VinEstate

VinEstate50: the fiftieth anniversary

From September 4 to 7, 2025, the historic center of Torrecuso, in the province of Benevento, hosted the fiftieth edition of VinEstate, presented as the longest-running wine event in Campania. The preview took place on Sunday, August 31, at Palazzo Caracciolo Cito: at 6:00 PM, the presentation of VinEstate50 and the program; at 7:30 PM, the launch of the commemorative cocktail "RossoMazzaMauriello" by In Vino Cocktails Eresie Devote; and at 8:00 PM, the official opening toast.

Over the four days, there were tastings from local wineries, ONAV masterclasses on IGT, Aglianico del Taburno Rosato DOCG, Falanghina DOC, and Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, technical workshops on labels and neuromarketing, three exhibitions covering photography, painting, and sculpture, the "Sips of Reading" series, children's workshops, and live music in the squares. The grand finale on Sunday, September 7, combined a conference on promoting denominations, the first edition of the "VITE e VITI MERAVIGLIOSE" award, the reading "Thoughts and Music" with Giancarlo Giannini and Marco Zurzolo, and a closing fireworks display.

Sunday, August 31 — preview (Palazzo Caracciolo Cito)

• 6:00 PM — Presentation of VinEstate50 and program overview
• 7:30 PM — Presentation of the commemorative cocktail "RossoMazzaMauriello" by In Vino Cocktails Eresie Devote
• 8:00 PM — Official opening toast

Thursday, September 4

• Afternoon — Children's workshop "From Grape to Wine: A Journey to Discover" at Palazzo Di Palma
• Afternoon — "Sips of Reading, in the sign of contemporary history" with writer Teresa Simeone and the book "Il Fardello"
• 6:00 PM — Official opening with tastings and exhibitions
• 7:00 PM — Opening of food and wine stands
• 8:00 PM — Technical workshop "Design and visual communication in wine: beyond the label" at Palazzo Caracciolo Cito, with a 3D video experience on Torrecuso by Winestour
• 9:00 PM — Piazza Mellusi: short film on the history of VinEstate
• From 9:00 PM — Live music in the squares with Napoli'n Swing, Rue Zanzibar, and Bianco

Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6

• Tastings of Torrecuso wineries, ONAV masterclasses on Sannio and Taburno denominations
• Workshops on wine communication, neuromarketing, and pairings with chefs and sommeliers
• Photography, painting, and sculpture exhibitions in historic palaces, "Sips of Reading," theatrical performances, street artists, and DJ sets

Sunday, September 7

• Morning — Conference on the promotion of denominations of origin
• Lunch with tasting (by invitation)
• Afternoon — ONAV masterclass dedicated to Aglianico del Taburno; documentary on the history of VinEstate by Mariano Mortaruolo and Nico Falgani
• 8:30 PM — Unveiling of the fiftieth-anniversary canvas created by master Davide Montuori
• 9:00 PM — Piazza Sant'Erasmo: first edition of the "Torrecuso VITE e VITI MERAVIGLIOSE" award, with recognition for oncologist Paolo Ascierto
• 9:00 PM — Piazza Sant'Erasmo: musical reading "Thoughts and Music" with Giancarlo Giannini and Marco Zurzolo
• Award ceremony for the song "Il vino di Torrecuso" by the IC Ponte-Torrecuso-Paupisi and the logo created by the Istituto Palmieri-Rampone-Polo of Benevento, followed by a final fireworks display

Opening hours

• Thursday and Friday: 6:00 PM — 10:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 PM — 1:00 AM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM — 11:45 PM