September in Piedmont: Top Events and Festivals
- amycasettadicharme
- Apr 4
- 3 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
September in Piedmont isn't sad at all.
Summer holidays might be over, but this is when the region truly comes alive. The harvest begins, vineyards turn golden, and every weekend brings wine festivals, food celebrations, and outdoor concerts. The weather is perfect, the crowds are gone, and locals are ready to share their traditions with you.
Get your wine glass ready. September in Piedmont means one thing: celebrating the grape harvest with festivals that have happened for centuries.
WINE FESTIVALS YOU CAN'T MISS
Monferrato Wine Festival happens in Casale Monferrato during the two central weekends of September. This is your chance to taste wines directly from producers, walk through vineyard exhibitions, and enjoy evening concerts in the historic center.
Casale is only 20 minutes from Vercelli, making it the perfect day trip from AMY B&B.
Grape Festival in Gattinara celebrates one of Piedmont's most prestigious wines: Gattinara DOC. The second weekend of September, cellars open their doors for tastings, vineyard tours, and live music. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with winemakers happy to explain their craft. Gattinara is 30 minutes from Vercelli, close enough for an afternoon visit.
Douja d'Or in Asti is the big one. Mid-September, Asti becomes the capital of Piedmontese wine with tastings, expert talks, shows, and celebrations that fill the entire town. If you love wine seriously, this is where you need to be. 40 minutes from Vercelli, easy to reach and worth the trip.
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Alba Wine Festival closes the month during the last two Sundays of September. Walk through Alba's elegant streets and stop at local cellars for tastings. Alba is famous for white truffles, but September is all about wine. The town fills with visitors, yet maintains its sophisticated charm. 1 hour from Vercelli, perfect for a full day trip.
Borgomanero Grape Festival combines wine with entertainment. Mid-September brings float parades, concerts in the squares, and wine tastings from local producers. This festival has a more festive, family-friendly atmosphere compared to the serious wine events. 35 minutes from Vercelli.
WHY SEPTEMBER IS PERFECT
✅ Perfect weather - Warm days, cool evenings
✅ No crowds - Summer tourists are gone
✅ Harvest beauty - Vineyards at their best
✅ Real celebrations - Locals, not tourist traps
STAYING IN VERCELLI: YOUR STRATEGIC BASE
Here's the smart part: staying in Vercelli area (Asigliano Vercellese) puts you within 30-40 minutes of almost every September festival.
Distances from AMY B&B:
Casale Monferrato: 20 minutes
Gattinara: 30 minutes
No hotel changes. No stress. Just one comfortable base.
This means you can attend a wine festival in the morning, visit a food celebration in the afternoon, and return to the peaceful rice fields for a quiet evening. No need to change hotels, no need to pack and unpack, just a comfortable base in the countryside from which to explore.
AMY B&B offers exactly what you need after festival days: comfortable rooms surrounded by rice fields, homemade breakfast with local products, free parking (essential after wine tastings!), and the expertise to suggest which events are worth your time based on your interests.
