Settembre Rotaliano

A festival born around Teroldego

Settembre Rotaliano is the most iconic event in Mezzocorona, a town in the Piana Rotaliana in the province of Trento, in the heart of Trentino-Alto Adige. It began in 1970, when a group of forward-thinking Pro Loco volunteers decided to dedicate a festival to the area's signature wine, Teroldego Rotaliano, recognized as the first varietal DOC in Trentino. The first edition was held at the former Cantina Sociale, and year after year, the event has grown to become one of the most anticipated food and wine gatherings of the Trentino autumn.

The town becomes an open-air tavern

The hallmark of Settembre Rotaliano is its unique format: for three days, the courtyards, parks, and historic palazzos of Mezzocorona open their doors and transform into a network of pop-up taverns. Each courtyard is managed by a different local volunteer association, offering traditional Trentino dishes. As you stroll from one doorway to the next, you will discover charming corners of the historic center, while glasses are filled with Teroldego Rotaliano DOC in its various expressions, from fresh, fruity reds to more structured reserves.

Trentino cuisine takes center stage

The festival is a journey through the flavors of the Trentino mountains. Among the dishes served in the courtyards, you will find local specialties such as:

• Carne salada and local cold cuts
• Gnocchi, canederli (bread dumplings), and polenta
• Alpine cheeses and typical products of the Piana Rotaliana
• Traditional rustic cakes and desserts

Everything is strictly accompanied by Teroldego Rotaliano, the red wine with an intense ruby color and garnet reflections that has made this corner of Trentino famous.

Music, families, and community

Settembre Rotaliano is not just about food and wine. In the afternoon, the town comes alive with activities for children (face painting, inflatables, workshops, games), while in the evening, after dinner, there is space for live music and DJ sets that energize the squares and courtyards until late at night. It is a deeply community-driven festival, made possible every year by hundreds of volunteers from local associations, and it represents the moment when the entire town of Mezzocorona gathers to celebrate its agricultural and winemaking roots.

A symbol of the Piana Rotaliana

Organized by Pro Loco Mezzocorona with the support of the local area, Settembre Rotaliano is an ideal opportunity to discover the Piana Rotaliana, a land of great wines nestled among the Trentino mountains. An event with free admission that combines tradition, taste, and conviviality.