The Palio del Vino e dei Sapori will again take place in Negrar di Valpolicella (VR) on September 28-29, 2024, celebrating the finest products of the Valpolicella region. This event aims to promote the area’s renowned wines and gastronomy while fostering connections among local volunteer, sports, cultural, and social promotion associations.

A total of 17 wineries will participate, showcasing their top wines, including Amarone, Recioto, Ripasso, Valpolicella Superiore, and Valpolicella DOC. The local associations will manage the wine tastings in the town square, creating a synergy that highlights these labels and introduces visitors to the vital volunteer work in the community.

In addition to wine tastings, the event will offer a wide variety of high-quality food prepared by the associations, as well as displays from local artisans and stands featuring traditional products from Valpolicella.

Cultural Events

The Palio will also include cultural events such as a scenic walk through the hills of Recioto and Amarone, a visit to the archaeological site of the Roman Villa, and a tour of the newly renovated Pojega Garden at Villa Rizzardi.

Event Program

Saturday, September 28, 2024:

  • noon: Opening of food and wine stands and exhibitors.
  • 2:30 PM: Walk through the hills of Recioto and Amarone, visiting the Roman Villa. (€15 per person, including a bag, glass, and first tasting. Info and booking: info@proloconegrardivalpolicella.com or call 347 142 2505)
  • 6:00 PM: Ribbon-cutting ceremony and musical entertainment.
  • midnight: Closure of stands and exhibitors.

Sunday, September 29, 2024:

  • 10:00 AM: Opening of food and wine stands and exhibitors.
  • 10:30 AM: Guided tour of Pojega Garden at Villa Rizzardi (€15 per person, includes a wine glass from Cantina Guerrieri-Rizzardi). Info and booking: info@proloconegrardivalpolicella.com or call 347 142 2505.
  • 11:00 AM: Performance by the Negrar di Valpolicella Municipal Band.
  • 11:30 AM: Aperi Honey, a guided honey tasting paired with cheeses and local wines by the Veneto Regional Beekeepers Association (€15 per person, three sessions: 11:30 AM/12:30 PM, 12:40 PM/1:40 PM, 3:00 PM/4:00 PM). Info and booking: info@proloconegrardivalpolicella.com or call 347 142 2505.
  • 6:00 PM: Acoustic Evolution live music and DJ.
  • 9:30 PM: Closure of stands and exhibitors.