Castello di Vino returns to Corciano, showcasing wine culture, the region, the General States of Wine in Umbria, the Wine Salon with Riccardo Cotarella, and a tasteful journey to Slovenia.

The sensory journey through the village streets is enriched with guided tastings, masterclasses, and initiatives dedicated to wine culture, without forgetting the connection to the territory and the historical heritage of the Castle.

Three days to explore wine through its regions, its protagonists, and the many ways it can become an opportunity for learning and sharing. This is what the 14th edition of Corciano Castello di Vino offers, taking place from October 2nd to 4th in the historic center of Corciano, with an itinerary that combines tastings, meetings, culture, music, and entertainment.

The event, promoted by the association of the same name - Corciano Castello di vino - returns to enliven the streets of the village with its characteristic itinerant sensory trail , through which it will be possible to meet the cellars, taste the wines and discover, together with the wine proposals, the products and flavours of the area.

Alongside tastings, this year's program also explores the broader scope of wine culture, offering opportunities for in-depth discussion and discussion with industry professionals and leaders. The event opens on Friday, October 2nd with the conference "Stati generali del vino in Umbria ," dedicated to analyzing the region's winemaking landscape. Among the three-day events is the return of the Salotto di vino , which will feature Riccardo Cotarella , president of Assoenologi Italia and honorary president of the Union Internationale des Œnologues, on Saturday, October 3rd.

The journey into the world of wine will continue beyond regional and national borders. On Friday, the Metodo Classico will take center stage, with a tasting dedicated to Oltrepò Pavese and fine sparkling wines. On Saturday, an innovative tasting, "In Acqua Veritas," promoted by Acque di Lusso and led by hydro-sommelier Barbara Giancarlo, will draw parallels between water and premium wine. On Sunday, the "I viaggi del gusto" (Taste Journeys) event will take Corciano to Slovenia , with the Dolfo Wines winery in Ceglo, in the Goriška Brda region, in collaboration with La Vinoteca di San Sisto. There will also be plenty of events dedicated to the discovery and appreciation of wine through other mediums. On Saturday, the Teatro Comunale will present an exhibition created by students of the Benedetto Bonfigli Comprehensive Institute, along with the awarding of the "HumusAmor" Wine Art scholarship.

Sunday will also be dedicated to families, with "Giocando nel castello," children's games in Piazza dei Caduti, while for the entire duration of the event, the village will be enlivened by live and itinerant musical entertainment.

This year's event will once again find its distinctive feature in the historic center of Corciano. The route through the village's streets offers a mix of tastings, social gatherings, food-focused spaces, and the opportunity to visit cultural sites. During the three days, the Antiquarium, the Church Museum of San Francesco, and the Tourist Information Office will also be open, with dedicated hours for the event. Antiquarium opening hours : Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Church Museum of San Francesco: Friday and Saturday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Tourist Information Office: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

"This 14th edition strongly reflects the concept of creativity. Ours is an event that aims to transform itself and offer highly innovative ideas, while never losing sight of its structure and tradition," said Bruno Nucci , president of the Corciano Castello di Vino association. "A better day is not expected, it is created." I believe this should be the mantra for the growth, progress, and maintenance of our event over time. There are many ideas, but it is the will of our association and of all the people of Corciano that allows us to offer an edition in 2026 that I would define as surprising and creative."

"Castello di Vino manages to bring together different dimensions that find a natural synthesis in Corciano," said Mayor Lorenzo Pierotti , "the quality of the offerings, the beauty of the village, and the opportunity to experience the historic center in a different way. It's an event that over the years has built an increasingly close relationship with the local area and continues to offer opportunities to learn about and enhance Corciano."

As in previous editions, the event maintains its focus on enhancing the village and restoring its heritage . The Corciano Castello di Vino association was founded with the aim of contributing to the financing of the recovery and restoration of works and structures belonging to the village, through an event that invites the public to learn about and experience the historic center through the culture of wine.

TASTINGS AND CELLARS

During the three-day event, it will be possible to taste wines from participating wineries using a special ticket. There will be two tasting options: Wine and Wine Plus, featuring the fine wines offered by participating wineries. The Champagne Tasting is also confirmed, with a dedicated ticket for three mini-tastings.

The wineries participating in the 2026 Corciano Castello di Vino Award are: Agricola Casaioli, Coldibetto, Duca della Corgna, Morami, Casali del Toppello, Il Poggio, Pucciarella, Terre del Carpine, Berioli, La Casa dei Cini, and Madrevite.

Also present are corners from Benedetti&Grigi, Daniele Rossi, Tenute Cesaroni, Enoteca Giò (Champagne tasting), Baldassarri, Lungarotti, Cantina Oleum, Vinca Bones Company and Cocktail di vino (dedicated to those who love to experiment with “shaken” wine in the form of cocktails).

Cellar opening hours : Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 12:30 am (wine ticket sales close at 12:00 am), Sunday from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (wine ticket sales close at 9:30 pm) Street food: Friday and Saturday from 6:00 pm to 12:30 am (ticket sales close at 12:00 am), Sunday from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm (ticket sales close at 9:30 pm) Taverna del Duca: Friday and Saturday opening at 8:00 pm (kitchen closes at 10:30 pm)

The 2026 "Best Red," "Best White," "Best Rosé," and "Best Sparkling Wine" awards will be assigned, as usual, by a technical jury based on a blind tasting of the wines submitted by the participating wineries. The jury's results will determine the prizes for each category. The technical jury is composed of Maurizio Dante Filippi (Best Sommelier in Italy 2016), Francesca Granelli (WSet3 winemaker and professional taster), and Diego Diomedi (journalist and food and wine critic).

Vote, win, and collect your prize - The "Best Participating Winery" award will be awarded after the public vote. Wine tasting tickets can be purchased at the ticket office, which include a glass of wine and a free tasting at each of the participating wineries. The ticket also allows you to cast your vote: using the QR code, found both on the ticket and on signs along the streets of the historic center, you can vote for your favorite winery during the three-day event. Each participant will have two votes, and with each vote, you will be eligible for immediate prizes, using a scratch-off mechanism: the result will be revealed immediately after voting.

Shuttles - Three shuttles will be available to reach the village from Ellera/Arredissima, with evening departures on all three days. Schedule: Friday and Saturday: first shuttle Ellera–Corciano at 7:00 PM, last Corciano–Ellera at 1:00 AM; Sunday: first shuttle Ellera–Corciano at 6:00 PM, last Corciano–Ellera at 10:30 PM. Departure from the Arredissima/Action parking lot (Via Filippo Turati 32).

The web app - To stay up-to-date on the program in real time, you can access the "Corciano Castello di Vino" web app on your smartphone, without having to install anything. By accessing ccv.corcianoapp.it, you can also view a map with stands and locations, a list of participating wineries, information about the photography contest, and vote for the best wineries.

THE DETAILED PROGRAM

Friday, October 2nd

From 5 to 7 p.m., in the "DidatticaMente 2026" Antiquarium, children's workshops "Play with the Colors of Autumn and the Grape Harvest" will be held.

At 6 pm in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, the inauguration of the 14th edition will take place, along with the opening of the food stands and tastings of the participating wineries.

At 6:30 p.m., again in the Council Chamber, the conference "Stati Generali del Vino in Umbria" (General Assembly of Wine in Umbria): Analysis of the Umbrian Wine Region." Speakers will include Simona Meloni (Regional Councilor), Dominga Cotarella (President of Coldiretti), Matteo Pennacchi (President of Confagricoltura), and Roberto Di Filippo (President of the Italian Agricultural Association). Moderator: Diego Contini (agronomist).

At 7:00 p.m. in the Refectory of the ancient convent (Il Convento restaurant), a guided tasting of "Metodo Classico Oltrepò Pavese = Classese. The Resurgence of Great Sparkling Wines" will be held. This event will be hosted by journalist Jacopo Cossater (reservations required).

Saturday, October 3rd

At 12 pm at the Teatro della Filarmonica, an exhibition curated by the students of the Benedetto Bonfigli Comprehensive Institute and the awarding of the ine Art “HumusAmor” scholarship

From 5 to 7 p.m., in the "DidatticaMente 2026" Antiquarium, children's workshops "Play with the Colors of Autumn and the Grape Harvest" will be held.

At 6:30 pm in Piazza Coragino, a wine lounge: an interview with Riccardo Cotarella (president of Assoenologi Italia and honorary president of the Union Internationale des Œnologues). Moderated by Giacomo Marinelli Andreoli (editor-in-chief of Umbria TV).

At 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, "In Acqua Veritas" will be a tasting of luxury waters hosted by Barbara Giancarlo (hydrosommelier). This event, by reservation, is organized in collaboration with Acque di Lusso.

Sunday, October 4th

At 11 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, the blind tasting by the technical jury will begin. They will sample the wines from the wineries participating in the Corciano Castello di Vino Award (the awards ceremony will be held during the closing dinner in the Taverna del Duca). Awards will be given to the Best Red 2026, Best White 2026, Best Rosé 2026, and Best Sparkling 2026.

Wine lunch at 12:30 in the Taverna del Duca (event by reservation)

At 4pm in Piazza dei Caduti "Playing in the Castle" games for children with Facciamo Festa

From 5 to 7 p.m., in the "DidatticaMente 2026" Antiquarium, children's workshops "Play with the Colors of Autumn and the Grape Harvest" will be held.

At 6:00 PM at the Taverna del Duca, "Taste Journeys. Corciano Meets Slovenia" will be a guided tasting with producer Dolfo Wines, a winery located in Ceglo in the Goriška Brda region of Slovenia. This event, by reservation, is organized in collaboration with the Vinoteca di San Sisto (Perugia).

• Live and itinerant musical entertainment every day through the streets of the castle

Official website : www.corcianocastellodivino.it