Grappoli Wine Festival

The fourth edition of the Grappoli Wine Festival took place on July 5, 2025, at the Peppino Impastato Urban Park in Belpasso, closing with over 1,000 attendees. The protagonists were more than 70 wineries and extra virgin olive oil producers, with Etna wines joined by Aeolian and Pantelleria productions, and a special section dedicated to the Phlegraean Fields and Vesuvius.

The program included wine and oil tasting stations, the "Volcanic Identities" masterclass led by Ernesto La Matta and Simone Feoli, swing atmospheres with music and dance, and creative painting workshops. Guests included sommelier Mattia Asperti. The edition also saw the presentation of the first Grappoli Award to five entities recognized for storytelling, territory, innovation, pleasantness, and emotional impact. The event, organized by the Verde Basico association with the support of the Municipality of Belpasso, concluded by announcing the appointment for July 4, 2026.