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Historic festival · Siena & Chianti

Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano

Last Sunday of August 2026

2026

Last Sunday of August 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Siena & Chianti

What it is

Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano explained

Pairs of 'spingitori' push 80 kg wine barrels uphill through the town to the cathedral square — a race run since 1974 on a 14th-century model.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Siena & Chianti tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano, explained

What is Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano?

Pairs of 'spingitori' push 80 kg wine barrels uphill through the town to the cathedral square — a race run since 1974 on a 14th-century model. It's a historic event held in Siena & Chianti.

When is Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano in 2026?

Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano runs Last Sunday of August 2026 in Siena & Chianti. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Bravìo delle Botti, Montepulciano?

Book a room in Siena & Chianti itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Siena & Chianti also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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