Soave Grape Festival
The oldest grape festival in Italy, in the village of Soave DOC
About Soave Grape Festival
The oldest grape festival in Italy
The Soave Grape Festival is one of the historic events in the Veneto region: conceived in 1929 by Dr. Zannini, then president of the Cantina Sociale di Soave, it is considered the oldest grape festival in Italy. Every year, in September, the medieval village of Soave (Verona) celebrates its wine identity around Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG.
Between tastings, art, and tradition
For a long weekend, the historic center, dominated by the Scaliger castle, comes alive with guided tastings, open cellars, sensory workshops, vineyard tours, and e-bike excursions through the hills. Food stalls offer Soave risotto, cheeses, cured meats, and traditional desserts, while squares host music, folk dances, art exhibitions, and the evocative costume parade that recalls the village's medieval past.
Soave, village of wine
Soave, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, owes its name to one of the most famous white wines in Veneto. The Grape Festival is the best occasion to discover the territory, its wineries, and its winemaking tradition.
Soave Grape Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the 98th, confirms the tradition that has made Soave the capital of grapes since 1929. The detailed program will be announced in the months preceding the event: traditionally, the festival takes place on the third weekend of September, with tastings, open cellars, gastronomy, exhibitions, and the historical costume parade.
Programme Soave Grape Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 98th edition will be published closer to the event. The traditional structure includes: guided tastings of Soave DOC and Recioto di Soave DOCG, open cellars, sensory workshops, vineyard tours, food stalls, art exhibitions, music, folk dances, and the medieval costume parade.
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Practical information — Soave Grape Festival
How to get there
Soave is about 25 km from Verona (A4 motorway, Soave-San Bonifacio exit). Nearest train station: San Bonifacio.
Admission
Free access to the village; some guided tastings and tours are paid.
Location
Historic center of Soave: Palazzo del Capitano, Via Roma, Via Ruffo, Piazza Marogna, Porta Verona.
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Where does it take place — Soave Grape Festival
Centro storico di Soave
Centro storico, 37038 Soave