Giro diVino
The historic center of Capranica comes alive with Tuscia wines, guided tastings, open-air dinners, and live music.
About Giro diVino
Giro diVino: The wines of Tuscia in the heart of Capranica
Giro diVino is the food and wine festival that, every summer, turns the historic center of Capranica—a village in the province of Viterbo, in the heart of the Tuscia region—into a sprawling trail dedicated to wine and the typical products of Lazio. For over a decade, the event has guided visitors and enthusiasts through the village's alleys and squares, where wineries open their stands to showcase the native grape varieties of the territory.
A journey through wineries, tastings, and flavors
The heart of the festival is the winery tour: over thirty wines available for tasting along the streets of the historic center, paired with traditional local dishes served in the squares by local associations. Guests can move freely between tasting points, markets, and food stalls, glass in hand, enjoying a convivial atmosphere that blends gastronomy with regional promotion.
Seminars and wine culture
Alongside open tastings, Giro diVino offers a rich program of guided seminars led by experts, sommeliers, and industry journalists. Hosted in evocative locations such as the Romanesque Temple of San Francesco and the Accoramboni Gardens, these meetings compare Tuscia wines with other Italian viticultural regions, fostering a dialogue that highlights the history and oenological identity of northern Lazio.
Music, art, and performances
The festival is about more than just wine: every evening is enlivened by live concerts, street bands, urban fanfares, and roaming performances that accompany guests from one tasting to the next. Over the years, the village has hosted contemporary art installations and exhibitions in its historic gardens, expanding the cultural offering beyond the glass.
Capranica and the Tuscia region
Capranica lies along the ancient Via Francigena, just a few kilometers from the main villages of Tuscia and the volcanic lakes of the Viterbo area. Attending Giro diVino means discovering a medieval village rich in history while connecting with the wine culture of a land that is proudly rediscovering its native vines. It is one of the most anticipated summer events in the province of Viterbo, perfectly combining tradition, quality, and conviviality.
Giro diVino — edition 2026
Two evenings dedicated to wine, music, and culture in the heart of Capranica. From 7:00 PM, wineries open along the historic center, offering over thirty wines for tasting, square-side dinners, markets, and roaming performances.
The cultural program features guided seminars: on Friday, at the Romanesque Temple of San Francesco, the meeting "On the Thread of History: the nobility of white wine unites Lake Bolsena and the Castelli Romani" with Sandro Sangiorgi; on Saturday, at the Accoramboni Gardens, "Old Vines, New Faces" with Raffaele Marini and the producers, followed in the evening by the tasting "Under Pressure: sparkling wines compared" led by Armando Franco.
On the musical front, the urban fanfare Bandakadabra accompanies the public through the alleys, the group L'Incontro performs at the Piazzetta del Borghetto, and Gianmarco Carroccia brings his journey through the songs of Battisti and Mogol to the stage.
Programme Giro diVino 2026
Friday, July 17
- 7:00 PM — Opening of wineries along the historic center and start of tastings (over 30 wines)
- 7:00 PM — Seminar "On the Thread of History: the nobility of white wine unites Lake Bolsena and the Castelli Romani", Romanesque Temple of San Francesco, led by Sandro Sangiorgi with Raffaele Marini
- Roaming performance by the urban fanfare Bandakadabra
- 10:00 PM — Gianmarco Carroccia: a journey through the songs of Battisti and Mogol
Saturday, July 18
- 7:00 PM — Opening of wineries and tastings
- 7:00 PM — Seminar "Old Vines, New Faces", Accoramboni Garden, with Raffaele Marini and the producers
- Street band and roaming performances; concert by the group L'Incontro at the Piazzetta del Borghetto
- 9:30 PM — Seminar "Under Pressure Tasting: 6 sparkling wines compared", Accoramboni Garden, led by Armando Franco
Throughout both evenings: open-air dinners by local associations, markets, and the contemporary art exhibition "The Fabulous Garden" by Cracking Art at the Accoramboni Gardens.
Highlights Giro diVino 2026
- Over 30 Tuscia wines for tasting along the historic center
- Concert by Gianmarco Carroccia with a tribute to Battisti and Mogol
- The urban fanfare Bandakadabra and the group L'Incontro
- Guided seminars with Sandro Sangiorgi, Raffaele Marini, and Armando Franco
- "The Fabulous Garden" exhibition by Cracking Art at the Accoramboni Gardens
Prices Giro diVino 2026
Practical information — Giro diVino
Getting there
Capranica is located in the province of Viterbo, along the Via Cassia (SS2). By car, it can be reached from the A1 motorway (Orte exit) or via the Cassia road from Rome. The Capranica-Sutri station is served by the Rome-Viterbo railway line.
Admission and tastings
Access to the historic center is free. To participate in tastings, you must purchase a kit including a wine glass; some seminars may require a specific ticket. We recommend checking the program and details on the official event channels.
Tips
The evenings take place outdoors among alleys and squares: comfortable shoes are recommended. The village offers various dining options and open-air dinners managed by local associations.
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Centro storico di Capranica