Description
The days dedicated to our wines are back!
Tastings, cocktails, masterclass, live music, themed menus and much more.

FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
4.30 pm – Conference Room former Kaimano
CONFERENCE: “Wine tourism, prospects and territorial and cultural developments within the scope of UNESCO”

Opening conference of the event. Thoughts and considerations on the future of our territory in wine tourism with the participation of important national speakers.


6.30 pm - "Brachetto Wine Lounge" in Piazza Italia
INAUGURAL TOAST WITH THE CITY
Toast with Brachetto d'Acqui and Asti docg in the most iconic Piazza.

From 7 pm to 10 pm - "Brachetto Wine Lounge" in Piazza Italia
METTICI IL NASO! WHEN SCIENCE MEETS TASTE

Smelling workshop on Brachetto: interactive sensory experience, based on the use of natural scents, molecules and plants, dedicated to the world of food and wine.

Glass of Brachetto d'Acqui or of Asti docg

Smell Camp for The Consortium for the protection of wines of Acqui.

Booking is required. Write to info@brachettodacqui.com

SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
From 10 am to 8 pm - Courtyard of the Town Hall and Piazza Levi -
AromaNticamente con Ais

OPENING OF TASTING AREA WITH WINERIES

In the beautiful setting of Piazza Levi and the interior courtyard of the Town Hall, visitors, tourists and enthusiasts will be able to taste the wines and participate in the masterclass dedicated to the Aromatic Vines of Piedmont.

11 am - "IAT Stand" in Piazza Italia
DEPARTURE OF FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

An Alexala tour guide will accompany tourists to discover the city.

From 11 am to 3 pm - "Brachetto Wine Lounge" in Piazza Italia

ALL SHADES OF BRACHETTO DOCG - The Sweet, the Red, the Rosé, three faces one same sweet and intensely aromatic soul. But also intriguing, lively, gastronomic, fun.

Glass of Acqui Docg and Brachetto d’Acqui docg

Accompanied by the traditional amaretto biscuit of Mombaruzzo

11.30 am - Regional Wine Shop
TASTING “ACQUI AMORE AROMATICO”

Free tasting session dedicated to the Brachetto vine and its versatility.

From noon to 6 pm - “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
METTICI IL NASO! WHEN SCIENCE MEETS TASTE

Smelling workshop on Brachetto: interactive sensory experience, based on the use of natural scents, molecules and plants, dedicated to the world of food and wine.

Glass of Brachetto d'Acqui or of Asti docg

Smell Camp for The Consortium for the protection of wines of Acqui.

Booking is required. Write to info@brachettodacqui.com

From 3 pm to 8 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
OPENING OF TASTING AREA

Tasting stands curated by Ais Alessandria inside the walls of the Castle.

3.30 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
TASTING WINES IN AMPHORA

Comparison between a wine produced with the ancient techniques used by the Romans, the Mulsum and wines produced today with the use of amphorae. Scheduled tasting stands and masterclass (speakers Guido Invernizzi and Paolo Novara), tastings at the Museum and Museum Deposits, guided wine tours at the beautiful Castle museum.

4 pm – “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
THE SNACK YOU DON'T EXPECT

Multi-grain bread, butter and anchovy. Crouton with Roccaverano Dop; Crouton with Russian Salad accompanied by the fruity notes of brachetto d’Acqui docg/Asti docg

4 pm - "IAT Stand" in Piazza Italia
DEPARTURE OF FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

An Alexala tour guide will accompany tourists to discover the city.

4 pm – Palazzo Robellini
CONFERENCE “GENEALOGY OF AROMATIC VINES”

With the precious contribution of Professor Attilio Scienza participants will take a journey through the history and evolution of aromatic vines.

4.30 pm – external entrance of the Castle of the Paleologi (Via Morelli)
SWEET SNACK

5 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
TASTING WINES IN AMPHORA

Comparison between a wine produced with the ancient techniques used by the Romans, the Mulsum and wines produced today with the use of amphorae. Scheduled tasting stands and masterclass (speakers Guido Invernizzi and Paolo Novara), tastings at the Museum and Museum Deposits, guided wine tours at the beautiful Castle museum.

6 pm – Piazza Levi
"OPEN COURTYARDS” – ITINERARY TO DISCOVER THE COURTYARDS AND HOMES OF THE HISTORICAL CENTRE

Evening itinerary to discover stately courtyards, private homes and prestigious places situated in the heart of the city, where you will be captivated by the countless hidden treasures that will unfold before your very eyes.

6.30 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
MASTERCLASS “AMPHORA: AGEING HISTORY”

Speaker: Guido Invernizzi. Guided tasting by Ais.

9 pm – “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
PIEDMONT IN THE SHAKER

The bubbles and the aromatic quality of Brachetto d’Acqui and of Asti docg blended. Evening with DJ set by the Confessionale Mix Bar.

SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
From 10 am to 8 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
OPENING OF TASTING AREA

Tasting stands curated by Ais of Alessandria inside the walls of the Castle

From 10 am to 8 pm - Courtyard of the Town Hall and Piazza Levi -
AromaNticamente con Ais
OPENING OF TASTING AREA WITH WINERIES

In the beautiful setting of Piazza Levi and the interior courtyard of the Town Hall, visitors, tourists and enthusiasts will be able to taste the wines and participate in a masterclass dedicated to the Aromatic Vines of Piedmont.

From 11 am - "Brachetto Wine Lounge" in Piazza Italia
ALL SHADES OF BRACHETTO DOCG - The Sweet, the Red, the Rosé, three faces one same sweet and intensely aromatic soul. But also intriguing, lively, gastronomic, fun.

Glass of Acqui Docg and Brachetto d’Acqui docg

Accompanied by the traditional amaretto biscuit of Mombaruzzo

11 am - "IAT Stand" in Piazza Italia
DEPARTURE OF FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

An Alexala tour guide will accompany tourists to discover the city.

11 am – Castle of the Paleologi
TASTING WINES IN AMPHORA

Comparison between a wine produced with the ancient techniques used by the Romans, the Mulsum and the wines produced today with the use of amphorae. Scheduled tasting stands and masterclass (speakers Guido Invernizzi and Paolo Novara), tastings at the Museum and Museum Deposits, guided wine tours at the beautiful Castle museum.

11.30 am - Regional Wine Shop
TASTING “ACQUI AMORE AROMATICO”

Free tasting session dedicated to the Brachetto vine and its versatility.

2.30 pm - “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
METTICI IL NASO! WHEN SCIENCE MEETS TASTE

Smelling workshop on Brachetto: interactive sensory experience, based on the use of natural scents, molecules and plants, dedicated to the world of food and wine.


Glass of Brachetto d'Acqui or of Asti docg

Smell Camp for The Consortium for the protection of wines of Acqui.

Booking is required. Write to info@brachettodacqui.com


3 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
TASTING WINES IN AMPHORA

Comparison between a wine produced with the ancient techniques used by the Romans, the Mulsum and the wines produced today with the use of amphorae. Scheduled tasting stands and masterclass (speakers Guido Invernizzi and Paolo Novara), tastings at the Museum and Museum Deposits, guided wine tours at the beautiful Castle museum.

3.30 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
MASTERCLASS AT THE CASTLE

Visit to the Archaeological Museum of the Castle followed by guided tasting by Ais.

4 pm – “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
THE SNACK YOU DON'T EXPECT

Multi-grain bread, butter and anchovy. Crouton with Roccaverano Dop; Crouton with Russian Salad accompanied by the fruity notes of brachetto d’Acqui docg/Asti docg

4.30 pm – external entrance of the Castle of the Paleologi (Via Morelli)
SWEET SNACK

4 pm - "IAT Stand" in Piazza Italia
DEPARTURE OF FREE GUIDED TOUR OF THE CITY

An Alexala tour guide will accompany tourists to discover the city.

5.30 pm - “Brachetto Wine Lounge” in Piazza Italia
METTICI IL NASO! WHEN SCIENCE MEETS TASTE

Smelling workshop on Brachetto: interactive sensory experience, based on the use of natural scents, molecules and plants, dedicated to the world of food and wine.

Glass of Brachetto d'Acqui or of Asti docg

Smell Camp for The Consortium for the protection of wines of Acqui.

Booking is required. Write to info@brachettodacqui.com

6 pm – Castle of the Paleologi
TASTING WINES IN AMPHORA

Comparison between a wine produced with the ancient techniques used by the Romans, the Mulsum and the wines produced today with the use of amphorae. Scheduled tasting stands and masterclass (speakers Guido Invernizzi and Paolo Novara), tastings at the Museum and Museum Deposits, guided wine tours at the beautiful Castle museum.

8 pm – Piazza Italia
FINAL TOAST OF THE EVENT

With Brachetto d’Acqui docg and Asti docg in all their varieties.

DINING

Dishes and/or menus paired with the aromatic wines of Acqui are served in:

RISTORANTE IL MONCALVO
RISTORANTE LA CURIA
RISTORANTE DA NONNA GINA
RISTORANTE DAVI’ FOODLAB
RISTORANTE PARISIO DAL 1933
LA FONTE RISTORANTE VINERIA
RISTORANTE IL CIARLOCCO
OSTERIA 46
OSTERIA X BACCO
LA FARINATA DA GIANNI





From 22 September to 15 November: PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION WITH THREE THEMES #ENOACQUI2023

In conjunction with the 4th edition of Acqui Wine Days, third edition of the Photography Competition connected with the area of Acqui. An event strongly supported by the Municipality of Acqui Terme, the Consortium for the protection of wines of Acqui and the Regional Wine Shop to tell the beauty of our territory through the photographs of the contestants.

The competition includes three macro-themes and the photos must respect one of the three themes:

Wine landscapes of South Monferrato.
City of Acqui Terme and Villages of South Monferrato.
World of wine and moments of conviviality
The photos will be voted on Instagram.