Regional Wine Festival

Abruzzo wine takes center stage in Rocca San Giovanni

The Regional Wine Festival is the premier food and wine event of the summer in Rocca San Giovanni, a medieval village in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, nestled between the Teatine hills and the sea of the Costa dei Trabocchi. Part of the Estate Roccolana summer festival organized by the municipality, the event transforms the historic center into a sprawling trail of tastings, meetings with producers, and live music. The 2026 edition is confirmed for August 6th and 7th and marks the second edition of this regional event linked to the 'Città del Vino' circuit.

A 'Città del Vino' village on the Costa dei Trabocchi

Rocca San Giovanni is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and is a member of the national Città del Vino association, which brings together over five hundred wine-producing municipalities. The local area produces Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, as well as DOP extra virgin olive oil from the Colline Teatine, made from the Gentile di Chieti cultivar. The festival was created to showcase this agricultural heritage and share the oenological identity of Abruzzo through its wineries and traditional products.

What to expect during the evenings

Over the two nights of the event, the village lights up with:

• Tasting stalls and booths from local wineries for sampling Abruzzo wines;
• Food and wine trails featuring local specialties, from cheeses to traditional seafood and rustic dishes;
• Roaming music and live performances throughout the streets and squares of the historic center;
• a stroll through the alleys of the village overlooking the Trabocchi coast.

In the heart of the 'Estate Roccolana'

The Regional Wine Festival is a highlight of the rich Estate Roccolana calendar, which offers concerts, musical tributes, open-air cinema, theater, the patron saint feast of San Giacomo, and the Rocca San Giovanni Jazz festival throughout July and August. In this context, the wine festival combines tourism promotion with the celebration of local production, offering residents and visitors a chance to discover the food and wine culture of the Costa dei Trabocchi.

Information on the 2026 edition

The official dates for the 2026 edition are August 6th and 7th. The detailed program, including the list of participating wineries and musical performances, is typically published by the Municipality of Rocca San Giovanni in the weeks leading up to the event: it is recommended to check the official municipal channels for updates on times and guests.