{"id":10909,"date":"2026-06-06T17:15:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T15:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/?p=10909"},"modified":"2026-06-17T17:15:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:15:26","slug":"the-barrel-race-of-nizza-monferrato-and-castelnuovo-don-bosco-dates-programme-and-the-story-behind-two-beloved-piedmontese-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/the-barrel-race-of-nizza-monferrato-and-castelnuovo-don-bosco-dates-programme-and-the-story-behind-two-beloved-piedmontese-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Barrel Race of Nizza Monferrato and Castelnuovo Don Bosco: dates, programme and the story behind two beloved Piedmontese traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Everything you need to know about a tradition that returns every year \u2014 where the playful spirit of village rivalry meets a deep-rooted celebration of local wine culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nizza Monferrato and Castelnuovo Don Bosco<\/strong> share an unusual tradition. Each year, both towns hold their own <strong>Corsa delle Botti<\/strong> \u2014 a barrel race that speaks volumes about how deeply wine is woven into the identity of this part of Piedmont.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5.jpg\" alt=\"corsa delle botti di Nizza Monferrato\" width=\"1264\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-5-1140x759.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This tradition resonates with us in a special way. The hills of <strong>Castelnuovo Don Bosco<\/strong> are home to our <strong>Rosetta Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC. <\/strong>Made from Malvasia di Schierano and Malvasia Nera Lunga grapes, these wines develop a distinct deep red hue and intense aromatics unique to this area. The same vineyards also yield our <strong>Malvasia Ros\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/vini\/rosetta-malvasia-di-castelnuovo-don-bosco\/\">Discover Rosetta<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The region surrounding Nizza Monferrato<\/strong>, on the other hand, <strong>is where our Pianoalto Nizza DOCG is cultivated<\/strong>. This Barbera grows in vineyards encircling a farmhouse on the hill above Agliano, overlooking the valley and thermal springs below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/vini\/pianoalto-nizza\/\">Discover Pianoalto<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte.jpg\" alt=\"botti cantina bava piemonte\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The barrel race takes this viticultural pride and gives it a competitive, festive edge<\/strong>. Teams push heavy wooden barrels \u2014 some tipping the scales at over a hundred kilograms \u2014 through the streets of the town centre, racing to complete the course in the shortest time possible. It\u2019s a contest of strength, coordination and sheer determination, wrapped in an atmosphere of village celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>The Barrel Race of Nizza Monferrato<\/h2>\n<p>In 2026, the Nizza Monferrato race takes place over <strong>Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June. Alongside it runs<\/strong> <strong>\u201cMonferrato in tavola,\u201d<\/strong> a food festival from Friday night through to Sunday dinner. Local Pro Loco associations serve traditional dishes, creating a lively weekend that showcases Monferrato\u2019s food and wine culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9.jpg\" alt=\"corsa delle botti di nizza monferrato\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-9-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Programme \u2014 2026 edition<\/h3>\n<p>Festivities begin <strong>Friday, 12 June, with \u201cMonferrato in tavola\u201d\u2014local Pro Loco groups serve<\/strong> Monferrato cuisine in Piazza Garibaldi. The festival continues Saturday evening and runs Sunday from noon until 10:00 pm, featuring regional dishes prepared on site.<\/p>\n<p>The race begins <strong>Saturday, 13 June at 9:00 pm<\/strong> with the <strong>official weighing and branding of each barrel, <\/strong>which must comply with strict size and weight standards. Qualifying heats then take place along the historic centre\u2019s winding streets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Sunday, the semi-finals begin at 4:00 pm,<\/strong> launching the main competition. The final race follows, determining the victor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"corsa delle botti di nizza monferrato\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/corsa-delle-botti-nizza-monferrato-6-1-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The history of the barrel race<\/h3>\n<p>The Corsa delle Botti dates to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when Nizza Monferrato\u2019s economy relied on craftsmen and farmers, and it was known for<strong> barrel-making<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Learning the trade was no easy feat. Apprentices spent years watching and assisting, as masters guarded their demanding craft. Knowledge is often passed from father to son.<\/p>\n<p>Young apprentices, called gherson\u00e8t, delivered finished barrels by rolling them through town, racing each other to finish first.<\/p>\n<p>From that everyday habit, a tradition was born. The Corsa delle Botti of Nizza Monferrato has been held <strong>every year since 1978<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2.jpg\" alt=\"botti cantina bava piemonte\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/Botti-bava-cantina-piemonte-2-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Barrel Race of Castelnuovo Don Bosco<\/h2>\n<p>In Castelnuovo Don Bosco, <strong>on 5 July 2026, ten neighbourhood teams compete as they race barrels through town streets<\/strong>. The event is known for its vibrant local participation and friendly rivalry.<\/p>\n<p>The competition has three categories: men\u2019s, women\u2019s, and children\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>After the races, a festive parade features team floats, music, colored smoke, and water fights, turning the event into a spirited community celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>A weekend with wine at its heart<\/h2>\n<p>The barrel races of Nizza Monferrato and Castelnuovo Don Bosco offer a window into the lighter, more playful side of Monferrato \u2014 two events that carry a genuine slice of local history and winemaking tradition, and that sit naturally at the centre of a wider weekend in the area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bava.com\/media\/enoteca-bava-2-1140x760.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just a 15-minute<strong> drive from Castelnuovo Don Bosco<\/strong>, <strong>Cantina Bava<\/strong> offers guided visits through centuries of winemaking history\u2014from vintage tools and memorabilia to today&#8217;s production techniques. Each tour concludes, as it should, with a tasting: a series of themed journeys through wines that capture the identity of this land, each one a conversation between place and glass.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/company-bava-wines\/tastings-and-cellar-tours\/\">Book your visit and tasting.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know about a tradition that returns every year \u2014 where the playful spirit of village rivalry meets a deep-rooted celebration of local wine culture. Nizza Monferrato and Castelnuovo Don Bosco share an unusual tradition. Each year, both towns hold their own Corsa delle Botti \u2014 a barrel race that speaks volumes &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/the-barrel-race-of-nizza-monferrato-and-castelnuovo-don-bosco-dates-programme-and-the-story-behind-two-beloved-piedmontese-traditions\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10889,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[233],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10909","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nizza Monferrato Barrel Race: Dates and Program - Vini rossi e bianchi di Langhe e Monferrato<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn all about the Corse delle Botti in Piedmont, a tradition that combines a playful spirit with the valorization of the area&#039;s winemaking identity.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bava.com\/en\/the-barrel-race-of-nizza-monferrato-and-castelnuovo-don-bosco-dates-programme-and-the-story-behind-two-beloved-piedmontese-traditions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Nizza Monferrato Barrel Race: Dates and Program - 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