Vino al Vino

A wine festival born in 1995

Vino al Vino is the annual event that transforms Piazza Bucciarelli in Panzano in Chianti into the open-air living room of Chianti Classico every third weekend of September. Established in 1995, it offers a direct connection between Panzano's winegrowers and enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad who flock to this village to taste both classic and new vintages. Panzano is a hamlet of the municipality of Greve in Chianti, in the Province of Florence, the heart of Tuscany's wine country and one of Italy's first organic wine districts.

The Union of Winegrowers

At the heart of the event is the Union of Panzano Winegrowers, an association representing about twenty-three local estates, most of which are organic. For three days, their stalls line the square: some offer Chianti Classico in its Annata, Riserva, and Gran Selezione versions, while others pour Supertuscan and local IGT wines. Visitors, glass in hand, move freely from one producer to another, engaging directly with winemakers and oenologists who share stories of their vineyards, harvests, and production philosophies.

How the tasting works

Access is granted via a tasting kit, which includes a tasting glass, a glass-holder lanyard, a map of participating wineries, and the event brochure. The ticket, valid for all three days, allows unlimited tasting of the dozens of labels present in the square. In recent years, the festival has featured over eighty different wines, offering a comprehensive overview of Panzano's production in a single setting.

A village festival atmosphere

What sets Vino al Vino apart from large-scale trade fairs is its authentic, intimate spirit. More than a commercial event, it is a community celebration: the producers are present in person, the hospitality is informal, and the medieval village provides a natural backdrop. Gastronomic delights are a staple, with local specialties and the famous butcher Dario Cecchini bringing his flavors to the square. Between tastings, visitors can wander through the streets of Panzano, enjoying the vineyard-covered hills that make the Chianti region one of the most beloved landscapes in Tuscany.

Why attend

• Taste wines from most of Panzano in Chianti's producers in one location
• Engage directly with winemakers from Italy's first organic wine district
• Experience an authentic event, far from the crowds of major trade fairs
• Discover the village of Panzano and the panoramic views of Chianti Classico