German-Italian Wine Festival Neustadt a.d.Aisch

Town Twinning Neustadt–Montespertoli

Neustadt an der Aisch has had a town twinning with Montespertoli, a municipality in Tuscany south of Florence, for many years. The relationship is actively maintained by the association "Freunde von Montespertoli e.V." — through student exchanges, trips and the annual German-Italian Wine Festival, which brings Tuscan wine culture directly to Middle Franconia.

Original Wines from Montespertoli

The wines come directly from the wine-growing areas of Montespertoli and Tuscany: Chianti from the Maiano winery, "Bianco Ripaltino" (white wine), "Rosato Toscano Vini Conti" (rosé) and selected premium Riservas at the "Superiori-Bude". This makes it not a commonplace wine festival, but an authentic Tuscan winery experience in Franconia.

Italian Specialities

Italian partners from Montespertoli bring authentic Italian dishes and help with festival organisation — from pasta and pizza specialities, crostini, Italian cheeses and cold cuts to tiramisu. The combination of wine and matching dishes directly from the region of origin is the festival's hallmark.

Live Music

The festival is accompanied musically by the German-Italian duo Roberto & Giorgio, who play Italian classics, Schlager and folk songs. The format is deliberately festive yet relaxed, without major stage productions — the focus is on wine, food, and encounters.

Festival Grounds Bei den Sommerkellern

The festival grounds are "Bei den Sommerkellern" in Neustadt an der Aisch — a historic location on the outskirts of town with old beer cellars where beer used to be stored. The grounds are particularly suitable for summer festivals, as the cellar shade and trees offer a pleasant atmosphere even on hot days.

Neustadt an der Aisch in Middle Franconia

Neustadt an der Aisch is the district town of the Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim district in Middle Franconia, located on the Aisch river between Nuremberg and Würzburg. The town, with around 13,000 inhabitants, is situated in one of Franconia's most traditional wine regions.