Paestum Wine Fest 2026

Paestum Wine Fest 2026 – The great wine festival returns to southern Italy March 1-3 at the Hotel Ariston in Paestum

From March 1 to 3, 2026, Paestum Wine Fest, the fair-festival dedicated to wine and wine business innovation in the heart of ancient Paestum, in the province of Salerno, returns. Now in its 15th edition, the event confirms itself as one of the most important wine fairs in central and southern Italy. The revamped format focuses on technological innovation, business relations and internationalization, making it ideal for operators, wineries, buyers, trade press and the passionate public.

Paestum Wine Fest 2026 blends the exhibition experience with a series of activities, meetings and educational moments capable of stimulating new business connections and insights into the most current trends in the world of wine.

A festival of business, culture and meeting

Paestum Wine Fest is an event that goes beyond mere tasting. Born as an exhibition fair, over the years it has evolved into a global comparison platform, able to connect producers, consortia, distributors, importers and wine communication professionals. For the 2026 edition, the emphasis is on two main directions: technological innovation applied to wine and opening up to strategic foreign markets.

Among the expected innovations are also projects dedicated to education and popularization, with master classes and sessions led by renowned Italian experts, speakers and sommeliers. Also planned are initiatives such as “Inside The Wine,” a project involving creators, journalists and storytellers to tell the festival from an authentic and immersive perspective.

Program and main contents

• Dates: March 1-3, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: Hotel Ariston Paestum, on Via Laura, in the heart of the archaeological area of Paestum (Salerno)

The event consists of three content-rich days with a mix of activities aimed at both professionals and the specialized public.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

• 13.00 – 14.30 Masterclass Allegrini: The depth of La Poja – Speakers: Oscar Lanciani, Domenico Accinni, Luca Amato
• 14.00 – 16.30 Masterclass Biodynamics between moon, sky and new awareness – Speakers: Giorgia Sinapi, Cecilia D’Amato, Stefano Genovese
• 15.00 – 16.30 Masterclass A journey through Italian wines: guided tasting of some Vinoway Selection star wines – Moderator and speakers: Giorgia Sinapi, Cecilia D’Amato, Stefano Genovese
• 16.30 – 17.00 Book Presentation. “Conversation Manual on Great Sweet Wines.“ by Andrea Gori
• 17.00 – 18.30 Monitor Wine Market in Italy: a transitional phase beyond catering – Moderator Davide Gangi – Speakers: Leila Salimbeni, Vittori Ferla, Francesco Scarcelli, Francesco Cioria, Gianni Daniele
• 17.00 – 18.30 Masterclass italy vs france: classical methods compared – Speakers: Pascal Tinari, Patrizio Pizzi, Francesco Cioria, Davide Macaluso
• 18.00 – 19.30 Small Ancient World Masterclass : from the Caucasus to the Andes – Speaker: Nello Gatti

• 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Masterclass “the islands of the world, a journey through island viticulture” – Speakers: Tommaso Luongo, Gabriele Bianchi, Carmelo Di Pasquale, Edoardo Ligabue
• 14.00 – 19.00 AIBES Regional Competition 2026 by invitation – Speakers: Aibes National President Angelo Donnaloia and Aibes National Treasurer Fabio Pinto
• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Monitor Choosing wine: what really matters today. roberto parodi meets the younger generation – Moderator: Roberto Parodi – Speakers: Alessandro Rossi, Angelo Zarra, Felix Jermann ,Clementina and Valentino Simone (Cantina Scompiglio)
• 15:00 – 16:30 Masterclass The black rooster pyramid. chianti classico docg in its three types vintage, riserva and grand selection – Speakers: Luca Grippo and Andrea Gori
• 15.00 – 16.30 Masterclass Pairing an emotion: 5 books with 5 wines in the dark chosen by sommeliers – Speakers: Carla Scarsella, Giorgia Capriotti, Federica Gatto, Simone Cotugno, Francesca Pellegrini, Maria Cerino
• 17.00 – 18.30 Masterclass Evolution and identity of the wines of the province of Salerno – Speakers: Federico Latteri, Paola Restelli, Charlie Arturaola
• 17.00 – 18.30 Masterclass Monterossa Cabochon: a precious cut – Speakers: Domenico Accinni, Marco De Signoribus, Michela Scarello, Sara Checchelani
• 18.30 – 19.00 Monitor Wine tourism, from improvisation to method – Moderator: Roberto Parodi – Speakers: Fabio Piccoli, Filippo Galanti, Lavinia Furlani, Stefano Tulli, Francesca Negri
• 21.00 Award Ceremony and Dinner Party

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Conference the present and future of sommellerie and room service – wine list italia on tour
• 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Talk The meeting between professionals and students
• 13.00 – 14.30 Masterclass The new talents of Italian oenology – Davide Gangi Young Oenologists – Speakers: Alessandro Leoni, Andrea Pala, Antonio Scatigna, Marco Mascellani, Jacopo Vagaggini, Nicola Biasi
• 13.00 – 14.30 Masterclass Tenuta Fratini and Villa Ciabattini – Speakers: Davide D’Alterio
• 15.00 – 20.00 Wine List Italy – THE GRAND TASTING WINE LIST ITALY ON TOUR – PAESTUM
• 15.00 – 16.30 Masterclass Piemonte, la Barbera: the many faces of an eclectic and versatile wine – Piemonte Land – Speakers: Paola Restelli, Eros Teboni, Federica Gatto
• 15.30 – 16.30 Masterclass Evolution and identity of the wines of the province of Salerno – Vita Salernum Vites Consortium – Speakers: Luca Grippo, Chiara Giannotti, Matteo Zappile
• 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Monitor USA and beyond: why the future of Italian wine must be diversified – Moderator: Davide Gangi
  Speakers: Leila Salimbeni Kerin Meriot, Adua Villa, Charlie Arturaola
• 17.00 – 18.30 Brunello Masterclass Le Macioche: the balance between energy and elegance – Moderator: Chiara Giannotti – Speakers: Paolo Paulo De Carvalho

Who the event is designed for.

Paestum Wine Fest 2026 is addressed to:

1. wine and Ho.Re.Ca. catering professionals.
2. international buyers and importers
3. journalists and industry communicators
4. producers, consortia and wineries
5. Audience of wine lovers and enthusiasts with interest in the wine business

The event offers opportunities for professional development, B2B meetings, tastings of selected labels, in-depth masterclasses and sessions dedicated to wine communication and promotion.

Detailed information on the full program, tickets and how to participate can be found on the official website: www.paestumwinefest.it