The Great Wine Festival
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Wine Local produce

The Great Wine Festival

Over 8,000 bottles from around the world in the halls of Villa Farsetti

Santa Maria di Sala — Venezia (227) Since 2008
Dates 26 Sep — 27 Sep 2026
Location Santa Maria di Sala (227)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About The Great Wine Festival

The Great Wine Festival is the major autumn event dedicated to wine that enlivens the 18th-century Villa Farsetti in Santa Maria di Sala, in the province of Venice. Thousands of bottles from all Italian regions and dozens of countries worldwide, hundreds of labels for tasting, masterclasses with iconic wines, and a gala dinner make this event, organized by the Le Cantine dei Dogi wine shop, one of the richest wine events in the Veneto region.

A Journey into Wine at Villa Farsetti

The Great Wine Festival transforms the monumental spaces of Villa Farsetti, in Santa Maria di Sala (province of Venice), into a large, spread-out wine shop for a weekend. Organized by Enoteca Le Cantine dei Dogi, the event offers a vast selection of wines for tasting, the result of research spanning all Italian regions and numerous countries worldwide.

Thousands of Labels to Taste

The festival offers the public over 8,000 bottles and hundreds of labels available for tasting, presented by around 140 exhibitors. From great Italian reds to champagnes, from international white wines to the most sought-after productions, the offering covers 26 countries and allows for comparisons between styles, grape varieties, and territories that are difficult to replicate elsewhere.

Masterclasses with Iconic Wines

The program includes masterclasses led by experts, dedicated to some of the world's most prestigious labels – from Krug to Dom Pérignon, from Sassicaia to great gourmet reds. Tasting is done via the Wine Card, with a professional glass included, and concludes with a gala dinner on Saturday evening.

Wine Culture Between Venice and Padua

Located halfway between Venice and Padua, the event combines oenological discovery with the enhancement of one of the most fascinating Venetian villas in the area, confirming itself as a benchmark event for enthusiasts throughout the Veneto region.

The Great Wine Festival — edition 2026

The 19th edition of The Great Wine Festival takes place on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Villa Farsetti, from 10 AM to 8 PM. Over 8,000 bottles, about 140 exhibitors, wines from 26 countries worldwide, and masterclasses with iconic labels like Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Sassicaia, with a gala dinner on Saturday evening.

The 19th edition of The Great Wine Festival returns to Villa Farsetti in Santa Maria di Sala on September 26 and 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Over 8,000 bottles and hundreds of labels will be available for tasting, presented by around 140 exhibitors, featuring wines from all Italian regions and 26 countries worldwide.

The program includes masterclasses dedicated to iconic wines, a gala dinner on Saturday evening, and a shop area with promotional prices. Tastings are conducted with the Wine Card, including a professional glass. Advance ticket sales open on May 1, 2026.

Programme The Great Wine Festival 2026

Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Free tastings with Wine Card, approx. 140 exhibitors
  • 1:15 PM — Masterclass "Champagne experience"
  • 3:30 PM — Masterclass dedicated to great gourmet reds
  • Evening — Gala dinner

Sunday, September 27, 2026

  • 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Free tastings with Wine Card
  • 1:30 PM — Masterclass on kosher wines

Premium tastings with iconic labels (Krug, Dom Pérignon, Sassicaia, and others). Full program and advance tickets available on the official website.

Highlights The Great Wine Festival 2026

Premium tastings of iconic wines (Krug, Dom Pérignon, Sassicaia), the three masterclasses, and the gala dinner on Saturday evening.

Prices The Great Wine Festival 2026

Free admission. Wine Card: 3 tastings €15 in advance / €18 on-site; 8 tastings €30 / €35; unlimited daily €40-55; unlimited 2 days €65-80. Premium tastings €7-25. Masterclasses €35-60.

Practical information — The Great Wine Festival

How to Get There

Villa Farsetti, Via Roma 1, Santa Maria di Sala, is easily reachable from the SR 11 between Venice and Padua. Free parking with over 130 spaces nearby.

Admission

Free admission; tastings require the purchase of a Wine Card. Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

Accessibility

The event is accessible to people with disabilities.

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Where does it take place — The Great Wine Festival

Villa Farsetti

Via Roma 1, 30036 Santa Maria di Sala

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The Great Wine Festival in brief

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