Rome - Evolution Oil 2026
2026-01-19 | Salone delle Fontane Roma, Via Ciro il Grande 10/12, Roma, Italy
Evoluzione Olio 2026 – Rome, the big day dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil
On Monday, January 19, 2026, in the heart of EUR in Rome, Evoluzione Olio, the national event celebratingquality extra virgin olive oil, returns. The aim is to explore its potential not only as a food product, but as a cultural, nutritional and gastronomic element. The event – now in its eighth edition – takes place at the prestigious Salone delle Fontane. It represents one of the most important moments for producers, Ho.Re.Ca. operators, industry professionals, specialized press and fans of Italian extra virgin olive oil.
The organization of the event
Evoluzione Olio is a project to enhance and promote quality extra-virgin olive oil conceived by Oleonauta and La Pecora Nera Editore. It was born from the idea of creating a meeting point and comparison between all the actors of the Italian olive and gastronomic supply chain.
The day is structured into several complementary activities. Planned are free tastings at company counters, educational meetings, conferences and talks addressing key issues such as health, use in cooking, oil culture, tourism and communication. An integral part of the experience is the presentation of the Evolving Oils Guide 2026. It is a reference tool for restaurateurs, buyers, sommeliers and quality-conscious consumers. It collects the best Italian productions and the most virtuous realities of the national oil scene.
During the morning, selected producers will present their new productions. Operators will be able to taste and compare different extra virgin olive oils, each with distinctive organoleptic and territorial characteristics. Conferences and panel discussions follow, including insights into the relationship between oil and health, presentations of scientific research on the benefits of polyphenols, and discussions on the role of oil in contemporary cuisine.
A central element of the program is also the presentation of the Evoluzione 2026 Awards. The special awards are given to operators, restaurants, pizzerias, and ice cream parlors that have distinguished themselves for enhancing the value of extra virgin olive oil in their work and in their territory. The artistic plaques are made by artist Yuriko Damiani.
Admission to the event is free after accreditation online at the official website or by filling out the dedicated forms for operators, tasters and enthusiasts. Up-to-date information on the final program, participating companies and how to participate can be found on the official website at www.evoluzioneolio.com.
Evoluzione Olio 2026 is therefore a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of Italian extra virgin olive oil, understand its complexity, meet producers and professionals, and discover how this symbolic product of the Mediterranean Diet continues to evolve in the name of quality and innovation.
Useful Information:
Date: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026Venue: Salone delle Fontane, Via Ciro Il Grande 16 – Rome (EUR) Hours:– 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Access dedicated to Ho.Re.Ca operators, press and professionals– 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Access also open to extra virgin olive oil enthusiasts

Rome - Sangiovese Purosangue 2026
2026-01-19 | Armando al Pantheon, Salita de' Crescenzi 31, Roma, Italy
Sangiovese Purosangue 2026: Homage to Italy’s iconic wine grape variety
At the start of the new wine year, the long-awaited Sangiovese Purosangue series of events returns, conceived and promoted by theSiena EnoClub Association to celebrate one of Italy’s most important and widespread grape varieties: Sangiovese.
Always an absolute protagonist in Tuscany-with iconic expressions such as Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Nobile di Montepulciano-the Purosangue project delves into the different souls of this grape variety through tastings, tasting counters and thematic seminars, highlighting the many territorial expressions of pure wines.
Sangiovese Purosangue 2026 – January 19, 2026 – Rome
At Armando al Pantheon, in the heart of the capital, the appointment dedicated to pure Sangiovese is renewed, with selected producers and wineries presenting their best labels. The day offers a tasting journey among representative wines from the main Italian Sangiovese appellations, accompanied by seminars and insights led by industry experts, sommeliers and journalists. Historically, the Roman event includes extended tasting counters and guided sessions, with comparative tastings on production zones and historic vintages, thus offering operators and enthusiasts a unique opportunity to discover the territorial and stylistic nuances of this extraordinary grape variety
A not-to-be-missed event for those who wish to explore Sangiovese not only as a Tuscan grape variety, but as a wine phenomenon in constant evolution.
Useful Details:

Where: Armando al Pantheon Restaurant, Salita de’ Crescenzi 31, Rome
When: Monday, January 19, 2026 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Reservations: enoclubsiena@gmail.com

Genoa - All the Colors of White 2026
2026-01-19 | Starhotels President Genova, Corte Lambruschini, 4, Genova, Italy
All the Colors of White 2026 – A celebration of Italian white wines in Genoa, with dedicated tastings, tasting booths and wine shop.
All the Colors of White 2026 – Tastings, biodiversity and meetings with producers
On Monday, January 19, 2026, one of the most lively and popular events of the beginning of the year for lovers of Italian white wines returns to Genoa. “Tutti i Colori del Bianco – Winter Edition,” promoted by Go Wine is designed to celebrate the amazing variety and quality of white wines from all over Italy. The event takes place at the Starhotels President in Genoa, with tastings organized among tasting tables and a selected wine shop, and offers a unique opportunity for producers, operators and enthusiasts to meet face-to-face.
The philosophy of “All the Colors of White” is to enhance the biodiversity of Italian white wine. The event highlights different native grape varieties, winemaking styles and production territories, from the Alps to Sicily, passing through hills and coasts. The event is part of the Go Wine circuit’s multi-year project dedicated to white wines, authentic expressions of Italian wine-making creativity and identity.
The event formula includes a free tasting at the tasting tables, where participants can taste the labels offered by the producers present, compare organoleptic profiles and discover new interpretations of Italian white wine. The list of wineries involved is extensive and representative. Realities from different regions are present – from Gavi to Friuli, from Soave to Amalfi, from Collio to Sardinia. Tutti i Colori del Bianco thus offers a rich and articulate picture of regional typicalities and production choices.
The tasting also includes awine shop with selected bottles available for purchase. This allows participants to take home the wines that most impressed them during the event.
Attendance is by reservation with a tasting fee that varies depending on the shift chosen and status (public, Go Wine member, trade association member).
Useful Information:
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026Hours:

16:30 – 18:00 – Exclusive preview reserved for industry professionals (specialized journalists, sommeliers, wine merchants, restaurateurs and buyers) precedes the opening to the public and encourages moments of professional discussion.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – First round of tasting for the enthusiast audience.
20:00 – 22:00 – Second round of tasting always open to the public.

Tickets and accreditation on the official event page

Convivium Renaissance 2026
2026-01-19 | Garuma – Museo della Cucina, Circo Massimo, Roma, Italy
Convivium Renaissance 2026 – Rome becomes the capital of biodynamic wine on Jan. 19
On Monday, January 19, 2026 Rome hosts Convivium Renaissance, an international event dedicated to biodynamic viticulture and organized by Renaissance des Appellations – Italy.
Scheduled from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at Garum – Museum of Cuisine, in the picturesque area of the Circus Maximus, this event represents one of the most important moments of the year for wine professionals who believe in natural agriculture, respectful of the land and capable of expressing terroir in an authentic way.
The event is designed as a professional meeting that encourages the exchange of ideas, experiences and visions between international winemakers and HoReCa and wine industry professionals.
In fact, about 60 winemakers from different parts of the world will be present, each with their benchmark biodynamic wines. Among the expected names are well-established realities in the natural scene, such as Emidio Pepe, Ampeleia, Foradori and Movia, along with prominent international producers.
The heart of the day is the walk-around tasting at Garum, where accredited operators can taste the wines present, engage directly with the producers and learn more about the techniques and working philosophies that characterize biodynamic wines. The word Convivium, from the Latin convivere (“to live together”), sums up precisely the spirit of the meeting: an opportunity to meet, taste, compare and build professional relationships based on shared values.
Renaissance des Appellations
Convivium Renaissance was born from the vision of Renaissance des Appellations, an association founded by European biodynamic viticulture pioneer Nicolas Joly, which brings together winemakers from around the world committed to strict and sustainable agricultural practices. The goal is clear: wine must be a sincere expression of the place from which it comes, without shortcuts or invasive interventions, but with deep attention to the soil, climate and rhythms of nature.
Useful Information
The event is reserved for HoReCa operators with a VAT number: participation is free, with a maximum of two accreditations per activity.Accreditation must be requested through registration on Renaissance Italia’s official website and will be confirmed by email after verification.
For all useful information on the full program, accreditation methods and details of the attending winemakers, you can visit the official page of Convivium Renaissance.
