An international showcase of 'heroic' mountain viticulture — vines grown on near-impossible slopes at some of Europe's highest altitudes — anchoring the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes competition, with over 1,000 wines and 350 producers from 20+ countries. Moved for 2026 from its traditional home at Forte di Bard to the Châtillon congress center.
DatesAug 25 – 26
OrganizerCERVIM (Centro di Ricerca, Studi e Valorizzazione per la Viticoltura Montana), with the Consorzio Vini Valle d'Aosta
Food FocusPetit Rouge, Fumin, Prié Blanc
Nearest airportTurin Airport (TRN)
GPS45.7500, 7.6167
Nearest cityCaserta · ~751 km · approx 12.5h drive
Nearest region capitalAosta · ~23 km · approx 0.3h drive
Typical weather in AugustHottest month, humid — 30-33°C by day; expect crowds along the coast too.