Cocco Wine
The village of Cocconato transforms into a wine route in the Asti Monferrato
About Cocco Wine
Three days of wine in the heart of the Asti Monferrato
Cocco Wine is the food and wine festival that, every year in early September, transforms the historic center of Cocconato (Asti province, Piedmont) into a grand open-air wine route. Organized by the Go Wine association in collaboration with the Municipality of Cocconato and the Consorzio Cocconato Riviera del Monferrato, the event has become one of the most awaited dates on the Asti wine calendar over the years.
A village turned into a wine route
During the festival weekend, Piazza Cavour, Via Roma, and the village alleys fill with tasting stands: on one side, the eight wineries of the local Consortium (including historic names like Bava and Giulio Cocchi Spumanti), and on the other, dozens of guest producers from all over Piedmont and, in some editions, other Italian regions. With a single tasting pass, visitors can wander freely between stands, glass in hand, discovering the diverse expressions of the territory.
Barbera and local wines
The undisputed star remains Barbera d'Asti, the most iconic wine of these hills, accompanied by Nebbiolo from the heights of Cocconato and Albugnano, and sparkling wines from Alta Langa. Each year, the festival also features thematic wine islands dedicated to guest denominations or regions, offering a chance to look beyond the borders of the Monferrato.
More than just tastings
- Il Salotto: A Friday preview evening featuring a themed dinner and wine-food pairings to kick off the event.
- Camminare il Borgo: Guided walking tours through the historic center of Cocconato, one of the most beautiful villages in the Monferrato.
- Guided tastings: Thematic deep dives, often focused on Barbera and the wine routes of Cocconato and Albugnano.
- Centoporte historic train: On Sunday, a vintage train connects Turin, Moncalieri, and Asti to Cocconato, offering an original way to reach the festival.
An early September tradition
With its tastings, local cuisine, and the atmosphere of a Monferrato village, Cocco Wine is much more than a simple wine fair: it is an invitation to experience the Asti Monferrato just before the harvest, when the hills of Cocconato prepare for the new vintage.
Cocco Wine — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Cocco Wine celebrates the festival's twenty-fifth anniversary and takes place from Friday, September 4th to Sunday, September 6th, 2026, in the historic center of Cocconato (Asti). The established structure is confirmed: the Il Salotto preview evening on Friday, two days of tasting stands on Saturday and Sunday featuring Consortium wineries and guest producers, and the Centoporte historic train from Turin, Moncalieri, and Asti on the final day.
The dates have been officially announced by Go Wine; the detailed program, the complete list of participating wineries, thematic islands, and tasting pass prices will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. This page will be updated as soon as the official 2026 program is published.
Programme Cocco Wine 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The structure confirmed by Go Wine includes:
- Friday, September 4th — Il Salotto preview evening, with dinner and wine-food pairings.
- Saturday, September 5th — Tasting stands in the historic center (in previous years from afternoon until evening).
- Sunday, September 6th — Daytime tasting stands, guided tastings, Camminare il Borgo tours, and the arrival of the Centoporte historic train from Turin, Moncalieri, and Asti.
The list of participating wineries, precise times, and wine island themes will be communicated before the event.
Highlights Cocco Wine 2026
Twenty-fifth edition of the festival. Tasting stands featuring wineries from the Consorzio Cocconato Riviera del Monferrato and guest producers from Piedmont, the Il Salotto preview evening, and the Centoporte historic train on Sunday.
Prices Cocco Wine 2026
Practical information — Cocco Wine
Getting there
By car: Cocconato is accessible via the A21 Turin-Piacenza motorway (exit Asti Ovest or Villanova d'Asti), followed by the scenic hilly roads of the Monferrato. By train: On Sunday, the Centoporte historic train runs from Turin, Moncalieri, and Asti.
Tickets
Entry to the festival requires purchasing a tasting pass, which includes a glass, a glass holder pouch, and a series of tasting vouchers. Reduced rates are available for Go Wine members. It is recommended to purchase the pass online in advance, usually at a discounted price compared to the on-site box office.
Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for navigating the village alleys and plan for some gastronomic bites between winery visits. For overnight stays, Cocconato and the surrounding hill agritourisms offer numerous options in the heart of the Monferrato.
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Where does it take place — Cocco Wine
Centro storico di Cocconato
Piazza Cavour, 14023 Cocconato