Parata delle Botti
Spectators sample sweet grape juice and Merlot while watching costumed procession through the town center.
Sep 20
Mendrisiotto Grape Festival
Sagra dell'Uva Mendrisiotto
Mendrisio, Switzerland
Sep 20, 2025Expected
Each autumn, the Mendrisiotto region of Ticino celebrates its wine harvest with a grape festival. Locals press grapes, taste the local Merlot, and dance to folk music in the squares and vineyards, in a celebration of the rich winegrowing heritage of this sun-warmed corner of southern Switzerland.
Key moments
Day 1 · Sep 20
Where it happens
Piazza della Chiesa
Mendrisio, Switzerland
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for evening festivities
Bring the right payment
Cash for wine coupons
Keep the visit respectful
Language: Italian phrases helpful
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Ticket required: CHF5 - CHF20
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Mendrisiotto Grape Festival
Sagra dell'Uva Mendrisiotto
Mendrisio, Switzerland
Each autumn, the Mendrisiotto region of Ticino celebrates its wine harvest with a grape festival. Locals press grapes, taste the local Merlot, and dance to folk music in the squares and vineyards, in a celebration of the rich winegrowing heritage of this sun-warmed corner of southern Switzerland.
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The story behind it
The Mendrisiotto region is known for its rich vineyards and Merlot wine. The festival traces local agrarian customs of grape harvesting and winemaking, linking residents to ancestral rural life. It reflects the importance of viticulture in regional identity and connects towns through communal celebration of their staple product.
Key moments to know
Day 1Sep 20Approximate
Parata delle Botti
Spectators sample sweet grape juice and Merlot while watching costumed procession through the town center.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing for evening festivities
Bring the right payment
Cash for wine coupons
Keep the visit respectful
Language: Italian phrases helpful
Respect local boundaries
Respect winemaking process; do not pressure local producers.
Essentials at a glance
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Sep 20, 2025
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City / Area
Mendrisio
Ticino (Mendrisiotto)
Cost
CHF5 - CHF20
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Very High visitor welcome
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