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Borgo Eccellenze Vinicole Italiane

From October 24, 2026 to October 25, 2026

Sansepolcro

B.E.V.I. | Borgo Eccellenze Vinicole Italiane

Saturday October 24, and Sunday October 25

Sansepolcro becomes the capital of Italian wine with the second edition of “B.E.V.I. – Borgo Eccellenze Vinicole Italiane” – From October 24 to 25, 2026, two days dedicated to fine wine and culinary specialties featuring prestigious wineries selected by Luca Gardini. Exclusive masterclasses, tastings, and performances in the heart of the Valtiberina

Scheduled for October 24 and 25, 2026, the event aims to celebrate great Italian wine through a dynamic format that brings together Italian culture, tradition, and good taste under one banner.

Following the success of the first edition—featuring over 100 top-tier wineries from across Italy and an extraordinary turnout—we are already hard at work planning an even richer and more engaging event. Sansepolcro once again serves as the setting for the event: a symbolic meeting place where culture, tradition, and beauty converge, a true crossroads of our country’s finest offerings

Fine food and wine: A selection of Italy’s finest wineries, offering tastings alongside the leading names in the national wine scene
Culture and tradition: The historic setting of Sansepolcro, where beauty and heritage meet the world of wine
Curated selection: Participating wineries are selected by Luca Gardini, director of “L’Espresso”’s wine and restaurant guide

It all kicks off on 23 October with the ‘Aspettando B.E.V.I.’ evening at Ristorante Fiorentino, from 7.30 pm | An evening dedicated to the local area and its finest produce, presented by Alessia Uccellini, to get you in the mood for the event

PROGRAMME FOR SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER:

From 11.00 am | Palazzo delle Laudi – “B.E.V.I. 2026 Opening Ceremony” – Opening ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, a toast and a flag-waving display to officially launch the second edition of B.E.V.I.
From 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm | Cathedral Bell Tower – “Di Vino Rintoccare” (free entry) – Special opening of the Cathedral Bell Tower, with the opportunity to visit and watch the Borgo Sansepolcro Bell Ringers’ Group manually ring the centuries-old bells
From 12.00 pm | Palazzo Pretorio – “Aperitif with the Artist” – An aperitif to kick off the day, celebrating the union of wine and art
From 12.00 pm to 8.00 pm | Historic centre - “B.E.V.I. in Città – Tastings, Art and Music” – Via XX Settembre and the Loggias of the Palazzo delle Laudi come alive with local producers, tastings, exhibitions, talks and jazz music by Groovers Collective, Toti-Nick Duo, Punt & Mes and Only Funk Trio
- From 12.00 to 15.30 | Municipal Library – Photography exhibition curated by Riccardo Lorenzi
- From 16.00 to 19.00 | Municipal Library – Talks and discussions dedicated to the world of wine
- From 17.00 to 18.00 | Via XX Settembre – A POP tasting organised by Antonelli
From 12.00 to 15.00 | Centrali venues – “B.E.V.I. a Tavola” – Participating venues will host producers, offering dishes and aperitifs specially paired with their wines
From 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm | Via XX Settembre – “Live Painting and Impromptu” – Wine takes centre stage in the world of art too
From 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Santa Chiara Auditorium – “Masterclass – Civettaja Vertical Tasting” – With Luca Gardini and Cristiano Cini (tickets available on TicketOne)
From 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm | Santa Chiara Auditorium – “Masterclass – Shades of Red” – With Luca Gardini and Cristiano Cini (tickets available on TicketOne)
From 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm | Santa Chiara Auditorium – “Masterclass – Guado al Tasso Vertical Tasting” - With Luca Gardini and Cristiano Cini (tickets available on TicketOne)
From 5.00 pm | Enoteca Guidi Shop – “Meet the Winemaker” – Federico Staderini talks about his wines
5.30 pm | Via XX Settembre 89/91 – “Inghirami Store” – In-store cocktail reception
From 6.30 pm to 10.00 pm | City centre venues – “Aperitifs and Dinners” – The food and wine events continue at participating venues, with special menus and pairings featuring wines from guest producers. Some of the events:
- Gerasmo in Alta Langa > Caffè Gerasmo: a journey through the sparkling wines of Alta Langa with producers from the renowned Fontanafredda winery, accompanied by a gourmet Piedmontese-style platter
- Il Vino è Donna > Casa del Caffè: aperitif with a producer from the Le Terre di Beba winery, an olfactory journey dedicated to women
- DJ Set > Il Triangolo: from 7.00 pm to midnight, DJ set by Luca Cristini (Acid-Jazz, Funk)
- Tuscany: promising new talents > Piglia Bene: tasting
- Calici&Essenze > Le Stanze: Choose your own combination of wine, flavour and fragrance
From 9.00 pm to 11.00 pm | Teatro della Misericordia – “Jazz Night” – An evening of jazz music with the Giuditta Franco Quintet, in collaboration with the Jazz Club Valtiberina, and a cocktail corner curated by Antonelli
From midnight to 2.00 am | Town Hall Cloister – “B.E.V.I. After Party” – The day continues with a DJ set and drinks, in collaboration with I Citti del Fare