Vinitaly raises its glasses: a journey through the tastings of the 58th edition across territories, grape varieties, appellations and great vintages

Verona, 31 March 2026 – Vinitaly pours itself into the glass with a rich calendar of tastings scheduled at Veronafiere from 12 to 15 April. Nearly 80 events will guide visitors through territories, grape varieties and denominations in a collective narrative of wine that bridges production identities and contemporary styles, alongside hundreds of tastings hosted directly at the stands of the 4,000 exhibiting companies.

Vinitaly Grand Tastings

Among the most anticipated events are the Vinitaly-branded “super tastings.” The Grand Tasting series opens with MW Gabriele Gorelli leading “The Reason WHYTE”, dedicated to Italian white wines that earn their place at the table by doing what no other wines can (13 April, 11:00 am – Sala Tulipano, Palaexpo, -1 floor).

“From Pinot Noir to Monica, from Bellone to Cabernet Sauvignon, from Barolo to Amarone, via Germany and China” is the theme of the master tasting led by Ian D’Agata and Andrea Gualdoni (14 April, 11:00 am – Sala Argento, Palaexpo -1 floor).

The trilogy concludes with “Eccellenze d’Italia: A Journey Through the Great Vintages of Historic Wineries”, hosted by Riccardo Cotarella and Luciano Ferraro.

Four days exploring Italy’s wine landscape

Sunday, 12 April

DoctorWine and Gambero Rosso open the tasting programme.

Daniele Cernilli’s wine guide headlines The DoctorWine Selection (Hall 10, Stand A2-B2), with tastings running from 12 to 14 April. Opening day sessions include:

• Langhe and Beyond (10:00–11:00)
• Supertuscan & Co (12:00–13:00)
• Mediterranean Reds, Timeless Reds (14:30–15:30)
• Italian White Wines Between Modernity and Tradition (16:30–17:30)

Gambero Rosso presents its walk-around tasting of the Tre Bicchieri award winners from the 2026 Vini d’Italia guide (11:30–16:30, Sala Argento, Palaexpo -1).

Luciano Ferraro (Corriere della Sera) spotlights “Top Wineries and Wine Tourism Wines” (16:30, Sala Iris).

Wine Spectator opens its Vinitaly programme with “Barolo, Then and Now” led by Bruce Sanderson (15:30, Sala Tulipano).

France also takes the stage with:

• “Vins de Bordeaux: The Unexpected Reds of Bordeaux” (10:30 and 14:30, Sala Orchidea)
• “Les Grands Chais de France: Surprising Loire” (12:30)

The first day also launches the Tasting Ex…Press programme in collaboration with leading international wine publications. Highlights include:

• IWSC: “Barolo vs Barbaresco: Power and Precision”
• Decanter: “Rooted in Italy: Native Varieties at the Pinnacle of DWWA Scoring”
• Vinum: “Top of Toscana 2026”

The 9th edition of Young to Young, curated by Paolo Massobrio and Marco Gatti, returns (12–14 April, 11:00, Hall 10).

Ian D’Agata’s MicroMega Wines opens with “Odissea Autoctona”, a journey from sparkling to sweet, orange, conventional and hybrid wines.

Monday, 13 April

The day begins with the RAW Wine community walk-around tasting featuring over 100 producers (Sala Argento, 9:30–17:30).

Tasting Ex…Press continues with:

• The Drink Business: “Contemporary Italian White Wine”
• Meininger: “Best of Mundus Vini Non-Alcoholic”

DoctorWine Selection tastings include:

• Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile and Brunello
• Cabreo: 40 Harvests of History
• Vermentino, Verdicchio and Pecorino
• Terre di Romangia

Company and consortium masterclasses include:

• Masi’s XXXVI Seminar on Vaio Armaron Serego Alighieri
• Verdicchio di Matelica vertical tasting (2008–2024)
• Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG: “Beyond Time”
• Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: “Le Pievi”
• AFRIWINES: South Africa
• Castel Frères Rosé masterclass

MicroMega Wines presents “La Grande Bellezza” focusing on Sangiovese and native varieties.

Tuesday, 14 April

Final Tasting Ex…Press sessions:

• Revija Vino: “12 Tactile Beauties”
• Gilbert & Gaillard: “Champagne Today”
• Seminario Veronelli: “Walking the Land with Luigi Veronelli”

MicroMega Wines returns with “Il Bello del Sud”.

Highlights include:

• Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva DOCG
• Brunello di Montalcino: “Illustrious Legacy” led by MW Gabriele Gorelli, featuring vintages from 1985 to 2020.

DoctorWine concludes with:

• An Explosion of Bubbles
• The Great Vineyards of the North: Alto Adige
• The Many Shades of Sicily

Wednesday, 15 April

Final day highlights:

• AIS walk-around tasting “Le Sbarbatelle”
• “What’s in the Glass? Wine Decoding 2026” with Cristina Mercuri MW
• “New Grape Varieties and Territories for the Future of Italian Wine” with Paolo Massobrio and Mauro Cobelli

Wine2Digital – Palaexpo (Entrance A2, +1 floor)

A programme blending scientific research, territorial identity and iconic wines.

12 April:

• VIA Advanced Seminar: “Dispelling the Myth: Italy’s 5 Native Grape Varieties” – Attilio Scienza
• “Italianity in the Glass” – Andrea Lonardi MW & Jessica Dupuy
• Blind tasting: “Pinot Noir vs Nebbiolo”

13 April:

• “Sangiovese and the Concept of Vocation” – Scienza & Lonardi
• “Artimino – The New Frontier”
• “Icons — What Must Change?” featuring Allegrini, Tenuta San Leonardo, Conti Marone Cinzano – Col d’Orcia and Pio Cesare

14 April:

• 5StarWines – the Book Masterclass & Trophy Awards Ceremony

Wine Spectator focuses include:

• Chianti Classico 2016 and Calabria (12 April)
• Sardegna and Barbaresco (13 April)