There are two wine festivals in Chianti that take place around the same time (a week apart) and are in very close proximity to each other geographically. So if you’re planning a wine holiday in Italy this year, it might be an idea to earmark your diary for that time. The two wine festivals in question are as follows:
1) The ‘Greve in Chianti’ wine festival:
Greve in Chianti is situated south of Florence, just 10 minutes away from the 2nd wine festival below.
The Greve-in-Chianti festival takes place in the 2nd week in September and most of the wines showcased there are Chianti Classico.
To sample the different wines being offered, you first have to buy a glass (which you get to keep), and then you’re free to sample any of the wines (or as many of them as you think you can possibly handle!).
It’s been said by some that that particular wine festival is known to run out of glasses each year. Though I certainly don’t believe this to be true, it is a beneficial untruth that I’m sure can only add to the festival’s popularity!
2) The Vino al Vino wine festival
The smaller and more intimate Vino al Vino wine festival is held a week later (the 3rd week of September) in Panzano in Chianti, a charming hilltop town situated between Florence and Siena from where you can see the beautiful Tuscan vineyards.
Vino al Vino means ‘wine to wine’ and is quite aptly titled as there are many wines displayed by the local wine makers for your sampling delight.
The event, held in the town’s main square, is also always accompanied by lots of music, entertainment, food and generally a really great festive atmosphere.
September is waiting! Have you earmarked your diary yet?!
well done, bro