, and Pecorino, all paired with local delicacies and the exquisite Aprutino-Pescarese extra virgin olive oil. The event typically uses a ticket system that includes a wine glass, a glass-holder pouch, and a set number of tastings, allowing guests to wander freely and discover every label.

Music, tradition, and atmosphere

Cantine & Cortili is about more than just oenology: each evening features live concerts ranging from Italian and international pop to 90s hits and traditional Abruzzese folk music, keeping the town squares lively until late. The event also ties in with the historic Grape Festival (Sagra dell'Uva) of Città Sant'Angelo, featuring a parade of floats that celebrates the grape harvest and local farming traditions.

A village to experience

The event is organized by the Ente Manifestazioni C.S.A. in collaboration with the Municipality of Città Sant'Angelo and is part of the extensive Summer in Città Sant'Angelo program. Walking among the noble palaces, churches, and illuminated courtyards while sipping a glass of Montepulciano is the best way to experience this corner of Abruzzo, located just a few kilometers from the coast and the provincial capital, Pescara.