Vignanello Wine Festival
Six days of tastings, flag-wavers, and music in the heart of the Tuscia region
About Wine Festival
A tradition spanning 55 editions
The Vignanello Wine Festival is one of the longest-running events in the Tuscia region: in 2026, it reaches its 55th edition, a testament to a tradition that dates back to the early 1970s. Every August, this village in the Monti Cimini mountains transforms into a riot of color and fragrance, with wineries opening their doors to the public, traditional farming parades, and evenings of music under the stars. Here, wine is much more than a product: it is the symbol of the agricultural history of a town that has thrived on viticulture for centuries.
The 2026 relaunch: a new generation
The 2026 edition marks a major turning point. Following a period of uncertainty regarding the event's future after the previous committee concluded its tenure, a group of young people from Vignanello decided to take up the mantle, creating a new association. Thanks to this generational handover, the festival restarts with fresh energy while maintaining the popular spirit that made it famous. The event is held under the patronage of the Lazio Region, the Province of Viterbo, the Rieti-Viterbo Chamber of Commerce, and the Municipality of Vignanello.
Local wineries and wines
The heart of the festival lies in the tastings: three local wineries offer a total of 19 labels, including whites, reds, passito, and sparkling wines. Viticoltori Colli Cimini presents nine wines, Tenute Olivieri eight, and Casa Mecocci two. Throughout the week, dedicated presentations are scheduled, such as those for the Greco and the Principe Alessandro sparkling wine, showcasing local winemaking traditions. To accompany the glasses, thirteen dining spots, including kiosks, street food stalls, and bars, offer typical dishes from the Tuscia cuisine.
Six days of festivities, shows, and music
The program is designed for all ages: it kicks off on August 10th with a traditional farming parade from Castello Ruspoli and continues every evening with shows in Piazza Spettacoli and DJ sets in Piazza della Botte. Highly anticipated highlights include performances by the Narni flag-wavers, majorettes, the Città di Casperia band, street artists, live painting, traditional games—sack races, tug-of-war, apple bobbing—and the grand finale on Ferragosto. There is also a market in the streets of Molesino and a children's area active every day.
Vignanello, a wine village in Tuscia
Located in the Monti Cimini, in the province of Viterbo, Vignanello is a village worth visiting even beyond the festival. During the event, guided tours are organized at Castello Ruspoli, famous for its Italian-style gardens, and the Arco del Molesino; by reservation, you can also explore the connutti, the evocative underground cellars carved into the tuff that tell the story of the town's winemaking vocation. A perfect opportunity to discover one of the most authentic corners of the Lazio region.
Wine Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition is one of rebirth: after a period of uncertainty, a new group of young volunteers from Vignanello has taken over the organization, bringing one of the most beloved festivals in the province of Viterbo back to the square. The format remains the classic one: from the afternoon, tastings with Viticoltori Colli Cimini, Tenute Olivieri, and Casa Mecocci, the market in the streets of Molesino, and the kids' area; in the evening, food stands and, from 10:00 PM, shows and music in two squares. Highlights include the inaugural farming parade from Castello Ruspoli, performances by the Narni flag-wavers, majorettes and the Città di Casperia band, traditional games on August 14th, and the Ferragosto party with Italian music and DJ sets. All events are free, with a free shuttle from parking areas every 20 minutes.
Programme Wine Festival 2026
Monday, August 10
- 6:00 PM — Inauguration with a farming parade from Castello Ruspoli to Piazza Spettacoli
- 6:30 PM — Opening of wine tasting stands, market in the streets of Molesino, visits to the Arco del Molesino, kids' area, live painting
- 8:30 PM — Opening of food stands
- 10:00 PM — Dino One Man Show (Piazza Spettacoli) · DJ Soprani (Piazza della Botte)
Tuesday, August 11
- 6:00 PM — Tasting stands, market, kids' area, live painting
- 6:30 PM — Presentation of Malandrino and Aurora wines (Casa Mecocci)
- 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM — Narni flag-wavers (Piazza Spettacoli)
- 10:00 PM — Minnie and Sax (Piazza Spettacoli) · DJ Petretti (Piazza della Botte)
Wednesday, August 12
- 6:00 PM — Tasting stands, market, kids' area, live painting
- 6:30 PM — Book presentation
- 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM — La Sbandata, roving performance
- 10:00 PM — 4x4 in concert (Piazza Spettacoli) · DJ Soprani (Piazza della Botte)
Thursday, August 13
- 6:00 PM — Tasting stands, market, kids' area, live painting
- 6:30 PM — Presentation of Greco and Principe Alessandro sparkling wines
- 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM — Majorettes and Città di Casperia band, roving performance
- 10:00 PM — Postiglione (Piazza Spettacoli) · DJ Petretti (Piazza della Botte)
Friday, August 14
- 6:00 PM — Tasting stands, market, kids' area, live painting
- 6:30 PM — Traditional games: sack race, wine game, apple bobbing, tug-of-war
- 10:00 PM — Anna and Massimo (Piazza Spettacoli) · Secondo Palo, Sama and DJ Soprani (Piazza della Botte)
Saturday, August 15 — Ferragosto
- 6:00 PM — Tasting stands, market, kids' area, live painting
- 6:30 PM — Presentation of Galante and Thesan wines (Tenute Olivieri)
- 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM — Hakuna Matata, roving performance and in Piazza Spettacoli
- 10:00 PM — MP3 Musica Italiana (Piazza Spettacoli) · DJ Petretti (Piazza della Botte)
Every evening, from 8:30 PM, food stands open with 13 dining points including kiosks, street food, and bars.
Highlights Wine Festival 2026
- 19 wines for tasting from three wineries: Viticoltori Colli Cimini, Tenute Olivieri, and Casa Mecocci
- Inaugural farming parade from Castello Ruspoli
- Narni flag-wavers and Città di Casperia band
- Traditional games: sack race, tug-of-war, apple bobbing
- Concerts and DJ sets every evening in two squares
- Grand Ferragosto finale with MP3 Musica Italiana
- Guided tours of Castello Ruspoli and Arco del Molesino
Prices Wine Festival 2026
Practical information — Wine Festival
How to get there
Vignanello is located in the province of Viterbo, in northern Lazio. By car, take the A1 motorway, exit at Orte, and follow signs for Vignanello (about 20 minutes). During the festival, we recommend using the parking areas in town, which are connected to the event entrance by a free shuttle bus running every 20 minutes.
Admission and hours
Scheduled events are free unless otherwise indicated. Tasting stands open at 6:00 PM, food stands at 8:30 PM; concerts and DJ sets begin at 10:00 PM.
Contacts
Email: [email protected] — Riccardo: +39 338 1176003, Lorenzo: +39 331 5702250 (WhatsApp available). For accommodation, the area offers holiday homes, agriturismos, and country houses; guided tours of Castello Ruspoli and the connutti can be booked through the organizers or the Pro Loco.
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Where does it take place — Wine Festival
Centro storico di Vignanello
Centro storico, 01039 Vignanello