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Bologna - Artisans of Wine 2025
2025-02-02 | Palazzo Gnudi Bologna, via Riva di Reno 77, Bologna, Italy
Artisans of Wine 2025 – Organic Wine Festival
Fair On Organic – Biodynamic – Natural Wine returns Sunday, February 2, 2025 in Bologna

Artisans of Wine – Biennial on organic, biodynamic, natural wine, represents a unique opportunity to discover and taste labels of excellence, with a focus on organic, biodynamic and artisanal winemaking practices. It is a moment of encounter not only for professionals in the sector, but also for wine lovers and lovers of food and wine culture. A great tasting day dedicated to organic, biodynamic and natural wine artisans from Italy, France, Slovenia and Georgia.

Artisans of Wine 2025 now in its fifth edition, will take place in the artistic setting of Palazzo Gnudi, an exceptional refined and elegant location where the charm of history combines with modern facilities. About sixty of the most important producers of organic, biodynamic and natural wine will gather here.
The appointment is for Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bologna’s Palazzo Gnudi.

More information is available on the organizer’s official facebook page Medulla Wines.
Admission up to capacity by paying the ticket directly at the door.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview
2025-02-02 11:00 - 2025-02-03 19:00 (Europe/Rome) | Fortezza di Montepulciano, Via di San Donato, 21, Montepulciano, Siena, Italia
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview: February 02 to 03, 2025 the great event to taste Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 and Riserva 2021 returns
The event
Ready to make a comeback for Italy’s first Docg, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and it will do so Feb. 2 to 3 with the 31st edition of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview .

It will be possible to taste the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022, the vintage ready to be put on the market after the two years of evolution imposed by the production regulations, and the Riserva 2021, as well as the other wines produced in the area including the two Doc wines, Rosso di Montepulciano and Vin Santo di Montepulciano. The Preview will take place inside the Fortress of Montepulciano, just a few steps from Piazza Grande, and will be the ideal pretext to discover an enchanting village full of surprises for those who have not yet had the opportunity to get to know this part of Tuscany, and a reasonable excuse for those who know these places and always return with the same enthusiasm. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview is part of the Week of “Previews of Tuscany,” the event promoted by the Region of Tuscany with the Florence Chamber of Commerce, PromoFirenze and Fondazione Sistema Toscana.
The program
Sunday, Feb. 2 (reserved for Ho.Re.Ca. operators, sales agents and wine lovers)

11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano tasting booth with wineries

Monday, Feb. 3 (reserved for Ho.Re.Ca. operators, sales agents and wine lovers)

11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano tasting booth with wineries
3 p.m.: presentation seminar “Le Pievi del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano” by Adua Villa

The Preview program then will resume on Feb. 15 and 16 exclusively for the accredited press with the proclamation of the stars (the rating to the vintage with a rating from 1 to 5 stars) for the 2022 vintage on the market from this year.
Useful information
Methods of access to the Fortress, as well as the program and list of participating companies, can be found on the official portal www.anteprimavinonobile.it with the possibility of pre-sale purchase of entrance tickets and accreditation as an operator at the event.

You can register for the seminar by writing to s.loriga@consorziovinonobile.it while places last.

DiVino Rome
2025-02-08 16:00 - 2025-02-09 22:00 | Villa Piccolomini, via Aurelia Antica, 164, Roma, Italy
Back to diVino Roma, the wine festival created by Decanter Wine Academy, dedicated to everyone: wine lovers, tourists, the curious, wine professionals and the press.
The dates to mark in your diary are February 8 and 9, 2025. The location is once again Villa Piccolomini, located on the Aurelia Antica, with its enchanting garden overlooking St. Peter’s Dome. As always the focus will be on more than 100 wineries from all over Italy, with more than 300 labels for tasting, accompanied by finger food, masterclasses, djset. But the 2025 novelties are really a lot and range from new consumption styles to innovative formats to enjoy the wine experience in freedom. In addition, new to this edition will be the section dedicated to no-alcohol or low-alcohol wines, which since a few months can also be produced in Italy. And then the dancing, every evening at the end of the event the dances will open with diVino Dance, with DJ set Tempesta to dispose of the excess alcohol together and go home serene. During the DiVino Dance, drinks counter with free water and coffee, plus also free alcohol test always for those who want to check their condition before driving.
The program of diVino Rome:

Saturday, February 8, 2025

4 p.m. to 10 p.m. tasting booths
4:30 pm Masterclass “The Oenological Gems of the South” Speakers Luca Gardini, Best Sommelier in the World 2010, BWW – Best Italy Wine Critic of the World 2022, curator of La Guida ai 1000 Vini d’Italia de L’Espresso and Fabio Mecca, Oenologist of the Year 2025.
10 p.m. to midnight Post-event with diVino Dance

Sunday, February 9, 2025

4 to 9 p.m. tasting booths
4:30 p.m. Masterclass “Dealolated wines, a new frontier?” Speakers Angelo Petracci Referente Guida Vitae Ais.
9-10 p.m. Post-event with diVino Dance

Useful information:

The link to the official website of the diVino Roma event is https://www.decanterwineacademy.org/divino

Tickets are available online. Press and industry professionals can email accrediti@decanterwineacademy.org by Monday, Feb. 3. For bloggers send email that will be evaluated by staff. Mandatory reservations for the Masterclasses, with limited seating, by writing to info@decanterwineacademy.org

Wine Paris
2025-02-10 09:30 - 2025-02-12 19:00 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Parigi
On February 10, 11 and 12, 2025, Paris will host the 3rd edition of Wine Paris, one of the most important and influential events in the wine and spirits industry worldwide.

Wine Paris is a Food and Wine Experience of International Relevance.
Wine Paris is considered the global meeting point for producers, buyers, experts and wine and spirits enthusiasts. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover new producers, expand one’s network of contacts and participate in meaningful discussions on industry trends and innovations. Following the extraordinary success of the 2024 edition, Wine Paris 2025 is eagerly awaited: After three years of strong
growth, the event rises again in power with more than 4,600 exhibitors from 50 producing countries and 50,000 visitors
expected from 140 countries.

Program and Attractions
The event will be held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, an iconic venue for the wine and spiritual industry. The Wine Paris 2025 program includes a wide range of activities and attractions. Highlights will include:

Guided Tastings: Visitors can enjoy a selection of wines and spirits from around the world, accompanied by expert sommeliers.
Masterclasses and Workshops: Educational and training events covering various aspects of wine and spirits production, offering technical and practical insights.
Networking Sessions: Opportunities to meet manufacturers, distributors, retailers and other industry professionals, fostering business exchanges and collaborations.
Presentations and Conferences: Talks by industry experts who will discuss the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the wine and spirits market.

Participation and Registration
Wine Paris 2025 is open to all industry professionals as well as the general public of wine enthusiasts. Registration is required and participants will receive a badge to print and present at the entrance. For more information and to register, you can visit the event’s official website: https://wineparis.com/

CesenaINbolla 2025
2025-02-10 11:30 - 2025-02-11 19:30 | Sede Cesena Fiera, Via Dismano 3845, Cesena
The 10th Edition of CesenaINbolla 2025 #NONSOLOBOLLICINE returns to Cesena on Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11: a unique opportunity to discover the excellence of Italian and international bubbles
The 10th edition of CesenaINbolla, the wine event dedicated to bubbles, will be held on February 10 and 11, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Cesena Fiera. This annual event has become a reference point for wine lovers, Ho.Re.Ca. operators (restaurants, bars, wine shops, hotels) and journalists, offering a unique opportunity to discover and taste a wide selection of Italian and international sparkling wines. The event is dedicated to Ho.re.Ca professionals and the Press. Limited special tickets will also be available for winelovers.
CesenaINbolla 2025
CesenaINbolla 2025 awaits you for two days of tastings, meetings and insights in the heart of Romagna. During the event, more than 200 wineries will present nearly 1,500 labels of white, red and bubbly wines. The event program is packed with interesting activities. The days will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at 7:30 p.m., offering ample opportunities for guided tastings, meetings with producers and thematic workshops. In addition, there will be food stands where you can enjoy local specialties paired with the wines being tasted. On tasting will be the best Metodo Classico sparkling wines that are concentrated in the 4 most vocated territories of Belpaese: Franciacorta, Trento Doc, Oltrepò Pavese, and Altalanga. These are echoed by a large array of bubbles from beyond the Alps with Champagne and Cremant from France and Cava from Spain. Not forgetting the best Proseccos accompanied by a selection of other Martinotti Method bubbles from all over Italy, present in a percentage of about 1 in 5 compared to the Metodo Classico. Also tasting at the producers’ tables will be great reds and whites along with quality food offerings. Accompanying the wine, as is traditional at Cesena In Bolla, food samples of excellent quality, with a rich selection of cured meats cheeses and of course the prized truffles.
Useful information
To participate in CesenaINbolla 2025, you must register on the event’s official website: https://www.cesenainbolla.com/
Ho.Re.Ca. operators can enjoy free admission, while for enthusiasts and sommeliers, there are 250 day tickets available for a fee that can be purchased directly online.

Florence - PrimAnteprima 2025
2025-02-14 | Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Cavour 3, Firenze, Italy
Feb. 14 returns to Florence PrimAnteprima 2025, the opening day of the “Previews of Tuscany” week

Kicking off on Feb. 14 is “Tuscany Preview Week,” a full calendar of events presenting new vintages of Tuscan wines, organized under one direction with the involvement of the Italian and foreign wine press. PrimAnteprima 2025 will take place in Florence, in the splendid Luca Giordano Room of the Medici Riccardi Palace, where the organizers, together with representatives of institutions and protection consortia will take stock of the performance, trend and export of the wine sector in Tuscany, presenting data and numbers.
“Tuscany Preview Week” will continue with the following program:

February 15 and 16 – Preview Vino Nobile di Montepulciano(Montepulciano)

February 17 and 18 – Chianti Classico Collection(Florence)
Feb. 19 – Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino(Florence)
February 20 – Preview L’Altra Toscana(Florence)
February 21 – Valdarno di Sopra Day(Arezzo)

Program of the PrimAnteprima

10:30 a.m. – Opening Workshop of the Week of Tuscan Wine Previews.
followed by light lunch.

Useful Information
Participation in the event is by invitation only
Details are available on the website: www.anteprimetoscane.it

Preview Vino Nobile di Montepulciano reserved for the press
2025-02-15 09:30 - 2025-02-16 17:00 | Fortezza di Montepulciano, Via di San Donato, 21, Montepulciano, Siena, Italia
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview: the appointment to taste Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 and Riserva 2021 continues on February 15 and 16 with a tasting reserved for the press
The event
Ready to make a comeback for Italy’s first Docg, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and it will do so Feb. 15-16 with the 31st edition of the Anteprima Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

It will be possible to taste Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022, the vintage ready to be put on the market after the two years of evolution imposed by the production regulations, and Riserva 2021, as well as the other wines produced in the area including the two DOC wines, Rosso di Montepulciano and Vin Santo di Montepulciano. The Preview will take place inside the Montepulciano Fortress, a few steps from Piazza Grande. The Preview of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is part of the Week of “Previews of Tuscany,” the event promoted by the Region of Tuscany with the Chamber of Commerce of Florence, PromoFirenze and Fondazione Sistema Toscana.
The program

After a first phase dedicated to the public of enthusiasts and industry professionals, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Preview continues with 2 days exclusively for the accredited press, on February 15 and 16 with the proclamation of the stars (the rating to the vintage with a rating from 1 to 5 stars) for the 2022 vintage on the market from this year.
Useful information
Details on how to access the Fortress, as well as the program and list of participating companies, can be found on the official portal www.anteprimavinonobile.itwith the possibility of operator accreditation to the event.

Florence - Chianti Classico Collection
2025-02-17 10:00 - 2025-02-18 19:00 | Stazione Leopolda, Firenze, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 5, Firenze, 50144, Italia
Chianti Classico Collection 2025: Immerse yourself in the world of the Black Rooster on February 17 and 18 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence.
The classic event
The Chianti Classico Collection 2025 returns to present the new vintages of Black Rooster wines in the beautiful setting of the Stazione Leopolda in Florence On Feb. 18, the event opens its doors to the passionate public, offering the opportunity to meet 218 Chianti Classico producers for more than 700 Chianti Classico labels to be tasted in the largest Tuscan preview ever. New Black Rooster vintages will be on tasting along with news, insights and suggestions from its territory. In addition, guided tours among the wineries and in-depth information for all enthusiasts ( upon registration, link available soon). An unmissable opportunity to taste the new Chianti Classico wines in an extraordinary setting!
The Program:
Monday, February 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Journalists and Accredited Operators
Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Open to the public
Useful information:
Information can be found on the official page of the Chianti Classico Consortium: www.chianticlassico.com
Journalists and operators can register directly on the site.

Florence - Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino
2025-02-19 | Fortezza da Basso, V.le Filippo Strozzi, 1, Firenze, Italy
Coming soon is the Preview 2025 Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino, exclusively dedicated to the Press, with the presentation of the new production vintages of Chianti Docg and Morellino di Scansano Doc
The 2025 edition of Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino will not have the usual format (producers, journalists and the public) but will consist of a day dedicated exclusively to the Italian and foreign press with the setting up of the tasting room only, without the usual participation of the public and trade professionals. Therefore, the usual exhibition hall dedicated to the producers’ desks will not be set up and the physical presence of the companies is not expected, but only the tasting press room will be provided. The day is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the Fortezza Da Basso in Florence Chianti lovers & Rosso Morellino–born from the collaboration between Consorzio Vino Chianti and Consorzio di Tutela del Morellino di Scansano–is the reference association and official organizer of the event, which is then carried out operationally by the two consortia. Two denominations that are different in size, territory and ampelographic base, but that more than others have chosen a common path, both in promotion and daily work, both increasingly linked to direct contact with consumers, including through wine tourism. The Chianti Wine Consortium (established in 1927) now includes 3,500 wineries working 15,000 hectares of vineyards. For the historic Maremma appellation, the Consorzio Tutela Morellino di Scansano was established in 1992 and became DOCG in 2007. Today it has 220 members and 1,500 hectares of vineyards registered for the appellation (of which 15 percent are registered as organic)

There is mandatory accreditation for journalists to apply here https://www.consorziovinochianti.it/
On-site accreditation will not be possible.

Rome - Plan Hunt at Jackie O' Wine Club
2025-02-19 | Jackie O’ Wine Club
Jackie O’ Wine Club, Caccia al Piano wines star in an evening tasting at one of Rome’s most exclusive wineclubs, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

The Jackie O’ Wine Club:

Located in the beating heart of Rome, the Jackie O’ is more than just a club-it’s an icon of style and entertainment that has embodied the timeless sophistication of Rome’s Dolce Vita since 1972. This exclusive destination welcomes guests in a refined atmosphere with impeccable service, perfect for a memorable evening. A true Oasis of Elegance and Entertainment in the Heart of Rome.

The Jackie O’ restaurant, overseen by chef Federico Sparaco, offers traditional cuisine that combines the best of Italian culinary traditions with a contemporary twist. Each dish is prepared with fresh and selected ingredients, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience that stimulates the senses. In this unique setting, on Wednesday evenings Jackie O’ WineClub opens its doors to exclusive events featuring top wineries, welcomed and presented by Chiara Giannotti

Hunting the Plan:
Tenuta Caccia al Piano is nestled in the enchanting Bolgheri area, where the perfect combination of Mediterranean microclimate and clay-limestone soils gives the ideal terroir for great wines. Here, along the picturesque Via Bolgherese, which runs between vineyards and olive trees, winemaker Franco Ziliani has begun a new adventure dedicating himself to the production of wines that leave their mark. Franco Ziliani, owner of Guido Berlucchi, pioneered the birth of Metodo Classico in Franciacorta in the 1960s. In the early 2000s, he decided to bet on an emerging territory like Bolgheri in Tuscany with the goal of making great red wines. The desire to patiently understand the Bolgheri terroir, respecting what has already been done by the great protagonists who have made the wine of these lands famous, has guided Franco Ziliani’s work from the beginning, now carried on by his children Cristina, Arturo and Paolo. The estate is located in Castagneto Carducci in the hamlet of Bolgheri and was created from the renovation of an ancient hunting estate owned by the noble Della Gherardesca family, dating from 1868. The farmhouse, thanks to a careful work of redevelopment in full respect of the surrounding territory, has been expanded and transformed into the current headquarters of the winery.
The Vineyards of Caccia al Piano:
The spark, which culminated in the purchase of the Caccia al Piano Estate in 2003, was sparked after visiting the San Biagio vineyard, a wonderful area that enjoys a privileged position in the Bolgheri area and a fascinating view of the sea. At 12 hectares, San Biagio is the estate’s largest vineyard. Lying 180 meters above sea level, it is planted in a “humpback” shape on the ridge of the hill overlooking the two slopes with a southeast and southwest exposure. Divided into 7 plots, it has very heterogeneous soils with a clay and limestone texture rich in skeleton. Constant ventilation and solar reflection from the sea give the grapes perfect healthiness. Over the years the winery spreads to other extraodinary soils. First we find Grottine, with an extension of 5 hectares and an East-West orientation, with a characteristic red-colored soil, optimal for growing Merlot. Next comes Cantina, a 3-hectare plot where Petit Verdot vines are grown, with an East-West orientation, and Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, towards the North-South. Finally Le Bozze, 3 hectares characterized by a flat profile in the lower parts near the sea, ideal for white grapes such as Vermentino and Suvignon Blanc.
Jackie O’ Wine Club’s schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 19
Chiara Giannotti will present the evening. With her will be Francesco Lippini, marketing manager of Tenuta Caccia al Piano. , supported by the venue’s sommelier Manuel Pompili. Together they will lead you to discover the extraordinary Bolgheri terroir. They will be tasting four exceptional wines paired with the menu created for the occasion by Chef Federico Sparaco of Jackie O’.

The appointment is for Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 8 to 10 p.m.
In tasting

CaP Rosè Metodo Classico Extra Brut 2022 with low temperature veal tonnato with Pantelleria capers
Lungocosta Bolgheri Bianco Doc 2022 paired with rosemary potato millefeuille on Jerusalem artichoke cream and San Daniele petals
Ruit Hora Bolgheri Rosso Doc 2022 accompanied by orecchiette cacio e pepe with Sicilian broccoli cream
Caccia al Piano Bolgheri Superiore Docg 2021withterrine of coda alla vaccinara with crispy celery

Useful information:
Places are limited. For reservations:
06. 42885457
Info@jackieoroma.com For more information https://www.jackieoroma.com/wine-club

Florence - L'Altra Toscana Preview
2025-02-20 | Palazzo degli Affari, Piazza Adua, 1, Firenze, Italy
L’Altra Toscana Preview: tasting the new vintages of 13 Tuscan PDOs and PGIs, Feb. 20 in Florence
The Other Tuscany in Brief
Tuscany has rightly been defined as a region highly vocated to viticulture with important areas. On February 20, the appointment with L’Altra Toscana returns, the one that tells the lesser-known face of one of the lands par excellence of Italian wine. This particular Preview thus aims to enhance and communicate the countless diversities that characterize Tuscany. There is in fact an increasing need to go and discover little-known territories and wines that stand out for increasingly high quality peaks. The Other Tuscany represents about 40 percent of the entire Tuscan production. The Other Wine Tuscany encompasses wines from the PDOs and PGIs: Maremma Toscana, Montecucco and Montecucco Sangiovese, Cortona, Chianti Rufina, Terre di Casole, Suvereto, Val di Cornia and Rosso della Val di Cornia, Carmignano, Barco Reale di Carmignano and Vin Santo di Carmignano, and Igt Toscana.
Program
The fourth edition of ‘The Other Tuscany’ preview will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Palazzo degli Affari in Florence:

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tasting reserved for national and international journalists (who can still stay until 7:00 p.m.)
2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: tasting open to industry professionals and winelovers (with pre-accreditation request via email to the Organizing Secretariat)

Useful information:
L’Altra Toscana Preview is part of Tuscany’s Preview Week: https://www.anteprimetoscane.it/
For information and practitioner accreditation: Organizing Secretariat scaramuzzi@scaramuzziteam.com

Arezzo - Valdarno di Sopra Day
2025-02-21 | Il Borro, Località Il Borro 1, San Giustino Valdarno (Arezzo), Italy
Valdarno di Sopra Day returns as part of the Previews of Tuscany: the appointment is February 21 at Il Borro (Arezzo)

Valdarno di Sopra Doc

Valdarno di Sopra Doc is a young appellation with ancient roots, located in the heart of Tuscany, in the triangle formed by Florence, Siena and Arezzo, and the vineyards stretch parallel to the flow of the Arno River. Officially recognized in 2011, this appellation stands out for the quality of its wines, which are appreciated both nationally and internationally. The producers of the Consorzio di Tutela Valdarno di Sopra Doc work with care and respect toward natural cycles, and have adopted the territory as the focus of every choice: a reality that has voluntarily and sharedly taken on the organic dimension as a collective vision.
Valdarno di Sopra day 2025
Valdarno di Sopra Day is an annual event that celebrates the enological richness of this region. During this event, visitors have the opportunity to taste a wide range of wines produced from the area’s native grape varieties. The second edition of Valdarno di Sopra Day takes place on Friday, February 21 as part of the week of the Anteprime Toscane. The appointment with the tasting of the new 2021 and 2022 Doc vintages is at Il Borro, on the San Giustino estate. The estate of Ferruccio Ferragamo, who leads it together with his sons Salvatore and Vittoria, thus opens its doors to wine lovers for the Anteprime di Toscana. The event’s program is rich and varied. Activities include guided tastings, visits to wineries, food and wine workshops and lectures on the world of wine. In addition, there will be moments dedicated to music and art, creating a festive and engaging atmosphere. Wine enthusiasts will be able to participate in wine tours that will take them to discover the area’s most renowned vineyards and wineries.
The Program
Friday, February 21

9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.: “The world of wine between norms and the need for change,” panel coordinated by Daniele Cernilli
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: The awarding of the Beatrice Torrini prize and the preview presentation of the RAI documentary “Cultivating Lives. “ The trailer screening will be attended by the Tuscan women featured in the documentary.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: “Concrete responses to climate change: vine resistance, sustainability, biodiversity,” panel coordinated by Alessandra Biondi Bartolini
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.: Climat and Vigna wine tasting with master of wine Susan Hulme
followed by a light lunch
2:30pm – 3:00pm: presentation of the Previews with Armando Castagno. Vintages 2021 and 2022 will be evaluated with a focus on the terroir and characteristics of the wines being tasted.
From 3 p.m.: the tasting of the Previews.

Useful information
The event has a limited number of participants and pre-registration is mandatory to attend. In any case, pre-registration does not guarantee confirmation of participation. Accreditation to the event will be communicated via email. Full details at https://www.valdarnodisopradoc.it/

Rome - I Migliori Vini Italiani di Luca Maroni
2025-02-21 16:00 - 2025-02-23 21:00 | Salone delle Fontane Roma, Via Ciro il Grande 10/12, Roma, Italy
The great walk around tasting of Luca Maroni’s I Migliori Vini Italiani returns to Rome.
From Feb. 20-23, 2025, Rome will host the presentation of the guidebook “I Migliori Vini Italiani,” edited by Luca Maroni, now in its 31st edition. Once again, the location will be the Salone delle Fontane in the Eur district, Rome. It will be a unique opportunity to discover more than 100 labels of wines from all regions of Italy, selected for their quality and uniqueness. The selection, as always, is curated by Luca Maroni: not only creator of the event together with his sister Francesca Romana Maroni, but also sensory analyst and well-known Italian wine signature. The event program is rich and varied. Three days of unlimited tastings. It will also be possible to participate in exclusive workshops and meetings with industry experts, unmissable presentations and the opportunity to learn more about Luca Maroni’s tasting method.
The program
The opening will be on Thursday, February 20 with an invitation-only evening. The tasting dedicated to the public will take place at the following times:

Friday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m. to midnight
Sunday, Feb. 23, 4 to 9 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to learn the secrets behind wine production, learn the tasting method developed by Luca Maroni and participate in expert-led sessions.
Useful Information
All information is available at https://roma.imiglioriviniitaliani.com/

To attend the event, you can purchase presale tickets online or directly at the box office; tickets include access to all scheduled tastings and meetings.
Industry Operators and Press are entitled to free admission upon acceptance of the accreditation request. Below are links to apply for accreditation as an industry operator or as Press

Turin - The Barolo at Palazzo Barolo
2025-02-22 | Palazzo Barolo Torino, Via delle Orfane, 7/A, Torino, Italy
Barolo at Palazzo Barolo – IV edition: a day of tastings with the producers of the Strada del Barolo in the heart of the Savoy city
On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the producers of Strada del Barolo will offer the public of wine lovers in Turin a high-level tasting at the elegant halls on the Piano Nobile of Palazzo Barolo, which was the residence of the last Marquises of Barolo, Carlo Tancredi Falletti and Giulia Colbert, to whose foresight and modernity much of the fame and fortune of Barolo wine is due. Participants will be guided on a journey to discover the “King of Wines”: Barolo, which the producers of the Strada del Barolo will present in person in its many facets, offering different crus and vintages for tasting. The tastings will be accompanied by small samples of excellent food and agricultural products presented by companies associated with the Strada del Barolo and great wines of Langa.
Program
The free tasting will be organized in two rounds. The two sessions will be preceded by two tasting lounges (at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.) that will feature producers who will address issues related to the history and relevance of Barolo and offer a particularly representative wine from their wineries that is not featured in the main tasting. Leading the salons will be Francesco Quarna, a DJ and winemaker, passionate about viticulture and food and wine, who hosts the podcast “Deejay Wine Club” and “Summer Camp” live on Radio Deejay.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 – First Round
2:30-3:30 p.m.: salon-tasting conducted by Francesco Quarna
3:30-6 p.m.: tasting “Barolo at Palazzo Barolo”
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 – Second Round
6-7 p.m.: salon-tasting conducted by Francesco Quarna
7-9:30 p.m.: tasting “Barolo at Palazzo Barolo”

Useful Information
The official event page is: barolo-palazzo-barolo-2025
It will be possible to purchase the pre-sale ticket online or on site (while availability lasts) and allows you to taste wines from all the producers present with no limit to the number of tastings. To also participate in the tasting salons, there is an integrated event + salon ticket on online presale. Each participant will receive a glass to take home as a souvenir of the evening. The event is organized with the support of Turismo Torino e Provincia and is part of the program of Vendemmia a Torino – Grapes in Town. For information write to comunicazione@stradadelbarolo.it

Cremona - The BonTà & Gusto Divino
2025-02-22 10:00 - 2025-02-24 18:00 | Fiera di Cremona, Piazza Zelioli Lanzini Ennio, 1, Cremona, Italy
Il Bontà & Gusto Divino, Food & Wine Fair of the Territories. The best products and wine producers from all over Italy from Saturday, Feb. 22 to Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 at the Fair in Cremona.
What is Il BonTà?
The BonTà is the temple of high quality flavors, where catering professionals, producers, distributors and gourmets meet to taste excellent artisanal food and wine and brasserie products and to discover the best professional catering equipment. For more than 15 years, “il BonTà” has been the trade fair benchmark for artisanal food and wine. Here, among 2,000 artisanal products from the territories, you can find the best of traditional productions. And then, from ovens to kitchens, from cutlery to pots and pans and robots, passing through furniture and clothing: in Cremona restaurateurs, bartenders and catering companies find their best working tools! “il BonTà” is an event rich in content that goes beyond the mere display of food and wine excellence, presenting a program of events each year that has the main objective of attracting operators and foodies and giving more voice to the culture of food. Guided tastings, competitions, seminars, presentations and workshops are held in collaboration with many important entities in the food and agriculture sector.
Gusto Divino
This year BonTà is complemented with the best selection of wine and producers from all over Italy. In fact, BonTà 2025 is enriched with “Gusto Divino,” an exclusive area celebrating the best of Italian wine production. More than 100 selected producers from every corner of Italy will bring their excellence to the fair, offering visitors a unique tasting and discovery experience. Between food and wine pairings, masterclasses and the chance to buy directly from producers, BonTà and Gusto Divino represent an unmissable opportunity to immerse oneself in food and wine culture at 360°. An unmissable event then, for all lovers of good wine, good food and Italian culture. Plus, visitors will be able to buy their favorite wines and other products at the fair just like in a big market!
Public opening hours:

Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, February 23, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, February 24, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

More details and tickets on the official page ilbonta.it/ Press accreditation will be available starting 20 days before the start of the event.

Bologna - Slow Wine Fair
2025-02-23 11:00 - 2025-02-25 17:00 | BolognaFiere, Viale della Fiera, 20, Bologna, 40127, Italy
1,000 wine producers in attendance, some 5,000 labels on the tasting table, Masterclasses and lectures… At Slow Wine Fair, wine is good, clean and fair.
From February 23-25, 2025, BolognaFiere will host the fourth edition of the Slow Wine Fair, an event organized by Slow Food and BolognaFiere. This event brings together wine producers, wine enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the world to celebrate and discuss sustainable wine production.
The Slow Wine Fair
The Slow Wine Fair is more than just a tasting. It is a platform for innovation and collaboration in the wine industry, aiming to foster global connections and promote the exchange of ideas and practices in the wine industry. With more than 1,000 producers and about 5,000 labels for tasting, participants can explore a wide range of wines from Italian and international producers. The fair also includes master classes, lectures and workshops that explore various aspects of wine production, from soil health to packaging and logistics. One of the key themes of Slow Wine Fair 2025 is sustainability. Indeed, the event aims to highlight the environmental impact of wine production and promote practices that reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. This includes discussions on sustainable packaging, energy efficient practices and waste reduction. The fair also emphasizes the importance of biodiversity and social equity in wine production, ensuring that the wines presented are delicious, but also ethically produced.
Slow Wine Fair 2025: the confirmations

the wines: about 1,000 exhibiting wineries from Italy and abroad distributed in exhibition islands according to the country and Italian region they belong to. Winemakers attending the Slow Wine Fair are united by the decalogue of the Manifesto for Good, Clean and Fair Wine. They are committed to preserving the environment and its resources, respecting the landscape and terroir where the wine comes from, valuing the farming community of which it is an expression, and supporting biodiversity.
bitters and spirits: the area dedicated to spirits is designed to involve the world of mixology and will be divided into thematic sections, including one dedicated to bitters, which revolves around the fifth edition of the Italian Bitter Fair, organized in collaboration with Amaroteca and ANADI – National Association of Italian Bitters.
supply chain partners. In the idea of virtuous circular production, the supply chain sector plays a key role, supporting producers’ efforts to reduce their environmental impact. An exhibition area of the Slow Wine Fair is reserved for companies in the wine supply chain that, through innovative machinery, equipment and technologies, help renew the agricultural system and enable winemakers to adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods.
the Terroir and Slow Spirit Wine List Award. The Award – awarded by the public and a jury of experts-values the best Italian and international wine lists and returns in 2025 with new territorial categories and a new section dedicated to the world of bitters.
Masterclasses, Lectures and Off Events return.

Slow Wine Fair 2025: what’s new

coffees: for the first time, a space dedicated to the Slow Food Coffee Coalition and the world of coffee lands at Slow Wine Fair. Presiding over it and introducing you to this world are coffee growers, roasters and experts who provide valuable information on the main tools for approaching tasting in a conscious way, to recognize, appreciate and learn how to choose a quality coffee.
ciders: Cider, made from the fermentation of pressed apple juice, has an ancient and fascinating history and deep roots in European cultures, where it has long been popular. Slow Wine Fair is the context in which to question what role cider is currently gaining in Italy and on the world stage, and to taste numerous products.
the Slow Wine Fair 2025 will coincide with the 36th edition of Sana Food, an event dedicated to organic food production. This collaboration will provide a unique opportunity for visitors to experience a comprehensive showcase of sustainable food and wine, with a focus on healthy and environmentally friendly products.

Useful Information

From Feb. 23 to 25, Slow Wine Fair returns to BolognaFiere in Halls 15, and 20 with its fourth edition.
Schedules

Sunday, Feb. 23: h. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 24: h. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 25: h. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

On Feb. 23, Slow Wine Fair is giving its market and events to all wine enthusiasts and professionals, who can enjoy the tasting counter and taste the thousands of labels on display and talk with producers. Winelovers can also attend the conferences and meetings, and participate in the scheduled Masterclasses, where, guided by producers and experts, they can learn more about the peculiarities of the wines on offer. The days of February 24 and 25, on the other hand, are entirely dedicated to professionals in the sector – buyers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, importers, distributors, chefs, sommeliers – who can find in the pavilions of BolognaFiere the best Italian and international wineries evaluated, by Slow Food and a commission of experts, that share the use of virtuous production methods in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Slow Wine Fair ticketing will soon be online: Buy your ticket

Only those over 18 years of age are allowed to enter the event.

Milan - Wines for every pocket 2025
2025-02-24 15:30 - 19:30 | Hotel Principe di Savoia, Piazza della Repubblica 17, Milano, 20124, Italy
On Monday, February 24, presentation in Milan, at the Hotel Principe di Savoia, of Wines for all pockets 2025.
A tasting desk featuring value-for-money wines will celebrate the release of the new edition of the small volume Wines for all budgets. We have reached the fifth edition of this pocket guide that we now publish every year pointing out those wines that have an affordable average price in wine shops. The upper limit for the first 4 editions was 15 euros. This year we have raised that ceiling to 18 euros, and it is easy to understand why. But there are several wines in this pocket guide even at less than 10 euros: there is “something for every budget”!
To present the small guide(on presale in our shop ) to enthusiasts, operators and the press we will have a tasting in Milan, at theHotel Principe di Savoia, on Monday, February 24 (h. 15:30-19:30).
By attending the tasting, where each producer will present the wine we have selected in this guide plus another of his or her choice, and leafing through the pages of this booklet you will find plenty of suggestions for satisfying, intriguing and often unknown drinking, ranging mainly within the sphere of wines made from local grapes, typical of the different regions, but with some trespassing among international grape varieties as well. In short, there is something for all tastes and budgets, all you have to do is attend the tasting desk and delve into the reading.
Complimentary admission upon registration.
To get your free admission ticket with QR code, indicate below – Ticket – with + (or -) the number of tickets you want, click on Get ticket and fill in the required fields.
Here are the wineries that will present their wines:
South Tyrol Winery Bolzano
South Tyrol Winery Kellerei Merano
South Tyrol Griesbauerhof
Basilicata Tenuta i Gelsi
Emilia Cantina Valtidone
Emilia Terre Rosse Vallania
Latium Casale del Giglio
Lazio Cotarella Family
Liguria Cellars Lunae
Marche Pollenza
Marche Velenosi
Piedmont Nicola Bergaglio
Piedmont Bricco dei Guazzi
Piedmont Pius Caesar
Apulia Leone de Castris
Sardinia Audarya
Sicily Cusumano
Tuscany Castle of Trebbio
Tuscany Fattoria di Magliano
Tuscany Fattoria Svetoni
Tuscany Poggio Argentiera
Tuscany Montauto Estate
Tuscany Old Winery of Montepulciano
Trentino CAVIT
Veneto Coast Arentè
Veneto Valdo

DoctorWine at Prague Wine Trophy
2025-02-27 15:00 - 20:00 | Michna Palace, Mala Strana, Praga
The Prague Wine Trophy takes place in Prague on February 27. DoctorWine is participating in this important event by presenting the Essential Guide to the Wines of Italy 2025 with a select group of Italian producers.
The Prague Wine Trophy is the most important annual event in the Czech Republic, recognizing the best wines selected in the preceding months. Now in its 17th year, this year it will take place on February 27, 2025 at the Michna Palace in Mala Strana, Prague. From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. more than 70 winemakers and importers will present themselves to the public who will be able to taste more than 500 wines. The wine market in the Czech Republic is satisfied about one-third by domestic production and two-thirds by imports. Regarding imports, in volume, the primary position is Italy with a market share of 25 percent. Next come Spain, Slovakia, and Germany. Wine consumption is growing, albeit at a very slow rate of about 1 percent per year. The market is fairly well established but there are some segments such as rosé wines or sparkling wines where the pace of growth is much stronger. DoctorWine is helping to raise awareness of Italian wines by presenting its Tje Essential Guide 2025 and selected producers, who have the opportunity to meet the public and have their wines tasted.

Rome - Guida al Bere Rosa
2025-03-01 | Domus Magnanimi, Appia Antica, Roma, Italy
Rosa Rosati Rosé – Guida al Bere Rosa: on March 1 in Rome the national presentation to the press and producers of the 7th edition of the guide by Renato Rovetta
Rosa Rosati Rosé – la Guida al Bere Rosa
The Guida al Bere Rosa is a guide dedicated exclusively to pink wines including still, sparkling, Martinotti Method and Metodo Classico. A panel of judges from all over Italy selected the best among the pink wines offered from Alto Adige to Sicily, passing through Tuscany, Lazio, and all the Italian regions, awarding the different certificates: the Quattro Rose, La Rosa d’Oro, and the Gran Menzione. In the 2025 edition, the Golden Roses and Grand Mentions have increased, certifying the excellent quality and in many cases the excellence of many labels. Alongside the best labels appear in the guide the recipes related to Pink Wines presented by chefs and restaurateurs in their Wine List. The Pink, Rosé and Rosé Guide is edited by Renato Rovetta, expert taster and director of Sommelierfriend, radio speaker, and founder of the web radio Music & Wine.
Pink wines
The guide’s team of tasters are discovering year by year an increasing number of Rosé wines from every region of the Peninsula and from European countries worthy of praise Several regions of the Peninsula have in fact discovered that there are many indigenous grape varieties that lend themselves splendidly to the so-called “rose winemaking” both in terms of still wines and bubbles. Of course, we are talking about a niche market, but one that from year to year is giving great satisfaction especially to producers.
The presentation of the guide
La Guida al Bere Rosa 2025, Rosa Rosati Rosé returns for the second year to Rome with a major event, March 1, 2025 at Domus Magnanimi on the Appia Antica, near the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella. The event is dedicated to the public of wine lovers, operators, sommeliers and the press. Hundreds of labels from all over Italy will be tasted, all Pink Wines from the companies in the guide. Also scheduled are masterclasses on autochthonous pink wines. The Guide, from this year will be more “green” with the possibility to print a QR Code and examine online the small volume dedicated to Rosé wines at any time and on all devices.
Useful information:
More details on the www.rosarosatirose.eu/
For Press accreditations send an email to accrediti@decanterwineacademy.org

Turin Wine Salon
2025-03-01 15:00 - 2025-03-03 18:00 | OGR Torino, Corso Castelfidardo, 22, Torino, 10128
The Turin Salone del Vino returns to the OGR for its third edition, an event dedicated to Piedmont’s wine excellence and the richness of its territory.
This year’s Turin Salone del Vino 2025 will take place from Saturday, March 1 to Monday, March 3, in one large location, the OGR Turin with the participation of more than 500 wineries, offering enthusiasts and professionals a unique experience in wine culture.
Through a dedicated exhibition itinerary, the former industrial complex of OGR Turin will be transformed for the occasion into a real wine trail. Among the aisles and evocative spaces of the building, the public will be able to taste labels from all over Piedmont, with the addition of a selection of Italian and international wines. In addition, it will be possible to deepen the culture of wine through talks, master classes and meetings with producers and various professionals in the field.
There will be a wide range of gastronomic offerings, with areas dedicated to food pairing: an unmissable opportunity for professionals, wine lovers and the curious who want to immerse themselves in the world of wine in a location that combines history, innovation and conviviality.
The event includes:

Tastings of Piedmont’s best wines from a selection of hundreds of wineries.
Masterclasses with guided tastings, insights and trivia from the Piedmont of wine.
Talk, a rich program of free and free admission appointments to learn about the future of wine.
Excellent gastronomic offerings to accompany the tastings.

The Program:

Saturday, March 1, 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Reserved for professionals

The program of talks, masterclasses will be prtest available at https://salonedelvinotorino.it
Strongly recommended to register for the masterclasses with free tasting, seats are limited!

Verona - SOL2EXPO - International Olive Oil Exhibition
2025-03-02 10:00 - 2025-03-04 18:00 | VeronaFiere
SOL2EXPO, new international olive oil event at Veronafiere
SOL2EXPO – a full olive experience, the international olive oil show, is preparing to debut as an independent exhibition from March 2 to 4, 2025 after 28 editions in conjunction with Vinitaly.
Veronafiere’s new format is distinguished by an exhibition proposal that involves not only olive oil, but also technologies, processing equipment and cosmetics, enriching itself through a product offering designed to meet the needs of both b2b and b2c audiences.
The opening day Doemnica March 2 will be open to the public-with the aim of consolidating and increasing its positioning, including commercial, in an international perspective.
One of the main innovations will involve a focus on by-products of the olive oil supply chain. Indeed, industry studies indicate that only 15 percent of an olive’s weight is exploited commercially, while the remainder remains waste material. However, olive leaves, pomace and vegetation waters represent a business opportunity due to their properties, which are particularly in demand in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.
Sol² Expo responds to these market needs by introducing new product classes from the olive oil supply chain (special oils for Horeca, nutritional oils, products for cosmetics and wellness, food products for horeca and super horeca, and artisanal extra virgin oils), products for cosmetics and wellness, as well as advanced technologies for production and packaging, with an outdoor area dedicated to machinery.
Italy, with more than 400 unique cultivars in the world, represents an invaluable resource for oil production, and Sol² Expo aims to enhance this wealth by providing a reference platform for the excellence of extra virgin olive oil and food products linked to the territories.
Hours:

Sunday, March 2, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, March 3 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Information and reservations at the official website https://sol2expo.com/

Rome - Cantine d’Italia- Guide for the wine tourist
2025-03-04 | Grand Hotel Palatino, Via Cavour 213/M, Roma
Presentation of Guida Cantine d’Italia 2025 in Rome, presentation of special awards and tasting of Top Wines from the wineries honored in the Guide.
Guida Cantine d’Italia 2025
The Guide Cantine d’Italia 2025 published by Go Wine Editore and dedicated to wineries that are “worth the trip,” invites the reader to travel to the places of wine, that is, to the wineries. Wine is first of all history of people, places, animates the social life of many territories. Almost always behind a great wine there is an important project, there are quality people.
Cantine d’Italia tries to give voice to all this: we reach the wines through the story, to get to the winery and know something more about the protagonists we wish to meet… For each winery, a page full of news: from the company’s biography to production data, to the internal contacts to contact; from the days and times to visit, to the main wines to know.
More than 830 Italian wineries reviewed, interviews with men and women of wine, events to experience and the wines to taste, places to stay and where to eat in all regions of Italy for an increasingly indispensable guide for the wine tourist.
New: a special feature on indigenous trails and wine museums
Official presentation of the Guide Cantine d’Italia
Cantine d’Italia 2025, the Guide for Wine Tourists, will be presented at the Hotel Palatino in Rome on March 04, with an evening of promotion and tasting.
An important evening for the Go Wine Association, an opportunity to reintroduce the Guide theme towards spring, dialoguing about itineraries and tourism to discover wineries and territories.
At the presentation, a group of wineries selected on the volume, expressions of different territories, each carrying an important story and interesting wines to taste and comment on. Men and women of wine who have made meeting the wine tourist an important part of their business philosophy.
The event is aimed at Go Wine members, enthusiasts and industry professionals.
For event information: www.gowinet.it/evento/cantine-ditalia

Cortona - Chianina and Syrah
2025-03-07 10:00 - 2025-03-09 20:00 | Cortona, Cortona, Italia
Chianina and Syrah, in Cortona March 7-9, 2025, in two beautiful locations. The event celebrates Good Living in the land of Tuscany in the largest festival dedicated to the great excellence of the Valdichiana.
A three-day culinary event, preview of the great Syrahs, meetings, cultural gatherings, conferences, music, masterclasses, cooking demonstrations, presentation of craft activities related to food and wine, and gala dinners with the participation of big names in Italian cuisine. Guests will be the great Italian and international Syrahs that will nominate Cortona to become the capital of Syrah.
The locations
The historic Etruscan town of Cortona with its ancient palaces, narrow alleys and artisan workshops has always been home to Chianina & Syrah. The 2025 edition will be hosted by theformer Sant’Agostino Convent, at 40 Via Guelfa, dating back to the 13th century and now used as a convention center. Its rooms, organized around the cloister frescoed with episodes from the life of St. Augustine, will feature conferences, master classes, cooking shows and tastings.
The Signorelli Theater, located in the square of the same name and designed in perfect neoclassical style by Carlo Gatteschi in 1854, will instead host the two gala dinners scheduled for March 9 and 11.
The program
A rich program that includes two gala dinners with great chefs from all over Italy, more than 15 starred chefs, journalists, wine and food experts sommeliers, wine producers and great wineries, tastings of the great syrahs of Cortona with the extraordinary participation of great Italian syrahs and as special guests the French Syrahs.
The big grill lit to taste His Majesty The Chianina IGP Steak cooked over a wood fire, but also burgers and more than 40 restaurants that will offer Chianina and Syrah-based specialties. A special section will be dedicated to Italian haute patisserie and artisanal ice cream.
A large area will be dedicated to children who will be able to taste Chianina roasts and hamburgers and become, for a turn, chefs, grillers and ice cream makers.
Program details are being updated on the official page
How to participate
To attend events in the packed program that includes tastings, master classes, gala dinners, cooking shows and more you can purchase tickets online at terretrusche.com or, for some events, purchase tickets on site.
Your ticket to the “A Bite and a Sip” exhibition will give you access to tastings of more than 40 Syrah-producing wineries and Chianina and Syrah dishes offered by local restaurateurs and chefs from Italy as well as participate in cooking shows and other events included in the ticket.
Reservations are required for gala dinners.
For more information you can contact Terretrusche at 0575 606887 or email ticketing@terretrusche.com.

Florence - Eccellenza di Toscana
2025-03-08 10:00 - 2025-03-09 19:00 | Stazione Leopolda, Firenze, Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 5, Firenze, 50144, Italia
Since 2000, Eccellenza di Toscana has been the Italian Sommelier Association of Tuscany’s event that highlights and enhances the region’s wine quality.
Eccellenza di Toscana returns to the spotlight on March 8 and 9, 2025 at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. The format will feature more than 150 wineries presenting more than 900 labels at tasting tables, conferences, workshops, guided tastings and master classes.
The event
At the heart of the event are tastings at tasting tables offered by individual producers. Each visitor can discover them independently or through AIS Tours led by professional sommeliers for small groups.
Also remaining staples of the Eccellenza di Toscana program are the wine, oil and beer tasting pills with the AIS Wine Schools, AIS Oil Schools and AIS Beer Schools. Also added to this edition is the collaboration with ANAG for guided distillate tastings and with Catinari for a series of Chocolate Schools with artisanal chocolate tasting.
Both days of the event will be accompanied by “excellent” Masterclasses. One Masterclass will be in collaboration with the Women of Wine, to emphasize-just in conjunction with Women’s Day-the importance of their role in the world of wine at multiple levels. In fact, the Association welcomes 118 members, including producers, sommeliers, journalists, bloggers and influencers who have brought with their professionalism an added value in the communication of wine culture.
The highlight of the first day will be the presentation of the new wine guide “Eccellenza di Toscana,” where the best AIS sommeliers tell the story of wine Tuscany in an unprecedented way, through more than 2100 wines reviewed and ranked according to a numerical score in hundredths, more than 450 wineries complete with information on catering, hospitality, wine experience and tastings. A guide that represents a unicum of its kind; in the form of individual cards it collects the analysis, review and evaluation of the wines of each winery, accompanied by the image of the most significant label of each winery.
On the second day, the spotlight will turn instead to the presentation of an “excellent” reality of the Tuscan territory such as Sparla&Gerardi, which will tell about its experience between sweet Tuscan wines and French bubbles.
Useful information
Public entrance on the two days from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
On the event’s official page, however, you can find the detailed program, a list of participating wineries and all the necessary information.
Tickets can be purchased online at the ticketone link.

Spring Festival - Food and Culture in Franciacorta
2025-03-08 10:00 - 2025-03-09 20:00 | Franciacorta, Italy
Spring Festival returns to Franciacorta: On March 8 and 9, Franciacorta will host the second edition of the Spring Festival, a weekend dedicated to the meeting of culture, food and wine and tradition.
The Spring Festival will offer a rich program of experiences, including off-menu dishes made with PGI Sicilian Red Orange, accompanied tours by the FAI Group of Sebino and Franciacorta to the area’s historic sites, cultural tours by the Mu.Di. – Museo diffuso della Franciacorta, cultural events, winery visits and sensory tastings conducted by Sommeliers.
A unique opportunity to discover the area through authentic flavors, fascinating stories and picturesque landscapes. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Festival!
Here are all the scheduled proposals:
Off-menu dishes made with Sicilian Red Orange PGI (March 3 to 9)
Chefs from the area will create a new gastronomic experience, experimenting with the encounter between local tradition and a Sicilian excellence: the IGP Red Orange of Sicily.
A journey through surprising flavors, where creativity and territory come together in unique off-menu dishes.
Click here for details, times and reservations
Guided tours in collaboration with the FAI Group of Sebino and Franciacorta (March 8 and 9)
On the occasion of the Spring Festival, the FAI Group of Sebino and Franciacorta will organize escorted tours of the historical and cultural sites of Franciacorta.
– Church of Sant’Eufemia in Nigoline di Corte Franca
– Ragnoli Palace in Colombaro di Corte Franca
– Carmagnola Castle in Clusane d’Iseo
Click here for details, times and reservations
Cultural Events at the Winery (March 8 and 9)
During the Spring Festival, wineries will open their doors to the public, organizing events celebrating the culture, gastronomy of the area and Franciacorta.
Click here for details, times and reservations
Sensory Tastings at the Franciacorta Consortium (March 8 and 9)
It will be possible to discover the world of Franciacorta through a unique sensory adventure! Under the expert guidance of AIS Sommelier Nicola Bonera, you will be able to learn to recognize the typical olfactory notes of Franciacorta, immersing yourself in an unforgettable sensory experience with the tasting of three types. Click here for details, times and reservations
Presentations of Armando Castagno’s book “Viaggio Franciacorta – A Diary” (March 8 and 9)
Author and journalist Armando Castagno will be in Franciacorta to talk about the experience that took him through Franciacorta. The two book presentations will be followed by a toast with Franciacorta.
The presentations will take place at:
– Auditorium of Santa Giulia, Brescia
– Monastery of San Pietro in Lamosa, Provaglio d’Iseo
Click here for details, times and reservations
Visits Mu.Di. – Spread Museum of Franciacorta (March 8 and 9)
On the occasion of the Spring Festival, the Museo Diffuso della Franciacorta will organize cultural visits to some of the most fascinating places in the area.
– Museum of Oriental Art – Mazzocchi Collection
– Church of Santa Maria in Favento
– Oldofredi Castle and the square of Paderno Franciacorta
– Piamarta Museum
– Discipline of San Silvestro
– Olivetan Abbey
Click here for details, times and reservations
Tours with tastings in Franciacorta wineries during the Spring Festival weekend.
Click here for a list of participating wineries
The full program and reservations are available at the link: franciacorta.wine/en/festival-spring

Milan Wine & Spirits
2025-03-08 11:00 - 2025-03-09 19:00 | Malpensafiere, via XI settembre, 16, Busto Arsizio (VA), Italy
Milano Wine & Spirits, the international wine and spirits trade show, Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Malpensafiere
Milano Wine & Spirits caters to Wine Lovers, Sommeliers and Industry Professionals.
Wine producers will be able to offer their wines for tasting and direct sale. It will also be possible to taste the best spirits from all over Italy, and food & beverage products will be selected by the organization to enrich the tasting and sales offerings during the event.
70 wine producers, 30 spirits producers for a total of 800 labels for tasting. Visitors will be able to buy their favorite wines and other products at the fair just like in a big market!
Big news this year: free Masterclasses where producers will talk about their products in exclusive sessions.
Exhibition market hours:

Saturday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Find out the list of participating wineries and all the details of the event on the official Milano Wine & Spirits page where you can buy presale tickets

Rome Wine Expo
2025-03-08 14:00 - 2025-03-10 17:00 | Grand Hotel Palatino, Via Cavour 213/M, Roma
Rome Wine Expo: from Saturday, March 8 to Monday, March 10, 2025, the Eternal City celebrates wine culture through the Festival of the World’s Great Wines. Rome thus confirms its centrality in the quality wine sector.
Rome Wine Expo is an event that focuses on the greatness of Italian wine and celebrates the historical memory of an area that increasingly promotes the culture of quality. This is Rome’s potential: a pivot where the greatness of Italian wine converges.
Now in its third year, the Rome Wine Expo 2025 is one of the capital’s great wine festivals, with ne Expoproven producers from around the world.
Tasting benches, masterclasses and meetings, business and meetings. All this is Rome Wine Expo, where the different territorial declination of Italian wines characterized by a constant qualitative growth will be emphasized.
The Grand Hotel Palatino, right in the center of Rome, on the Palatine Hill between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, will be the setting for the event.
Tasting tables will follow the following schedule:

Saturday, March 8, 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 9 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, March 10, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The rich program of events and Masterclasses is being finalized. All details and updates are available on the official page https://www.romewinexpo.com/ where presale tickets can be purchased.

Portorož - Malvasia Festival
2025-03-09 15:00 - 2025-03-10 19:00 | Hotel Slovenija, Portorose, Slovenia
Portorož will host the 27th Malvasia Festival,
an event dedicated to Mediterranean wine excellence
Malvasia Festival, refined taste of the Mediterranean
The pearl of the Slovenian Riviera Portorož will host the 27th edition of the Malvasia Festival, Refined Taste of the Mediterranean, a must-attend event for lovers of Mediterranean wine and gastronomy. Organized by the Association of Winegrowers of Slovenian Istria, the festival will be held on March 9 and 10, 2025 at the 5-star Hotel Slovenija, offering visitors a food and wine experience of the highest level.
Dedicating a festival to Malvasia means enhancing a grape variety that has spanned centuries of history and different regions of the Mediterranean, maintaining an extraordinary versatility and a strong territorial identity. Malvasia is distinguished by its wide range of expressions, ranging from fresh and aromatic wines to structured and complex ones, including fascinating macerated versions. This festival is therefore a unique opportunity to discover and appreciate the richness of this grape variety and the work of the producers who guard its value.
The pearl of the Slovenian Riviera Portorož
The event is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy a weekend by the Adriatic Sea, combining oenology and wellness, thanks to the wellness offer that makes the Slovenian resort an international reference point and that just this year celebrates an important anniversary: 140 years of tourism. In fact, the official beginning of tourism in Portorož dates back to 1885, when, on the initiative of doctor Giovanni Lugniani, a native of nearby Piran, another jewel with an important legacy linked to the Serenissima and the Habsburg empire, he gave birth to the first spa facility.
An international gathering of producers and enthusiasts
The festival will feature 60 producers from different Slovenian regions, including Slovenian Istria, Karst, and the Vipava Valley. And to celebrate the deep Mediterranean identity of this fascinating grape variety and its terroir, which goes beyond the borders of a single nation, wineries from Croatian Istria and Friuli-Venezia Giulia will also be present. The wide selection for tastings will be a feast within a feast, with more than 150 samples of Malvasia allowing visitors to explore the richness and diversity of interpretations of this berry. Another valuable aspect of the initiative is also its bringing to life a networking platform for producers, sommeliers and industry enthusiasts.
A food and wine and cultural experience between taste, historical legacy and perspectives on the future
In addition to guided tastings, the Malvasia 2025 Festival will offer a true sensory journey through the aromas and flavor nuances of this grape variety, thanks to masterclasses and thematic meetings, during which industry experts will share the history and characteristics of Malvasia. The event will also offer the chance to discover unique food and wine pairings, thanks to show cooking and guided tastings in collaboration with local chefs. In addition, the festival will be enriched by cultural experiences, musical performances and insights into the winemaking history of Slovenian Istria.
Detailed schedule of the event
Sunday, March 9, 2025

15:00 – Official opening with cultural program
4 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Malvasia Tasting
17:00-20:00 – Specialized workshops with wine experts

Monday, March 10, 2025

12:30 – Welcome to Malvasia
13:00 – Symposium “Opportunities and challenges for winemakers in creating a wine tourism destination”
15:00-19:00 – Malvasia Tasting
16:00-19:00 – Specialized workshops with a focus on emerging markets

Tickets and practical information
Tickets can be purchased directly at the event venue, Hotel Slovenija, Portorož, Slovenia
Phone: +386 41 642 851
Email: festival.malvazija@gmail.com
Official Website: https://www.festivalmalvazija.si/it/

Turin - La Prima dell'Alta Langa
2025-03-10 | La Centrale di Nuvola Lavazza, via Ancona 11/A, Torino, Italy
La Prima dell’Alta Langa, a large B2B tasting of all the Consorzio Alta Langa cuvées currently on the market, reserved for Horeca operators and the press.
La Prima dell’Alta Langa
On Monday, March 10, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last entry at 5 p.m.), at La Centrale di Nuvola Lavazza at 11/ A Via Ancona in Turin, there will be the seventh edition of La Prima dell’Alta Langa, the grand tasting of all the Alta Langa DOCG cuvées of the Consortium’s members, reserved for professional operators, buyers, wine merchants, restaurateurs, distributors, bartenders and journalists.
Promoted by the Alta Langa Consortium, La Prima dell’Alta Langa is a unique opportunity to taste the vintages currently on the market of Alta Bollicine Piemontese. A B2B day dedicated to bringing together more than 80 member producers, trade professionals and journalists. More than 180 classic method labels will be on tasting.
It will take place on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the setting of La Centrale in Nuvola Lavazza.
Registration is mandatory
The Nuvola Lavazza Central
The setting of La Centrale at the Lavazza Cloud in Turin, a place that combines design and history, will host the 2025 edition. Located in the Aurora district in the heart of the city and easily accessible, this exceptional location is a contemporary space dedicated to major events.
Useful information
Participation in the event is reserved for professional operators and is free of charge, after registering at the dedicated link.
For information: eventi@altalangadocg.com
For more information, the official page is: https://www.altalangadocg.com/la-prima-alta-langa-2025-torino/

Milan - Simply the Best
2025-03-10 | Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, via Olona 6 bis, Milano, Italy
Simply the best: Civiltà del bere’s wine tasting dedicated to the most critically acclaimed wineries returns to Milan on Monday, March 10, 2025
Italy’s most celebrated labels within a glass’s reach. Simply the best brings together the top names in national oenology in a walk-around tasting open to the public, designed for professionals and lovers of fine drinking.
The seventh edition will take place in Milan on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Sala Polene.
Masterclass and walk-around tasting: the program
The long-awaited wine tasting of the most critically acclaimed wineries returns to Milan. Each winery at the tasting tables will present three labels.
The selection of Simply the best 2025 aims at the top of Italian oenology. To be counted among the exhibitors, Wineries must meet a very exclusive requirement: having received at least three excellences (the highest score) for one or more wines, considering the ratings of the leading Italian Wine Guides 2025, compared in Top of the Best 2025 (gems from Ais Vitae, five bunches from Bibenda, faccini from Doctor Wine, three glasses from Gambero Rosso, top wines from Slow Wine, super three stars/sole/best tasting from Veronelli), and the results of the last edition of WOW! The Italian Wine Competition (golds and special WOW! awards count as excellence).
Useful information
Admission from 3 to 5 p.m. is reserved for press, professionals and subscribers to Civilization of Drinking, while from 5 to 9 p.m. it is also open to the general public of enthusiasts (with access closing at 8 p.m.).
Tickets available for presale on the official page https://www.civiltadelbere.com/simplythebest/
Information: eventi@civiltadelbere.com
