38% of exhibitors at the tasting tables. 280 wineries, food experiences, and cultural events: from November 22nd to 24th, Piacenza Expo becomes the capital of taste.

Piacenza Expo is preparing to host the 2025 Wine Fair , transforming the pavilions of the fairgrounds into a veritable citadel of wine and flavors from Saturday, November 22nd to Monday, November 24th . A 38% increase over the last edition, 280 wineries will be present, from Italy, Austria, France, Georgia, and Slovenia, with the addition of new countries such as Chile, Spain, and Hungary. For three days, visitors will be able to taste Italian and international wines , meet producers, discover new labels, and participate in a rich program of guided tastings. Among the highlights, on Saturday, November 22nd at 12:00, the masterclass “Wine and the Land: Stories of Care, Custody, and Balance” will debut, led by Luigi Fenoglio , director of Tenuta di Forci (Lucca). Together with six winemakers from Calabria, Emilia-Romagna, Marche, Piedmont, Sardinia, and Tuscany, he will lead a sensory journey into the world of organic, natural, and biodynamic wines. Alongside this event, five other masterclasses will guide visitors through the diverse facets of the European food and wine scene. The sessions will be led by members of the event’s technical committee— Antonello Maietta , former President of AIS and food and wine journalist; Vito Intini , President of ONAV; Roberto Donadini , President of FISAR; and Giuliano Boni , wine educator and consultant—and by Luigi Caricato , editor of Olio Officina magazine, who will lead the in-depth discussion on olive oil. All masterclasses are by reservation: €15 for the wine masterclasses and €5 for the olive oil tasting. Alongside the wine, a rich food area will offer regional specialties and traditional dishes, recipes featuring truffles, polenta, and mountain produce, as well as DOP cured meats from the Consorzio Salumi Piacentini. Artisanal desserts and other Italian delicacies will also be available. On Saturday, November 22nd, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, in the central arena, there will be a meeting between the Wine Cities of Emilia-Romagna , organized by the National Association of Wine Cities to promote wine-growing areas and present new programmatic initiatives, together with the mayors of the municipalities involved. The cultural festival Filari di Libri has also been confirmed, with daily meetings at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM entitled If your cellar were a book, which one would it be? . The first day will end at 5:00 PM with the presentation of Camera con vigna written by the journalist and food and wine author Vincenzo D’Antonio and with a preface by Roberta Garibaldi. On Sunday at 5:30 pm, journalist and communicator Robert Gionelli will present his book “A Territory of…Wine. A Guide to the Cellars of the Piacenza Hills ,” which explores—with geographical criteria—the local companies, stories, and products. The complete program and ticket purchase details—with cumulative options and discounts for AIS, ONAV, FISAR, ASSOSOMMELIER, and ASSOENOLOGI members—are available on the event’s official website and at the on-site ticket office.

Piacenza Wine Fair in Brief When : Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd, and Monday 24th November 2025 Where : Piacenza Expo Opening Hours : Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 7:30 pm – Monday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Admission : €25.00 including a glass of wine for tastings. Reduced €15.00 for agreements with industry associations. Accompanied minors do not pay admission and cannot taste. Parking : Free Useful Info : 1,000 shopping carts available; discounts for visitors to city museums Website: Piacenza Expo Organizing Secretariat : Gregorio Amoretti fieradeivini@piacenzaexpo.it – 0523.602711

November 30, 2025 AC Hotel by Marriott Turin | Via Bisalta, 11 Turin.

An event entirely dedicated to wine lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, those curious about the world of spirits, and anyone looking to discover new alcohol-free products. The Torino Drink Market , scheduled for Sunday, November 30th at the AC Hotel by Marriott Turin , is a meeting place for select producers and the public, where you can taste, discover, and directly purchase a selection of top-quality Italian and international beverages.

Created by Spiriti in Cantina , Torino Drink Market also takes on the tones of Christmas: a perfect opportunity to choose a different gift, made of authentic flavours and stories to tell, and discover the right bottles for holiday toasts.

Thirty producers—including winemakers, brewers, distillers, and artisanal beverage producers —will present their products for tasting, offering the public the opportunity to sample, discuss, and purchase directly.

From rediscovered native grape varieties to spirits made with local botanicals, to historic breweries and new ventures born from a passion: each product tells an authentic story, to be experienced and taken home as a gift with a soul.

Each producer will be present in person to share their vision of taste, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and local roots.

Langhe winemakers will be there, such as Cecilia Monte, Stefano Gagliasso, and Baudana Flavio, who interpret the classic Nebbiolo and Barbera with the finesse of small-scale production; historic Monferrato producers like Cascina Gilli, Poggio Ridente, and Roggero Vini, along with the solid cooperative Sei Castelli.

The horizon broadens with Galantéa and Lusitania Vini, who bring for tasting research labels from France, Spain and Portugal , and with George – Tre Qvevri, Turin ambassador of Georgian wines in amphora.

Special attention is given to women in wine and craftsmanship who unite terroir, inclusion, and creativity. Beatrice Cortese, Cecilia Monte, Gringhigna, Tenuta La Pergola, La Stellara, and Aimino Jyothi de L’erm are the protagonists of a viticulture that combines roots and innovation, sensitivity and contemporary vision.

Alongside the winemakers, a selection of independent producers of taste : the Campanian brewery Akudunniad, the historic brand Metzger1848, the artisanal spirits of Distillerie Bosso and CandeGIN, up to Mintriga, a young Piedmontese mint liqueur from Pancalieri.

There will also be space for new fermented drink cultures , with Melly’s Kombucha and TibiLab, and for the medicinal herbs of Yacamo, a Turin-based laboratory of herbal teas and botanical blends.

Completing the experience are the signature desserts from Pasticceria Capello and the gourmet offerings from Eredi Borgnino, perfect for those who love to give a taste experience.

Throughout the day, the public will be able to participate in masterclasses, guided tastings, talks, and experiences , to explore the different identities of the territories and learn to choose consciously.

The Torino Drink Market is a day for the curious, enthusiasts, and dreamers of taste: a place where every glass tells a story of Italy and every bottle can become a gift that will inspire.

Hours

Sunday, November 30th

11.00-20.00

Costs and reservations

€15 until November 21 – €20 from November 22 to November 29

On site €25

All tickets include access to the tasting rooms, a glass bag, a glass, and unlimited tastings from the 30 producers present at the event.

The elegance of the Piedmontese denomination combined with the flavors of Emilian tradition to celebrate the meeting of excellence and territories.

Following the success of the first two events in Rome and Naples, the Consorzio Tutela Roero traveled up the Italian peninsula to Bologna for the third leg of “Roero in Tour,” the traveling project that brings DOCG wines to Italy’s major cities. The Consortium embarked on a journey dedicated to bringing Roero wines into contact with Italy’s major cities through a dialogue with the typical cuisine of each region. This time, it was time to delve into the heart of Emilia: Roero wines have conquered the Bologna scene, offering a high-profile sensory experience. This innovative format brought together leading industry experts, including the press, restaurateurs, sommeliers, and the finest interpreters of Italian wine for a unique opportunity for discussion, discovery, and connection.

The meeting in the Emilian capital provided another opportunity to highlight the enormous potential of the appellation, which unites the passionate stories of 258 members and the biodiversity of the terroirs of over 1,300 hectares of vineyards. A mosaic of hills, sandy soils, and microclimates that give rise to highly elegant wines, deeply rooted in the terroir and capable of expressing its every nuance.

The versatility of Roero DOCG is reflected in its five styles. Roero Rosso , an elegant expression of Nebbiolo grown on the Roero sands, and its more complex and long-lived Riserva embody the depth and finesse of the hilly soils. Roero Arneis , the denomination’s signature white, combines freshness and aroma, while Roero Arneis Riserva —introduced in 2017—exhibits structure and surprising aging potential. Completing the picture is Roero Arneis Spumante , which, with its vivacity, interprets Roero’s dynamic and contemporary personality in a modern key.

“Roero in Tour is our way of promoting the wines of the denomination and strengthening their awareness through targeted activities,” underlines Massimo Damonte, President of the Consorzio Tutela Roero. – A shared growth journey that highlights the personality of our wines, faithful to their origins and at the same time capable of interacting with the tastes and needs of today’s market.

Roots and research, elegance and authenticity: this is the message we continue to convey and which makes our denomination unique.”

With the Bologna event, the Consorzio Tutela Roero confirms its commitment to promoting the wines of the denomination, introducing them to new audiences and contexts of excellence. This journey promotes Roero as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , one of Piedmont’s most distinctive wine-growing and landscape regions, and will continue with the next stop in Milan before the end of the year.

Taste Alto Piemonte 2025, scheduled for Sunday, November 9th and Monday, November 10th, at the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore. The event, organized by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte, will offer an opportunity to learn more about the appellations, producers, and wines that represent the winemaking identity of Alto Piemonte.

The magnificent setting of Stresa is preparing to host Taste Alto Piemonte 2025 , scheduled for Sunday 9th and Monday 10th November in the splendid setting of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées in Stresa , on Lake Maggiore. The event, promoted by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte , represents the most important moment of the year to get to know the denominations, producers, and wines that express the extraordinary oenological identity of Alto Piemonte.

“T aste Alto Piemonte is the most eagerly awaited event of the year for our producers and our Consortium ,” comments Andrea Fontana , President of the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte. “ The Stresa edition promises to be extraordinary in terms of the number of participating companies and the quality of the tastings. It’s the moment when our region presents itself to the public with passion and pride, combining history, hard work, and the prospects for shared growth. ”

” There’s great enthusiasm for this edition ,” adds Lorella Zoppis, vice president of the Consortium. ” The masterclasses offered and the wide participation of producers demonstrate our desire to introduce our region to an international audience. Taste Alto Piemonte is an opportunity to experience our identity up close, made up of winemakers, landscapes, and wines that speak of authenticity and terroir .”

Over 50 wineries will be featured in the 2025 edition, representing the Boca DOC, Bramaterra DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Fara DOC, Gattinara DOCG, Ghemme DOCG, Lessona DOC, Sizzano DOC, and Valli Ossolane DOC appellations . This unique panorama will allow visitors to discover the diversity of terroirs, the diverse interpretations of Nebbiolo, and the qualitative evolution of a region increasingly appreciated nationally and internationally.

Alongside the tastings, the program will be enriched by a prestigious series of masterclasses . Five meetings will take place between Sunday and Monday, offering insights into the specificities of Northern Piedmont Nebbiolos and vertical tastings dedicated to the most representative crus. This learning journey is designed for professionals, operators, and wine lovers who wish to delve deeper into the many nuances of the region and its wines.

A temporary wine shop will also be set up within the event, where it will be possible to purchase wines for tasting. At the tasting tables, producers will share their experiences firsthand, demonstrating the profound bond between wine, territory, and community.

For industry professionals, entry to the tasting tables will be free upon registration on the event’s official website, where you can obtain an accreditation code, or directly on site during the event.

This year, Taste Alto Piemonte is also enriched with widespread initiatives that will transform the entire region into a great tasting itinerary. From October 27th to November 9th , Wine Weeks will enliven restaurants, osterias, wine bars, and wineries in the provinces of Novara, Vercelli, Biella, and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, offering wines from the Alto Piemonte appellations on their menus and by the glass. This project is designed to engage the public and offer a collaborative and participatory wine experience. There will also be special collaborations that intertwine the world of wine with tourism, sports, and nature.

Thanks to the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway , travellers on the famous Foliage Train will be able to enjoy a discount on entry to the event by showing their train ticket at the event ticket office – an ideal bridge between the colours of autumn and the scents of wine.

The Lago Maggiore Marathon is also part of the program: participants will find in their race pack a gift voucher for free entry to Taste Alto Piemonte on the morning of Sunday, November 9th, combining the adrenaline rush of running with the pleasure of a glass of wine.

Two days to taste, discuss, and celebrate the Nebbiolo wines of Alto Piemonte in a setting of rare elegance on the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Tickets and accreditations are available at www.tastealtopiemonte.it.