From Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th May at the Maritime Station of Naples, Molo Angioino.

Over 200 wineries and various consortia and territorial entities to tell the great territories of Italian wine. International buyers from all over the world will be present, in collaboration with ICE, a historic partner of the event, this year present with a training webinar for companies on the UK and Scandinavian markets.

The days of wine return to Naples with VitignoItalia 2025, the Salone dei Vini e dei Territori Vitivinicoli Italiani , a point of reference for wineries, enthusiasts and operators in the sector from all over the Peninsula for almost twenty years. The Stazione Marittima di Napoli , a location inaugurated last year, will host the three days that will kick off a tour of Italian winemaking in the center of Naples. The appointment is from Sunday 11 to Tuesday 13 May to get to know the over 200 companies and various Consortia and territorial entities present with over 2000 labels for tasting, including major denominations and wine territories to discover.

“The return of VitignoItalia marks a very important opportunity to discover the best Italian wines in a scene, that of Naples, among the most flourishing in the sector – explains Maurizio Teti, Director of VitignoItalia – This edition will be even more focused on business opportunities to continue to encourage contacts between producers and international buyers, an essential presence at the event for years. Precisely with this in mind, in addition to the three-day events, we have planned a preliminary meeting live from London and Stockholm, as a meeting point between the wineries and the markets of the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. A concrete help to companies, even more important in a very delicate phase for the entire sector and which will also involve UniCredit , a historic partner of the event. Just as Multicedi, the largest distribution group in central and southern Italy, will be present for the first time”.

The webinar in collaboration with ICE (Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies) should also be seen in this sense, an important opportunity for companies to prepare for international markets, thanks to the presence of ICE representatives Granit Feneri, Trade Analyst Stockholm Office, and Claudio Povero, Trade Analyst Food & Beverage London Office. A great showcase that VitignoItalia has designed to carry forward the dual mission that has always characterized the event: on the one hand, to stimulate direct contact between companies and consumers and, at the same time, to design business-oriented moments with trade and importers.

In fact, there will be no shortage of international buyers from Europe and overseas, a select group of over 20 operators that underlines the increasingly international nature of the event.

Great expectations for the Campania wineries, present with a wide and qualified selection of companies that represent the best of regional viticulture, thanks also to the valuable contribution of the Campania Region Department of Agriculture . Alongside them, ample space for the most interesting terroirs: a large presence of companies from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Piedmont and Veneto, followed by Tuscany, Sicily and Puglia. A high-level parterre completed by the presence of great excellences of Italian wine such as the Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and the Consorzio DOC Friuli. There will also be no shortage of entities from the south such as the Consorzio Tutela Vini del Vesuvio, VITI Vignaioli In Terre d’Irpinia, the Enoteca Regionale Calabria and the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil of Sicily. All this for a tasting journey that embraces the entire Peninsula, from the Prosecco hills, passing through the great whites of Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia, up to the structured labels of central Italy and the surprising reds of Calabria.

Etna, the Tuscan company lands in one of the most suitable lands for wine.

The shared passion for wine and for true relationships has always reigned supreme in the sincere friendship between Lamberto Frescobaldi and Marco de Grazia, to which was added the desire to create something together, a dream they have nurtured for 35 years. Today that dream has become a real collaboration with Marchesi Frescobaldi becoming a minority partner of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna. A place with a unique strength, breath and primordial energy. And so Marco De Grazia and Lamberto Frescobaldi have decided to carry forward together the beautiful Sicilian project that Marco created in 2002.

“For decades Lamberto and I have shared time, friendship, and of course wine after wine – and the joys and sorrows of our children growing up together in the same school” – these are the words of Marco de Grazia, owner of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, who adds – “Chance gave us a push. Our shared visions too. The gears began to turn, first with hesitation, then with enthusiasm. And the friendship became something more: a shared passion and drive for higher goals, the desire to give shape to a clear and common intuition, and finally translate it all into increasingly ambitious and fine wines. Together”.

“For me, Marco De Grazia represented an authentic point of reference” – says Lamberto Frescobaldi, President of Gruppo Marchesi Frescobaldi, who continues – “In the early 90s, shortly after my marriage, we shared many evenings and many bottles of wine opened together. In those moments I listened attentively to every word he said: his constant search for finesse in wines, his contagious energy, the clarity of his vision.”

The journey continues. Supported by a long friendship and a mountain that never ceases to inspire.

An exclusive food and wine experience among authentic flavours, local ingredients and a cuisine that tells the soul of the Aeolian Islands.

Tenuta di Castellaro is preparing to welcome a new gastronomic experience with the opening of Castellaro Bistrot , which will officially debut on April 21. A new chapter, which confirms the vocation for excellence and the valorization of the territory, this time through a refined and innovative culinary proposal.

At the helm of the bistro will be chef Giacomo Caravello , whose modern approach to cooking is distinguished by research, evolution and a deep connection with the roots of the Sicilian territory. His philosophy is based on a contemporary vision of tradition, capable of reinterpreting authentic ingredients in an innovative way, without ever losing the connection with the essence of local cuisine. “ Energy, enthusiasm, vision and territory, these are the words that perfectly sum up the path that led us to embrace without hesitation the project of opening the new Bistrot Castellar o”, says Caravello, from Milazzo, born in 1989, already at La Montecchia dagli Alajmo and with Martina Caruso at Signum from 2014 to 2018, then from 2019 at Balìce, in his hometown. “ The great work done by Massimo Lentsch in recent years on the Island of Lipari – he continues – has demonstrated the foresight to believe in a unique place in the world, to which I am strongly linked due to geographical proximity and career path. Our idea is to talk about the territory, in the dish, in the atmosphere and in the volcanic energy that these islands are able to transmit. For me, an exciting challenge, as a chef, as an entrepreneur and as an adopted son of this archipelago. We can’t wait to welcome you” .

A sensory journey between territory and seasonality

The menu of Castellaro Bistrot – open for lunch for tasting and light lunch and for dinner with an à la carte menu – is a tribute to the biodiversity of the Aeolian archipelago, with a careful selection of local and seasonal raw materials. The dishes are built around central elements of the Aeolian gastronomic tradition , enhanced by modern techniques and creative combinations. Capers, datterini tomatoes, wild fennel, basil, red prawns, lobster pot prawns, aubergines, mussels, almonds : these are some of the fundamental ingredients on which the proposal will revolve, very representative of the territory and the idea of cuisine of the Bistrot Castellaro.

An immersive experience between wine and cuisine

Castellaro Bistrot is the perfect place for a complete food and wine experience, where the labels of Tenuta di Castellaro, Massimo Lentsch’s Etna DOC and some of the most representative French Vignerons blend harmoniously with the culinary proposals of chef Caravello. Each course is designed to enhance the characteristics of the wines, creating pairings studied to enhance aromas, flavors and structure.

The opening of the bistro represents a further step in Tenuta di Castellaro’s commitment to offering quality, capable of involving guests in a journey that celebrates the landscape, culture and tradition of the Aeolian Islands.

A designer bistro

Built in collaboration with architects Michele Giannetti and Alessandro Dalpiaz of the Hamburg-based Dalpiaz Giannetti Architekten studio, Bistrot Castellaro takes up the same architectural form as the mushroom-shaped pillars of the cellar, with columns made of polystyrene formwork. The elements of the formwork, transformed into art installations by artist Luigi Radici, enrich the space of the barrel cellar, as do the walls he customized. The elevator functions as a wind tower, while an outdoor open kitchen creates a welcoming and refined atmosphere, perfect for preparing dishes. Tenuta di Castellaro : Where the sun sets straight down to the sea and the age-old tradition of sapling cultivation is passed on, Tenuta di Castellaro stands on volcanic soil, a monument dedicated to nature, culture and architecture. The wine project, closely linked to the historical and landscape context, tells the story of a unique territory like Lipari, the main of the Aeolian Islands. There are 24 hectares of vineyards for about 70 thousand bottles a year and a modern cutting-edge cellar, as well as a wine resort and the geo-mineral park of the Caolino Caves, cleaned and reclaimed to make it available to the community: Tenuta di Castellaro is a unique and complex reality, which has always lived a natural approach to viticulture, using organic and vegan protocols. The wild charm of this corner of the world, uncontaminated, remote and magnetic has bewitched the Lentsch family from Bergamo, who in 2005 decided to undertake a great winemaking and landscape project: to preserve, enhance and make known the beauty of this place, safeguarding its traditions and peculiarities, giving life to wines made from native island grapes, starting from Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto Nero, which are pure extract of a territory.

Participation in Vinitaly 2025 of the Garda DOC Consortium.

The 2025 edition of Vinitaly ends with an extremely positive balance for the Garda DOC Consortium, which has demonstrated its ability to evolve and innovate, strengthening its role in the Italian wine scene.

Thanks to the vision and energy of Sissi Baratella , oenologist and popularizer, Garda DOC has consolidated its identity, focusing not only on wine, but also on the territory, culture and the value of relationships. The Garda DOC Consortium was one of the undisputed protagonists of the event, thanks to modern and engaging formats that were able to combine tradition and modernity in the story of the territory. The social tastings were a great success, transforming the Garda DOC space, within the area (Avenue H, Stand 1) into a real meeting place and dialogue between experts and enthusiasts. The tasting events allowed the public to discover the nuances of Garda wines through guided tastings, enriched by Italian gastronomic excellences such as Montasio DOP cheese , Crudo di Cuneo DOP and Salame Varzi DOP . This contemporary formula has made the discovery of wines even more dynamic and interactive, encouraging direct dialogue with experts and producers and strengthening the bond between wine and its territory.

“ Communication in the wine sector, changes in consumer behavior and advice for producers in promoting the Garda DOC are some of the topics that have been discussed in recent days at our stand,” underlines Paolo Fiorini , president of the Garda DOC Consortium, “ and once again we have been able to promote the strengths of a sustainable territory such as Lake Garda, with immense food and wine and tourism potential. With this edition of Vinitaly, the Garda DOC Consortium has reaffirmed its ability to innovate and tell the story of its territory with authenticity and vision .”

To give further impetus to the narrative of the Garda DOC Consortium, Sissi Baratella’s talks , an authentic comparison on the world of wine that stimulated a debate on the role of the denomination, the value of wine tourism and the identity of the Garda territory. Through a series of social interviews and insights, Sissi Baratella was able to best interpret the new forms of communication in the world of wine, making the Garda DOC Consortium the protagonist of an authentic and accessible dialogue. With a direct and spontaneous style, Sissi Baratella was able to involve the public and amplify the narrative of the territory, creating a dynamic interaction within a convivial environment, perfectly in tune with the style of the Garda DOC Consortium that found wide resonance on social media. The format was built around a simple but incisive question: ” Can I offer you a Garda DOC ?”, a starting point that involved guests from the world of journalism, sport and cuisine in an open dialogue, always accompanied by a glass of Garda DOC. Through this inspiration, Sissi accompanied her guests on a journey to discover the characteristics of the denomination, the richness of the territory, and the potential of wine tourism, creating a perfect fil rouge between the past, present and future of Garda viticulture.

Engaging content and insights that will be published on the Consortium’s social channels in the coming days and that will give enthusiasts and wine lovers the opportunity to relive the extraordinary days of Vinitaly 2025.

Together with these products, the Garda DOC Consortium is part of the three-year project co-financed by the European Union “DOP Excellence: a fully European savoir-faire”. The communication campaign aims to strengthen the recognition and notoriety of quality European agri-food products with the DOP mark, as well as improve the competitiveness and consumption of the Union’s agri-food products. The program, which involves Italy, Germany and Austria, includes a series of activities dedicated to increasing their visibility and appreciation in the three reference markets.