In a few days, we will enter the month of October. It is a month full of events for food and wine enthusiasts, but not only.
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Main events in October 2024
Corciano Castello divino
Location: Corciano, in the province of Perugia, Umbria.
When: October 4-6, 2024
Corciano hosts the 12th edition of Corciano Castello di Vino. A traveling sensory journey set up along the charming streets of this medieval village.
Website: www.corcianocastellodivino.it
Inycon: Where Wine is Color
Where: Menfi, Sicily
When: October 4-6, 2024
Menfi (Agrigento), a city renowned for its wine, olive oil, and cuisine, is preparing to host a new edition of Inycon after a five-year hiatus. This historic wine festival, celebrating the area’s winemaking heritage and gastronomic excellence, will offer three days of events, tastings, and performances. Now in its 26th edition, Sicily’s oldest quality wine event continues to evolve, blending tradition with innovation.
Gustus: Wines and Flavors of Vicenza
Location: Vicenza, Veneto
Date: October 5-6, 2024
Three appellations take centre stage at Gustus Vicenza: Colli Berici, Vicenza, and Gambellara. These will be showcased on Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, in Vicenza, offering two tastings highlighting a region known for surprising even the most discerning palates. Attendees will explore its key native grape varieties, primarily Tai Rosso and Garganega, as well as the great Bordeaux varietals like Cabernet, Merlot, and Carménère, which thrive in this terroir and reveal their extraordinary character.
Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy 2025
Location: Rome, Spazio Novecento, Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 26B, Lazio, Italy
Date: October 6, 2024
All attendees will receive a double gift – a copy of the 2025 Essential Guide and a DOCTORWINE-branded wine glass – and free access to the grand tasting area featuring the best labels from leading Italian wine producers. The event will take place in Rome, on Sunday, October 6, at Spazio Novecento, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. for trade professionals and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the general public.
50 Sfumature di Pinot Noir
Location: Voghera
Date: October 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024
The fifth edition of the Festival of Taste and Aroma takes place in Voghera, the historical capital of Oltrepò Pavese. This event brings together local shops in the historic centre of Voghera, Pinot Noir producers from Oltrepò, and the Wine Tourism Movement!
https://www.50sfumaturedipinotnoir.it/
Il Nizza è
Location: Nizza Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
Date: October 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2024
An event that invites you to discover all the nuances of Nizza DOCG.
https://enotecanizza.it/eventi/il-nizza-e
Milano Wine Week
Location: Milan, Italy
Date: October 5th to 13th, 2024
From October 5th to 13th, 2024, Milano Wine Week returns for its seventh edition. Experience wine and the city of Milan through a range of innovative formats.
Hostaria, the wine festival
Where: Verona, Veneto, Italy
When: October 11–13, 2024
From Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, one of the most beloved wine and food events will return to the most charming squares and corners of Verona. The festival offers tastings, cultural events, and entertainment, all with a focus on social responsibility and sustainability. Once again, the historic centre will transform into an open-air “osteria,” with hundreds of wine labels to discover. The event will feature a program of free experiences, including music, special guests, and more.
https://www.hostariaverona.com/
Champagne Experience
Location: Modena
Dates: October 20-21, 2024
A prestigious event dedicated exclusively to the famous French bubbles.
https://www.champagneexperience.it/
Terre di Vite
Location: Villa Cavazza, Bomporto (Modena)
Dates: October 26-27, 2024
In the stunning setting of Villa Cavazza in Bomporto, over 100 artisanal winemakers from all over Italy will gather. It’s a major event where you can meet winemakers, taste their wines, and listen to stories about their regions.
Taormina Gourmet
Location: Hotel Villa Diodoro, Taormina (Messina)
Dates: October 26-28, 2024
One of the most important events in Southern Italy dedicated to the best in food and beverages.
Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia
Location: All across Italy
Dates: Throughout October
An unmissable opportunity for wine enthusiasts to experience the harvest season, explore Italy’s renowned wine regions, and enjoy educational and entertaining moments with music, shows, and other cultural activities. This initiative not only enhances your passion but also offers a deeper understanding of the production process behind a bottle of wine.
Here’s a link to the participating wineries and their programs: click here
Merano Grape Festival
Where: Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
When: October 18-19, 2024
Tradition can be reinterpreted without betraying the past while embracing the changing times. This is the spirit of the Merano Grape Festival (October 19-20), a weekend filled with waltzes, music, gastronomy, and a lively, joyful atmosphere. Organized by the Merano Tourism Board, the festival celebrates the pride of the region and the pleasure of simple, good things, all while fostering a sense of community.
https://www.merano-suedtirol.it/it/merano/informazioni-servizi/eventi/festa-dell-uva-merano.html
Terre di Pisa Food&Wine Festival
Where: Pisa, Tuscany
When: October 18–20, 2024
This annual event brings together the key players in the agricultural and wine sectors from a vast area that embodies the true essence of Tuscany.
https://pisafoodwinefestival.it/
CMB Wine Experience Milano
Where: Milan
When: October 26–27, 2024
For the first time in Italy, the award-winning wines from the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will come to Milan for a tasting event tailored to wine lovers. The event will showcase over 200 labels, all selected and awarded by an international jury. It will take place in the stunning 15th-century setting of the Chiostri di San Barnaba. The program also includes masterclasses featuring medal-winning wines (not available at the tasting tables) from various parts of the world.
https://www.mi-it.it/2024/07/24/cmb-wine-experience-milano-2024/
Check out our event calendar and save the ones you’re interested in to your personal calendar: click here