Festa del Vino e del Pesce

A festival that spans generations

When an event reaches its sixty-ninth edition, it means it has become part of a city's identity. The Festa del Vino e del Pesce in Monfalcone was born in 1957 and is one of the most historic food and wine events in Friuli Venezia Giulia: an event that fills the central squares every June, bringing together Friulian wine culture with the flavours of the Adriatic Sea.

Wine, fish, and the squares of Monfalcone

The combination is what gives the festival its name: wines of Friuli, from Ribolla Gialla to Friulano, and fish from the Adriatic, the star of fried dishes, grilled specialties, and coastal tradition. Tastings unfold across Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Unità d'Italia, and Via della Basilica, in a route that also involves local restaurateurs.

Much more than a tasting

Over the years, the festival has grown into a rich program: show cooking, live concerts, DJ sets, conferences, and the traditional 'tombola bisiaca', which evokes the dialect and spirit of the Monfalcone area. There are also floats from the summer carnival, in a mix of taste and folklore that is the event's hallmark. In 2026, Monfalcone joined the National Association "Città del Vino" (Towns of Wine), confirming the value the city places on this tradition.

Monfalcone between the sea and shipyards

Monfalcone, in the province of Gorizia, is a city of the sea and major shipbuilding, overlooking the upper Adriatic between the Isonzo river mouth and the Karst region. The festival is the ideal time to discover it, combining the conviviality of the squares with a visit to the Rocca (fortress), the MuCa (shipbuilding museum), and the nearby beaches of Marina Julia.