100 companies presented their flagship products to an audience of industry professionals with a view of Rome from the Terrazza Caffarelli.

Rome is preparing to welcome Vinòforum 2025. In the meantime, Vinòforum Class was the occasion to meet the 300 most important operators in the sector of the Capital, presenting them with a list of almost 200 labels including Wines, Spirits and Extra Virgin Olive Oils and anticipating the event that will come to life in Piazza di Siena from 8 to 14 September . The space of taste will be over 16,000 square meters and will host 800 exhibitors , including wineries, consortia and prestigious entities in the world of spirits, for a representative parterre of quality Italian winemaking, but which also leaves room for numerous international excellences.

“The 2025 edition aims to be an unprecedented one and all the conditions are there – underlined Emiliano De Venuti, creator and organizer of the event – We want to continue to be the place where wine and food become culture: in fact, our mission is, and will always remain, to enhance Italian excellence, both on the production side and on the professionals side. We have chosen to renew ourselves again this year by bringing our event to the setting of Piazza di Siena where over 800 exhibitors are expected to tell the story of the best of our oenology and over 60 restaurants, chefs and pizza chefs who will amaze with their talent. All for a program of masterclasses, meetings, signature dinners, digital spaces and moments dedicated to business that will be able to involve the public of enthusiasts and, at the same time, reserve important opportunities for discussion for operators in the sector.”

An event of great scope, but at the same time always dedicated to excellence: this is precisely the message reiterated during Vinòforum Class , which represented an initial meeting point, in view of the September days. Over 100 companies animated this preview, with a particular focus on the wine, olive and sparkling wine production of Lazio, thanks to the collaboration with the Lazio Region, Arsial and the Rome Chamber of Commerce .

“This year too, the Lazio Region is pleased to participate in Vinòforum – highlighted Giancarlo Righini, Councilor for Budget, Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, Hunting and Fishing, Parks and Forests – an important event for territorial promotion. We present ourselves with our cellars in the presence of tasters and buyers from every corner of Italy, to make known the excellence of our territory.”

“Vinòforum Class – is the comment of the President of Arsial Massimiliano Raffa – confirms itself as a strategic event for the narration of quality wine, in a reserved, selective and highly prestigious context. Also this year, Arsial has chosen to be there to support the wine sector of Lazio, which represents one of the most dynamic assets of our agriculture. The wineries present had the opportunity to meet qualified operators and tell their work through the most representative labels. An ideal preview in view of the next edition of Vinòforum, of which we will once again be partners, in the wake of that Lazio Model that focuses on the synergy between promotion, innovation, production quality and territorial roots.”

Vinòforum Class also reserved a space for the selection of Vini Buoni d’Italia and EvooSchool , as well as a tasting corner dedicated to spirits. Among the Italian labels, from Veneto to Sicily, passing through Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Piedmont and Lombardy, there were also the great Maisons of Champagne, but also representatives from Spain, Croatia and South Africa, all for a first taste that aroused great interest from the press and industry insiders.

A grand presentation where the cornerstones of Vinòforum were reaffirmed, which for over 20 years has been a showcase for all the excellent products of our country, making Rome, the Capital of wine and food, an inseparable pair. At Vinòforum Piazza di Siena 2025, The Night Dinners will return, exclusive dinners created by renowned chefs from all over Italy, as well as Temporary Restaurants , spaces dedicated to the best of the region’s restaurants.

In this scenario, one of the most beloved symbols of Italian cuisine will not be missing: this year too, Vinòforum will host the Pizza Dinner Gala with the great masters of pizza, but above all it will be the stage for the final of La Città della Pizza 2025 , the competition dedicated to the search for new talents who will have the opportunity to experience the emotions of the final in the center of Rome. 9 finalists, chosen during the selection phase, on Sunday 14 September, will present their pizza in front of the jury composed of the best experts and journalists in the sector.

Vinòforum also dedicates space to the great tastings, once again organized and guided by the Associazione Italiana Sommelier Lazio and also in this edition there will be the Digital Garden , a space dedicated to face-to-face interviews with chefs and pizza chefs, wine producers, influencers and communicators. A place designed to delve into the hottest topics in the sector and learn the stories of the great names of Italian food and wine who, in every area, contribute to the growth of the entire sector.

VINÒFORUM AT A GLANCE Vinòforum was born in 2004 as the first event dedicated to wine organized in the city of Rome. For twenty years now it has hosted the major Italian wineries, leaving more and more space for pairing with fine dining. Since 2018 it has confirmed, in terms of numbers and participating companies, the largest food and wine event in Central and Southern Italy.

The Food&Wine proposals of the Menfi reality aim to make known the richness of the local table through different paths, from the most curious to the most typical.

An invitation to discover an unexpected and surprising Sicily through its wines and flavours: the Food&Wine wine tourism proposals of Mandrarossa , a brand of Cantine Settesoli based in Menfi (Agrigento), aim to promote knowledge of the food and wine tradition of the Sicilian territory also through unusual formulas, designed to enrich the ideas of the future with the values of the past.

This is how the Innovativi a Tavola tasting was born, where the wines of the Innovativi line – which includes labels in which international varieties, blended or pure, give a new interpretation of themselves in the Sicilian territories – marry the delicacies of the most traditional cuisine. Thus Larcèra Terre Siciliane Igt (100% Vermentino from organic grapes) goes with Nocellara del Belice olives, Urra di mare Bianco Sicilia Doc (sauvignon blanc) with burrata and anchovy crostini. Santannella Terre Siciliane Igt (70% Fiano, 30% chenin blanc) is excellent with vegetable couscous, Timperosse Terre Siciliane Igt (100% petit verdot) with arancinetta with ragù. Bonera Rosso Sicilia Doc (50% Nero d’Avola, 50% Cabernet Franc) pairs perfectly with aubergine caponata, finally Cavadiserpe Terre Siciliane Igt (60% Merlot, 40% Alicante Bouschet) is the ideal companion for sausage and potato cubes.

For those who prefer more typical flavours, there are two proposals: the first, Origins and Traditions , is a tasting menu that explores the culinary roots of the three territories where the wines of the line are born. Rediscovered Stories , namely Menfi, Etna and Pantelleria. Sentiero delle Gerle Etna Bianco Doc is tasted together with the Etna cheese with saffron, Bertolino Soprano Bianco Sicilia Doc accompanies the sweet and sour Rinaloro. Terre del Sommacco Rosso Sicilia Doc is enjoyed together with bruciuluni, Sentiero delle Gerle Etna Rosso Doc is paired with busiate al pesto etneo. To finish on a sweet note Serapias Passito di Pantelleria Doc with bacio pantesco. The second formula, Sicilia bedda , features the Monovarietal line, fresh and young wines from pure native grapes, accompanied by small tastings of typical Sicilian products to enhance the character and uniqueness of the local heritage. For those who want to discover the most representative wines of Mandrarossa, the Top Wines package includes a tasting of Bertolino Soprano Bianco Sicilia Doc, Cartagho Rosso Sicilia Doc, Terre del Sommacco Rosso Sicilia Doc and Serapias Passito di Pantelleria Doc.

In addition to the Food&Wine packages, at the Mandrarossa winery it is possible to have a wine lunch accompanied by a selection of five wines, or book an aperitif with two or four glasses paired with small tastings of local products and served on the terrace overlooking the sea and the vineyards: a moment of informal conviviality that allows you to discover the brand’s labels and enjoy the splendid Sican landscape during the sunset.

Finally, there is no shortage of more classic individual tastings, dedicated to each line – without pairings with traditional dishes – or to specific varieties, as in the case of the package The Faces of Nero d’Avola , which explores the characteristics of the most famous Sicilian red grape variety, among the most widespread on the whole island.

50 wineries on the private beach of the Riva degli Etruschi resort, traditional gastronomy, workshops, catering and guided tastings in collaboration with Slow Food and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo 21 June 2025 – from 18:30 to 23:30.

Vini Bagnanti , now in its second edition, will welcome on Saturday 21 June, on the private beach of the Riva degli Etruschi Resort, not only 50 wineries from Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, Germany, France and Spain, but also 6 gastronomic artisans , selected by Slow Food, who, thanks to the use of local, fresh and genuine ingredients, will give life to a journey of good, clean and fair flavours.

They will be present

MULINO LE PIETRE

Artisanal pasta prepared with ancient grain flour and carefully worked, following traditional methods.

GAVINANA TRIPPEATOR

Specialist in tripe and Tuscan flavours.

MARCO GRASSI

Marco Grassi with his tasty, lean and genuine porchetta.

THE RIGHT TASTE

Homemade gluten free ice cream shop. For the occasion a special flavor will be prepared with Marittimo wine from Riva degli Etruschi.

PATERNO’S FARM AND THE BRINES

In the woods of Monteverdi Marittimo, the Le Ginestre farm creates goat cheeses with a unique flavor. A few kilometers away, Podere Paterno produces raw milk sheep cheeses, the result of sustainable farming

GUARDAMARE ESTATE

Stand of Riva degli Etruschi where guests can taste Tuscan dishes prepared with organic ingredients coming directly from the agricultural area of the resort, Tenuta Guardamare. Here it will also be possible to purchase the Marittimo wine produced in the Tenuta Guardamare vineyard, cultivated following the principles of sustainable viticulture.

Vini Bagnanti confirms itself as one of the most original and inclusive events in the Italian wine scene . A day of tastings by the sea, between glasses, good and fair food, waves and stories of the territory; an inclusive, free, traversable festival, where wine and food become an opportunity for meeting and learning.

Born from the collaboration between the prestigious Riva degli Etruschi resort and Vini Migranti , a project conceived by Teseo Geri to give a voice to niche winemakers, Vini Bagnanti also benefits from the valuable contribution of Slow Food, Slow Wine, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo and the Banca del Vino.

The event will take place on over a kilometer of private beach , offering a sensory journey through wine, workshops, themed areas and tailored gastronomy curated by the resort’s restaurants and producers selected by Slow Food Condotta Costa degli Etruschi.

What’s new in this edition

– Interactive and tasting workshops by Slow Food.

– Laboratorio del Gusto, at the Mariva Dune restaurant, curated by Slow Wine and the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, where participants will have the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of white wines for aging.

– Larger food area: in addition to the resort’s five restaurants, this year there will be 6 refreshment points, selected by Slow Food Condotta Costa degli Etruschi, which will offer high-quality products.

– Thematic areas designed to encourage authentic dialogue between producers and enthusiasts in a journey that not only celebrates wine, but also tells the stories and values of each winery.

Below is the complete list of participating companies that have been selected for quality, craftsmanship and consistency with the values of sustainability and territorial identity.

1 Ampeleia Roccatederighi (GR) – Tuscany

2 La Ginestra Bio Farm San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) – Tuscany

3 Tenuta Guardamare Tuscany – San Vincenzo (LI)

4 Montemaggio Farm Radda in Chianti (SI) -Tuscany

5 Thomas Niedermayr Appiano on the Wine Road (BZ) – Trentino Alto Adige

6 La Ricolla Ne (GE) – Liguria

7 Sàgona Tuscany – Loro Ciuffenna (AR)

8 Parés Baltà Pacs del Penedès – Spain

9 Vina Guštin Renče – Slovenia

10 Champagne Legret & Fils Talus – Saint – Prix – France

11 Wageck Weine Bissersheim – Germany

12 Demetervin Màd – Hungary

13 Bodegas Piedra Zamora – Spain

14 Penlois Lancié – France

15 Ugo Contini Bonacossi Roccalbegna (GR) – Tuscany

16 Podere la Botta Capraia and Limite (FI) – Tuscany

17 Alessandro Tofanari Poggibonsi (SI) – Tuscany

18 Giordano Press Casalmaggiore (CR) – Lombardy

19 La Gigliola Farm Gigliola (FI) – Tuscany

20 Sant’Agnese Farm Tuscany – Piombino (LI)

21 Lands of Maté Pasturana (AL) – Piedmont

22 Postuman Farm Mezzane di sotto (VR) – Veneto

23 Soltufo Gavi (AL) – Piedmont

24 Segalari Mills Castagneto Carducci (LI) – Tuscany

25 Trinci Farm Castagneto Carducci (LI) – Tuscany

26 One Belvedere Castellina in Chianti (SI) – Tuscany

27 Cellars Re Dauno San Severo (FG) – Puglia

28 Fortebrezza Rassina (AR) – Tuscany

29 Stricker Trentino-Alto Adige – Frangarto (BZ)

30 Riccardo Battistella Este (PD) – Veneto

31 Lavacchio Farm Pontassieve (FI) – Tuscany

32 Clivo Altura San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) – Tuscany

33 Gastronomes Studio Monza (MB) – Lombardy

34 Bulera Farm Pomarance (PI) – Tuscany

35 Acquabona Portoferraio (LI) – Tuscany

36 Asja Rigato Bovolenta (PD) – Veneto

37 Giodo Montalcino (SI) – Tuscany

38 Michele Satta Castagneto Carducci (LI) – Tuscany

39 Castaldi Briona Agricultural Company (NO) – Piedmont

40 Gralò Franciacorta Erbusco (BS) – Lombardy

41 Toscani Farm Casale Marittimo (PI) – Tuscany

42 Carleone Estate Tuscany

43 Comete Field Castagneto Carducci (LI) – Tuscany

44 Zonzo Project Florence (FI) – Tuscany

45 Graziano Pra Farm Monteforte d’Alpone (VR) – Veneto

46 Prince Corsini San Casciano in Val di Pesa (FI) – Tuscany

47 Belvedere Estate Montecalvo Versiggia (PV) – Lombardy

48 Lupinella Vinci (FI) – Tuscany

49 Vineyards Massa Monleale (AL) – Piedmont

50 Petrolo Bucine (AR) – Tuscany

On the day of the event it will also be possible to purchase some of the producers’ labels at their stands .

The entrance ticket will be 20 euros per person and will include a personalized glass and shoulder strap, unlimited wine tastings and participation in the workshops . The Laboratorio del Gusto dedicated to white wines for aging will require a separate ticket.

“ It confirms itself as an important edition with many new features – comments Teseo Geri -. After the success of Vini Migranti 2025 and the last edition of VINI BAGNANTI, this year we have also involved winemakers who come from abroad. There will be many Italian companies from Piedmont to Sicily and obviously many Tuscan companies, from the well-known ones to those that will certainly be a pleasant discovery.

Vini Bagnanti is an invitation to slow down, observe, taste, listen. It is a festival that speaks of peasant culture, relationships and the future”.

Riva degli Etruschi, with over 60 years of history, is an ecosystem of values. Immersed in 35 hectares of parkland, with 8,000 trees and shrubs and with over 400 accommodations, five restaurants, an organic farm and sustainable wine production , it is a point of reference for Tuscan hospitality and an active center of gastronomic and environmental culture, in close collaboration with the University of Florence, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo and Slow Food.

Among the excellent products produced internally are ancient vegetables and grains, the Violet Artichoke of Val di Cornia, a Slow Food presidium, the organic EVO oil of Tenuta Biliotto, the white and red “Marittimo” wines produced in collaboration with Michele Satta, one of the most important winemakers of Bolgheri, and the spirits created with Nannoni Grappe.

Participating in Vini Bagnanti can also be an opportunity to live an engaging and regenerating experience for a relaxing weekend by the sea. With its 400 accommodations including rooms, villas and residences immersed in nature, it is the ideal destination for those traveling alone or in couples, for families or groups of friends. The welcome is in fact designed for every need, even from a gastronomic point of view thanks to the five restaurants present within the resort, each with its own identity:

– Mariva Dune: fine dining.

– Nautico: seafood restaurant, with a focus on fish sustainability (collaboration with UNISG).

– Mistral: Tuscan flavours.

– All’Orto: zero-mile cuisine with ingredients from the organic garden, a link between the agricultural area of Riva degli Etruschi and the table.

– Magù: pizza with local ingredients and a selection of beers. The pizzeria is characterized by a new project on the research of raw materials, with a focus on ancient grains, thanks to the collaboration with Mulino Le Pietre.

AMONG THE HILLS OF MONFERRATO: SUMMER TOLD IN A GLASS.

With the arrival of summer, Monferrato reveals its soul. The hills light up with golden light, the streets are filled with curious travellers, the scents of budding vines mix with the warm air. In this Piedmontese land, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, every place is a discovery and every glass is transformed into an emotion. Monferrato is not visited: it is lived, listened to, and savored slowly.

” In Monferrato, wine is not just a product of excellence: it is an integral part of our cultural landscape, of people’s daily lives, of the collective memory and of the identity of an entire community ” – says Vitaliano Maccario , president of the Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato Consortium. ” Each bottle contains the patient work of our winemakers, the nuances of the territory and the deep vocation for quality. And in the summer, when the territory generously opens up to those who visit it, all this becomes even more tangible: the vineyards are transformed into scenarios of beauty, the cellars into places of meeting and storytelling, the glasses into occasions of connection between people and territories. Wine tourism is not only an opportunity to make the wines of our denominations known, but a way to convey emotions, roots, authenticity. Tasting a Monferrato wine means getting in tune with a centuries-old history made of passion, respect for the land and the pleasure of being together. It is a philosophy of well-being that encompasses all the values of our territory .”

In this unique setting, the Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato Consortium invites you to embark on a sensory journey through vineyards, cellars, flavors and stories. Thirteen denominations, including DOCG and DOC, make up the mosaic of excellence that tell the story of the variety and richness of this territory; keys to a world made of authenticity, peasant traditions, and sincere hospitality.

Barbera d’Asti DOCG , for example, is perfect to accompany an outdoor lunch after a walk among the rows. Its fresh and lively character enhances traditional summer dishes – from raw meat salads to omelettes with wild herbs – and lends itself wonderfully to a tasting at sunset, in one of the many wineries that open their doors for picnics among the vineyards, accompanied by live music and local products.

Grignolino d’Asti doc , with its elegant sip and delicate tannins, is the ideal companion for hot days, when you are looking for lightness without sacrificing personality. This wine, with an ancient history, becomes a perfect travel companion during visits to the villages of Asti, paired with artisanal cured meats, fresh toma cheeses and freshly baked focaccia in shaded courtyards where time seems to have stopped.

Cortese dell’Alto Monferrato DOC, with its intense aroma and smooth taste, is the absolute protagonist of festive moments. Light straw-yellow in color, sometimes with greenish reflections, it has a light and persistent aroma with floral and fresh fruit notes; the taste is dry, rightly acidic, with a slightly bitter aftertaste harmonized by a good flavor, it is the perfect complement to a splendid day among the hills of Alto Monferrato or in the historic estates that dot the Belbo valley. Often served with traditional desserts, fresh fruit or blue cheeses to be enjoyed during a late breakfast or a relaxed snack in the shade of a pergola, overlooking the rows.

Terre Alfieri DOCG Arneis , on the other hand, stands out for its elegance and versatility. Fresh and floral, it finds its maximum expression during the evening events that animate the squares and courtyards of the Asti hills: gourmet dinners under the stars, show cooking and themed tastings that combine contemporary cuisine and wines of character, often accompanied by artistic performances and moments of theatrical narration.

Alongside the more well-known denominations, Monferrato preserves a unique winemaking heritage, made up of native vines that surprise with their originality and depth. The rare and highly fragrant Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG offers an unforgettable experience to those who taste it in family-run cellars, where generations of winemakers have dedicated themselves to producing unique and distinctive wines of the area. It pairs splendidly with spicy dishes or aged cheeses, served during guided tastings in the small natural amphitheatres of the area.

Freisa d’Asti DOC , with its rustic but elegant character, is perfect to accompany evening barbecues in farmhouses , among laughter, music and conviviality. Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC , sweet and aromatic, finds its golden opportunity during Sunday events in the vineyard parks, designed for families and small excursions, where children play on the grass and adults are enchanted by a glass.

Wine tourism here is not just a proposal: it is a promise. Every trip to Monferrato is an opportunity to stop, breathe, listen to the silence of the vineyards and the stories of those who live those vineyards every day. Between one glass and another, between a village and a panoramic terrace, you find yourself closer to something profound: the beauty of simplicity, the taste of waiting, the gentle strength of the earth.