The Riccia Grape Festival

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An opportunity to celebrate the bounty of the earth.

An extraordinary experience, set among the picturesque hills of Molise, embracing the bounty of the land and the region’s rich winemaking tradition. Every year, the community gathers to celebrate the harvest and pay homage to the most precious fruit: grapes.

The bright colors of the festive atmosphere.
The streets of Riccia are transformed into a kaleidoscope of colors during the festival, with multicolored drapes adorning the facades of houses and artistic floats parading through the heart of the town. Visitors are enveloped in a unique magic, where the green of the vines, the blue of the sky and the red of the ripe grapes create an enchanting scenery.

Solemn procession and blessing of grapes.
The highlight of the event is the solemn procession through the streets of the village. Village women wear traditional clothes, gracefully carrying baskets overflowing with grapes, a symbol of abundance and prosperity. The procession winds its way to the local church, where the parish priest blesses the grapes, wishing a bountiful harvest and the continuation of a centuries-old tradition.

The food stands: a journey through flavors.
The floats, set up by the various districts of the town, offer visitors the opportunity to delight their palates with a wide range of local food and wine products: traditional dishes accompanied by the ever-present wine that is poured out to all guests at the event.

Cultural and folkloric events.
The parade is enlivened by a series of cultural and folkloric events celebrating the roots of the Riccia community. Traditional music groups, folk dances and theatrical performances create an engaging atmosphere, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in Molisian culture.

This celebration becomes an extraordinary example of sharing, solidarity and welcoming, an intangible heritage that connects past, present and future. Anyone who decides to participate will have the opportunity to have an authentic experience, embracing the deep and authentic roots of Riccia and its people, dressed in peasant clothes, wagons decorated with vine shoots and grapes.