Bard – Vins Extrêmes 2025

Vins Extrêmes 2025, the International Salon of Heroic Wines returns on November 22 and 23 in Bard (Aosta)

Heroic viticulture is back in the spotlight in the Aosta Valley with Vins Extrêmes 2025, the international fair dedicated to wines produced in extreme contexts.
The appointment is set for Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at the Fortress of Bard (Aosta), with hours 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. on both days.

An event created to enhance difficult territories

The event is organized by CERVIM – Center for Research, Studies, Safeguarding, Coordination and Valorization for Mountain Viticulture – together with theAgriculture and Natural Resources Department of the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, with the collaboration of Chambre Valdôtaine and theFortress of Bard Association.
Established in 2017, the event aims to enhance wine production from heroic territories, such as mountain areas, small islands, slopes and terraces, where vine cultivation requires expertise, passion and constant commitment.

“We are proud to return to the Fortress of Bard with an event that represents a benchmark for national and international heroic viticulture,” says CERVIM President Nicola Abbrescia. – Vins Extrêmes is much more than a review: it is a moment of confrontation in which winemakers, institutions and experts develop a common vision. The goal is to give voice to productions that are small in quantity but deeply rooted in the territory, protecting biodiversity, landscape and island and mountain winemaking culture “.

The program: tastings, masterclasses and meetings

The event is aimed at both industry professionals and enthusiasts, with a rich and varied program:

• Tasting benches with producers in attendance;
• Masterclasses dedicated to particular grape varieties and terroirs;
• wine talks and thematic meetings on climate change, biodiversity, and the enhancement of native grape varieties.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste rare wines, engage directly with winemakers, and learn more about the challenges and opportunities related to heroic viticulture.

The Mondial des Vins Extrêmes

On Saturday, Nov. 22, the award ceremony for the winners of the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes, the only wine competition in the world reserved exclusively for heroic wines, will be held.
During both days, it will also be possible to taste all the labels awarded in the 2025 edition, making the visitors’ experience even more engaging.

More information

To gain access to the event, it is necessary to purchase the goblet with clutch, which allows you to taste wines from participating wineries and the competition’s winning labels.
AIS, FISAR, ONAV and Slow Food members with valid membership cards are eligible for reductions on the price of admission.

Full up-to-date details on the program, participating wineries and accreditation arrangements are available on the official website: www.mondialvinsextremes.com.