Wine in the Courtyard
Independent winemakers, vinyl music, and local cuisine at Cadeo Castle
About Wine in the Courtyard
A wine festival inside a castle
Every spring, the courtyard of Cadeo Castle, in the heart of the Piacenza plain, transforms into a large open-air lounge dedicated to wine. Vino in Corte is a market exhibition that brings together independent winemakers and small-scale wineries from the territories of the Duchy, Oltrepò Pavese, and Colli Piacentini, with a selection that over the years has also opened up to some foreign realities. The idea is simple and direct: drink well, talk to the producers, and take home a bottle you discovered on site.
Wine, vinyl, and conviviality
The formula that has made this event a highly anticipated appointment in Cadeo, in the province of Piacenza, is free tasting: with a single glass, you can wander among the winery stalls, taste the wines, and chat with the producers. The soundtrack is provided by vinyl music and DJ sets under the castle's arcades, the hallmark of the organizing association. Shared tables, lawns to lie on with a glass in hand, and convivial cuisine complete the relaxed and popular atmosphere of the event.
Over 100 labels to discover
The heart of the event is the wineries: over twenty-five producers and more than one hundred labels, with a particular focus on natural wines and sustainable agricultural practices. Alongside the wine fair, there are gastronomic offerings from local businesses and, in editions with the farmers' market, stalls from small agricultural producers. It's an opportunity to discover the enological identity of this corner of Emilia-Romagna, where the culture of wine coexists with that of food.
Who organizes it
Vino in Corte is organized by VINILICA APS, the cultural association that has revived the historic club in Cadeo, now active year-round with a music program. The event takes place under the patronage of the Municipality of Cadeo and with the support of local partners.
Wine in the Courtyard — edition 2026
Fifth edition at Cadeo Castle
For the fifth year, the courtyard of Cadeo Castle hosted Vino in Corte, the market exhibition of independent winemakers. Over twenty-five wineries and more than one hundred labels could be tasted and purchased directly from the producers, with unlimited tasting at a cost of €20, including a glass and lanyard.
Accompanying the days were vinyl music and DJ sets under the castle's arcades, the hallmark of VINILICA APS, with shared tables and lawns to relax on with a glass in hand. On the gastronomic front, the Poggio's cuisine collaborated with Alla Mano for the first time, offering a popular, convivial, and regional selection.
Programme Wine in the Courtyard 2026
Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026
Two days of market exhibition in the courtyard of Cadeo Castle:
- Free tasting at the stalls of over 25 wineries, with more than 100 labels to taste and purchase directly from producers.
- Vinyl music and DJ sets under the castle's arcades for the entire duration of the event.
- Local cuisine: for the first time, the Poggio's cuisine in collaboration with Alla Mano, with popular and convivial dishes.
- Shared tables and outdoor spaces to enjoy the event without rushing.
Among the participating wineries were well-known names in regional viticulture such as La Stoppa, Denavolo, and Il Poggio.
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Practical information — Wine in the Courtyard
Where it takes place
Cadeo Castle, Via Carpaneto 1, Cadeo (PC), in Emilia-Romagna, a few kilometers from Piacenza along the Via Emilia.
How to get there
By car: Fiorenzuola d'Arda (A1) or Piacenza Sud highway exit, then follow the Via Emilia towards Cadeo. By train: Fiorenzuola d'Arda or Piacenza station, with connections to the area.
Tickets
Tasting is paid (around €20) and includes a glass, lanyard, and free tasting of the wines. The farmers' market, if present, has free admission.
Tips
Arrive calmly and allow a few hours: the event is designed to be enjoyed without rushing, between one glass and another.
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Where does it take place — Wine in the Courtyard
Castello di Cadeo
Via Carpaneto 1, 29010 Cadeo