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Le Contrade dell’Etna 2026
2026-04-19 - 2026-04-20 | Sikania, Randazzo, Catania
Le Contrade dell’Etna 2026
The Le Contrade dell’Etna 2026 wine festival is an internationally renowned event, now in its 17th edition. It will take place from April 19th to 20th, 2026, in Randazzo (Catania). We also recommend this event to tourists who love food and wine events in Sicily and who annually include Mount Etna in their travel itinerary to the sunny island, discovering Europe’s highest active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
How to participate in Le Contrade dell’Etna 2026
Dates: Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20, 2026
Where: Randazzo (Catania), Sikania Garden Village
What: An internationally renowned wine festival dedicated entirely to tasting the wines of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For whom: An event dedicated to enthusiasts, tourists, the curious, industry professionals, and the press.
Program: Currently being updated. To give you an idea, last year there were tasting tables offering unlimited tastings with a single ticket and masterclasses.
Tickets: Currently being updated. Last year, the ticket price for enthusiasts was €30. All VAT-registered Ho.Re.Ca. businesses were entitled to three free accreditations.
Organization and Contacts
The event has always been organized by the Crew company of Massimo Nicotra, Raffaella Schirò, and Sergio Cimino. The official website of the event is www.lecontradedelletna.com.

UGCB Bordeaux En Primeur Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-23 | Bordeaux
UGCB Bordeaux En Primeur Week
We invite all wine professionals to join us from April 20th to 23rd for En Primeur Week 2026.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Presentation of the vintage to industry professionals and the press
3 time slots: 9:00–11:30 // 11:30–14:00 // 14:00–16:30
Hangar 14: 173 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
Tuesday, April 21st, Wednesday, April 22nd, and Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Presentation of the vintage to industry professionals and the press
Standing tastings, by appellation, at the host châteaux and lunches (except Thursday).
Beauregard Castle – Pomerol
Château Valandraud – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Domaine de Chevalier – Pessac-Léognan and Graves, Sauternes and Barsac
Château Cantemerle – Margaux, Haut-Médoc South
Léoville Barton Castle – Saint-Julien, Moulis-en-Médoc and Listrac-Médoc
Château Lynch-Bages – Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, northern Haut-Médoc and Médoc
Tasting by reservation reserved for sector operators and the press.

Only Wine Festival 2026
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-27 | Citta di Castello Palazzo Vitelli a Sant’Egidio, P.zza Garibaldi 2, Città di Castello, Perugia, Italy
Only Wine Festival 2026
The Show of Small Producers and Young Wineries, Only Wine Festival 2026, will be held from April 25th to 27th in Città di Castello. This wine event, conceived by Andrea Castellani, reaffirms its strong identity by hosting 100 selected wineries run by winemakers under 40, with less than 10 hectares of land or less than 15 years of history. In addition to tastings, there will be masterclasses with tastings led by sommeliers.
How to participate in Only Wine Festival 2026
Dates: April 25th to 27th, 2026
Where: Città di Castello (Perugia) – Umbria
What: Only Wine Festival 2026 is the Show of Small Producers and Young Wineries
For whom: Dedicated to wine enthusiasts, the curious, tourists, industry professionals, and sommeliers
Program: being updated. To give you an idea, last year’s wine festival offered tasting tables that allowed visitors to choose their own tasting itinerary from over 400 labels, including wines from the 100 participating wineries and those from special guests. Furthermore, the market-exhibition format offered the option of direct purchase.
Tickets: currently being updated. Last year, full-price tickets cost €20 on ticketitalia.com. Sommeliers belonging to all trade associations received special discounts, while Ho.Re.Ca. operators had free admission for all days of the fair.
Organization and Contacts
The national fair of young producers and small wineries is organized by Francesco Saverio Russo of Wine Blog Roll, Pietro Marchi, president of A.I.S. (Italian Sommelier Association) Umbria, and Chiara Giorleo, together with Andrea Castellani. As always, the event is supported by the Municipality of Città di Castello, which has hosted and supported it since its inception, and by the Umbria Region together with the GAL Alta Umbria. If you want to learn more, here is the link to the official website of the Only Wine Festival 2026 in Città di Castello.

A MONTEFALCO
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Montefalco e Spoleto, Montefalco e Spoleto
A MONTEFALCO
WELCOME TO “MONTEFALCO”!
A unique place in many ways, thanks to the versatility of its wines, the quality of its production, and the people who daily express the beauty of this corner of Italy. A heart that is becoming increasingly green and taking another step forward in sustainability. We will share all this during a very special event that profoundly changes its concept. This year, in fact, we are not inviting you to take part in the Sagrantino Preview, but rather to “A MONTEFALCO,” a new name that captures the essence of what this area wants to tell today.
MONTEFALCO IS A LAND OF WINE; it is no longer just Sagrantino and no longer just a Preview. In addition to the preview of the new Montefalco Sagrantino vintage, there are also “real” previews, namely those of the vintages of wines just released on the market, in a journey that is both vertical and horizontal.
THIS IS HOW THE IDEA OF A MOVEMENT TO A PLACE IS INTERPRETED: There’s an A that guides us, the first letter of the alphabet that represents a return to our origins, but also indicates the desire to write new pages, to start over, to begin telling a new story.
The event dedicated to the Previews of the Vintages of our local wines, which we are preparing to celebrate, will be characterized by the promotion of the region with many new features and extreme attention to the environment. In Montefalco, we are preparing to meet the world thanks to the presence of the international press. Our greatest desire is precisely to open ourselves ever more to the world, to make ourselves even better known for the authenticity of our wines, which come from a unique and unrepeatable territory. We do so, however, without giving a nod to fads or trends, but by showcasing our soul, the solidity of our roots and our history, the emotions that memory can evoke when one thinks of Umbria, of the territory of Montefalco, understood as the municipalities belonging to the Montefalco and Spoleto denominations, which are children of this land, a land for wine and for which hospitality is one of its main qualities.
Paolo Bartoloni – President of the Montefalco Wine Consortium
PARTICIPANTS
Agricola Mevante
Antonelli
Arnaldo Caprai
Bocale
Cesarini-Sartori
Colle Ciocco
Colle Uncinano
Còlpetrone
Di Filippo
Dionigi
Fongoli
Goretti-Fattoria Le Mura Saracene
La Veneranda
Le Cimate
Lungarotti
Montioni
Moretti Omero
Ninni
Perticaia
Romanelli
Scacciadiavoli
Alzatura Estate
Bellafonte Estate
Saragano Estate
Lunelli-Carapace Estates
Terre de la Custodia
Terre de Trinci
Terre di San Felice
Tudernum
Valdangius
Under the patronage of the Municipality of Montefalco

Phone: +39 0742 379590
Email: info@consorziomontefalco.it
Piazza del Comune,16
06036 Montefalco (PG)

Valdichiana Wine Festival
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | castiglion Fiorentino, Chiostro in piazza San Francesco., Arezzo
Valdichiana Wine Festival 2026
Three days of emotions, discoveries and unique flavours await you: on Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026, the Valdichiana Wine Festival 2026 returns in the stunning setting of the cloister in Piazza San Francesco.
In the heart of the Valdichiana Aretina, Castiglion Fiorentino turns into a magical place where wine takes centre stage. Here, visitors can meet the producers, listen to their stories and be captivated by the secrets behind every glass.
The event comes to life thanks to the collaboration between the Municipality of Castiglion Fiorentino and key partners such as the “Barolo vs Brunello” Association, the Pro Loco of Castiglion Fiorentino and “La Strada del Vino Terre di Arezzo”.
It will be a journey through tradition, innovation and unforgettable flavours for wine lovers, enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
Last year’s numbers were remarkable: 55 wineries from the area, 300 wines available for tasting, and 6 masterclasses featuring estates from different regions and territories.
Entry tickets can be purchased directly on site and allow access for the whole day, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Masterclasses have limited seats and require mandatory booking. Anyone purchasing a ticket for one of the masterclasses will be granted free access to the tasting counters on the same day.
The full programme and list of wineries will be announced soon.

Il Giro del Vescovado
2026-05-02 | Costa Vescovado, Piazza Aldo Moro
Il Giro del Vescovado
Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Giro del Vescovado returns for its 4th edition, a day dedicated to wine, conviviality, and a stroll in the magnificent setting of the Tortona Hills.
We invite you to discover the historic wineries of the Municipality of Costa Vescovato with a multi-stage itinerary to learn about and taste the typical wines of the area, especially the Derthona Timorasso, accompanied by other gastronomic delicacies from the Terre Derthona.
The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Costa Vescovato, the Consortium for the Protection of the Wines of the Tortona Hills and the Terre dei Malaspina.
PROGRAM
Meeting and arrival in front of the Town Hall in Piazza Aldo Moro.
From 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, departures every half hour in groups.
Option to enjoy a special lunch menu or a lunch box at Locanda Costa dei Vigneti, Alimentari Ganna (at the start), at the Terre di Sarizzola outlet, or at the Valli Unite farmhouse.
NEW 2026: Starting at 5:00 pm, the day will conclude with a final party featuring music, drinks, and food. There will also be a wine collection point there, where you can purchase wines at the various stops.
REGISTRATION FEE
€30 per person includes a pocket, a glass for the seven tasting stops at the wineries, and daily insurance. Children under 12 pay €10.
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Terre di Sarizzola Farm • Valli Unite • Tirelli Vini • Ricci Daniele • Vigneti Boveri Giacomo • Azienda Agricola Boveri Luigi • Birrificio Artigianale Gedeone • Apicoltura Dietro il Monte
Want to stay for the May 1st long weekend? Discounts and special offers at Costa businesses are available if you show your Giro reservation ticket! Follow our social media to find out where you can get discounts and special offers at Costa businesses!
To purchase tickets: girodelvescovado2026.eventbrite.it
For further information, please call +39 3791 851796 or email info.incontridivini@gmail.com

Vignaioli Contrari 2026
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-11 | Rocca Rangoni, Spilamberto, piazzale Rangoni 8, Spilamberto, 41057, Italy
Vignaioli Contrari 2026
Ten years of going against the grain. Ten years of winemakers who have chosen to remain faithful to the land, to native grape varieties, and to a vision of wine that speaks to the territories rather than homogenizing them.
From May 9 to 11, 2026, Rocca Rangoni in Spilamberto (Modena) will host the tenth edition of Vignaioli Contrari, a significant milestone for an event that has become a national reference point for those seeking authentic, artisanal wines with a unique identity.
Over 400 labels to be tasted and 70 producers from across Italy
70 producers from across Italy and some European regions will be the protagonists of a journey that explores biodiversity, sustainable agricultural practices, respectful winemaking, and an idea of ​​agriculture that places the soil and communities at the center. Over 400 labels to be tasted will showcase an Italian wine culture characterized by micro-productions, historic grape varieties, and independent visions. Vignaioli Contrari is more than just a market fair: it’s a space for discussion, dialogue, and wine culture, where wine becomes a tool for awareness and storytelling.
What’s New for the Tenth Edition
2026 marks a significant milestone: for the first time, the event will be held over three days, with the introduction of a Monday dedicated exclusively to Ho.Re.Ca. professionals.
Saturday and Sunday will remain open to the public. This decision stems from the desire to build an increasingly strong network between artisanal producers and restaurant professionals, fostering greater awareness of the value of sustainable and local wine. Alongside the market fair, cultural events will return, taking on an even broader scope this year.
In the evocative setting of the former church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, the following will take place: an exclusive masterclass dedicated to a highly topical theme: “Natural Techniques in Response to Climate Change,” to reflect on the future of viticulture; A sensory workshop exploring the pairing of Parmigiano Reggiano from different cattle breeds and bottle-fermented wines from Emilia; and the “Dining with the Producer” format, focusing on Albana di Romagna, a great native grape variety, presented through four terroirs that highlight its diverse expressions.
Slow Food Park in the square with free admission
In the heart of Spilamberto, the Slow Food Park returns to enliven Piazzale Rangoni and will also extend along several streets of the historic center, transforming the village into a multifaceted trail dedicated to conscious taste and biodiversity. More than just a market fair, it is an open space for meeting, connecting, and sharing.
Over 20 artisanal producers from various Italian regions will bring to the square mountain cheeses, natural cured meats, leavened products made from ancient grains, preserves, independent beers, and other expressions of agriculture that respects the land and its people. Slow Food Presidia products from the Emilia-Romagna Region will also be on display, demonstrating the movement’s commitment to protecting traditional products and virtuous supply chains. Other Slow Food Convivia from various Italian regions will also be participating, strengthening the movement’s national reach and network.
Each stall represents a story of local area, biodiversity, and sustainable work. Access to the Slow Food Park is free and open to the public, with stands open until 9:00 PM. This is an opportunity to experience the square and historic center as community spaces, where “good, clean, and fair” is not just a slogan, but a concrete, shared commitment.
Program
2026 marks an organizational and strategic shift: for the first time, the event will be spread over three days. Saturday and Sunday: open to the public. Monday: dedicated exclusively to Ho.Re.Ca. professionals.
Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:40 AM – Official Inauguration 12:00 PM – Tasting Stands and Slow Food Park Open 3:00 PM – “Dining with the Producer” Workshop 8:00 PM – Closing of the First Day of Winemakers 9:00 PM – Closing of the Slow Food Park
Sunday, May 10, 2026 11:00 AM – Tasting Stands and Slow Food Park Open – Rocca Rangoni 11:00 AM – Sensory Workshop “What Kind of Parmigiano Reggiano?” 7:00 PM – Closing of the Event 9:00 PM – Closing of the Slow Food Park
Entrance, Info, and Contact Details
Where From May 9 to 11, 2026, Rocca Rangoni in Spilamberto (MO) will host the tenth edition of Vignaioli Contrari.
Daily Entrance Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th: Full €25 Reduced €20 for Slow Food, AIS, AIES, FIS, FISAR, ONAV, ASSO SOMMELIER, APR members, Students of the Faculty of Viticulture and Oenology – Agricultural and Food Sciences, CONFESERCENTI 2-day Pass: Full €40 Reduced €35 ​​for Slow Food, AIS, AIES, FIS, FISAR, ONAV, ASSOSOMMELIER, APR members, Students www.vignaiolicontrari.it/

Best Wine Stars 2026
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-18 | PALAZZO DEL GHIACCIO, MILANO, Via Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 14, Milano, Italia
Best Wine Stars 2026

Best Wine Stars 2026: Highlights and news for the seventh edition of the International Fair dedicated to wine, food, and spirits

From May 16 to 18, Palazzo del Ghiaccio in Milan will host the seventh edition of Best Wine Stars: three days of tastings, meetings, and high-level networking, where visitors can discover and savor the very best of the sector

2026 edition highlights:
The debut of the Area Bronze for emerging companies
Thematic tasting areas: Italian Wine, International Wine, Organic Wine, Spirits, Food, and Tasting
Networking: Area Village and digital platform
Masterclasses, tasting rooms, and talks with leading industry speakers
Consolidated partnerships and new collaborations

Best Wine Stars remains a key reference point for Italian and international producers, buyers, professionals, and the specialized press.

Applications open until April 20, 2026
Contact us at info@bestwinestars.com or send us a DM for more information

Full press release: https://www.bestwinestars.com/

Bologna Wine Week
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-18 | Palazzo Isolani, Bologna
Bologna Wine Week
From May 16 to 18, 2026, Bologna Wine Week returns for its fourth year: the event dedicated to wine culture that brings together approximately 50 wineries from across Italy, along with important national consortia, in the heart of the city. The main venue for the 2026 edition will be Palazzo Isolani, a historic setting in the center of Bologna, which for three days will become a meeting point for producers, industry professionals, and the enthusiastic public. On Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, the event will be open to the public, with two days dedicated to tastings and discovering the participating wineries, while Monday, May 18 will be entirely reserved for industry professionals – HORECA, buyers, distributors, and the press.
Bologna Wine Week Outside the Fair: The Widespread Program
Throughout the week, Bologna Wine Week will extend beyond the main venue, engaging the city with guided tastings and in-depth discussions featuring producers and consortia. Restaurants and wine bars will offer special menus and wine pairings dedicated to the participating wineries, creating a direct connection between the event and the city. Over the weekend, the public can continue the experience through the OFF circuit: a network of selected venues within Ban Ban, the new Bologna guide and official partner of the event, spread throughout the historic center. This widespread itinerary allows you to experience Bologna through wine, transforming the event into a complete urban experience.
Bologna Wine Week 2026: info and contacts
Bologna Wine Week returns from May 16 to 18, 2026. The main venue for the 2026 edition will be Palazzo Isolani, a historic setting in the center of Bologna. Full details of the event will be announced soon. Here are the event channels: Website: https://www.bolognawineweek.it/ – FB page: https://www.facebook.com/bolognawineweek – IG: https://www.instagram.com/bolognawineweek/

Vitigno Italia 2026
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-19 | Molo Angioino, Napoli
Vitigno Italia 2026
If you enjoy wine tasting events, take note of Vitigno Italia 2026. This is the Show of Italian Wines and Wine-Growing Territories, taking place from May 17 to 19, 2026, in Naples. During the event, enthusiasts, press, and professionals will be able to taste thousands of wines from all over Italy.
How to participate in Vitigno Italia 2026
Dates: Sunday, May 17, Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Where: Naples – Maritime Station, Molo Angioino
Who: Wine lovers, the curious, professionals, the press, and even the many tourists who love visiting the city and can combine a food tour of traditional trattorias or historic pizzerias with a day of tastings
What: Vitigno Italia Napoli 2026 is one of the most important wine fairs in Central and Southern Italy, now in its 20th edition.
Program: While awaiting the 2026 program, we’ve compiled the numbers from last year’s event to give you an idea. There were tastings of wines from over 200 wineries, various consortia, and local businesses present with over 2,000 labels, as well as themed workshops, masterclasses, and meetings with producers and industry experts.
Ticket prices: currently being updated. To give you an idea, last year’s ticket price was €31.36 online, including a tasting glass, at azzurroservice.vivaticket.it
Organization and Contacts
The Salone dei Vini e dei Territori Vitivinicoli Italiani is directed by Maurizio Teti. Each year, the main event is preceded by a preview called the Anteprima Vitigno Italia, which usually takes place in November and offers tastings of around 500 selected wines. In one of the past editions, Marianna Mastropietro participated for Insidewine; at this link, you can read about four extraordinary wines tasted at the event. The event’s official website is: www.vitignoitalia.it.

Wein Tour Cattolica
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Cattolica, Viale Bovio
Wein Tour Cattolica 2026
Cattolica (Rimini) is preparing to toast a historic milestone. From May 22nd to 24th, 2026, Viale Bovio will become the beating heart of regional wine with Wein Tour Cattolica – La Decima, the event celebrating ten years of a journey built on wine culture, relationships, and shared passion. Ten years of stories to taste together. Over 60 Emilia-Romagna wineries will be present, with more than 60 local stories and more than 60 different interpretations of an extraordinary land.
A focal point for the promotion of Emilia-Romagna wines for 10 years
In the center of Cattolica, just steps from the sea, a large showcase of Emilia-Romagna wines will take place, telling stories of territories, producers, and identities. The event has become a benchmark for the promotion of Emilia-Romagna wines and for direct dialogue between producers and the public, in a highly prestigious setting. Building on the success of previous editions, both in terms of attendance and the quality of the offerings, the event presents itself with a special edition, designed to further enhance the journey built together with the protagonists over the past ten years. This is a significant milestone, a collective story that continues to grow. The Tenth Edition is not just an anniversary, but a moment of revitalization and vision. It’s an opportunity to strengthen relationships, create new opportunities, and engage with an increasingly attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate audience, capable of recognizing the value of producers’ work and appreciating the richness of a region that finds in wine one of its most authentic expressions.
Wein Tour Cattolica 2026: info, tickets, program, and contacts
From May 22nd to 24th, the event that has been bringing a toast to the Riviera for ten years returns to Viale Bovio in Cattolica (Rimini). What to expect: Tastings with over 60 Emilia-Romagna producers, signature street food Chef to Chef Emilia-Romagna Cuochi, music, masterclasses, and insights.
How it work: Tasting coupon: €18, Includes: Official bag, glass, 5 wine tastings. Street food available for purchase at dedicated stations. Contact: https://www.facebook.com/weintourcattolica

La Vieste en Rose 2026
2026-06-01 | Vieste, Foggia
La Vieste en Rose 2026
“La Vieste en Rose 2026,” the event dedicated to rosé wines, now in its seventh year, will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the historic center of Vieste, on the Gargano Peninsula.
The event, organized by the Municipality of Vieste, has become a well-established event for the promotion of Apulian rosé wines and for bringing together producers, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts. The 2026 edition is enhanced by a partnership with Gambero Rosso, which will contribute editorial content and in-depth discussions dedicated to the world of wine.
One of the highlights of the day will be a B2B masterclass led by a curator of Gambero Rosso’s “Vini d’Italia 2026” and “Bere Bene 2026” guides, reserved for journalists, industry professionals, and restaurateurs, with tastings featuring some of Puglia’s finest rosé wineries.
In the evening, the historic center of Vieste will host the A large wine tasting open to the public, with tastings of rosé wines selected by Gambero Rosso, a food area featuring typical local products, and an entertainment program with street artists, live music, and a closing concert in Marina Piccola.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Vieste in collaboration with Gambero Rosso and One Eventi, with the support of AIS Puglia, IPEOA “Enrico Mattei” of Vieste, Gelman srl, TicketSms, and Tema.
