VINITALY DESIGN AWARD
VINITALY DESIGN AWARD
11 April 2026
The 30th edition of the competition that awards the best design in wine, spirits, liqueurs, beer, and extra virgin olive oil, with the aim of encouraging companies and designers to continuously improve their brand image.
Take part in the 30th Vinitaly Design Award!
The competition rewards the best packaging projects for Wines, Spirits, Beers, and Extra Virgin Olive Oils, created by Italian producers and creative agencies.
Projects from foreign companies designed by Italian designers are also eligible.
Entries must concern products already on the market or intended for commercialization, except for the “Limited Edition” and “Concept” categories, which are also open to promotional projects not intended for sale.
⚠️ Projects already submitted in previous editions are not eligible.
A “producing company” is defined as one that bottles and markets the product under its own label.
The “project” includes all packaging elements: bottle, closure, capsule, label, back label, neck label, hang tag, seals, and secondary packaging — the only aspects evaluated by the Jury.
The award that celebrates your excellence
Design, prestige, and recognition come together in a unique trophy, created to honor those who shape the identity of great brands.
Receive it during the Gala Dinner — the exclusive closing event of the Vinitaly Design Award.
The story begins with packaging
In an increasingly competitive market, packaging plays a central role in gaining visibility and recognition.
The Vinitaly Design Award celebrates the commitment of companies that invest in creativity and image.
Our Jury
The Technical and Scientific Committee and the Jury are appointed by Veronafiere and consist of professionals with specific expertise: designers, art directors, artists, journalists, and industry experts.
The Jury is made up of a total of 30 members (5 from the Scientific Committee and 25 selected jurors) who will evaluate the competing projects.
The Jury’s decisions are final.
ART AND DESIGN JURY
The Jury this year is composed of no fewer than 25 experts, including designers, journalists, and professionals from the packaging and food & wine sectors: Antonella Andriani (VP ADI), Francesco Voltolina (Designer and Artist), Juan Mantilla (Creative Director Kiko), Simonetta Doni (Founder and CEO of Doni e Associati), Papi Frigerio (Design Director Robilant Associati), Stefano Torregrossa (Creative Director O,Nice! Design Studio), Dario Frattaruolo (Creative Director Dario Frattaruolo Design), Andrea Basile (Creative Director Basile ADV), Zeno Bersanetti (Art Director NSG), Nicola Mincione (Partner RBA), Gianluca Invernizzi (Design Director Smith Lumen), Camilla Gatti (Design Director CBA), Maricetta Gianfalla (Creative Director Alias), Alessandro Carnevale (Brand Ambassador & Sustainability Manager Luxoro), Michela Pibiri (Editor-in-Chief PrintLovers), Leila Salimbeni (Director Spirito DiVino), Alessandro Regoli (Director WineNews), Fabio Piccoli (Director WineMeridian), Giuseppe Roberto Biagetti (Director ISIA), Fulvio Ravagnani (Director, IED School of Communication), Giulia Corcos (Sales Director Tannico), Alessandro Rossi (Category Manager Wines Partesa), Daniele Colombo (Category Manager W&S Esselunga), Erika Mantovan (Marcom & Event Manager Sagna), and Margaux Gargano (Senior Brand Manager Velier).
Area Manager Vinitaly Veronafiere
Gianni Bruno
GALA DINNER
Award Ceremony – April 11, 2026
The Gala Dinner marking the conclusion of the 30th edition will be held at the Teatro Ristori — don’t miss the chance to take part!
Stay tuned!
