Rodello – Dolcetto Summer Fest 2026

Dolcetto Summer Fest 2026: a festival with music and tasty food and wine pairings to celebrate Dolcetto in all its denominations

The fourth edition of the “Dolcetto Summer Fest” is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. The large tasting event will bring to the historic center of Rodello about 40 Dolcetto producers from different areas of Piedmont, street food, music and much more to celebrate one of Piedmont’s most representative grape varieties and discover the charm and authenticity of a wonderful and still unspoiled Langa village.

Dolcetto is a versatile wine that has many identities. There are as many as 12 denomination of origin wines produced from this grape variety, which adapts well to different foods. That is why the event’s program includes not only the presence of Dolcetto producers but also food stands . It will be possible to taste local products, experimenting with delicious Wine&Food pairings.

Program

Saturday, June 6 in Rodello

The program includes at 3 p.m., at the Chiesa dei Battuti Theater in Rodello, the round-table discussion “Dolcetto: the courage of the roots, the bet of the territory.” A dialogue between vision, tale and chronicle with entrepreneur Oscar Farinetti and actor Paolo Tibaldi moderated by journalist Filippo Larganà.

At 5 p.m., the tasting dedicated to wine lovers will kick off, who will be able to access the event by purchasing a wine tasting pass that will allow them to freely taste all the wines present: with its more than 100 labels, the “Dolcetto Summer Fest” is the largest tasting desk dedicated to Dolcetto in its different denominations and peculiarities, narrated by producers, consortia and associations from the main areas devoted to this important grape variety. Visitors will be able to build their own itinerary by thematic areas to deepen their knowledge of the wine, territories and producers.

To enrich the offerings, starting at 6 p.m., food stands and food trucks located in the historic center, where you can experience delicious combinations in a festive and convivial atmosphere.

Tickets for Dolcetto Summer Fest are on pre-sale online and include unlimited tastings, as well as complimentary goblet and glass pocket.

Sunday, June 7, in Diano d’Alba

The following day, Sunday, June 7, 2026, a luncheon will be held at the Spianamento di San Sebastiano in Diano d’Alba (CN), accompanied by the Dolcetto wines that participated in the event, and the best three Dolcetto 2024 wines tasted by the jury of experts will be recognized during the Blind Tasting open to the public, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Montelupo Albese.

The lunch ticket includes the full menu and all free tasting wines and can be booked online.

Full details are available on the event page

For information write to comunicazione@stradadelbarolo.it