ValVersa to Live
Edition 2026 Music Gastronomy Wine

ValVersa to Live

Wine, traditions, and culture in the capital of sparkling wine

Santa Maria della Versa — Pavia (018) Since 2025
Dates 23 May — 24 May 2026
Location Santa Maria della Versa (018)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About ValVersa to Live

Santa Maria della Versa, in the heart of Oltrepò Pavese, is known as the capital of sparkling wine. Every spring, the ValVersa da Vivere event celebrates this territory of hills and vineyards with a weekend dedicated to wine, traditions, and local culture. Featuring masterclasses on Pinot Noir Classic Method, tastings with dozens of labels, shows, music, and local cuisine, it's a perfect opportunity to discover the wine soul of the Versa Valley.

The capital of sparkling wine celebrates

Santa Maria della Versa, in the province of Pavia, has always been considered the "capital of sparkling wine" of Oltrepò Pavese, a land of hills and vineyards where Pinot Noir reigns supreme. The ValVersa da Vivere event was created to showcase and enhance this wine identity, transforming the village into a grand stage for wine, flavors, and culture for an entire spring weekend.

Pinot Noir Classic Method takes center stage

The heart of the event is Pinot Noir Classic Method, a symbol of the Valle Versa's wine production. Among the most anticipated moments are the masterclasses dedicated to this wine, curated by the Pinot Nero Land association, and the grand tasting "ValVersa da Bere" featuring over forty local labels. It's the ideal occasion for enthusiasts and the curious to discover the sparkling excellence of Oltrepò, glass in hand.

Not just wine: shows, music, and traditions

ValVersa da Vivere is also a village festival and a cultural celebration. The program combines shows for families, initiatives for young people, dialect performances, live music, and DJ sets, alongside typical local cuisine and regional crafts. As part of the "Esperienze d'Oltrepò tra calici e gusto" (Oltrepò Experiences between glasses and taste) project, the event aims to strengthen the tourist appeal of the Pavia hills by uniting food and wine, landscape, and identity.

A weekend in Oltrepò Pavese

For those who want to explore one of Lombardy's most fascinating wine regions, ValVersa da Vivere is the perfect gateway. Amidst the hills of Santa Maria della Versa, in the province of Pavia, you'll discover an authentic Oltrepò, where wine is culture, landscape, and hospitality.

ValVersa to Live — edition 2026

The second edition of ValVersa da Vivere takes place on May 23 and 24, 2026, in Santa Maria della Versa, featuring masterclasses on Pinot Noir Classic Method, the "ValVersa da Bere" tasting with over 40 labels, shows, music, and local cuisine.

The 2026 edition of ValVersa da Vivere, the second, is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, in Santa Maria della Versa, as part of the "Esperienze d'Oltrepò tra calici e gusto" project. Two days dedicated to the wine, traditions, and culture of the Versa Valley, with Pinot Noir Classic Method at the center stage.

Among the events are masterclasses organized by the Pinot Nero Land association, the "ValVersa da Bere" tasting featuring over 40 local labels, the Carlo Scarabelli Award, shows, music, and local cuisine.

Programme ValVersa to Live 2026

Saturday, May 23

  • 4:00 PM: Official inauguration and opening of stands
  • Shows for families, presentations of typical products, and initiatives for young people
  • Typical local cuisine
  • Evening: Music with a tribute to Francesco De Gregori and DJ set by Paoletta from Radio Italia

Sunday, May 24

  • From 10:00 AM: Tastings and masterclasses dedicated to Pinot Noir by the Pinot Nero Land association
  • 11:00 AM: Masterclass on Pinot Noir Classic Method
  • Shows in dialect, activities for children, music, and local crafts

Throughout the event: "ValVersa da Bere" tasting with over 40 labels from the region and the Carlo Scarabelli Award.

Highlights ValVersa to Live 2026

The masterclasses on Pinot Noir Classic Method and the "ValVersa da Bere" tasting featuring over 40 Oltrepò labels.

Prices ValVersa to Live 2026

<p>Free access to the event. Tastings and masterclasses are paid or require booking.</p>

Practical information — ValVersa to Live

How to get there

Santa Maria della Versa is located in Oltrepò Pavese, south of Pavia. By car, it can be reached from Broni and Stradella by driving up the Valle Versa.

Tastings

Tastings and masterclasses may have a fee or require booking; access to the event is generally free.

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Centro di Santa Maria della Versa

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