In the town of Marino, on a hill near Rome, there is a fountain that serves wine for free.

But it only happens once a year, and for a limited time, on the Grape Festival, which is celebrated on the first Sunday in October every year. This is the first time since 1925.

However, due to the inherent dangers of a crowd of hungry revelers competing to have a sip of the local drink, getting a free drink (which is handed by volunteers who shuttle around the fountain's barriers) can take a long time Queues, noisy crowds and impatient tourists.

So, stop at one of the many nearby food stalls and have (for a fee) a glass of the local "Vino dei Castelli" plus a sandwich with "Porchetta" (grilled pork), another A local delicacy that will make it more relaxing and enjoyable.

The Abruzzo region of Italy is proud to have a brand new fountain, but instead of providing water, this fountain flows with wine. This unique fountain in Italy serves wine and can be visited by locals and tourists at any time any day of the week. The eastern coastline of the Adriatic Sea in central Italy is one of the most beautiful and soil-rich regions in Italy. The locally produced montepulciano d'Abruzzo is made from the local montepulciano grape.

The fountain exists thanks to a partnership with a non-profit organization that operates the 140-mile pilgrimage from Rome to Ortona. What sets Abruzzo's wine fountain apart from other similar installations across the continent is that it will operate around the clock and is completely free of charge. If you are a wine connoisseur and wondering where your next destination should be, don’t hesitate, Abruzzo is definitely worth a visit.

Italy’s first wine fountain unveiled in Abruzzo, Italy

If you needed another reason to visit Italy, Dora Salchez Vineyards recently announced that they Italy's first-ever wine fountain has been built, with free pouring around the clock. Equally charming, Abruzzo, located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea in central Italy, is one of the most beautiful regions in Italy.

This is indeed a first in Italy, but it is not the first wine fountain discovered in the old world (I discovered a wine fountain while visiting an ancient Roman winery in Ronda, Spain) . In fact, this unique wine fountain was inspired by another winery, Chateau Illach, located in Navarra, Spain.