This year’s event, dedicated to exploring the Trentino classic method, will take place in Bologna. On Sunday, May 17th, at Villa Zarri in Castel Maggiore, the Trentodoc Institute and AIS Emilia will bring 63 associated sparkling wine producers to the Bolognese region, offering over 190 wines by the glass. The Trentodoc app will also be available to guide the public through the tasting experience.
This year, Bologna hosts ” Trentodoc in Città ,” an event dedicated to discovering the Trentino classic method and designed to explore the characteristics and expressive variety of these mountain sparkling wines. Organized by the Trento Doc Institute in collaboration with AIS Emilia , ” Trentodoc in Città Bologna ” takes place on Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 7 p.m., at Villa Zarri in Castel Maggiore (Bologna).

The event is a meeting and tasting opportunity for enthusiasts, sommeliers, HORECA operators, and wine & food industry professionals, who will be able to move freely among the tasting tables and get to know the different interpretations of Trentodoc firsthand: 63 sparkling wine producers will be present with their own tables and over 190 labels will be available for tasting .

To enrich the “Trentodoc in Città Bologna” program, three one-hour thematic masterclasses will be held in the afternoon, dedicated to some of the appellation’s most iconic themes: zero dosage, production districts, and reserves. The sessions will be led by three Trentodoc Ambassadors and winners of the Italian Sommelier Association’s Best Sommelier of Italy award: Ilaria Lorini, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2025, Andrea Gualdoni, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2024, and Cristian Maitan, AIS Best Sommelier of Italy 2023.

To accompany the public during the tasting experience, the Trentodoc App will also be available, useful for orienting oneself among wineries, labels and tasting itineraries.

The masterclass program

2:00 PM : “Zero Compromise, Only Trentodoc” – Tasting led by Ilaria Lorini
4:00 PM : “Trentodoc: Many Territories, One Mountain Sparkling Wine” – Tasting led by Andrea Gualdoni
6:00 PM : “Trentodoc Riserva: method, mountains, and time” – Tasting led by Cristian Maitan

Information and accreditations

Registration is only possible online on the AIS Emilia website, at biglietteria.aisemilia.it/evento/TRENTODOCINCITTA_BOLOGNA.

Entrance to tasting stands :

Public : 25 euros, by registering on the website

AIS members : free entry by registering on the website

A €5 cash deposit will be required for the tasting glass. This amount will be refunded in full upon return.

Operator accreditations

Industry professionals can request free admission by writing to: trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it

Press

To obtain press accreditation, please send an email to trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it indicating the publication you are referring to, your membership number from the Order of Journalists, and your professional role.

Content creator

To obtain free admission, send an email to trentodocincitta2026.bo@aisemilia.it indicating your social media account, profile name, number of followers, and role.

Masterclass

The masterclasses are reserved for those who have already purchased tickets for the tasting sessions with the sparkling wine producers. After purchasing your ticket, you will automatically receive an email with registration instructions. The cost of each masterclass is €20. You can register for only one.

Participation in this event is for adults only. Drinking responsibly enhances your appreciation of Trentodoc.

The sparkling wine houses present

Abate Nero | Altemasi | Balter | Bellaveder | Borgo dei Posseri | Aldeno Winery | Isera Winery | Riva Winery | Gabriele Furletti Winery | Michele Sartori Winery | Resom Winery | Rotaliana Winery of Mezzolombardo | Roverè della Luna Aichholz Winery | Salìm Winery | Salizzoni Winery | Social Winery of Trento | Toblino Winery | Levii Winery | Cembra Mountain Winery | Cenci Trentino | Cesarini Sforza Sparkling Wines | Conti Bossi Fedrigotti | Corvée | De Vigili | Dolomis | Endrizzi | Etyssa

We present a selection of wine resorts and relais where your stay becomes an integral part of the wine tourism experience: selected addresses nestled among vineyards, featuring signature cuisine and charming hospitality, designed to showcase an Italy of wine increasingly devoted to experiential tourism. A journey through some of the country’s most iconic destinations, where winery, hospitality, and the local area come together in an authentic way.

Wine tourism in Italy is evolving toward an increasingly structured model, where hospitality becomes an integral part of the experience . Not just visits and tastings , but stays built around rooms nestled in the vineyards, on-site dining , and dedicated services. A cross-section of offerings that allows for the creation of themed getaways through some of the country’s most iconic areas.

Among the most active groups in this field, Tommasi Family Estates represents a true icon in the development of an integrated winery and hospitality system. In the heart of the Valpolicella Classica region, between Verona and Lake Garda, the Tommasi winery complements its production with Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & SPA , a historic 20,000-square-meter estate built around a 17th-century villa surrounded by greenery. The property, built around a 17th-century villa, boasts 76 rooms, soon to expand to 110. The spacious and differentiated rooms are furnished in three distinct styles—traditional, contemporary, and exclusive—three distinct and authentic souls, designed to reflect each guest’s personality. Completing the experience is the Terme della Valpolicella thermal spa , with indoor and outdoor pools fed by salt-bromine-iodine water. A gastronomic offering encompasses the Borgo Antico, Cantina in Villa, and a comprehensive wine list with over 1,300 labels, further enhancing the connection between hospitality, wellness, cuisine, and the local winemaking tradition.

Also part of the Tommasi Family Estates is the Albergo Mazzanti , in Verona’s historic center, with 16 rooms nestled in a medieval tower overlooking the Case Mazzanti. A more urban offering, with intimate and thoughtful spaces, it connects to the city’s culinary scene.

In Tuscany, the group develops hospitality through Poggio al Tufo , an estate in Maremma where wine production is combined with a farmhouse surrounded by vineyards. The rooms, located in a renovated farmhouse, maintain a simple rural style, while the restaurant offers straightforward Tuscan cuisine, based on iconic local dishes and local produce.

Also in Tuscany, but connected to the Fattoria della Talosa, Villa Talosa represents the winery’s hospitality extension. The property offers spacious, bright rooms for small groups, with a total capacity of approximately eight beds, a panoramic swimming pool, and views of the Montepulciano vineyards. The experience is rounded out with tours and tastings related to the production of Vino Nobile, creating a direct connection between your stay and the winery.

In the Chianti Classico region, the Dievole estate combines its wine production with a sprawling wine resort, one of the region’s most recognizable icons. The rooms and suites are spread throughout a restored historic hamlet, with spaces that combine traditional materials with contemporary comforts. Room types range from more intimate rooms to suites with living areas and vineyard views. The on-site restaurant completes the experience with contemporary Tuscan cuisine crafted in direct harmony with the estate’s wines, making Dievole a destination in its own right.

In Piedmont, the historic Poderi Luigi Einaudi winery integrates its winemaking operations with a B&B retreat nestled in the Langhe. The rooms—ten in all—seven doubles, a junior suite, and two suites, do not follow a standardized hotel concept. Each is designed as a lived-in room, with original furnishings from the Einaudi family and details that convey the feeling of being guests, not customers. It’s a hospitality that isn’t intrusive, but welcomes with ease, leaving room for an increasingly rare luxury: intimacy. The experience unfolds seamlessly with the winery, through guided tastings and wine discovery tours, while the dining experience is spread across local restaurants and trattorias, selected to offer an authentic account of Langhe cuisine and create a gastronomic itinerary consistent with your stay.

Still focused on wine production, Le Colture complements its Prosecco DOCG business with the Agriturismo Prime Gemme . The property offers four rooms converted from a 1920s farmhouse, featuring wood and stone interiors and views of the vineyards and the Piave River. The experience is rounded out by the opportunity to explore local wineries and restaurants.

Also in Veneto, the GHV Hotel & Spa is nestled in a different yet complementary setting, where hospitality is intertwined with the region’s rich history through its dining experience. The 80 rooms and suites and over 300-square-meter spa define a contemporary structure, while the Wine Room restaurant by Luca Tegon offers fine dining cuisine built on technique and local heritage.

The hospitality of Conte Collalto , in the heart of the UNESCO Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, between Susegana and the medieval village of San Salvatore, is developed through a refined project that combines hospitality, historical heritage, and landscape. The apartments in the central body of the winery, the residences in the medieval village dedicated to the noblewomen of the family, and the frescoed suites of the Castello di San Salvatore offer different accommodation options, all sharing a strong connection to the identity of the Collalto estate. Added to this is Castello San Salvatore Relais , which expands the experience with residences and apartments nestled in a setting of great architectural charm, where history and contemporary comfort harmoniously coexist. This hospitality system is designed to experience the area through vineyards, cultural itineraries, and slow tourism itineraries, such as the Monaco-Venice and the Strada dei Castelli. The offer is completed by Casa Vigneti , a recently renovated farmhouse dedicated to high-profile private and corporate events, confirming the estate as a reference destination for exclusive stays, wine tourism experiences and discovery of the Alta Marca Trevigiana.

Tenuta di Castellaro in Sicily promotes slow and mindful tourism. Its winemaking project, closely tied to its history and landscape, showcases the unique territory of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands. In addition to staying at the winery’s stunning Wine Resort, comprising three residences (Casa Pomice, Casa Ossidiana, and Casa Caolino) nestled among vineyards and caper groves, the estate offers tastings and experiences, including a toast in the sun and a picnic in the vineyard. Castellaro Bistrot opened last year, and since 2026 has been led by the team of chef Giuseppe Geraci, along with Alessandra Quattrocchi of Modì in Torregrotta, offering traditional dishes with a contemporary twist, not without some unexpected influences.

Overall, these businesses shape an increasingly defined geography of wine hospitality in Italy: a vibrant and recognizable system, in which cellar, guest rooms, and cuisine interact seamlessly, offering new ways of traveling and discovering.

50 winemakers on the beach at the Riva degli Etruschi resort for an evening of wine, sea, gastronomy, and local culture, in collaboration with Slow Food and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo.
The third edition of Vini Bagnanti, the event dedicated to artisanal wine and the story of its territories, is drawing ever closer. On Saturday, June 20th, the private beach of the Riva degli Etruschi resort in San Vincenzo (LI) will once again be transformed into a grand seaside tasting experience.

The 2026 edition will feature 50 companies from across Italy and abroad, selected for their unique production, sustainability credentials, and strong ties to the local area.

Following the success of the first two editions, which attracted over 1,200 participants, Vini Bagnanti returns with a format that combines wine, landscape, gastronomy, and culture in a unique setting: a kilometer of private beach overlooking the Etruscan Coast.

Born from the collaboration between Riva degli Etruschi and the Vini Migranti project conceived by Teseo Geri, the event is developed in collaboration with Slow Food Italy, Slow Wine, and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo.

For this new edition , the tasting experience will be accompanied by a series of collateral activities designed to explore the relationship between wine, the environment, and food culture.

– Sensory journey with interactive and tasting workshops by the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo

– Taste Workshop, on the terrace of the central park, organized by Slow Wine and the Pollenzo Wine Bank. This event goes beyond traditional tastings to delve into the ethical and social aspects of wine production. Through a selection of labels, participants will be guided on a journey of reflection and discovery, where flavor marries responsibility and storytelling speaks to all that is profoundly Right.

– Food area that will complement the resort’s five restaurants with refreshment points selected by the Slow Food Costa degli Etruschi convivium

– Thematic areas designed to encourage direct dialogue between producers and the public, highlighting the stories, production approaches, and identities of individual companies.

The entrance ticket will be €20 and will include a glass, a personalized shoulder strap, unlimited tastings, and access to the workshops . The Taste Workshop, dedicated to the ethics of the glass, will have limited places and a separate ticket .

The press conference for the third edition of Vini Bagnanti will be held on Friday, May 22nd, at 11:30 a.m. at the Riva degli Etruschi Resort. To request accreditation, please email pr.enogastronomia@gmail.com , specifying the publication you’re referring to.

Access to the conference will be reserved for accredited press only.

Tickets will go on sale online at www.vinibagnanti.it starting in mid-May.

Theseus Geri

“ There is great anticipation for this new edition of Vini Bagnanti, especially for the selection of winemakers that includes the participation of a Lebanese company—despite the difficulties of the war—winners from Champagne, confirmations from Hungary, Mucha Cosa from Spain and, obviously, a lot of Italy: from Alto Adige and Franciacorta to Sicily, including the islands.

It’s a rare opportunity for wine lovers and others to connect with producers, taste good wine, and have fun enjoying the sea and the wonderful energy the event generates. If three is the perfect number, this third edition will be our best yet!

List of Cellars III edition

Guardamare Estate – Tuscany

Montemaggio Farm – Tuscany

Clivo Altura – Tuscany

Carleone Estate – Tuscany

Saint Agnes – Tuscany

Chestnut Trees – Tuscany

Podere Dell’Anselmo – Tuscany

Belvedere 1 – Tuscany

Acquabona – Tuscany

Demetervin – Hungary

Mystical Urban Winemakers – Tuscany

Le Masse Farm – Tuscany

Twenty-Five-Ten – Trentino Alto Adige

Campo alle Comete – Tuscany

Champagne Legret et Fils – France

Mersel – Lebanon

Borgo Pancoli – Tuscany

Oil – Tuscany

Francesca Castaldi Farm – Piedmont

Open Your Arms Foundation – Piedmont

Gustin – Slovenia

Giodo Trees – Tuscany

Vignamaggio – Tuscany

Massa Vineyards – Piedmont

Volcanalia – Veneto

Bodegas Piedra – Spain

Pares Baltà – Spain

The Lupinella – Tuscany

Monteversa – Veneto

Wageck Weine – Germany

Valgiano – Tuscany

Castelsimoni – Abruzzo

Zonzo Project – Tuscany

Gralò Franciacorta – Lombardy

Melly’s Kombucha – Piedmont

Podere Cellario – Piedmont

Andrea Paffarini Winery – Umbria

The Count – Umbria

Babylonstoren – South Africa

Albamora – Tuscany

Fortebrezza – Tuscany

The Macchia – Tuscany

Sara & Sara – Friuli Venezia Giulia

Bronzed – Veneto

Tikal Natural – Argentina

Domaine Paterniakis – Greece

Almarea Seaside Botanicals – Lazio

Incandia Bio – Tuscany / Burkina Faso

Fratelli Osio Farm – Tuscany

Montefabbrello Farm – Tuscany

Riva degli Etruschi, with over 60 years of history, represents an integrated system of hospitality, agricultural production, and gastronomic culture . The resort extends across 35 hectares of parkland, with over 8,000 trees and shrubs, more than 400 accommodations, five restaurants, an organic farm, and sustainable wine production. It actively collaborates with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo and Slow Food.

Among the farm’s products are heirloom vegetables and grains, the Val di Cornia purple artichoke (a Slow Food Presidium), Tenuta Biliotto extra virgin olive oil, and the full range of Riva degli Etruschi wines : a winemaking journey born from the prestigious consultancy of Michele Satta and now matured into a diverse selection of wines, authentic expressions of the region in every glass. Participating in Vini Bagnanti also means experiencing the resort in its entirety, from its hospitality to its culinary offerings.

The 400 accommodations, including hotel rooms, villas and residences, welcome a heterogeneous public, while the five restaurants offer different experiences :

– Mariva Dune – fine dining

– Nautical – seafood cuisine

– Mistral – Tuscan cuisine

– All’Orto – zero-mile proposal with products from the resort’s organic farming area

– Magù – restaurant & pizzeria

Vieri Mantelli

“ Vini Bagnanti reaches its third edition and does so with the awareness of those who want to not only organize an event, but rewrite the rules of hospitality.

Three years ago, we decided to challenge the unspoken nature of traditional hospitality, transcending the concept of a structure as an exclusive place, separated from its surroundings. We chose to be an open ecosystem, a laboratory of excellence where sustainability isn’t just a slogan, but the only possible language.

We selected producers and partners not based on market logic, but on their elective affinity with our core values. In this context, wine ceases to be the end and becomes the means: a powerful, almost ancestral vehicle for conveying strong messages. Thanks to the synergy with Slow Food and the University of Pollenzo, this year we are showcasing the concept of “Righteousness,” which transcends the glass. Don’t expect an academic masterclass: wine will be the voice that tells a long and profound story of social redemption and environmental respect.

Vini Bagnanti, as a whole, is an event that proclaims its identity: that of a region that never compromises on its values. For the 2026 edition, we aim to surpass the 2025 attendance, not because of sheer numbers, but because we want our message to reach as far as possible.

Vini Bagnanti collaborates with Slow Food Costa degli Etruschi, Slow Wine, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, and the Wine Bank.

INFO

Where: Riva degli Etruschi, Via della Principessa 120 San Vincenzo (LI)

When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Cost: Entrance ticket: €20 (including glass, shoulder strap, and unlimited tastings)

info@vinibagnanti.it

On June 4th, the summit promoted by FreedL Group brings together companies, managers, and experts to discuss markets, consumption, exports, and new languages.
Envisioning2035 – Wine [R]evolution therefore aims to be an observatory and a platform for dialogue on the future of the Italian wine system.
Envisioning2035 – Wine [R]evolution returns to Milan for its second edition. The summit, promoted by FreedL Group, will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 , at the Terrazza Belvedere of Palazzo Regione Lombardia. It will bring together companies, managers, and experts from the wine sector to discuss the transformations impacting the competitiveness of Italian wine: evolving consumption patterns, international markets, new languages, sustainability, digitalization, and positioning strategies.
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The event is open to the press and industry professionals, with the option of attending in person or following the proceedings via live streaming upon registration. After an initial edition culminating in the drafting of a positioning paper , Envisioning2035 opens a new phase of discussion , with the aim of broadening the debate to include different expertise and drawing attention to some operational priorities for the supply chain .
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Confirmed panelists include Edoardo Freddi , CEO of FreedL Group; Alessandro Mutinelli , President and CEO of Italian Wine Brands; Denis Pantini , Head of Nomisma Wine Monitor; Ettore Nicoletto , Wine Industry Expert; Francesco Magro , CEO and Founder of Winelivery; Pierluigi Catello , Executive Manager of Food & Wine Industry and Head Hunter of Michael Page; Federico Giotto , CEO of Giotto Consulting; and Lavinia Furlani , President of Wine Meridian. The meeting will be moderated by Fabio Piccoli , Editor-in-Chief of Wine Meridian.
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The summit will focus on the need to more clearly understand the current Italian wine landscape . Production quality alone is no longer enough to ensure market relevance: consumption habits are changing, distribution channels are shifting, the influence of digital languages ​​is growing, and an increasingly evident gap is opening up between the traditional narrative of wine and the actual perception of consumers, especially among younger generations and in international markets.
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“Italian wine is experiencing a phase in which exchanges, languages, and consumption patterns are evolving more rapidly than the industry’s ability to interpret them. The risk isn’t a lack of quality, but a loss of relevance to new audiences and contexts,” says Edoardo Freddi , CEO of FreedL Group. ” Envisioning2035 was born as a place for concrete discussion : to understand where value is shifting, what strategies are needed to remain competitive internationally, and what priorities the industry must address together.”
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Envisioning2035 – Wine [R]evolution therefore presents itself as an observatory and a platform for dialogue on the future of the Italian wine system . The goal is to connect entrepreneurial experiences , market visions, and strategic interpretations of change, moving beyond a purely celebratory approach to focus the discussion on competitiveness, shared responsibilities, and the supply chain’s ability to adapt.

Envisioning2035 – Wine [R]evolution in brief
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Where: Belvedere Terrace, Lombardy Region Palace, Milan
Access: reserved for industry professionals and the press, in person or via streaming upon registration
For information and registration: www.envisioning.wine

FreedL Group
FreedL Group is a family-owned Italian multinational company active in investments and holdings in the food and beverage sector. Founded in 2018 by Edoardo Freddi, an entrepreneur and manager specializing in Italian wine exports, FreedL Group offers Italian producers a solid platform to enter international markets and supports brands and businesses in their growth and positioning. Operating in 115 countries, it sold 50 million bottles in 2024.