September is the most intoxicating month in the Chianti region. While the vines are heavy with ripe grapes and the farmers are getting ready for the harvest, all around the region the air is filled with sweet smells and a festive feel for the annual “vendemmia“.
Every year the Chianti put a lot of effort to deliver its precious nectar. One sip reminds us of why this is one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Discover the Top Chianti Wine Festivals in September 2024!
Chianti Wine Festivals in September – How the Chianti celebrates September and its wines
Greve Chianti Expo – The call of the Black Rooster (5th-8th Sept 2024)
The important Chianti Expo has reached its 51st edition, From 5th September to 8th September 2024 over 50 Chianti Classico wineries offer their wines for tasting and sale, with their stalls nicely arranged in the beautiful Piazza Matteotti, at the heart of Greve in Chianti‘s historic centre.
The wine tasting stands will open at 5pm on 7th September, and on the same evening a music show makes a great start to the festival. On the course of the following three days, stands will be open from 11am in the morning until the evening, with concerts artisan workshops open to the public. On Sunday afternoon there’s usually a flag throwing show. (official site full program).
Visit a small family winery near RADDA in Chianti => Walk around the vineyard and learn about the history of Chianti Classico and the wine production process, and then visit the cellar where you’ll taste the locally produced wines.
Montefioralle Divino – Divine wines in a Medieval hamlet (20th-22nd Sept 2024)
From 20th and Sunday to Sunday 22nd September 2024 -from 11am to 7pm – the Medieval hamlet of Montefioralle becomes the setting for the wine festival ‘Montefioralla Divino‘. A ‘divine’ celebration of local wine. To participate, buy a tasting glass which allows you to try as many wines as you like.
This is a great opportunity to visit this historic village perched on a hill above Greve in Chianti, where the views are magnificent and the picturesque cobbled streets are a joy to behold. With your eyes filled with the views and your palate delighted by the local wines, you may start to experience a little of the ‘dolce vita’ for yourself. To reach Montefioralle, where parking is scarce, there’s a shuttle bus from Greve’s main square piazza Matteotti (from 2pm to 7pm).
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Vino al Vino – Panzano Chianti Wine Festival (third weekend of September)
Every year, on the third weekend of September, the small town of Panzano in Chianti hosts the Vino al Vino, the Wine to Wine Festival. Twenty local wineries join forces to showcase the quality and unique character of the Chianti Classico wines produced in the area, where many producers have turned to organic viticulture.
Tasting stands will offer the chance to taste various vintages of Panzano wines, and enjoy this welcoming small town at one of the liveliest time of the year. You’ll find great food, artisan shops and all things wine-related!
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Festa dell’Uva – Grape Festival, Impruneta
Every weekend in September the small hilltop town of Impruneta (15 kms. from Florence) attracts thousands of people on the occasion of the traditional “Festa dell’Uva”, or Grape Festival. It’s a time of fun, festivity, and community get together. The grand finale of the festival is on the last Sunday of September, when the 4 neighbourhoods of Impruneta compete in the best float-show. Grape harvest-themed floats fill the town centre. (see official site for full program)
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