Colline Teatine Wine Festival is one of the wine festivals that anchors the Abruzzo calendar, drawing both local visitors and international wine travellers each year. It is held at Ortona in Chieti, in the heart of one of Italy's most distinctive wine areas. It is an annual event with an established local audience and a consistent place in the regional calendar.
Celebrates Colline Teatine DOC wines from the Chieti hills. Italian wine festivals typically combine producer tastings with food pairings, live music, and a strong sense of place. Visitors can expect access to wines from a range of producers in the appellation, alongside food stalls offering regional specialities, masterclasses or vineyard walks for those who want to learn more, and an opportunity to buy directly from producers at cellar prices. Many events run across multiple days or weekends, allowing visitors to sample different parts of the programme according to interest, and combine well with the area's wider tourism offer. The event is organised by Consorzio Tutela Vini Colline Teatine, which sets the tone and direction of the programme each year.
Abruzzo is best known for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, a characterful red made from the Montepulciano grape, alongside Trebbiano d'Abruzzo whites and the distinctive Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo rose. The region stretches from the Adriatic coast inland to the high peaks of the Apennines, giving producers an unusual range of altitudes and microclimates. The Edoardo Valentini estate, in particular, has set a benchmark for the region internationally.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for September 2026 (TBC). Cost details are best confirmed directly with the organiser ahead of travel. Full programme, ticketing and updated information are published on the official site at collineteatine.it. Visitors are advised to check directly with the organiser for the latest schedule, as Italian festival programmes are sometimes updated close to the event date.
Abruzzo is reached via Pescara or Rome, with the wine area concentrated around Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L'Aquila. The region combines wine tourism with the dramatic landscapes of the Gran Sasso, Maiella and Sirente-Velino national parks, and the Trabocchi coast — the southern Adriatic stretch dotted with traditional fishing platforms. Abruzzese cuisine pairs the wines with arrosticini (mutton skewers), maccheroni alla chitarra, brodetto alla pescarese, and the local pecorinos and ricottas.
