Sagra · September 26, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · San Giovanni in Marignano (Rimini)
Step back in time and celebrate the rich agricultural traditions of Romagna at the Capodanno del vino e Palio della Pigiatura in San Giovanni in Marignano, one of "Uno dei Borghi più belli d'Italia" (One of Italy's Most Beautiful Villages). This unique event welcomes the new wine harvest and transports you to the early 20th century, complete with ancient crafts and traditional characters like the "strillone" (newsboy), "briganti" (bandits), "azdore" (local housewives), and storytellers. The highlight of the afternoon is the "Palio della Pigiatura," a lively grape-stomping competition where historical districts of San Giovanni in Marignano – Pian di Ventena, Pietra Fitta, La Cattolica, and Monte di Conca – battle it out. Each team, represented by a pair, will stomp grapes barefoot in a barrel, vying to produce the most must and claim the coveted Palio di Marignano! Beyond the competition, you can savor traditional local products, especially the region's quality wines, which have earned San Giovanni in Marignano a place on the "Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori dei Colli di Rimini" (Wine and Flavors Road of the Rimini Hills). Enjoy games and events for all ages, all evoking the charm of rural life and peasant culture.