Castello diVino

Castello diVino, the wine of Abruzzo at Castello Piccolomini

Castello diVino is a food and wine festival promoted by the municipal administration of Celano, in the province of L'Aquila, in the heart of the Marsica region. The event was created with the goal of promoting and showcasing the excellence of the local area and the entire Abruzzo Region, using the inner courtyard of the Castello Piccolomini—one of the most fascinating fortresses in Abruzzo, featuring its characteristic medieval cistern—as a backdrop.

A journey through wines and traditional products

The program revolves around exhibitions and tastings of local wines and traditional products, offered in collaboration with leading trade associations, local businesses, and producers. Past editions have featured the Consortium for the Protection of Abruzzo Wines and local wineries, guiding visitors to discover the region's signature grape varieties, from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to Trebbiano and Cerasuolo.

More than just tastings

Alongside the tasting stalls, Castello diVino offers a rich calendar of side events:

• educational workshops and experiences also aimed at local students;
• thematic exhibitions, including photographic displays dedicated to rural life and Marsican traditions;
• conferences and meetings on wine, nutrition, and local culture;
• roaming music, folk choirs, local marching bands, and evenings with DJ sets.

A free event in the heart of the Marsica region

Admission to the festival is free, with the aim of making the discovery of Abruzzo's food and wine heritage accessible to everyone in an exceptional historical setting. The Castello Piccolomini, which also houses the Torlonia Collection and the Museum of Sacred Art of the Marsica, thus becomes the ideal stage for a weekend that combines gastronomy, culture, and popular traditions, attracting enthusiasts and curious visitors to Celano from across the province of L'Aquila and the entire Abruzzo region.