Wine and Siena 2027 – Italy

• January 30, 2027
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• February 1, 2027
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Overview

Wine and Siena 2027 – Italy is journey through best Italian wines with masterclasses and tastings, first major food and wine event of year. Prestigious event curated by Helmuth Köcher, founder of Merano WineFestival and The WineHunter, and desired by Confcommercio Siena led by Stefano Bernardini in collaboration with Municipality of Siena and patronage of Region of Tuscany.

Protagonists of event signed by patron of Merano WineFestival and Gourmet’s International The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher, more than 150 of excellences of Italian wine again in Siena, in unique atmosphere of places that will host exhibitors: Rocca Salimbeni home of Monte dei Paschi, Palazzo Comunale, Grand Hotel Continental Siena, Palazzo del Rettorato, Palazzo Squarcialupi and Palazzo Sansedoni.

The event is dedicated to selection of Italian wines awarded The WineHunter Award, including wine, food, spirits and beer. The very old Spedale with its beautiful cycle of Pellegrinaio frescoes among most important of 15th century in Siena and Italy offers opportunities, with sensory paths where you can discover Palace and museum itinerary where art collection is kept.

Wine and Siena is bringing back visits to prestigious Palazzo Sansedoni home of Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation on first day of sensory paths, when you can discover Palace and museum itinerary where art collection is kept. Visitors accompanied to rooms that were residence of noble Sienese Sansedoni family who currently host headquarters and Art Collection of Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation.

What Makes This Food Event Special

Bold heading: WineHunter Award Selection: Selection of Italian wines awarded The WineHunter Award, with more than 150 wineries presenting around 600 wine labels curated by The WineHunter’s tasting commissions, including wine, food, spirits and beer, plus Extrawine and Consortia.

Bold heading: Historic Palaces Venue: Unique atmosphere of places hosting exhibitors: Rocca Salimbeni home of Monte dei Paschi, Palazzo Comunale, Grand Hotel Continental Siena, Palazzo del Rettorato, Palazzo Squarcialupi and Palazzo Sansedoni, plus Santa Maria della Scala museum complex Piazza del Duomo with Pellegrinaio frescoes among most important of 15th century.

Bold heading: Merano WineFestival Patronage: Signed by patron of Merano WineFestival Helmuth Köcher, bringing expertise of renowned wine festival to Siena, with WineHunter Area tasting booth with selected wines The WineHunter Award.

Bold heading: Masterpieces of Taste: Between tastings while admiring masterpieces of Italian art in palaces of city of Palio, sector’s most topical issues discussed at Wine and Siena Masterpieces of Taste, including sustainability and climate change, with WineHunter Talks discussing challenge of sustainability and University of Siena presenting study on sustainability and ecological transition.

Bold heading: Fuori Wine and Siena Program: Fuori Wine and Siena program enriches experience with AsSaggi di vino events blending wine with art, geology and astronomy organized by Confcommercio Siena in collaboration with Arezzo Siena Chamber of Commerce and University of Siena, including Geology in a Glass From Soil to Wine and Perfect Glass for Each Wine.

Food, Cuisine & Specialties

Best Italian Wines: Journey through best wines of Italy with more than 150 wineries presenting around 600 labels awarded The WineHunter Award, including reds, whites, sparkling, amphora wines, plus Extrawine and Consortia.

Food and Spirits: Enogastronomic products tasting from 11 am to 6 pm at Santa Maria della Scala, Palazzo Squarcialupi, WineHunter Area with tasting sessions of selected wines, plus Food and Spirits, Wine in Amphora and other specialties.

Small Plates Dinner: Inaugural event Small Plates Dinner at Palazzo Squarcialupi Santa Maria della Scala, with unique culinary experience featuring series of delicious dishes created by chefs from Sienese restaurants paired with variety of wines awarded with The WineHunter Award from Wine and Siena exhibitors.

Tuscan Excellence: Since 2000 Eccellenza di Toscana has been Italian Sommelier Association of Tuscany’s event highlighting region, with Tuscan wines such as Chianti, Brunello, Nobile di Montepulciano and other Tuscan excellences.

Gourmet Pairings: Gourmet pairings with Sienese restaurant chefs creating dishes paired with exhibitor wines, showcasing Tuscan cuisine.

Spirits and Beer: Selection including spirits and beer awarded The WineHunter Award alongside wines.

Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors

Sienese Restaurant Chefs: Chefs from Sienese restaurants creating delicious dishes for Small Plates Dinner and unique culinary experience, paired with wines awarded The WineHunter Award from exhibitors.

Confcommercio Siena Network: Confcommercio Siena led by Stefano Bernardini collaborating with Municipality of Siena, organizing event and bringing together local restaurants and food vendors.

WineHunter Producers: More than 150 wineries presenting, including Tenuta del Buonamico with wines and sparkling wines at Station 112, plus other Italian producers selected by The WineHunter.

Consortia and Extrawine: Consortia and Extrawine exhibitors presenting regional wines and specialties.

University Collaboration: University of Siena and Arezzo Siena Chamber of Commerce collaborating for AsSaggi di vino events blending wine with art, geology and astronomy.

Banca Monte dei Paschi: Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena organizing DOP Economy between growth and future conference at historic headquarters Piazza Salimbeni by invitation only.

Food Experience

Sensory Paths: Sensory paths through Santa Maria della Scala museum complex, with tasting of enogastronomic products from 11 am to 6 pm, WineHunter Area tasting booth with selected wines The WineHunter Award, plus visits to prestigious Palazzo Sansedoni home of Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation with guided tours by appointment for maximum 30 people per visit.

Small Plates Dinner: Inaugural Small Plates Dinner at Palazzo Squarcialupi Santa Maria della Scala at 8 pm, featuring series of delicious dishes created by chefs from Sienese restaurants paired with variety of wines awarded with The WineHunter Award.

WineHunter Masterclasses: The WineHunter Masterclasses guided, held in Sala del Gusto seventh floor of Santa Maria della Scala known as Sala del Gusto, hosting masterclasses and seminars focusing on Italy’s sparkling, sustainability and other themes.

Gala Dinner: Gala dinner at historic Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa commemorating Andrea Vanni co-creator of Wine and Siena alongside Stefano Bernardini, with Vanni’s legacy continuing to inspire event following his passing in 2021.

Fuori Wine and Siena: Fuori Wine and Siena program enriching experience with four AsSaggi di vino events blending wine with art, geology and astronomy, highlights including Geology in a Glass From Soil to Wine and Perfect Glass for Each Wine, plus cultural activities complementing gastronomic focus.

WineHunter Talks: WineHunter Talks discussing challenge of sustainability, University of Siena presenting new study on sustainability and ecological transition in companies carried out by Santa Chiara Lab, plus talk The Year to Come with Professor Angelo Riccaboni discussing sector’s most topical issues.

Date & Schedule

Official Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2027

Typical Schedule: Festival takes place over three days with Friday beginning with conference DOP Economy between growth and future organized by Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena by invitation only at historic headquarters Piazza Salimbeni, at 6 pm press room of Monte dei Paschi Foundation in Palazzo Sansedoni opening press conference with toast, followed at 8 pm in Palazzo Squarcialupi Santa Maria della Scala inaugural Small Plates Dinner.

Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm tasting of enogastronomic products at Santa Maria della Scala Palazzo Squarcialupi WineHunter Area, plus masterclasses. Monday dedicated to industry professionals and media representatives. Fuori events such as Geology in a Glass scheduled days before main festival.

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Location & Venue

Main Venue – Santa Maria della Scala: Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala Piazza del Duomo 1 53100 Siena Italy, historic museum complex once hospital devoted to caring for orphans, pilgrims and those afflicted by poverty or illness, considered one of oldest hospitals in world, iconic part of Siena’s cultural identity and history, with beautiful cycle of Pellegrinaio frescoes among most important of 15th century.

Palazzo Locations: Rocca Salimbeni home of Monte dei Paschi, Palazzo Comunale, Grand Hotel Continental Siena, Palazzo del Rettorato, Palazzo Squarcialupi and Palazzo Sansedoni, all historic palaces hosting exhibitors and events.

Banca Monte dei Paschi Headquarters: Piazza Salimbeni historic headquarters hosting DOP Economy conference by invitation only and press conference.

Giraffa Contrada: Historic Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa hosting gala dinner commemorating Andrea Vanni.

Sala del Gusto: Seventh floor of Santa Maria della Scala known as Sala del Gusto hosting masterclasses and seminars.

Siena Historic Centre: All venues located within Siena historic centre UNESCO World Heritage site, walkable between palaces.

Getting to the Event

By Air: Florence Airport FLR and Pisa Airport PSA closest, with bus or train to Siena approximately 1 to 2 hours, plus Rome airports for international connections.

By Train: Siena railway station with connections from Florence, then bus or taxi to historic centre Piazza del Duomo Santa Maria della Scala.

By Bus: Buses from Florence and other Tuscan cities to Siena, with local buses to Piazza del Duomo.

By Car: Driving to Siena possible, with parking outside historic centre ZTL restricted zone and walk or bus to venues.

Walking: Historic centre walkable with venues including Rocca Salimbeni, Palazzo Comunale, Santa Maria della Scala all within short walking distance, though hilly.

Taxi: Taxis available from station to historic centre.

Where to Stay Nearby

Historic Centre – Closest: Hotels and B&Bs in Siena historic centre near Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria della Scala offer walking distance to all venues, including Grand Hotel Continental Siena hosting exhibitors, prices previously USD 120 to USD 300 per night during festival high demand.

Contrada Areas: Hotels in different contrade areas of Siena offering authentic experience near gala dinner venues such as Giraffa, prices previously USD 80 to USD 200 per night.

Outside Walls: Hotels outside historic walls with easier parking and bus to centre, prices previously USD 70 to USD 150 per night.

Countryside: Agriturismi in Tuscan countryside near Siena offering vineyard stays, prices previously USD 80 to USD 180 per night.

Budget Options: Hostels and budget B&Bs in Siena offer dorm beds USD 25 to USD 50 and private rooms USD 60 to USD 120.

Luxury: Luxury hotels in restored palaces and boutique hotels offer high-end stays previously USD 250 to USD 550 per night.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Palio Exploration: Explore Siena’s Palio tradition, with contrade museums including Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa hosting gala dinner.

Duomo and Art: Visit Siena Duomo Cathedral opposite Santa Maria della Scala, with art masterpieces in palaces.

Palazzo Sansedoni Tours: Attend guided tours of Palazzo Sansedoni home of Monte dei Paschi di Siena Foundation, open doors by appointment maximum 30 people per visit, to discover Palace and museum itinerary where art collection is kept.

Tuscan Wine Events: February is rich of Tuscan wine events including Nobile di Montepulciano preview February 9 to 11 and other previews following Wine and Siena.

Geology and Astronomy Events: Attend Fuori Wine and Siena AsSaggi di vino events blending wine with art, geology and astronomy.

Sienese Cuisine: Explore Sienese cuisine after tastings with local restaurants.

Restaurants & Local Food to Try

Sienese Cuisine: Try pici pasta, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, bistecca and panforte pairing with Tuscan wines, meals previously USD 20 to USD 45 per person.

Small Plates Dinner Chefs: Dishes created by chefs from Sienese restaurants for Small Plates Dinner paired with wines awarded The WineHunter Award, previously included in ticket.

Tuscan Wine Bars: Wine bars in Siena offering Chianti, Brunello and other Tuscan wines by glass, previously USD 6 to USD 15 per glass.

Fine Dining: Upscale restaurants in historic palaces such as Grand Hotel Continental Siena offering gourmet menus, previously USD 50 to USD 100 per person.

Street Food: Street food in Siena historic centre offering quick bites between tastings, previously USD 5 to USD 12.

Contrada Dining: Dining in different contrade areas offering local specialties.

Dietary & Food Allergy Information

Wine Allergens: Wines contain sulfites, with information available from producers and WineHunter selection.

Food Pairings: Small Plates Dinner and enogastronomic products may contain gluten, dairy, nuts and meats, with allergen information from Sienese restaurant chefs.

Vegetarian and Vegan: Vegetarian options available in Tuscan cuisine and Sienese dishes, with vegan wines identified.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free options available, with wines naturally gluten-free and some food vendors offering gluten-free.

Organic and Sustainable: Focus on sustainability and ecological transition in companies presented by University of Siena Santa Chiara Lab, with organic producers among exhibitors.

Information: For specific dietary needs, consult exhibitors at Santa Maria della Scala and local restaurateurs.

Ticket Information

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Santa Maria della Scala museum complex entry ticket previously USD 12 to USD 19 for museum alone, but Wine and Siena festival tickets separate. General tasting access to Wine and Siena with WineHunter Area tasting booth previously around EUR 60 to EUR 90 approximately USD 65 to USD 97 per day. Masterclasses in Sala del Gusto previously EUR 25 to EUR 40 approximately USD 27 to USD 43 extra. Small Plates Dinner inaugural event previously EUR 80 to EUR 120 approximately USD 86 to USD 130. Full three-day pass previously EUR 150 to EUR 200 approximately USD 162 to USD 216. Fuori Wine and Siena AsSaggi di vino events previously EUR 15 to EUR 30 approximately USD 16 to USD 32.

Where to Buy: Tickets available via official website https://wineandsiena.com/ and at Santa Maria della Scala complex.

Current Pricing: For 2027, check official site for updated pricing. If not announced, expect similar range USD 65 to USD 97 day, USD 27 to USD 43 masterclass, USD 86 to USD 130 Small Plates Dinner.

Official Event Information

Official Website: https://wineandsiena.com/

Contact: Phone +39 0473 21 00 11, Fax +39 0473 23 37 20, with press room at Monte dei Paschi Foundation in Palazzo Sansedoni.

Organizers: Patron of Merano WineFestival and Gourmet’s International The WineHunter Helmuth Köcher, desired by Confcommercio Siena led by Stefano Bernardini in collaboration with Municipality of Siena and patronage of Region of Tuscany, with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena collaboration.

Venue: Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala Piazza del Duomo 1 Siena, plus Rocca Salimbeni home of Monte dei Paschi, Palazzo Comunale, Grand Hotel Continental Siena, Palazzo del Rettorato, Palazzo Squarcialupi and Palazzo Sansedoni.

Program: Program includes tastings of enogastronomic products from 11 am to 6 pm at Santa Maria della Scala Palazzo Squarcialupi WineHunter Area with selected wines The WineHunter Award, WineHunter Masterclasses guided in Sala del Gusto, Small Plates Dinner inaugural event, gala dinner at Imperiale Contrada della Giraffa commemorating Andrea Vanni, Fuori Wine and Siena AsSaggi di vino events blending wine with art geology astronomy including Geology in a Glass, Perfect Glass for Each Wine, plus WineHunter Talks on sustainability.

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