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The countdown for the new edition of Calici di Stelle has begun in Castellina in Chianti.

From Thursday 5 to Tuesday 10 August the event returns to animate the town with five days full of events that will combine territory, astronomy, local flavors and poetry.

For the occasion, moreover, every evening the Archaeological Museum of the Sienese Chianti will be open to the public until midnight.

All the initiatives will be carried out in compliance with the anti Covid-19 measures, with reservations required.

From Friday 6 August, to access the initiatives it will be necessary to comply with the regulations on the Green pass provided for by Decree-law n.105 of 23 July 2021 to counter the spread of Covid-19.

The program

It begins Thursday 5 August with the “Walk under the stars of Castellina” organized by the association Camminando a Quercegrossa with an itinerary of about 7 km.

The meeting of the participants is fixed at 18.50 from Piazza del Comune, in Castellina in Chianti (with the possibility of visiting the Archaeological Museum of the Sienese Chianti starting at 17) while the departure is scheduled at 20 in the direction of the Romanesque bridge of Casalta , after the aperitif prepared by the natural shopping center of Castellina.

For information and registration, you can write towalkandoaquercegrossa@gmail.com.

On Friday 6 August, at 6 pm in Piazza del Comune, the flavors will meet the words with “Wine and poetry”, while on Saturday 7 August, from 9 pm, again in Piazza del Comune, there will be space for the regional selections of Miss Italia.

Sunday 8 August Calici di Stelle will experience its highlight with the “Dinner under the stars and Goblets of Fashion”, scheduled in Piazza del Comune from 8 pm with local flavors paired with the wines of the Castellina in Chianti winemakers.

Tuesday 10 August, the five days dedicated to Calici di Stelle will close with the “Street Food Castellinese” which will animate the streets of the historic center starting at 7pm.

For information and reservations, mandatory for all events, you can contact the Tourist Office of Castellina in Chianti at 0577741392 and 3601094942 or at the email address ufficioturistico@comune.castellina.si.it.

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