Festa del Moscato di Scanzo Festival 2027, Scanzorosciate, Italy

What to expect in 2027

Festa del Moscato di Scanzo is a wine and food festival celebrating Moscato di Scanzo DOCG, the distinctive sweet red wine produced in the hills of Scanzorosciate near Bergamo. The event combines wine tastings, local cuisine, producer showcases, cultural activities, guided walks, entertainment and experiences in the vineyards and historic parts of the town.

The 2027 programme has not yet been published, but visitors can expect the festival to continue its focus on the local wine-growing tradition and the food culture of Scanzorosciate. The main festival route brings together producers, food stands, wine lounges and local businesses, while additional experiences take place directly at wineries and agricultural estates around the hills.

Recent editions have included:

• Tastings of Moscato di Scanzo DOCG directly from local producers
• Food stands serving traditional Bergamasque dishes
• Wine and food lounges
• Winery visits and guided tastings
• Vineyard walking tours and e-bike experiences
• Cheese and wine pairing experiences
• Local restaurants offering special menus featuring Moscato di Scanzo
• Family activities and cultural events
• Scenic experiences around Monte Bastia and the surrounding vineyards

The festival is particularly suitable for visitors who want to experience the wine through several different settings rather than simply attending a single tasting. The official programme has recently expanded beyond the central festival area to include participating wineries and experiences throughout Scanzorosciate.

Event dates

September 2027 (Dates TBD)

The exact 2027 calendar dates have not yet been announced. The festival traditionally takes place during September, with the main celebrations accompanied by additional winery tastings, food experiences and outdoor activities.

For the latest programme announcements, check the official Festa del Moscato di Scanzo website.

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Venue & festival site

The main festival activities are centred around Scanzorosciate, in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy.

Important festival locations include:

• Piazza Unità d’Italia – Main refreshment area with hot dishes, grilled food and desserts.
• Via Don Giulio Calvi – Ristoro del Borgo featuring dishes from local restaurateurs and food artisans.
• Piazza degli Orti – Food point operated by Cascina del Frances.
• Wine & Food Lounge areas – Locations featuring participating wineries, bakeries, dessert producers and other local businesses.
• Via Cav. Vittorio Veneto – Food and artisan food points including Il Pastaio and Palamini.
• Via Serenissima – Magri Sereno food and wine presence.
• Via Monte Bastia and surrounding hills – Winery experiences and panoramic tastings.
• Villa Pagnoncelli – Historic wine estate used for special wine and cheese pairing experiences.

The festival therefore works more like a village-wide food and wine route than a single enclosed festival ground.

Full food & drink programme

The 2027 food programme is expected to focus on traditional Bergamasque cooking, local ingredients and dishes designed to complement Moscato di Scanzo.

The central food areas typically offer:

• Hot traditional dishes
• Grilled meats
• Local salumi
• Bergamasque cheeses
• Pasta and homemade dishes
• Polenta-based dishes
• Desserts
• Bakery products
• Gelato and sweet specialities
• Regional wine
• Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
• Craft and regional beers
• Non-alcoholic beverages

The main refreshment area in Piazza Unità d’Italia offers hot dishes, grilled food and desserts, while Ristoro del Borgo focuses on dishes prepared by local restaurateurs and food artisans. Additional food stands are positioned along the festival route.

Featured foods & specialties

Moscato di Scanzo is the central product of the festival, but the culinary programme extends into the wider food traditions of the Bergamo area.

Visitors can expect specialities such as:

• Bergamasque cured meats and salumi
• Local cheeses including regional aged cheeses
• Polenta and traditional accompaniments
• Grilled meats
• Homemade pasta
• Savoury dishes incorporating Moscato di Scanzo
• Desserts made with or paired with Moscato di Scanzo
• Bakery products and leavened specialities
• Traditional sweets
• Wine-and-cheese combinations

A particularly interesting part of the programme is the use of Moscato di Scanzo as an ingredient in restaurant dishes. Recent participating restaurants have served dishes such as homemade gnocchi with Moscato di Scanzo cream, risotto with Taleggio, Branzi cheese and raspberries finished with Moscato di Scanzo, veal dishes prepared with Moscato and desserts incorporating the wine.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

The festival brings together restaurants, wineries, food artisans and agricultural producers from Scanzorosciate and the surrounding area.

Recent official festival listings have included:

• Cascina del Frances
• Castello del Vescovado
• La Collinetta
• Ippolita Lucchetti
• Forneria Cortinovis
• Gelateria Mimosa
• Il Pastaio
• Magri Sereno
• Dolci e Delizie
• Palamini
• Biava
• Martinelli
• De Toma
• Berlendesa
• La Rodola
• Pagnoncelli Folcieri

The wineries are particularly important because many offer experiences directly at their own estates, allowing visitors to meet producers and taste Moscato di Scanzo in vineyard or cellar settings.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Moscato di Scanzo DOCG is the defining drink of the festival. It is a distinctive sweet red wine associated specifically with the hills of Scanzorosciate.

Alongside Moscato di Scanzo, recent winery programmes have featured:

• Valcalepio Rosso DOC
• Bergamasca wines
• Moscato Giallo
• Extra Brut Metodo Classico
• Brut Rosé Metodo Martinotti
• Chardonnay-based sparkling wines
• Other local red and white wines
• Grappa made from Moscato di Scanzo and other local grape pomace

Some participating producers also create unusual products connected with Moscato di Scanzo, including beers made using Moscato must and speciality grappa.

Recent tasting programmes have offered individual glasses from approximately $4.70 to $5.85, while structured tasting experiences have ranged from approximately $14 to $59 per person depending on the number of wines and food pairings.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Wine tasting is one of the main reasons to visit the festival, with experiences available both along the central route and at individual wineries.

Recent programmes have included:

• Guided winery tastings
• Panoramic tastings overlooking the vineyards
• Wine and cheese pairing sessions
• Wine and local food combinations
• Cellar visits
• Producer-led presentations
• Vineyard walks
• Guided historical walks
• Gravel-bike tours through the wine-growing area
• E-bike tours with winery visits
• Food and wine experiences in historic villas

For example, Pagnoncelli Folcieri has offered a guided experience combining a visit to Villa Pagnoncelli with Bergamasque cheeses and Moscato di Scanzo. Other producers have offered three-glass, four-glass, eight-glass and larger tasting experiences.

Ticket types & entry options

The 2027 ticket structure has not yet been announced.

The main festival route is generally designed around individual food and wine purchases, while specific tastings, winery tours and guided experiences can require advance registration and separate tickets.

Based on the latest published edition, previous paid experiences have included:

• Winery tasting: approximately $14–$18
• Guided vineyard or historical walk with tasting: approximately $14
• Three-glass winery tasting: approximately $23
• Four-glass tasting: approximately $23
• Eight-glass premium tasting: approximately $59
• Wine and cheese pairing: approximately $29
• Special winery packages: approximately $18–$46 depending on the experience

Children’s participation in certain outdoor experiences has previously been free. These prices are previous-edition references and should not be treated as confirmed 2027 prices.

VIP & premium experiences

There is no conventional VIP festival ticket structure published for the event.

Instead, premium experiences are usually offered through participating wineries and special food-and-wine events. These can provide a more intimate alternative to the main festival route.

Examples from the latest programme include:

• Private or limited-capacity winery tastings
• Panoramic terrace tastings
• Wine and cheese pairing experiences
• Historic villa visits
• Multi-wine tasting packages
• Producer-led cellar experiences
• Premium food-and-wine combinations

Some experiences have deliberately limited capacity, such as the Villa Pagnoncelli pairing experience, making advance reservation important.

Event rules

Visitors should follow the instructions of festival staff, participating wineries and individual venues.

Important practical considerations include:

• Follow designated pedestrian routes and event signage.
• Advance registration may be required for selected tastings and excursions.
• Winery experiences can have limited capacity.
• Outdoor walking experiences may use unpaved roads and vineyard paths.
• Comfortable footwear is recommended for vineyard excursions.
• Children must be supervised by accompanying adults.
• Individual wineries may have their own tasting and reservation rules.
• Some outdoor excursions may restrict pets for safety reasons.

The exact rules for the 2027 edition will depend on the final programme and individual participating venues.

How to get there

Scanzorosciate is located in Lombardy, close to Bergamo, making the festival accessible as a day trip or weekend destination.

By car: Scanzorosciate can be reached from Bergamo via the local road network. Driving is convenient for visitors planning to visit several wineries outside the central festival area.

From Bergamo: The town is immediately east of Bergamo and can be reached using local roads and public transport.

From Milan: Milan is a practical arrival point for international visitors, with Bergamo and Scanzorosciate accessible from the Milan metropolitan area.

Because some winery experiences take place on the hills around Monte Bastia and other rural locations, having a planned route is useful if you intend to visit multiple producers.

Public transport & parking

The festival promotes a shuttle service during the main event period, helping visitors move between festival areas and reducing the need to drive between locations. The official website provides the latest shuttle information when the programme is active.

For public transport, visitors can travel toward Bergamo and continue to Scanzorosciate using local connections.

Parking availability can vary by festival area. Visitors staying in Bergamo or nearby accommodation may find it easier to use public transport or the festival shuttle for the busiest periods.

For winery visits outside the central route, check the individual producer’s directions and parking arrangements before travelling.

Accommodation areas

Scanzorosciate is suitable for visitors who want to stay close to the vineyards and festival activities, while Bergamo provides a much larger choice of accommodation.

Recommended areas to consider include:

• Scanzorosciate: Best for staying closest to the festival and wine-producing hills.
• Bergamo: Convenient for hotels, restaurants, transport and evening activities.
• Gorle: A nearby residential area with access to Bergamo and Scanzorosciate.
• Seriate: Useful for visitors arriving by road or through Bergamo Airport.
• Nembro and the surrounding hills: Suitable for a quieter countryside stay.
• Bergamo Alta: A more historic base for combining the festival with sightseeing in Bergamo.

Visitors planning multiple winery tastings should consider accommodation in or near Scanzorosciate so they can spend more time exploring the wine route.

Food & drink highlights

The strongest food-and-drink experience comes from combining the central festival route with one or more winery visits.

Highlights include:

• Tasting Moscato di Scanzo directly from local producers
• Pairing Moscato with Bergamasque cheeses
• Trying traditional salumi and local dishes
• Sampling desserts made with Moscato di Scanzo
• Visiting wineries around Monte Bastia
• Exploring the Wine & Food Lounge areas
• Combining wine tasting with vineyard walks
• Trying structured tasting menus at participating wineries
• Visiting historic wine-producing estates
• Exploring the local culinary traditions of Scanzorosciate

The official programme demonstrates that the event is not limited to wine served at festival stands; participating restaurants and wineries build their own food-and-wine experiences around the festival.

Accessibility

Accessibility varies between the central festival areas, historic streets, wineries and vineyard experiences.

The main village-based food areas are easier to access than some of the countryside activities, which can involve hills, gravel roads, terraces or vineyard paths.

Visitors with reduced mobility should check the accessibility of individual winery experiences before booking, particularly for panoramic terraces, historic buildings and walking tours.

For specific accessibility requirements, contacting the festival organisers or individual participating venue in advance is recommended.

Best days to attend

The best time to attend depends on the type of experience you want from the festival.

For food lovers: Choose a main festival session when the food stands and village refreshment areas are operating.

For wine enthusiasts: Allow time for a winery tasting or producer-led experience in addition to the central festival route.

For couples: A panoramic winery tasting or wine-and-cheese pairing provides a quieter experience away from the busiest food areas.

For outdoor enthusiasts: Look for the walking, cycling or e-bike experiences through the vineyards.

For a complete experience: Plan a visit that combines the main food route with a winery tour and a traditional meal in Scanzorosciate.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition featured a broad programme of winery experiences, food venues and outdoor activities.

Highlights included winery tastings at Magri Sereno, Martinelli, De Toma, Berlendesa, Biava and La Rodola, along with special food-and-wine experiences at Pagnoncelli Folcieri.

The programme also featured vineyard and countryside experiences such as gravel-bike and e-bike tours, guided walks through the wine-growing landscape and historical walks connecting the village with Monte Bastia.

Food highlights included the main Piazza Unità d’Italia refreshment area, Ristoro del Borgo and a series of smaller food points and Wine & Food Lounges throughout the festival route.

Official tickets

The official festival website is the primary source for 2027 programme announcements, reservations and ticket information.

The 2027 ticket details have not yet been published. Individual winery tastings, guided tours and special food-and-wine experiences may have separate booking systems and prices.

For official updates and reservations, visit https://festadelmoscato.it/.

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