Now in its 57th edition, Vinitaly once again brings a programme of events, talks, and in-depth discussions on wine to Verona. In addition to the rich programme by Gambero Rosso, there are several events to keep an eye on. Beyond tastings, there are debates on current topics focusing on tariffs, consumption, and new non-alcoholic alternatives, leading to microcosms that encompass spaces dedicated to natural wines. Here are some events to mark in your diary.
On Saturday, Opera Wine took place, a recurring event since 2012 born from the collaboration between Veronafiere and Vinitaly with the magazine Wine Spectator. Held at the Gallerie Mercatali, the tasting featured 131 labels representing the best Italian wines according to the renowned American magazine.
The best events at Vinitaly 2025
Sunday, 6 April
"Telling Wine through Metaphors (Anguish, Boundary, Journey)" 10:00 – 11:00 | MAINSTAGE Room – wine2digital – Palaexpo, entrance A2 (level +1)
Professor Attilio Scienza and Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi highlight the importance of rhetoric and metaphor in telling the story of a wine. A journey through words, history, and territories.
"Consortia of Protection in the Face of the 2024 Reform: Regulatory Evolution and Strategies for Enhancing Denominations" – 13:00 -15:00 | Salieri Room – Palaexpo Congress Centre (level -1)
A year after Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications for wines, spirits, and foodstuffs, consortia discuss the future prospects for denominations and strategies to enhance them.
Monday, 7 April
"Raw Wine Verona 2025" – 9:30-17:30| Argento Room – Palaexpo, entrance A2 (level -1)
Over 120 producers from around the world offer their labels to provide an opportunity to discover the production of natural, low-intervention, organic, and biodynamic wines.
"Between Tariff Risks and Consumption Revolution: Is Wine at a Historic Turning Point?" 11:00 – 12:30 | Respighi Room – Palaexpo Congress Centre (1st floor)
Organised by Federvini, this talk featuring Micaela Pallini, Albiera Antinori, and Stevie Kim aims to illustrate how to face market challenges and support the values and identity of an industry crucial for the country.
"Altagamma-Bain Fine Wines And Restaurants Market Monitor 2025" 11:30 – 13:00 | Rossini Room – Arena Congress Centre (1st floor Gallery 6/7)
Presentation of the study by Altagamma and Bain & Company analysing trends and prospects of the global fine wine and starred restaurant market.
"SaltWest: Imagining the Next Sicilian Destination" 16:00-17:00 | MAINSTAGE Room – wine2digital – Palaexpo, entrance A2 (level +1)
From the union of the skills and passion of the only three Italian Masters of Wine comes a project in the largest lagoon in Southern Italy, aiming to produce wines with distinctive traits and to make this area known internationally.
Tuesday, 8 April
"Wine Tricks: When the Mind Tastes Before You" 11:30 – 13:00| Argento Room – Palaexpo, entrance A2 (level -1)
The event organised by the National Association Le Donne del Vino offers an in-depth look at neuroscience, sensory perception, and consumer choices. A journey through the mechanisms that shape our wine choices.
"Zero Alcohol and Market Expectations" 10:30 – 12:00 | Puccini Room – Arena Congress Centre (1st floor Gallery 6/7)
Organised by the Italian Wine Union, this event addresses the topic of dealcoholised wines through market analysis, data from the Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory, and figures from distribution and Horeca.
"Wine Trends for 2025" 15:00 – 16:00 | MAINSTAGE Room – wine2digital – Palaexpo, entrance A2 (level +1)
Alojz Felix Jermann, together with Martin Foradori Hofstätter, Nicola Biasi, Annalisa Zorzettig, and Enrica Cotarella, explores four themes concerning the future: the rise of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wines, the adoption of hybrid and resistant grape varieties, the renewed focus on local and indigenous varieties, and the integration of technology for personalised wine experiences.
Wednesday, 9 April
"Vinitaly Tourism – Wine Tourism in Italy: Data, Trends, and Opportunities" 11:40 – 12:10 | Business Point – 2nd floor Palaexpo
Through market trend analysis, opportunities for wine tourism in various territories and promotion policies are explored.
"Technology 0.0: Production and Innovation Compared" 10:30 – 12:00 | Bellini Room – Arena Congress Centre (1st floor Gallery 6/7)
The event focuses on the production of dealcoholised wines in Italy, exploring and discussing the associated technology and its evolution.
"Next-Gen Wine: Startups, Sustainability, and Collaboration for the Future of Wine" 12:30 – 13:00 | Bellini Room – Arena Congress Centre (1st floor Gallery 6/7)
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