September is the month of the grape harvest, and in the Castelli Romani they know it well. Also in the capital, however, an event dedicated to the world of wine is coming up.On September 14 and 15 two days of celebration will be held for the Vigneto Italia grape harvest at the Orto Botanico di Roma. Organized by Luca Maroni, world-renowned sensory analyst, and Francesca Romana Maroni, CEO of Sens Eventi, the event aims to help Romans and visitors rediscover the importance of the grape harvest as a popular festival.
In one of Italy’s most beautiful gardens you can enjoy a day in nature and participate in workshops, seminars and demonstrations dedicated to wine. In addition, you can discover the secrets of flowers and plants from around the world during the botanical walk (takes place in the morning, afternoon or at sunset).
The (symbolic) grape harvest of Rome
The heart of the capital is thus celebrating the grape harvest in which the 150 native Italian grape varieties – selected by sensory analyst Luca Maroni and planted in the Vigneto Italia in February 2018 – will produce clusters.
The Vigneto Italia, planted in 2018 in collaboration with La Sapienza University of Rome, the University of Tuscia and Rauscedo Cooperative Nurseries, is the first vineyard in the world to bring together 150 varieties of native Italian grape varieties in one place.
During the Vendemmiata (Sunday, Sept. 15 at 12 noon), participants will have the opportunity to pick grapes, participate in traditional songs and dances. In addition, there will be a series of cultural and educational activities. These include workshops for adults and children on the theme of grapes and wine, historical meetings with archaeologists such as Michele Damiani and Maria Giovanna Biga, and fermentation demonstrations with Marie Joveneau.
The event will also include guided tours of the Botanical Garden, including the Japanese Garden and the Vineyard Italy, as well as a treasure hunt for children and culinary workshops, such as Oreste Molinari’s one on wine doughnuts. Exhibition booths will offer handicrafts, selected wines and local gastronomy, with food trucks serving specialties such as Pizza e Mortazza.
Hours and Costs
Vendemmiata Romana 2024 promises to be a weekend of fun, culture and celebration of nature in the heart of Trastevere.
The entrance ticket costs 10 €, entry is free for children under 11. Animals are not allowed.
📍 Museo Orto Botanico di Roma – Largo Cristina di Svezia 23
📆 September 14 – 15, 2024
🕛 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
💶 10 euros. Children up to 11 years old free of charge.