Enotirino
The Abruzzo wine festival in the village of Bussi sul Tirino
About Enotirino
Enotirino, celebrating Abruzzo wines in Bussi sul Tirino
Every late summer, the village of Bussi sul Tirino, in the province of Pescara, becomes one of the capitals of Abruzzo wine thanks to Enotirino, the themed wine festival that brings over one hundred exhibitors and more than seventy regional wineries to the streets of the historic center. Launched in 2024, the event has quickly become one of the most anticipated food and wine appointments of the late Abruzzo summer, attracting enthusiasts, curious visitors, and families from across the region and beyond.
Three keywords: encounters, taste, music
The festival revolves around three pillars. Encounters focus on the stories of the producers: during tastings, you can talk directly with winemakers and participate in round tables and masterclasses dedicated to the profiles of Abruzzo wines. Taste is entrusted to tasting counters and local specialty producers, featuring cured meats, cheeses, olive oil, saffron, honey, truffles, and local street food, including the specialty river crayfish from the Tirino Valley. Finally, music accompanies the entire day with twelve hours of live concerts ranging from jazz to Italian singer-songwriters, and from funk-soul to Abruzzo folk, spread across the lounge and concert areas.
A village turned into a stage
The backdrop for Enotirino is provided by the historic palaces of Bussi: the Castello Cantelmo that dominates the village, Palazzo Franceschelli, and Palazzo Fiorani, overlooking Piazza Tirino. Here, you will find winery stands, masterclass rooms, and exclusive tastings, while the streets and squares of the center host food stalls, stages, and refreshment points. The village's location, at the foot of the Gran Sasso and along the Tirino River, adds the natural frame of one of Abruzzo's most picturesque valleys to the festival.
A local project
Enotirino is promoted by the Municipality of Bussi sul Tirino with the involvement of the Abruzzo wine world, consortia, and trade associations. The goal is to promote regional denominations—from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo to Trebbiano, from Cerasuolo to Pecorino, and the recent Colline Teramane DOCG—while simultaneously relaunching the village as a destination for slow tourism and gastronomy. The festival is also family-friendly, with discounted tickets and activities suitable for children.
Enotirino — edition 2026
Enotirino 2026: the third edition
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Bussi sul Tirino hosts the third edition of Enotirino, from 11:00 AM until midnight. The village will be filled with over one hundred exhibitors, including more than seventy Abruzzo wineries and about fifteen local specialty producers, spread across the tasting counters of Castello Cantelmo, Palazzo Franceschelli, and Palazzo Fiorani. Alongside the wine, local flavors: cured meats, cheeses, olive oil, saffron, honey, truffles, and traditional street food.
The day will alternate between tastings, meetings with producers, and twelve hours of live music in one of the most beautiful valleys in Abruzzo, at the foot of the Gran Sasso.
Programme Enotirino 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Opening ceremony "Edison lights up… EnoTirino!" in Piazza Tirino, with a performance by the I Giovani Archi orchestra
- 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM — Opening of tasting counters: over 70 wineries and more than 15 specialty producers between Castello Cantelmo, Palazzo Franceschelli, and Palazzo Fiorani
- 11:30 AM — Masterclass at Palazzo Franceschelli: "The Peligna Valley between tradition and innovation"
- 1:00 PM — Show cooking by chef Matteo Canzi, winner of MasterChef 15 (no reservation required)
- 2:30 PM — Masterclass at Palazzo Franceschelli: "The first DOCG of Abruzzo: the Colline Teramane between Gran Sasso and the Adriatic"
- 11:00 AM to midnight — 12 hours of live music between the lounge and concert areas: jazz, Italian singer-songwriters, funk-soul, pop-dance, rock, and Abruzzo folk
The program also includes round tables on the world of wine, open tastings until 8:00 PM with glass and pouch, and activities designed for families.
Highlights Enotirino 2026
Prices Enotirino 2026
Practical information — Enotirino
When and where
Enotirino takes place in the historic center of Bussi sul Tirino (PE), between Castello Cantelmo, Palazzo Franceschelli, Palazzo Fiorani, and Piazza Tirino. The event is traditionally held on the last Saturday of August, from 11:00 AM to midnight.
How to get there
Bussi sul Tirino can be reached by car via the A25 motorway (Bussi-Popoli exit) and by train via the Bussi-Popoli railway station. An official shuttle service is available for the event, departing from various Abruzzo cities (Lanciano, Francavilla, Pescara, Città Sant'Angelo, San Giovanni Teatino).
Tickets
Admission is paid with Standard or Premium tickets, which can be purchased online on the official website. Discounts are available for teenagers, those over 75, pregnant women, and people with disabilities, with free entry for children up to 12 years old.
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Where does it take place — Enotirino
Centro storico di Bussi sul Tirino (Castello Cantelmo, Palazzo Franceschelli, Palazzo Fiorani)
Piazza Tirino, 65022 Bussi sul Tirino