Festa del Vino Groppello

Groppello, the soul of Valtenesi

The Festa del Vino Groppello in Calvagese della Riviera, a municipality in the province of Brescia nestled in Valtenesi, is dedicated to Groppello, particularly Mocasina Groppello: an indigenous grape variety that represents the wine identity of this hilly area between the hinterland and the Brescia shore of Lake Garda.

Wineries celebrating

The heart of the event are the local wineries — seventeen in the 2025 edition — offering their wines for tasting to the public. The festival thus becomes a showcase for local production and an opportunity to get to know a wine with a distinctive character, deeply linked to the agricultural history of Valtenesi.

Five evenings of taste

For five evenings, the Don Luigi Poli sports field transforms into the festival centre, with a programme that combines:

• tastings of Groppello and wines from participating wineries;
• spit-roasted meats and typical Brescian cuisine;
• live music and dancing evenings.

A festival that has grown over time

Organised by the group 'Gnari del Gropél' with the patronage of the Municipality, the festival reached its tenth edition in 2025, growing year by year to become one of the most anticipated food and wine events of early September in Valtenesi. An event that enhances the bond between community, wine, and landscape.