FESTA DELL’UVA

The Festa dell'Uva in Pornassio is a traditional celebration honoring one of Liguria's most noble fruits, deeply rooted in the culture and history of the Ponente Riviera heartland. Every year on August 29th, this charming village in the province of Imperia transforms into a vibrant center of wine celebration, welcoming visitors and enthusiasts eager to discover indigenous grape varieties and wine excellences that characterize this fascinating region.

The event offers a complete and authentic sensory experience: from guided tastings of freshly harvested grapes and prestigious local wines to exhibitions of typical Ligurian products and direct meetings with producers and winemakers who guard the secrets of regional viticulture. Open cellars allow visitors to discover traditional production processes, while roundtable discussions explore the history and viticultural biodiversity of the area.

In Pornassio, the festival is more than just tasting: it's an immersion in Ligurian conviviality where wine and food traditions come alive through folkloric performances, folk music, visits to historic vineyards, and workshops dedicated to food and wine pairings. The welcoming atmosphere of the village, with its characteristic streets and views over the Riviera, creates the ideal setting to authentically savor Liguria's viticultural heritage and meet the faces behind every bottle.