The Nights of Wine... on tour!
Night excursion among the Grasparossa hills in Castelvetro di Modena
About The Nights of Wine on tour
A night among vineyards and stars in Castelvetro di Modena
Le Notti del Vino… in tour! is one of the most evocative events of the summer gastronomic season in Castelvetro di Modena, a hilly village in the Province of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna. The initiative is part of the national event Le Notti del Vino, promoted by the National Association of Wine Cities, which every year enlivens dozens of Italian municipalities between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox with events dedicated to wine culture, responsible drinking, and the enhancement of the territory.
A guided walk in the Grasparossa hills
The heart of the evening is a night excursion of about 7 kilometers (round trip) through the hills of Lambrusco Grasparossa, the symbolic wine of Castelvetro. The departure is set at Piazza Roma, in the historic center of the village, and the walk is accompanied by a hiking guide who, along the way, tells stories about the nature of the hilly landscape, the stars, and the myths and legends associated with the celestial vault.
Winery stop and tasting
Halfway through the route, participants reach a local winery, where a small refreshment is provided with typical local products paired with two glasses of the winery's wine. This is the convivial moment of the evening, designed to introduce the wine excellence of Castelvetro directly in the places where it is produced.
Stargazing and astronomical observation
The last part of the experience is dedicated to sky observation: accompanied by an astrophotographer and science communicator, participants can admire the celestial vault away from city lights, in a combination of landscape, science, and good living that makes this evening unique.
An event for the whole family
Also suitable for families with children, the event requires mandatory booking and has a limited number of participants. In case of bad weather, the evening is postponed to the next day. Le Notti del Vino… in tour! represents an original way to discover Castelvetro di Modena and its hills, combining food and wine, hiking, and astronomy.
The Nights of Wine on tour — edition 2026
The 2026 edition will be held on Tuesday, July 14 (with postponement to Wednesday, July 15 in case of bad weather), as part of the national event of the Cities of Wine, which in 2026 runs from June 21 to September 23.
The evening begins at 7:30 PM in Piazza Roma, in the historic center of Castelvetro di Modena, with a hiking guide who accompanies participants along a 7-kilometer night route through the Grasparossa hills, telling stories about nature, stars, myths, and legends of the territory.
Along the route, there will be a stop at the Cantina Buonariva winery, with a small refreshment of local products paired with two glasses of the winery's wine. The evening concludes with observation of the celestial vault with Pierluigi Giacobazzi, astrophotographer and science communicator, with a return expected around midnight.
Programme The Nights of Wine on tour 2026
Evening Program
- 7:30 PM — Meeting and departure from Piazza Roma, 5 (historic center of Castelvetro di Modena)
- Guided walk of about 7 km through the Grasparossa hills with hiking guide Stefano Barbieri (GAE Passi Avanti), with stories about nature, stars, myths, and legends
- Stop at Cantina Buonariva winery: small refreshment with local products and two glasses of the winery's wine
- Observation of the celestial vault with astrophotographer and communicator Pierluigi Giacobazzi
- Around 12:00 AM — Return to Castelvetro
Highlights The Nights of Wine on tour 2026
- Guided night excursion through the Lambrusco Grasparossa hills
- Winery stop with tasting of typical products and two glasses of wine
- Stargazing with an astrophotographer
- Event also suitable for families with children
Prices The Nights of Wine on tour 2026
Practical information — The Nights of Wine on tour
Where and when
Meeting point and departure at Piazza Roma, 5 — 41014 Castelvetro di Modena (MO), in the historic center of the village. Departure at 7:30 PM, return expected around midnight. Route of approximately 7 km round trip through the Grasparossa hills.
Prices
€30.00 per person for adults; €20.00 for children aged 6 to 17; free for children up to 5 years old. The fee includes the guide, the stop at the winery with typical products and two glasses of wine, and astronomical observation.
Booking
Mandatory booking (limited number of participants). Information and bookings: tel. 059 7588880 — [email protected]. In case of bad weather, the event is postponed to the following day.
How to get there
Castelvetro di Modena can be reached by car from Modena in about 25 minutes. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on hilly trails and to bring a flashlight.
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Where does it take place — The Nights of Wine on tour
Piazza Roma e colline del Grasparossa
Piazza Roma, 5, 41014 Castelvetro di Modena