A landmark year for San Gimignano's own white wine — 2026 marks 750 years since Vernaccia's first documented mention and 60 years since it became one of Italy's original DOC wines. Two public days of masterclasses, food pairings with Prosciutto Toscano DOP and Pecorino Toscano DOP, and a DJ set inside the Rocca di Montestaffoli follow two press-only preview days, all inside a UNESCO World Heritage old town.
DatesMay 30 – 31
OrganizerConsorzio del Vino Vernaccia di San Gimignano, with Comune di San Gimignano
Food FocusVernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Nearest airportFlorence Airport (Peretola) (FLR)
Nearest stationPoggibonsi (regional line), then bus
GPS43.4674, 11.0431
AccessibilityUNESCO World Heritage historic centre, uneven medieval streets
Nearest cityCaserta · ~380 km · approx 6.3h drive
Nearest region capitalFirenze · ~38 km · approx 0.5h drive
Typical weather in MayWarm and mostly dry — 21-24°C, good festival weather.