Over 8,000 bottles from around the world in the halls of 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Premium tastings with iconic labels (Krug, Dom Pérignon, Sassicaia, and others). Full program and advance tickets available on the official website.
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.
Free admission; tastings require the purchase of a Wine Card. Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
The event is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Villa Farsetti
Via Roma 1, 30036 Santa Maria di Sala