# Italian grape-crushing and wine festivals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-grape-crushing-and-wine-festivals
> Updated: 2026-10-03T13:13:27.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Various Italian towns have held traditional festivals celebrating wine and agricultural heritage. In San Giovanni in Marignano, the 26th edition of the Capodanno del Vino and Palio della Pigiatura utilized a new two-day format, combining contemporary music and toasts with historical reenactments of early 1900s life. The event included approximately 3,000 wine tastings and the pressing of 16 crates of grapes.

In Poggibonsi, the Palio del Pigio continued its tradition of competitive grape-crushing. Participants use their feet in large wooden vats to extract must, competing for ‘Boccioni’ trophies. The festival, which has been held for 22 years, remains a central symbol of community identity and features the ‘Inno de Il Pigio’ anthem.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Poggibonsi hosts Palio del Pigio grape-crushing festival

Poggibonsi celebrates the Palio del Pigio, a traditional grape-crushing festival marking 22 years of local heritage and competition between city districts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poggibonsi-hosts-palio-del-pigio-grape-crushing-festival

### 2026-09-28: San Giovanni in Marignano hosts successful wine festival

The 26th Capodanno del Vino and Palio della Pigiatura in San Giovanni in Marignano successfully debuted a new two-day format, featuring 3,000 wine tastings and historical reenactments.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-giovanni-in-marignano-hosts-successful-wine-festival

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