Everything you need to know about the events scheduled for the two days of Regina Ribelle 2026.
The producers of the Consortium will be present and the event will be enriched by guided tastings of Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
There will also be music and children’s activities to complete both days.
Check the times and locations of the events you don’t want to miss!
Saturday 30 May
11:00-19:00
TASTING TABLE
Tasting tables in San Gimignano old town - Meetings with the producers of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Piazza della Cisterna
and Piazza del Duomo
and Piazza del Duomo
12:00 - 18:00
CULTURA
Salottino Ribelle - Interviews and features on Food and Wine and wine tourism
Lead by: Giuseppe Carrus - Gambero Rosso Journalist
Lead by: Giuseppe Carrus - Gambero Rosso Journalist
Loggia del Comune
12:00 - 13:00
Masterclass
Masterclass - “Yesterday, today and tomorrow: Vernaccia di San Gimignano in time – From
freshness to evolution” - Lead by: Professor Valentina Canuti – in representation of the Tuscany Section of Assoenologi
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
15:00 - 16:00
Masterclass
Masterclass - “Vernaccia di San Gimignano tells its story: Vintage stories”
Lead by: Oenologist Sergio Puccioni in representation of the Tuscany Section of Assoenologi
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
17:00 - 18:00
Masterclass
Masterclass - “Bacia, lecca, morde e picca e pugne. Vernaccia di San Gimignano, its history and character”
Lead by: Oenologist Alessandra Ticci - in representation of the Tuscany Section of Assoenologi
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
11:00 - 18:00
FOR CHILDREN
Area dedicated to children, with games and entertainment
Piazza Pecori
21:30-24:00
MUSICA
Dj-set - Music, tasting of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
and special drinks by “Il Gingegnere”
Cassero of Rocca di Montestaffoli
Sunday 31 May
11:00-18:00
TASTING TABLES
Tasting tables in San Gimignano old town - Meetings with the producers of Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG
Piazza della Cisterna and Piazza del Duomo
10:00 - 11:30
AIS EVENTS
AIS exam for “Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2026” - Admission reserved to participants registered for “La Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Experience”
Rocca di Montestaffoli
12:00 - 13:00
Masterclass
Masterclass - “Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2025: the makings of an excellent vintage”
Lead by: Luca Marchiani, Best Sommelier AIS of Tuscany 2025
Lead by: Luca Marchiani, Best Sommelier AIS of Tuscany 2025
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
14:30 - 15:30
Masterclass
Masterclass - “The interpretations of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva”
Lead by: Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier AIS of Italy 2019, and Luca Marchiani, Best Sommelier AIS of Tuscany 2025
Lead by: Valentino Tesi, Best Sommelier AIS of Italy 2019, and Luca Marchiani, Best Sommelier AIS of Tuscany 2025
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
17:00
AIS EVENTS
Finale of “Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2026” - Conclusion of the AIS Tasting exam
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
17:30
AIS EVENTS
Awarding of the AIS “Best Sommelier of Tuscany 2026” prize and closure of the event - Awards ceremony; institutional speakers
Loggia of the Teatro dei Leggieri
11:00 - 18:00
FOR CHILDREN
Area dedicated to children, with games and entertainment
Piazza Pecori
18:00
Event closure
Regina Ribelle Wine Fest 2026 close at 18:00
Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Cisterna
The works of artist Stefano Bombardieri in collaboration with isculpture Art Gallery will be on display during the Festival.
The following artworks will be on display:
IL PESO DEL TEMPO SOSPESO – Piazza Duomo
OMAGGIO A COLBERT – Piazza della Cisterna
ELIA E L’ELEFANTE – Rocca di Montestaffoli