Sip the Cape, stroll the village, and eat the real Italian in Clarens.
This October, the mountain village of Clarens transforms into a wine lover’s dream as Cape2Clarens brings the Cape’s top wine estates right to the heart of the Free State.
With limitless tastings, gourmet small plates, and a walkable wine route, this is no ordinary weekend—it’s a wine-soaked celebration of flavour, friends, and fresh air.
- But here’s a hot tip: don’t stop at the sip. Once you’ve strolled the village and swirled your glass one too many times, head straight to Bocca di Lupo, Clarens’ beloved Italian gem, where the food is every bit as expressive as the wine.
🍝 Why Bocca di Lupo Is the Perfect Festival Pairing:
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Italian certified products for that real-deal trattoria feel
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Quality approved by Ospitalità Italiana (not just a fancy title—it means business)
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A menu that pairs like a dream with bold reds, zesty whites, or that third glass of bubbly you weren’t planning on
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Cosy fireplace for chilly evenings, or a sun-soaked patio for that post-wine glow
It’s more than just food — it’s a culinary passport. Each dish tells a story, each bite transports you to a cobbled street in Rome, a family table in Naples, or a vineyard in Tuscany. Whether you’re twirling pasta or tearing into a blistered Neapolitan pizza, one thing is certain: at Bocca di Lupo, you’re not just eating Italian — you’re living it.
🗓 Mark your calendar:
Cape2Clarens – 17 & 18 October
🎟 Weekend Pass: R395 | Saturday Only: R295
🎫 Tickets at: www.cape2clarens.co.za
🍴 Book a table at Bocca di Lupo:
📞 (061) 535-7750
So come for the wine, stay for the mountain views, and don’t leave without a plate of pasta and a perfectly paired pour at Bocca di Lupo. Clarens is calling—and it’s hungry.
325 Market street, Clarens, South Africa
061 535 7750
Boccadilupoclarens@gmail.com
