Lazise – Irresistible Piwi 2026

Irresistible Piwi 2026: the wine festival dedicated to resistant grape varieties returns to Lazise with tastings, wineries and meetings on the future of viticulture.

On April 26 and 27, 2026, in the beautiful setting of the Dogana Veneta in Lazise, Irresistible Piwi returns , the event dedicated to resistant vines that in recent years has established itself as one of the most interesting events to understand the evolution of contemporary viticulture.

Now in its third year, the show focuses on Piwi, vine varieties resistant to major fungal diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew. These are varieties obtained through genetic improvement programs that make it possible to significantly reduce the use of treatments in the vineyard, representing one of the most discussed and promising issues today in terms of sustainability and adaptation to climate change.

Irresistible Piwi was created precisely with the aim of recounting this transformation of viticulture, creating a space for discussion among producers, technicians, researchers and enthusiasts. Not only tastings, then, but also popularization, dialogue and technical insights on one of the most relevant topics for the future of the sector.

A project dedicated to the future of viticulture

The event is conceived and organized by oenologists Luca De Palma and Igor Bonvento, both profound connoisseurs of the wine world and for years engaged in the study and dissemination of resistant grape varieties.

The goal is to offer a meeting platform where we can really understand what Piwi are, overcoming some commonplaces. The acronym, in fact, does not identify a type of wine but the vine varieties from which these wines originate, a fundamental technical aspect that the event aims to communicate clearly and rigorously.

Also coming in 2026 to strengthen this path is the collaboration with PIWI Italia, the national association that coordinates producers of resistant varieties and promotes proper communication on the subject. The synergy will lead to the organization of technical discussions, master classes and in-depth meetings dedicated to sustainability, agronomic innovation and the future prospects of viticulture.

Exhibition market and tastings

The heart of Irresistible Piwi will be the Exhibition Market, where numerous companies will present wines made from resistant varieties from different Italian and European territories.

Participating wineries include, among others, Lieselehof, Pravis, Sartori Organic, Resistenti Nicola Biasi, Albafiorita, Castello di Grumello, Tenuta Gambalonga, VinVentum, Terre Alte di Alpago and Nove Lune, joined by many others committed to the development and enhancement of Piwi grape varieties.

Alongside the producers, the world of viticultural research and breeding will also be present, with focuses dedicated to genetic selection and rooted vine production. An approach that allows the entire supply chain to be told, from the birth of new varieties to the wine in the glass.

Useful information

• Dates: April 26 and 27, 2026
• Hours: Sunday 26 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Monday 27 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Dogana Veneta, Lazise (Verona)

The two days will feature tastings, meetings and highlights dedicated to resistant varieties and the future of sustainable viticulture.

All up-to-date information on the program, participating wineries, and access arrangements can be found on the official website: https://irresistibilepiwi.it