Presentation of *The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2027* – London

DoctorWine presents the 13th edition of the “Essential Guide to Italian Wines” in London, in its English-language edition

Presentation of *The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2027*: Wednesday, October 21, at the Royal Horseguards Hotel — an event open to industry professionals, the press, and wine enthusiasts to discover the best of contemporary Italian wine.

Following the success of the events in Milan and Rome, the 13th edition of the Essential Guide to Italian Wines, edited by renowned wine critic Daniele Cernilli, also known as DoctorWine, will be presented in London on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the elegant Royal Horseguards Hotel (2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ), just a short walk from Trafalgar Square.

From 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., guests can participate in a walk-around tasting open to the press, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts, featuring a carefully curated selection of leading Italian producers.
The event offers a unique opportunity to taste, discover, and establish direct contacts with the wineries that best embody the excellence and diversity of Italian wine today. Participants will be able to ask questions and learn about the wines directly from the producers.

Meet the makers of Italy’s greatest wines

The tasting will feature a lineup of high-profile Italian wineries, each with a strong regional identity, including Tua Rita (Winery of the Year), Monviert (White Wine of the Year), Podere Forte (Red Wine of the Year), Terrecarsiche (Rosé Wine of the Year), Tenuta Santa Caterina (Wine Tourism Passion Award), Barba, Umani Ronchi, Sergio Mottura, Masciarelli, and others.
Some of these producers are not yet distributed in the United Kingdom, offering buyers, importers, and journalists the opportunity to discover new wines and potential business partnerships within the Italian wine industry.

The Essential Guide: A Reference for Italian Wine

Now in its thirteenth edition, the Guide is widely recognized as one of the most authoritative publications dedicated to Italian wine culture, valued for its independence and accuracy
The English-language edition, *The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2027*, serves as a clear and reliable reference for professionals, buyers, and enthusiasts looking to explore the finest Italian wines.
With 1,347 wineries reviewed and 3,476 wines selected from tens of thousands tasted, the Guide once again offers a concise yet comprehensive portrait of the contemporary Italian wine scene.

DoctorWine Returns to London

London has always held a special place for DoctorWine, which has already successfully organized events and tastings there, including previous presentations of the Guide.
The 2026 edition renews this connection, bringing a legacy of Italian quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship back to the British capital—further strengthening the dialogue between Italian wine culture and the international market.

To recap:

• Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Time: 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Location: The Royal Horseguards Hotel – Whitehall Place, 2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
• The event is open to the press, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts.
  Admission is free, but registration or RSVP on Eventbrite is recommended:
  👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-essential-guide-to-italian-wine-2026-tickets-1635680507429?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
  Guests can also register by scanning the QR code on the official invitation.