Suoni diVini – Jazz & Wine Festival

A festival of notes and glasses in Specchia

In Lower Salento, in the municipality of Specchia (Province of Lecce, Apulia), Suoni diVini – Jazz & Wine Festival is the summer appointment that fuses two pleasures: jazz music and wine culture. For a few evenings in July, the festival transforms the ancient village—part of the Borghi più belli d'Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy) circuit and awarded the Orange Flag by the Touring Club—into a widespread stage where concerts intertwine with the aromas of the cellars.

Palazzo Risolo and the historic center as a backdrop

The heart of the event is Palazzo Protonobilissimo Risolo, a historic residence in the town center: its courtyards host the evening concerts, while the cobbled streets and squares of the village—such as Piazza del Popolo—welcome tastings and itinerant performances. It is a unique way to experience the nightlife of Specchia, illuminated and lively, walking between a glass of wine and a trumpet solo.

Wine as the protagonist

Alongside the music, the festival offers a curated food and wine journey: Apulian, French, and Spanish wines are selected and paired with cheeses, cured meats, and typical Salento products. Tastings are enjoyed using a dedicated pass, allowing visitors to sample labels proposed by wine experts involved in the festival. There are also masterclasses and in-depth sessions on the world of wine and Apulian viticulture.

A local project

Suoni diVini was born from the collaboration between the Pro Loco of Specchia, the Risonanze Eventi d'Arte association—under the artistic direction of Carmine Zocco—and the Puglia Rewind project, with the support of the Municipality of Specchia. An event that enhances the heritage of the Salento village by combining great jazz, popular tradition, and oenological excellence.

Why attend

For those who love jazz in its many forms—from swing to folk music, from bossa nova to New Orleans dixieland—and wish to discover an authentic Salento village far from mass tourism, Suoni diVini is the ideal opportunity to combine listening, tasting, and an evening stroll in one of the most evocative towns in Apulia.