Cantine Aperte 2027: Italy's Open Wine Cellars Weekend

Welcome to Cantine Aperte 2027 across Italy

Cantine Aperte takes place on the last weekend of May and opens more than 1000 wineries belonging to the Movimento Turismo del Vino throughout the entire country, from Montalcino in Tuscany, where the event was born in 1993, to the vineyards of Sicily and Piedmont. For 2027 the weekend is expected to fall on May 29 and 30, though the official confirmation has not yet been published.

Highlights and Attractions at Cantine Aperte in Italy

• Over 1000 participating wineries spread across every Italian region
• Guided walks through vineyards and historic cellar vaults
• Tastings led directly by winemakers, often supported by sommeliers
• Picnics among the vine rows, one of the most popular recent formats
• Wine and local food pairings offered by many estates
• Live music and family friendly activities at numerous wineries
• Around one million visitors take part across the country every year

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Italy

Each winery organizes its own program independently, so opening hours and offerings vary from estate to estate. Typical time slots run roughly from 10am to 6pm on both days, and some regions open early on Friday afternoon. Common program points include vineyard walks, open cellar visits, several styles of tasting and food pairings with local specialties. Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto traditionally see the highest number of open wineries, though participation reaches literally every region of the country.

Tickets and Admission for Cantine Aperte

Entry is entirely at the discretion of each winery. Many estates offer free access or charge only a symbolic fee for the tasting glass, while guided tours with several wines or combined menus typically cost between 10 and 30 euros per person. Larger experience packages including lunch can run higher. Reservation is recommended and required at most wineries.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Italy

• Since wineries are spread across the whole country, it helps to pick a central base such as Montalcino in Tuscany, Alba in Piedmont or Cormons in Friuli
• Travelers arriving by train should use major hubs like Florence, Verona, Rome or Milan and continue by rental car from there
• Late May usually brings mild to warm weather across most of Italy, so a sun hat and comfortable shoes for vineyard paths are worth packing
• Accommodation in popular wine regions such as Chianti or the Langhe should be booked well ahead
• Plan no more than two or three wineries per day to leave time for the landscape and the surrounding villages