Pescara Abruzzo Wine

An appointment with the wines of the Adriatic coast

Pescara Abruzzo Wine is one of the most established wine exhibitions in the Adriatic capital, an event that draws enthusiasts, sommeliers, and industry professionals to Pescara every year between late November and early December. The event is held in the elegant Sala D'Annunzio at the Aurum, the historic building in the heart of the Pineta Dannunziana that once housed the Aurum liqueur distillery and has since become the "Factory of Ideas," a cultural landmark for the city of Pescara.

Unlimited and complimentary tastings

The hallmark of Pescara Abruzzo Wine is its formula of unlimited and complimentary tastings: visitors are free to sample between 240 and 270 labels presented by over a hundred wineries from the so-called Adriatic Region, a climatically homogeneous territory stretching ideally from the Gargano to the Conero. The event employs the "Grape Based" tasting system, which encourages comparing wines starting from the same grape variety: an approach that highlights indigenous varieties like Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, making the exhibition a true laboratory of oenological knowledge.

The National Wine and Culture Award

At the heart of the event is the National Wine and Culture Award City of Pescara, a recognition that underscores the relationship between wine production and local culture. The organization is managed by the AIES Adriatica Delegation of Pescara, a group that has spent years promoting the knowledge and appreciation of the skills and flavors of the Adriatic area.

Wine, territory, and Abruzzo identity

Set in Abruzzo, in the province of Pescara, the exhibition is much more than a simple tasting: it is an opportunity to tell the story of the oenological identity of a region that has made wine one of its most recognized ambassadors worldwide. Strolling through the tasting tables at the Aurum means meeting producers, hearing their stories, and discovering a heritage made of vineyards, hills, and tradition. It is an event that blends the convivial with the cultural in a city overlooking the Adriatic, where wine is a cherished part of the collective memory.