Spring of Wines and Bonarda Festival

The village of Bonarda

Rovescala, in the province of Pavia, is one of the symbolic names of Oltrepò Pavese, a land of hills and great red wines. Here, Bonarda is not just a wine, but a collective identity: and it is precisely around this bond that the Spring of Wines revolves, the event that every Sunday in March transforms the town into a journey of tastings and flavors. Now in its fortieth edition, it is one of the most deeply rooted wine events in the territory.

One hundred labels and a tradition on the table

The heart of the event is the tastings: over one hundred labels of Bonarda and local wines can be sampled while strolling through the village, accompanied by typical local traditional dishes. From 10 am to 6 pm, the town becomes a large space for food and wine discovery, where Rovescala's wineries share their work and their wines directly with visitors.

Not just wine

The Spring of Wines is also a celebration for the whole family. Alongside the tastings, there are thematic exhibitions, cultural initiatives, games, and workshops for children, in a program that changes from one Sunday to the next. The event is part of the "Le Colline del Vino e dei Sapori" (The Hills of Wine and Flavors) project, supported by the Lombardy Region, confirming its value for regional promotion.

Forty years of Oltrepò

Celebrating the fortieth edition means recounting forty years of history of a village that has made wine its flag. The Bonarda Festival is the best occasion to discover Rovescala, its wineries, and the hilly soul of Oltrepò Pavese, at a time of year when the vineyards awaken and announce the new season.