All over Italy – The Winemaker’s Saturday
Vintner’s Saturday returns throughout Italy from Saturday, May 2, 2026. For the 2026 edition, the narrative of Independent Winemakers goes widespread!
Throughout the month of May, 21 appointments in special places on the peninsula to meet the Winemakers, taste their wines and discover the identity of the territories through a renewed and dynamic formula.
The long-awaited annual appointment of Il Sabato del Vignaiolo, the day designed by FIVI-Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti with the support of Crédit Agricole-to tell the public and enthusiasts about the territorial realities of its more than 1,800 members, is back.
After the success of past years, the 2026 edition marks an important evolution. The event leaves the single national date to become a widespread event during all Saturdays of the month of May. The decision to spread the events over four weekends stems from the desire to respect the extraordinary climatic and meteorological diversity of our peninsula, but not only. In fact, this new formula has allowed for greater collaboration between territories so that many Delegations will open their doors to members from other regions, creating opportunities for discussion and cross-tasting where event dates allow.
The locations and delegations
A total of 21 FIVI Local Delegations (out of a total of 31 currently in attendance) have joined the initiative, with some entities celebrating their organizational debut this year (Asti, Alta Toscana and Costa Toscana). The public will be able to meet the Winemakers and taste their wines in as many as 15 exceptional settings.
>Not only wineries and member farms, but also places related to culture such as museums and historical monuments, squares in the capitals and several Points of Affection (PDAs) of the Federation.
The format of The Winemaker’s Saturday.
Each date will welcome the public with the usual spirit of celebration and sharing.
The heart of the event will be the tasting tables, where Independent Winemakers and Winegrowers will tell firsthand about their work, their wines and the values of the Federation.
The program will be enhanced by a free and varied format that, depending on the delegation, will include:
- In-depth masterclasses and discussion moments
- Direct purchase of wines from producers
- Involvement of local artisans and food stands with local products
- Musical interludes and cultural highlights.
For wine enthusiasts, it confirms a unique opportunity to discover and relax and experience a day in the company of those who cultivate and protect the vineyard every day, discovering the vocation of often unique territories.
The appointments for Saturday, May 2
Alessandria | Tenuta Cannona di Carpeneto – Alessandria (AL)
Modena and Reggio Emilia | Aljano Estate – Scandiano (RE)
Verona | Chamber of Commerce – Verona (VR)
The full program and details of each event are posted online at: https://fivi.it/sabato-del-vignaiolo/