Sorsi e Morsi at the Parco della Torre
Wine, music, and tuff-hewn cellars in Italy's most vine-covered municipality
About Sorsi e Morsi
Two days of wine and flavors in Italy's most vine-covered municipality
Sorsi e Morsi at the Parco della Torre is the food and wine event hosted by the Pro Loco of Castelvenere in the heart of the Valle Telesina, in the province of Benevento. For two days, the park at the foot of the medieval tower transforms into a large open-air tasting venue: local producer stalls, traditional Sannio cuisine, live music, and entertainment late into the night. The event is designed to showcase the viticultural heritage of a village where approximately 60% of the municipal territory is planted with vineyards, earning it the title of Italy's most vine-covered municipality.
The Parco della Torre, the tuff cellars, and the Casa del Contadino
The event is held in the Parco della Torre, in the historic center of Castelvenere, dominated by the Torre Angioina: this medieval structure, which collapsed in 2006 and was later rebuilt, is now the village's iconic symbol. During the festival, the famous tuff-hewn cellars are opened—subterranean spaces carved beneath the ancient houses where local families have stored and aged their wine for generations. They can be visited with local guides, and entry is free. Similarly, visitors can freely enter the Casa del Contadino, a small museum of rural life housing tools, furniture, and artifacts of local agricultural history.
The wines of Castelvenere
Castelvenere is a historic name in Sannio viticulture. Local grape varieties include Falanghina, which finds one of its finest expressions here, Aglianico, Barbera del Sannio, and Camaiola, an indigenous variety added to the national register in 2021. At Sorsi e Morsi, these wines can be tasted directly at the producers' stands, offering the chance to chat with winemakers and understand how the wine profile shifts from one hill to the next in the Calore valley. It is the perfect way to get a concrete sense of an appellation that has gained significant recognition on Italian wine lists in recent years.
What the event offers
- Wine tastings from Castelvenere's wineries in the designated Parco della Torre area
- Local cuisine with food stalls serving traditional Sannio dishes
- Live music performances and entertainment on both evenings
- Free guided tours of the historic tuff cellars
- Free entry to the Casa del Contadino, a museum of rural life
- Strolls through the ancient village, among alleys, stone portals, and valley vistas
Leading up to the Festa del Vino
Sorsi e Morsi is not an isolated event: it kicks off the Estate Castelvenerese (Castelvenere Summer) calendar and serves as a prelude to the most anticipated local event, the Festa del Vino, which reaches its 44th edition in 2026 (the 43rd took place in August 2025 under the "Festa del Vino e Cantine Aperte" format). Visitors in July will find a more intimate, relaxed version of the same hospitality: fewer crowds, the same wines, and the same vineyard-covered landscape.
Why attend
The event is suitable for a wide audience, including families: it takes place outdoors in a park during the cooler hours of the summer day, bringing together tastings, music, and heritage tours within a small area. For those discovering this part of inland Campania—Telese Terme, the Titerno gorges, the Matese mountains, or the ceramics of San Lorenzello—Castelvenere is a convenient and surprising stop in a municipality of just over two thousand inhabitants that has built its identity around the vine. Two days are enough to understand why.
Sorsi e Morsi — edition 2026
Sorsi e Morsi 2026: July 22 and 23 in Castelvenere
The event promoted by the Pro Loco of Castelvenere was held on July 22 and 23, 2026, at the Parco della Torre, in the historic center of the Sannio village. Two evenings dedicated to tasting wines from local wineries "in a festive atmosphere, enlivened by musical performances, entertainment, and good food," as the organizers presented it to the Valle Telesina press.
Alongside the tasting stands, the program included the opening of the historic tuff-hewn cellars and the opportunity to visit the Casa del Contadino, the village's museum of rural life, for free with a guide. With this initiative, the promoters explained, the series of events characterizing the Estate Castelvenerese 2026 began, contributing to the promotion of the village and its subterranean heritage.
The village as the protagonist
On the same evenings, the village also hosted organized tour groups: the Rotary Club Valle Telesina, for example, gathered at sunset in the historic center's amphitheater for a guided walk through the village's history, followed by a visit to the tuff cellars and participation in Sorsi e Morsi. A sign of the role the event plays as a showcase for the territory, in anticipation of the 44th Festa del Vino.
Programme Sorsi e Morsi 2026
Program — July 22 and 23, 2026
- Tasting of wines from Castelvenere's wineries in the Parco della Torre area
- Food stalls with traditional Sannio dishes and local products
- Live music performances and entertainment on both evenings
- Opening of the tuff cellars in the historic center, open for visits during the event
- Free guided tour of the Casa del Contadino, museum of rural life
The organizers did not release a detailed hourly program or the names of the musical acts: local sources limited themselves to announcing the activities planned for the two evenings. Contact for information: Pro Loco Castelvenere, tel. +39 347 0497425 and +39 347 1813210.
Highlights Sorsi e Morsi 2026
- Tasting of wines from Castelvenere, Italy's most vine-covered municipality
- Extraordinary opening of the historic tuff-hewn cellars
- Free guided tour of the Casa del Contadino
- Evenings with live music and entertainment at the Parco della Torre
- Traditional Sannio cuisine at the food stalls
- Opening event of the Estate Castelvenerese 2026, leading up to the 44th Festa del Vino
Prices Sorsi e Morsi 2026
Practical information — Sorsi e Morsi
Location
Parco della Torre, in the historic center of Castelvenere (BN), 82037, province of Benevento, Campania. Tours of the tuff cellars and the Casa del Contadino take place in the ancient core of the village, just a short walk from the event area.
Getting there
- By car: SS 372 "Telesina" road, exit for Telese Terme, then provincial roads towards Castelvenere (approx. 5 km). From Naples, take the A1 or SS 7 until the junction with the Telesina.
- By train: Telese Terme-Cerreto Sannita station, on the Caserta-Benevento line, connected to the village by local bus lines and taxis.
- By plane: Naples Capodichino Airport, approximately 60 km away.
Entry and tastings
Guided tours of the tuff cellars and entry to the Casa del Contadino are free. For the cost of tastings and food at the stalls, it is best to check with the Pro Loco, as local sources do not publish a fixed price list.
Contacts
Pro Loco Castelvenere, Via del Genio 15, 82037 Castelvenere (BN). Event information: tel. +39 347 0497425 and +39 347 1813210; Pro Loco office tel. +39 377 3202266, e-mail [email protected].
Tips
The underground cellars remain cool even in mid-July: a light sweater is useful if you plan to visit them. The historic center features stone alleys and some inclines, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Those wishing to explore further can combine their visit with a stop in Telese Terme or San Lorenzello, the town of ceramics.
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