27 March - 9 may 2026
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Giro del Vino Wine Tour
Bring a group of friends for a day spent discovering the Canberra district’s best vineyards.
Welcome to Tour del Vino! Join us for a delightful day starting at the Italian Cultural Centre in Forrest where you will be welcomed with pastries and coffee before heading off on a private mini-bus.
First stop is Mount Majura Wines where you will enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by antipasto platters. Take a stroll through the vineyard where will hear from an expert and learn about the winemaking process.
Then we are off to Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolate at Murrumbateman where you can continue your journey with a unique chocolate tasting experience accompanied by a glass of sparkling, white or red wine.
Last stop is Shaw Estate Vineyard which is the perfect place to finish with a wine tasting while enjoying an Italian lunch deeply rooted in Italian tradition while celebrating local and seasonal ingredients.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the beauty and taste of our Tour del Vino.
Programme
9:30am to 10:15am: Meet and Greet with Pastries and Coffee – Italian Cultural Centre 80 Franklin Street Forrest
10:30am to 11:45am: Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour - Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura ACT
12:45pm to 1:30pm: Chocolate Tasting – Dionysus Winery & Woo Chocolates, Murrumbateman NSW
2pm to 4:00pm: Wine Tasting, Lunch and Games – Shaw Estate Wines, Murrumbateman NSW.
4:00pm: Depart Shaw Estate Wines
5.00pm: Arrival Italian Cultural Centre, FORREST
LITTLE ITALY FESTA
Festival day showcasing Italy and its rich culture at the Former Transport Depot, Wentworth Ave, Kingston.
Enjoy Italian Street Food while tasting local vino.
Be entertained all day by a variety of performers including the Youth Chamber Orchestra, the Canberra School of Dance, Humph the Magician, the Dante Musica Viva Italian Choir, According to Us (Italian Duo) and Mimma Furlan (vocalist).
There will be plenty of activities for the children including mask and necklace making, face painting, and games.
Free entry.
GALA DINNER: An Evening in Italy
Join us for our final event of Viva Italia at the Realm Hotel Ballroomand experience a wonderful Italian dinner.
Enjoy a trip back in time as Debora Di Centa and her fellow dancers take us on a journey inspired by the Italian Renaissance.
Lose yourself in the music and kick up your heels as DJ Joe (Joe Pelle) takes us through some of Italy’s best known and loved songs.
The evening will include silent and live auctions. Items for auction include a weeks’ vacation in the Chianti wine region of beautiful Tuscany, artworks, and a wine tour for ten.
Money raised will provide a scholarship for an ANU student of Italian Language and Culture to travel and study at the University for Foreigners in Siena.
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TOUR del Vino - Wine Tour
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Welcome to Tour del Vino. Join us for a delightful day starting at the Italian Cultural Centre in Forrest at 9:30 where you will be welcomed with pastries and coffee before heading off on private mini buses for a wondrous wine tour.
First stop is Mount Majura Wines where you will enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by antipasto platters. Take a stroll through the vineyard where will hear from an expert and learn about the winemaking process.
Then we are off to Shaw Estate at Murrumbateman where you can continue your journey with fine wines and breathtaking vineyard views. You will be among the first to experience the newly opened restaurant in the stunning cellar door where we will enjoy wood fired pizza of your choosing. Arrival time back at the ICC Forrest is around 4:30PM.
$100 per person
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