Italy’s largest wine tourism event, Cantine Aperte, is set to return on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, with hundreds of wineries across the country opening their doors to visitors. The 2025 edition will feature a rich array of activities across multiple regions, offering visitors opportunities to explore regional wine culture in unique ways.
In Abruzzo, 50 wineries will offer guided tastings, vineyard walks, sensory workshops, and live music performances. Basilicata’s 21 participating wineries will focus on terroir and local grape varieties, alongside sunset aperitifs, nature walks, and art exhibitions. Calabria’s programs are still being finalized, but visitors can expect a blend of wine and cultural experiences.
Campania’s seven wineries will blend wine tastings with wellness activities, including yoga in the vineyards and regional brunches. In Emilia Romagna, visitors can choose from vineyard treks, masterclasses with enologists, and tree-watching tours. The 76 participating wineries in Friuli Venezia Giulia will highlight regional products like polenta and cheeses, paired with tastings and botanical tours.
Lazio’s four wineries will focus on educational tours and regional market stalls, while Marche’s 80 wineries will introduce a new tasting format using a detachable wine pass. Proceeds will support local charities. Piemonte’s 27 wineries will offer jeep tours, street food pairings, and mixology stations.
Sardegna’s five wineries will host family-friendly activities, including cork crafts and drawing workshops for children. In Sicilia, masterclasses, nature walks, and wine-infused cocktails will be on offer. Tuscany’s 42 wineries will feature art exhibitions, e-bike tours, and jeep safaris, while Trentino-Alto Adige will host distillery tours, alpaca walks, and immersive nature experiences.
In Umbria, 42 wineries will offer wine dinners, pasta-making workshops, and swing dancing lessons. Veneto’s 26 wineries will include boat tours, horseback rides, and African cultural exhibitions.
Cantine Aperte highlights latest tourism experiences
Cantine Aperte continues to promote responsible drinking through its partnership with the Wine in Moderation program.
Also read: Italy’s Institute for wine, diet and health
“This year’s event showcases the newest tourism experiences our wineries have to offer,” said Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, president of MTV. “It’s a unique opportunity for wine lovers to discover more sustainable, engaging, and memorable experiences.”
An official preview event will take place in the days leading up to Cantine Aperte at the Land of Fashion outlets in Palmanova (Friuli Venezia Giulia) and Valdichiana (Tuscany), with proceeds supporting pediatric hospitals.
For more information and a complete list of participating wineries and regional programs, visit the Cantine Aperte website.
