A new stop of the Vinitaly Roadshow, the international tour dedicated to promoting Italian wine in global markets, is arriving in India with two events in New Delhi and Panaji-Goa. Created to connect Italian producers with buyers in the Indian market, the Vinitaly India Roadshow returns for its second edition in a rapidly evolving wine & spirits market.
The first stop is scheduled for January 16 at the New Delhi at the Taj Palace, while the second will take place on January 18 at the Taj Cidade de Goa in Panaji-Goa. The 2026 edition is supported by the institutional collaboration of the Italian Embassy in New Delhi, the Italian Consulate in Mumbai, and ICE – Italian Trade Agency, confirming the central role of the Italian system in supporting businesses in foreign markets. 31 Italian companies will participate, including the collective of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella.
The Roadshow will feature two masterclasses organized with ICE – Italian Trade Agency, aimed at professionals in the Indian market. The sessions will focus on denominations, territories, production techniques, and trends in Italian wine, to strengthen knowledge and support import and distribution.
The Vinitaly India Roadshow continues to be a key networking event between Italian producers and Indian market operators, fostering dialogue with local demand and consolidating the presence of Italian wine in a dynamic international context.
PROGRAM - New Delhi
16 January 2026 – Taj Palace
Detailed Program:
10:30 – Doors open to buyers
12:00 – Opening ceremony
14:00 – Doors open to wine lovers
14:00 – Masterclass: Italy in Spectrum: Prosecco, Indigenous Varieties, and the Foundations of Terroir Expression
16:00 – Masterclass: Italy’s Noble Terroirs: Benchmark Reds, Regional Identity, and Style Evolution
17:00 – Event closing
19:30 – Gala dinner at the Embassy
PROGRAM - Panaji-Goa
18 January 2026 - Taj Cidade de Goa
Detailed Program:
10:30 – Doors open to buyers
12:00 – Opening ceremony
14:00 – Masterclass: Italy in Spectrum: Prosecco, Indigenous Varieties, and the Foundations of Terroir Expression
15:30 – Aperitif
16:00 – Masterclass: Italy’s Noble Terroirs: Benchmark Reds, Regional Identity, and Style Evolution
17:30 – Event closing
