Euganean Hills – Serpino Festival

Serpino Festival: From June 20 to July 6, the major summer festival dedicated to Serpino—the native, lively, and effervescent sparkling wine of the Euganean Hills—returns

Serprino Festival 2026: Wine, Art, and Landscape in the Euganean Hills

Summer is back, and so is the Serprino Festival, the event dedicated to the lively, locally produced sparkling wine of the Euganean Hills. Through July 6, the Padua area will come alive with a packed schedule of events, including tastings, guided tours, music, art, and gatherings at wineries, offering a chance to experience the connection between wine, culture, and the landscape.

Organized by the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Colli Euganei in collaboration with the Padua Chamber of Commerce and Venicepromex, the festival will take place at some of the area’s most picturesque locations, including Villa Giovannelli Colonna, the Castello del Catajo, Villa Molin, the Villa Bassi Rathgeb Museum, and the Atestino National Museum, as well as numerous local wineries.

The preview is scheduled for June 18 at Cantina La Mincana in Due Carrare, featuring the presentation of Oscar Farinetti’s book *La regola del silenzio* in the presence of the author.

The official opening will take place on Saturday, June 20,at Praglia Abbey with “Vulcanico Serprino,” an event dedicated to tasting Euganean sparkling wines: tasting stations with producers, culinary offerings, live music, and cooking demonstrations. That same day will also feature cultural events, such as “Villa Molin Under the Stars,” with a guided tour and a closing toast, and “The Serprino Solstice” at Cantina La Roccola, featuring a culinary experience paired with wine.

In the days that follow, the festival will continue with a variety of experiences blending nature and culture. Guided tours organized by Veneto Segreto will take participants on a journey to discover historic estates and lesser-known sites, including Villa Giovannelli Colonna, the Abbey of Carceri, Villa Cà Conti, and the Colombara Tower in Ca’ Savioni—all accompanied by a glass of Serprino.

The program also offers many opportunities to experience wine firsthand at the places where it’s produced: from sunset tastings among the rows of vines at Cantina Contarato to days at Toniolo Vigneti e Cantina, featuring tours, walks through the vineyards, and tastings. There will also be evening events such as “Le Notti del Serprino” at the Cava Bomba Museum, “Note al Tramonto” at the Giacomo Salmaso Winery, and musical events at local farms.

On June 26, the Villa Bassi Rathgeb Museum in Abano Terme will host an event dedicated to the connection between art and wine, featuring a tour of the exhibition Alfred Eisenstaedt. Photography Was in the Air and a final Serprino tasting. That same evening, there will be music and socializing with dinners and events such as “Note d’estate ” and “Ombre da Fufi.”

Among the most anticipated events are “Aperitivo al Castello” in the stunning setting of Catajo Castle, featuring wine, street food, and live music, and “Sound of Wine” at Vigna Vecchia, which combines an aperitif in the vineyard with a concert.

The festival will continue in July with new events dedicated to the history and traditions of the region. At the Museo Nazionale Atestino in Este, Museo Divino will offer a tour exploring the relationship between wine, the ancient Veneti, and the Romans, followed by a tasting.

The final weekend will be packed with events: from dinners among the vineyards to musical evenings, from gourmet picnics in the vineyards to tastings at the wineries. Highlights include Decanto – Summer Night at Villa Sceriman, the Serprino Summer Picnic at Cantina Rango, Serprino Weekend at Il Pianzio, and tastings at Cantina Contarato.

On Sunday, July 5, Veneto Segreto will take visitors on a tour of Villa Vigna Contarena in Este as part of the “In Villa Sotto le Stelle” event, while the grand finale is scheduled for Monday, July 6, at Villa Cavalli in Bresseo di Teolo with the “Cena Sotto le Stelle” gala dinner.

The complete program is available on the Consortium’s channels and on the website eventi.collieuganeidoc.com.