01The wines of the Rimini hills
Behind the Riviera, between the Valmarecchia and the Valconca, the hills are covered in vineyards. The wine from this area has its own appellation, the DOC Rimini (until 2022 it was called “Colli di Rimini”), which includes:
- Sangiovese, the red wine of Romagna, also in Superiore and Riserva versions;
- Rebola, Rimini’s signature white, made from Grechetto gentile grapes, dry or as a sweet passito: it is already mentioned in a notarial deed from 1378;
- Biancame, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rimini Rosso and Bianco.
Sangiovese is also produced under the DOC Romagna: three of its subzones are in the province of Rimini, Coriano, San Clemente and Verucchio.
02Wineries to visit
Almost all wineries welcome visitors by appointment: phone or email a few days ahead. Distances are by car from the hotel.
| Cantine San Valentino | via Tomasetta 13, San Martino in Venti, in the hills behind Rimini. Organic vineyards since 2009; Terra di Covignano (Sangiovese Riserva), Luna Nuova (Cabernet Franc), Mascarin (Syrah) and the Rebola Scabi. Visits and tastings by appointment. vinisanvalentino.com |
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| Villa Otto Lune | San Martino in Venti and Santa Aquilina, in the hills behind Rimini. Organic farming; its single-vineyard Sangiovese Superiore Marnoso is aged for 12 months in oak. Contact the winery to arrange a visit. villaottolune.com |
| San Patrignano | via San Patrignano 53, Coriano (about 20 km). Guided tours by appointment; Avi and Montepirolo wines. sanpatrignano.org |
| Tenuta Santini | via Campo 33, Passano di Coriano (about 22 km). Tour of the vineyards and cellar with a tasting; contact the estate to arrange. tenutasantini.com |
| Podere Vecciano | via Vecciano 23, Coriano (about 20 km). Tastings and “Wine Trekking” by appointment. poderevecciano.it |
| Enio Ottaviani | via Pian di Vaglia 17, Sant’Andrea in Casale, San Clemente (about 29 km). Tastings with a tour of the cellar and vineyard, by appointment. enioottaviani.it |
The wineries are part of the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori dei Colli di Rimini (Rimini Hills Wine and Food Route), a consortium founded in 2000 that brings together producers, olive mills, agriturismi (farm stays) and restaurants in the Marecchia and Conca valleys.
03Wine festivals
- Calici Santarcangelo in Santarcangelo, two evenings in early August with around fifty producers in the old town (7 and 8 August in 2026): it is the successor to Calici di Stelle, the wine evenings held on the night of San Lorenzo;
- Verucchio Calici in Verucchio, with wineries set up between the old town and the Rocca (castle) (31 July and 1 August in 2026);
- Fiera del Sangiovese in Coriano, at the end of August (the 58th edition in 2026);
- Capodanno del Vino e Palio della Pigiatura (Wine New Year and grape-treading contest) in San Giovanni in Marignano, on the fourth Sunday in September;
- Note di Vino in the main square of San Clemente and P.assaggi di Vino at the Ponte di Tiberio in Rimini, in July.
Dates change every year: you can find them on our events in Rimini page or at reception.
04Wine at Hotel Viking
Every winter we visit local wineries, such as Cantine San Valentino, Tenuta di Saiano, Tenuta Mara, Tenuta Carbognano and Tenuta Mancini, to taste the new wines and choose the ones for our tables. You’ll find them at dinner, alongside the Antonioli family’s Romagna cooking, and at the bar for an aperitivo.
A tip: if you’re visiting a winery, choose a designated driver and let them have just a taste.
More flavours of the hinterland: wineries and wine · olive mills and oil · formaggio di fossa and squacquerone · cured meats and meat. The villages to visit are on our Rimini hinterland page.
Sources: DOC Rimini production rules · Riviera di Rimini · Enoteca Emilia-Romagna · Emilia-Romagna Turismo · La Piazza Rimini · San Valentino · Villa Otto Lune · Calici Santarcangelo · Verucchio Calici. Information checked in October 2026: opening hours, dates and visits may change, so always phone ahead.
05FAQ
What are the typical wines of Rimini?
Sangiovese and Rebola, a white made from Grechetto gentile grapes, together with Biancame and Cabernet Sauvignon: these are the wines of the DOC Rimini, which until 2022 was called Colli di Rimini.
Where are the wineries near Rimini?
In the hills behind Rimini, such as San Martino in Venti, and around Coriano, San Clemente and Verucchio, between 15 and 30 km from the hotel.
What is Calici di Stelle in Rimini?
It was the name of the wine evenings held on the night of San Lorenzo (St Lawrence); today the province has Calici Santarcangelo in early August, with around fifty producers (7 and 8 August in 2026), and Verucchio Calici at the end of July.
Do I need to book tastings?
Yes, almost all wineries welcome visitors by appointment only: phone or email a few days ahead.
When is the Fiera del Sangiovese in Coriano?
At the end of August: 2026 saw the 58th edition.
Can I drink local wines at Hotel Viking?
Yes, every year we choose our wines at wineries in the hills behind Rimini and serve them at dinner and at the bar.
