Grape Festival - Galluccio and Terra di Lavoro Wine Review
The harvest celebration and Galluccio DOC wine festival in the upper Caserta region
About Galluccio Grape Festival
A half-century-long winemaking tradition
The Galluccio Grape Festival, officially titled the Galluccio and Terra di Lavoro Wine Review, is one of the most enduring and beloved gastronomic events in the province of Caserta. Established in 1976, the festival takes place every September in the picturesque village of San Clemente, with its beating heart in Piazza Umberto I. It is organized by the Municipality of Galluccio in collaboration with the Pro Loco and local wineries, celebrating the harvest and the historic winemaking vocation of this town in the upper Caserta region of Campania.
Galluccio DOC wine takes center stage
Galluccio is recognized as a City of Wine and lends its name to the Galluccio DOC designation, which protects wines produced on the volcanic slopes of the Roccamonfina - Foce Garigliano Regional Park. These mineral-rich soils nurture grape varieties such as Aglianico and Falanghina, the foundation for the structured reds and fragrant whites that visitors can sample during the event. At the food and wine stalls, glasses are paired with traditional peasant dishes, prepared according to ancient recipes and centered on typical Terra di Lavoro products.
Folklore, allegorical floats, and the Saracen joust
The festival is more than just food and wine: it is a true community celebration that unites generations. Among the most anticipated events are the parade of allegorical floats with their awards ceremony, performances by folk groups, flag-wavers, and the spectacular Saracen joust, featuring high-school equestrian displays. In the evening, the square lights up with live music and, as per tradition, the free distribution of grapes to visitors.
An identity-defining event for the upper Caserta region
- Where: Piazza Umberto I, San Clemente hamlet, Galluccio (CE)
- When: September, during the harvest weekend
- What: Galluccio DOC wine tastings, food stalls, allegorical floats, folk groups, equestrian shows, live music
- Admission: Free
For visitors, the Galluccio Grape Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of inland Campania, far from mass tourism circuits, where the harvest ritual becomes a collective party and the wine tells centuries of peasant history from the Terra di Lavoro.
Galluccio Grape Festival — edition 2026
The 50th edition of the Galluccio Grape Festival is confirmed for two weekends, September 19-20 and 26-27, 2026, in the San Clemente district. This marks a historic milestone for one of the longest-running food and wine festivals in the province of Caserta, celebrating Galluccio DOC wines, local products from the Terra di Lavoro region, and the folk traditions of the upper Caserta area through winery tours, allegorical floats, a Saracen joust, and live music.
The 50th edition: two weekends for half a century of the Grape Festival
In 2026, the Galluccio Grape Festival reaches its 50th edition, confirmed for two weekends, September 19-20 and 26-27, in the San Clemente district. This is a significant anniversary for an event that has accompanied the grape harvest since 1976, showcasing the region's winemaking heritage, organized by local wineries in collaboration with the Galluccio municipal administration and the Pro Loco.
What to expect
For the fiftieth anniversary, the festival offers wandering tastings in local wineries, with commentary from producers, featuring Aglianico, Falanghina, new wine, and table grapes, paired with local gastronomy and live music. Two parades of allegorical floats, built over the preceding months by residents of the various neighborhoods, will bring life to the Sundays of September 20 and 27, alongside the Saracen joust and folk groups. As per tradition, grapes will be distributed for free to visitors at 7:00 PM.
Programme Galluccio Grape Festival 2026
The 50th edition is confirmed for two weekends, September 19-20 and 26-27, 2026, in San Clemente di Galluccio (Piazza Umberto I). The detailed program, including specific times and musical guests, has not yet been released by the organizers. Confirmed events include the allegorical float parade on the Sundays of September 20 and 27, the Saracen joust, folk group performances, wandering tastings in local wineries, and the free distribution of grapes at 7:00 PM. Free admission to the event; wine tastings are reserved for adults (18+). The program is being updated on the official Pro Loco di Galluccio channels.
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Practical information — Galluccio Grape Festival
How to get there
Galluccio is located in the upper Caserta region, on the border with Lazio. By car, it can be reached via the A1 Rome-Naples motorway (Caianello or San Vittore exit), continuing along the provincial roads towards the San Clemente hamlet. The nearest train stations are Vairano-Caianello and Sessa Aurunca-Roccamonfina, on regional lines.
Admission and costs
Admission to the event is free. Wine tastings and dishes at the food stalls are available for purchase at affordable prices. The distribution of grapes is free.
Tips
We recommend arriving in the late afternoon to experience the opening of the stalls and staying into the evening for the concerts and shows. For updated information, we suggest following the official Facebook page of the festival and the Municipality of Galluccio website.
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Published by Valentin Contard, festival listings writer. Reviewed, corrected and approved by Christophe Contard, editor-in-chief. .
Where does it take place — Galluccio Grape Festival
Piazza Umberto I, frazione San Clemente
Piazza Umberto I, 81044 Galluccio