The gala dinner of the winemakers of Radda in Chianti, in the heart of Sangiovese country
Dining with the Winemakers of Radda is the most anticipated food and wine event of the Radda summer: a grand open-air gala dinner held in Piazza Ferrucci, in the historic center of Radda in Chianti, a town in the province of Siena in the heart of Tuscany. Organized by the Associazione Vignaioli di Radda ETS, the evening gathers producers, guests, and enthusiasts at a single table to celebrate the Sangiovese of this corner of the Sienese Chianti.
At the heart of the event is 53017 – Vino dei Vignaioli di Radda, a collective Sangiovese named after the town's postal code. Born from the collaboration of twenty-five member wineries, it is one of the most original projects in the Italian wine scene: each cellar contributes its own grapes to a blend that tells the story of the territory's shared identity. The wine is presented in hand-numbered Magnum bottles and aged at the Castello di Albola. Each year, the dinner coincides with the unveiling of a new vintage, a symbolic moment for the entire winemaking community.
Each edition entrusts the menu to a guest chef who reinterprets Chianti traditions and products, pairing dishes with the 53017 and wines from the member estates. The courses range from traditional Tuscan appetizers to dessert, with a focus on seasonality and local ingredients. A vegetarian menu is available upon request, reflecting the event's commitment to every guest.
Dining in Piazza Ferrucci, within the medieval walls of Radda in Chianti, means experiencing the village in its most convivial atmosphere. The event combines the quality of local wine, gourmet cuisine, and the charm of a historic square transformed into a shared table. For those who love wine and Tuscany, it is the ideal opportunity to get to know the winemakers, their stories, and the deep bond they share with this land of Sangiovese.
The dinner usually takes place in June at dusk, and booking is mandatory due to limited seating. Participation includes the dinner and, in recent editions, a Magnum bottle of 53017. For details on dates, menus, and booking procedures, please refer to the official channels of the Associazione Vignaioli di Radda.
The fifth edition of Dining with the Winemakers of Radda was held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 7:00 PM in Piazza Ferrucci. The highlight was the official debut of the 2022 vintage of 53017, the collective Sangiovese produced by the 25 member wineries, offered in hand-numbered Magnum bottles and aged at the Castello di Albola.
The menu was entrusted to chef Enrica Della Martira (MasterChef Italia, Food Network), with a culinary journey pairing traditional Tuscan dishes with the 53017: Tuscan chicken liver terrine with apricots, brioche bread and Vinsanto jelly; mezzi paccheri with pork rib ragù; peposo (peppered beef stew) with 53017 wine and mint-zucchini; upside-down peach cake with cream ice cream. A vegetarian option was available upon reservation. Participation included the dinner and a Magnum bottle of the 53017 2022 vintage.
2026 Menu: Tuscan chicken liver terrine, apricots, brioche bread and Vinsanto jelly; mezzi paccheri with pork rib ragù; peposo with 53017 wine and mint-zucchini; upside-down peach cake with cream ice cream. Vegetarian menu available upon reservation.
Piazza Ferrucci, historic center of Radda in Chianti (SI), Tuscany.
By car: via the SR222 Chiantigiana, which connects Florence and Siena through the Chianti region. Approximately 30 km from Siena and 50 km from Florence. Parking is available near the historic center, which is a pedestrian area.
Usually in June, in the evening. Booking is mandatory by the date indicated by the organizers.
Associazione Vignaioli di Radda ETS — email [email protected], phone +39 379 2154416, website vignaiolidiradda.it. Vegetarian menu available upon request at the time of booking.
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Piazza Ferrucci
Piazza Ferrucci, 53017 Radda in Chianti