01The wines of the Rimini hills
Behind the Riviera, between the Valmarecchia and the Valconca, the hills are covered in vines. The local wine has its own appellation, the DOC Rimini (called “Colli di Rimini” until 2022), which covers:
- Sangiovese, the red of Romagna, also made as Superiore and Riserva;
- Rebola, Rimini’s own white, made from Grechetto gentile grapes, either dry or as a sweet passito. It turns up in a notary’s deed as far back as 1378;
- Biancame, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Rimini Rosso and Bianco.
Sangiovese is also made under the DOC Romagna, and three of its subzones are in the province of Rimini: Coriano, San Clemente and Verucchio.
02Wineries to visit
Nearly all the wineries take visitors by appointment only, so 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 since 2009. Wines include Terra di Covignano (Sangiovese Riserva), Luna Nuova (Cabernet Franc), Mascarin (Syrah) and 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; the single-vineyard Sangiovese Superiore Marnoso spends 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). Tours of the vineyards and cellar with a tasting: contact the estate to book. 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 |
Le foto della Cantina San Valentino
La cantina ci ha mandato alcune foto di vigneti, barricaia e serate d’estate sulla collina di Covignano.
Foto: Cantine San Valentino, pubblicate su loro concessione.
The wineries belong to the Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori dei Colli di Rimini (Rimini Hills Wine and Food Route), a consortium set up in 2000 that links 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 took over from Calici di Stelle, the wine evenings on the night of San Lorenzo;
- Verucchio Calici in Verucchio, with wineries setting up between the old town and the Rocca, the castle (31 July and 1 August in 2026);
- Fiera del Sangiovese in Coriano, at the end of August (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’ll find them on our events in Rimini page or at reception.
04Wine at Hotel Viking
Every winter we go round the local wineries, including Cantine San Valentino, Tenuta di Saiano, Tenuta Mara, Tenuta Carbognano and Tenuta Mancini, to taste the new wines and choose the ones we’ll serve. You’ll find them at dinner, with the Antonioli family’s Romagna cooking, and at the bar for an aperitivo.
A tip: if you’re visiting a winery, pick a designated driver and let them have just a taste.
More local food and drink from the hills: wineries and wine · olive mills and oil · formaggio di fossa and squacquerone · cured meats and meat. For villages worth visiting, see 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 times, dates and visits can change, so always phone first.
05Frequently asked questions
What wines is Rimini known for?
Sangiovese and Rebola, a white made from Grechetto gentile grapes, along with Biancame and Cabernet Sauvignon. These are the wines of the DOC Rimini, which was called Colli di Rimini until 2022.
Where are the wineries near Rimini?
In the hills behind Rimini, at places such as San Martino in Venti, and around Coriano, San Clemente and Verucchio, 15 to 30 km from the hotel.
What is Calici di Stelle in Rimini?
That 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, nearly all the wineries only take visitors by appointment, so phone or email a few days ahead.
When is the Fiera del Sangiovese in Coriano?
At the end of August. The 58th edition was held in 2026.
Can I try local wines at Hotel Viking?
Yes. Every year we pick our wines from wineries in the hills behind Rimini and serve them at dinner and at the bar.
