Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello
Chestnuts and Durello DOC from the Lessini Hills celebrate in San Giovanni Ilarione
About Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello
A festival running since 1936
The Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello is the most important event in San Giovanni Ilarione, a municipality in the Val d'Alpone, province of Verona. Founded in 1936, it celebrates the two products that best represent this territory: the chestnuts grown on the surrounding hills and the Vin Durello DOC from the Monti Lessini, a fresh white wine with a distinct acidity.
Between the Palio del Maron and rural tradition
The heart of the festival is Piazza Colonna, where the food stalls, musical performances, and agricultural initiatives are concentrated. Among the most cherished moments are the Palio del Maron, the costume parade, and the agricultural conference with Coldiretti, which commemorate the community's rural roots.
Autumn flavours
The festival's cuisine features traditional dishes linked to chestnuts and the autumn flavours of the Lessini region, from chestnut risotto to specialties with speck, naturally paired with Vin Durello. This event makes San Giovanni Ilarione one of the chestnut capitals in the Veronese area.
Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello — edition 2026
Following the 90th edition in 2025, the 91st Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello will once again liven up Piazza Colonna in San Giovanni Ilarione in the autumn of 2026. The festival's distinctive features are confirmed: food stalls with chestnut-based dishes, Vin Durello DOC from the Lessini Hills, the Palio del Maron, the costume parade, and the agricultural conference with Coldiretti. The exact dates and full program will be announced by the Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello 2026
The detailed program for the 91st edition will be announced by Pro Loco San Giovanni Ilarione. Traditional festival structure:
- Agricultural conference with Coldiretti at the parish theatre
- Food stall with chestnut-based dishes and Lessini specialties (dinner from 7:00 PM, Sunday lunch from 12:00 PM)
- Palio del Maron and costume parade
- Musical evenings in Piazza Colonna
Highlights Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello 2026
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How to get there
San Giovanni Ilarione (VR) is located in the Val d'Alpone. It can be reached by car from San Bonifacio and from the Soave-San Bonifacio or Montebello Vicentino exits of the A4 motorway. The festival takes place in Piazza Colonna.
Information
Pro Loco San Giovanni Ilarione — [email protected]. Dinner from 7:00 PM; lunch on Sundays from 12:00 PM.
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Where does it take place — Sagra delle Castagne e del Vin Durello
Piazza Colonna
Piazza Colonna, 37035 San Giovanni Ilarione