FROM THE MOST PRECIOUS LABELS TO SPIRITS IN PADUA THE FIFTH EDITION OF WINE NEXT THE B2B SHOWCASE DEDICATED TO THE WORLD OF WINE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC FOR GUIDED TASTINGS.
Alberto Capuzzo, financial director of Padova Hall: “Padua has always been a city of wine enthusiasts, and this year the fair opens itself even more to the city, offering the public access, wine tasting, and the opportunity to discover the best of Italian and international winemaking.” The program includes four masterclasses and an exclusive area dedicated to the rarest and most valuable wines.
A unique showcase dedicated to the world of wine, created with the aim of encouraging matching and direct meetings between restaurateurs and producers of quality labels. Wine Next , the fifth edition of the B2B event reserved for operators in the Ho.re.ca. sector, is back at the Padua Fair from Saturday 20th to Monday 22nd September . With a brand new feature for this 2025 edition: the first two days of the weekend will be open to the consumer public , while Monday will be reserved for professionals.
Following the success of 2024, Wine Next this year will feature more than 100 exhibitors and 750 labels —in a space spanning over 3,000 square meters—including many leading names in the Italian and international wine scene. On Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st, visitors will be accompanied by AIS Veneto sommeliers in a tasting experience divided into 20 geographical areas, featuring wines from all Italian regions and producers from abroad, with a focus on France (information and tickets are available at www.wine-next.it ).
This year’s new features include four in-depth masterclasses on diverse topics and a ” Wine Experience ” area, an exclusive exhibition space dedicated to the rarest and most valuable wines, with a wide selection including Amarones, Brunellos di Montalcino, Barolos, and Barbarescos. The event is promoted by wine and spirits sales representatives in the province of Padua in collaboration with Padova Hall and in partnership with Dolomia, Rastal, and AIS Veneto.
“Wine Next is not only an opportunity for business, but also for professionals to exchange ideas and learn about new trends in the world of wine and spirits,” says Alberto Capuzzo , financial director of Padova Hall. “Padua has always been a city of wine enthusiasts, and this edition of the fair opens up even more to the city, offering the public access to, tasting wines, and discovering the best of Italian and international winemaking.”
“The event continues to grow year after year, and the number of exhibitors and labels present confirms this,” comment Alessandro De Salvia and Fabio Temporin , creators and organizers of Wine Next. “The event confirms its position as a unique opportunity for business matching and training for industry professionals. This year, in response to the strong demand we’ve received, alongside the business section there will be a consumer section that will allow visitors to learn about and taste a selection of top-quality wines.”
The event will be divided into two thematic areas: Wine and Spirits. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be a program of masterclasses for professionals , organized in collaboration with AIS Veneto, to expand their knowledge of various types of wine, food and wine pairings, and service techniques. The goal is to improve the perceived quality of wine for customers, making the dining experience more complete and sophisticated.
Wine Next masterclasses
The first masterclass will be dedicated to ” North vs. South: White Wines Compared – Alpine Elegance and Mediterranean Warmth ,” a comparison that brings together two opposing yet complementary souls: the vertical freshness of mountain whites and the sunny richness of Mediterranean grape varieties. The second, ” Volcanic Sips – Discovering Wines Born from the Fire of the Earth ,” will be a journey from the slopes of Etna to the Euganean Hills, from the basaltic soils of Soave to the mineral soils of
Gambellara, where the volcano takes center stage. The third masterclass is dedicated to ” Rosé, a style that captivates – Between elegance and versatility .” Finally, a journey highlighting iconic labels, capable of recounting the roots and evolution of Italy’s great wine regions, with the masterclass ” Signature wines: signatures of tradition – The identity of Italy’s great territories .”