A special kind of wine festival: "Vino al Vino in Cantina" in Panzano in Chianti
You certainly know the typical wine festivals. But what if you could go directly to where the wine is made? This is exactly the experience offered by "Vino al Vino in Cantina" in Panzano - a wine festival that was born out of necessity and has now become one of the most charming wine events in Tuscany.
Vino al Vino in Cantina 2025
📅 May 3 and 4, 2025
📍 Starting point: Panzano in Chianti, Piazza Bucciarelli
ℹ️ You drive your own vehicle to the wineries of your choice and taste their wines!
From the piazza to the wine cellars
The history of this special wine festival actually began as an emergency solution. During the Corona years, the traditional wine festival on the piazza in Panzano with its dense crowds was out of the question. So the brilliant idea was born: Why not open the doors of the wineries and take visitors directly to the places where the wine is made? A virtue was thus made of necessity, which has since delighted many wine lovers.
The principle is simple and charming at the same time: as usual, you buy your wine glass in the piazza in Panzano and at the same time receive a map with all the participating wineries. With this "passport" in hand, you make your way to the wineries of your choice.
What awaits you there is so much more than just a wine tasting
You see with your own eyes where and how the wine grows
The winemakers take the time to explain their philosophy and the special features of their wines to you
You will learn details about different vintages and their characteristics
With a bit of luck and a friendly request, you might even get an exclusive cellar tour
A young event with tradition
After the format was so well received, the Unione Viticoltori di Panzano decided to establish a second event in addition to the traditional September wine festival in the piazza - right at the start of the season at the beginning of May. "Vino al Vino in Cantina" will take place for the third time in 2025. Although it is still a relatively young event, it has already established a firm place in the calendar of many wine lovers.
What makes this wine festival so special is not just the excellent Chianti Classico for which Panzano is famous. It is the overall experience: May is one of the most beautiful seasons in Tuscany. Nature awakens, everything sprouts and turns green, and countless wildflowers transform the landscape into a colorful painting. The drive from winery to winery becomes a short journey of discovery through one of Italy's most picturesque regions.
As you drive through the rolling hills, admire the vines in their fresh green and perhaps even see the characteristic cypresses and olive groves in the distance, you will realize that wine culture is combined with a landscape experience in a way that you will not soon forget.
"Vino al Vino in Cantina" in Panzano in Chianti is more than just a wine festival - it is an invitation to discover the soul of Chianti Classico. Here you will not only experience great wines, but also the people and places behind them.