From Monday 24 February a week of events spread throughout the city that will culminate in the long weekend of the Salone del Vino Torino, from 1 to 3 March 2025. The event will open on Friday 28 February 2025 from 6 pm with the Grand Inauguration from SNODO – OGR TORINO.

From Monday 24 February to Monday 3 March the OFF of the Salone del Vino involves the entire city, from the centre to the outskirts, for a week full of events . Over 50 widespread events that will see, in addition to the cellars, also restaurants, piole, wine shops and cult places of Turin , including dinners, artists, tastings and writers and will culminate with the grand inauguration scheduled for Friday 28 February from SNODO to OGR Turin.

Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February at Combo , in the spaces of the “Caffetteria Santabarbara” there will be six tasting moments of the wine excellences of the Piedmont region. It starts on Tuesday at 6 pm with the Baratuciat Association and Historic Vines, then continues at 7:30 pm with the Sorì di Diano d’Alba while on Wednesday at 6 pm it will be the turn of the Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Acqui followed by the Consorzio Vini Val Susa DOC at 7:30 pm. Thursday at 6 pm with the Associazione Produttori dei Colli Astiani and at 7:30 pm with the Consorzio Tutela Grappa del Piemonte and Grappa di Barolo ( registration on : www.salonedelvinotorino.it ).

Also at Cantina Social at the Mercato Centrale, from Tuesday 25 February, from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm, free masterclasses will be the protagonists, including one with the Poderi Moretti company that will present ‘Il Roero nel Calice’ and ‘ll Sogno di Luca Leggero a Villareggia: Vini Unici, Storie e molti altro.

Also on Tuesday 25 February at OFF TOPIC , from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the masterclass entitled “Tutto un altro dolcetto” by the Consorzio Tutela Ovada DOCG will be held. Aimed at showing the aging characteristics of the denomination, thanks to the tasting of eight labels from different vintages, it will be a way to tell the surprising potential of these wines, partly still to be discovered. The following day, Wednesday 26 February from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, the Consorzio di tutela vini DOC Pinerolese will present the excellence of the territory in a dedicated masterclass.

Di Libri in Vino is the title of the exhibition, with free admission , organized by the Salone del Vino with Libreria Bodoni, together with ONAV Torino , for two evenings of meetings with authors, enriched by tastings with local wineries. The first appointment will be held on February 25 and will involve the writer Giulia Ceirano to talk about the recipe book she wrote, “Il cinema in cucina” (Hoppipolla Edizioni), accompanied by Petunia Ollister . It continues on February 26 with Matteo Gazzarata, author of the volume “Il paesaggio vitivinicolo in Piemonte” (Echos Edizioni).

At Eataly Torino Lingotto, in the “Spazio Vino” inside the wine shop, on Tuesday 25 February, as part of the “ Wine & Comedy ” festival, Alessio Cabbia’s show will be held: you can watch the stand-up comedian perform while tasting the best wines from Eataly’s wine list. On Thursday 27 February, in the “Sala dei Duecento”, it will be the turn of the “ Gioco della Bottiglia”, a dynamic tasting designed for those who love wine and conviviality. Finally, on Friday 28 February, “Learning to taste wine: in-depth analysis”, curated by sommelier Roberta Poloniato, and the artistic aperitif “Vino e colori” with Beatrice Scaramal are scheduled.

Finally, on Saturday 1st March, starting at 11pm, we return to OFF TOPIC for the official party of the Salone , with a selection of the best Turin DJs providing a moment of celebration for all the Salone audience.

THE DINNERS

For four evenings, the Piedmontese wine excellences will meet the menus of the most typical restaurants in the city , for a food and wine journey that combines the flavors of the territory with the cellars of the Salone del Vino Torino.

The program of the Great Dinners starts on Monday 24 February at Raffaleo with Cantina Ceste di Govone (CN), and continues on Tuesday 25 February at Osteria Rabezzana with wines from Cantina Rabezzana di San Desiderio .

The event will continue on Thursday 27 February at Gaudenzio vino e cucina where the chef’s dishes will be paired with wines from Cascina Elena di Rocchetta Tanaro, while at the tables of La Piola Sabauda, you can enjoy a real ‘ combo ‘ featuring Tenuta la Graziosa di Montegrossi D’asti and the Prasso winery of Mongardino.

On Friday, February 28, the Ailimē restaurant will host the Rabel vini winery from Santo Stefano Roero, while in the rooms of the Trattoria della Posta you can meet Macario Vini from Nizza Monferrato. Also on the same evening, the specialties of the Fiorfood by La Credenza restaurant will be enhanced by the selection of Cantine Balbiano from Mongardino and the à la carte menu of the Albergo Ristorante San Giors will meet the labels of Scarzella Wines from Rocchetta Tanaro.

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd in the Mamma’ Isola di Capri restaurant at the OGR Turin the two Great Dinners of the Salone dedicated to all visitors. Together with Tenuta del Barone (Vergne) by Vaira Maurilio and the Mascarello Michele e figli winery of La Morra , we will go to taste their great wines born in the heart of the Langhe, together with a menu created specifically by the executive chef Raffaele Amitrano : we start with Dolcetto and Barbera, passing through Nebbiolo Riserva, to arrive at the king of wine, Barolo.

APPOINTMENTS IN WINE SHOPS

To enrich the OFF week of the Salone del Vino there will also be events in the city’s wine bars this year: it starts on Tuesday 25 February , from 5 pm, when Oinos wine bar will host Pescaja di Cisterna D’asti , while Enoteca Buosi will welcome Pico Maccario di Mombaruzzo .

The following day, Wednesday 26 February from 6pm, Rossorubino will meet Alberto Oggero from Santo Stefano Roero (CN) while Vineria Verso , from 7pm, will introduce us to the wines of Luca Luigi Tosa from Cossano Belbo.

On Thursday 27 February , starting at 7pm, we return to Enoteca Buosi where this time you can taste the selection of Ettore Germano from Serralunga d’Alba (CN) .

The events in the wine shop will end on Friday 28 February at Enoteca Bistrot Crotin where you can taste the labels of Le Marie di Barge , while at Sorso Vineria you can learn more about the wines of Tenuta Foresto di Nizza Monferrato and finally, at Emilia , you can will toast with the Braccia Winery of Rese di Busca .

THE GRAND INAUGURATION OF THE WINE SHOW

On Friday 28th, in the SNODO spaces at OGR Torino from 6pm to 11pm, the Salone del Vino di Torino begins its kermesse with a spectacular inauguration party, celebrating the excellence of Piedmontese winemaking, in an unprecedented event.

Twenty of the great wineries of Piedmont and some exceptional guests will be present and protagonists of this evening; to accompany, the music of DJ Fazza, the delicious gastronomic proposals of SNODO, cocktails at km0 and much more!

Visitors will be able to taste three iconic labels from each winery and discover new excellences, immersing themselves in an atmosphere of conviviality and passion for wine.

From 6 pm to 11 pm , the Salone del Vino Torino, together with Go Wine and the Cantine d’Italia 2025 guide, which, with its careful and authoritative selection, confirms itself as an essential tool for orienting oneself among the best Italian wineries, will kick off the third edition of the Salone del Vino Torino.

Three events to celebrate the beautiful season among the Valdobbiadene Hills. The company’s wines will accompany the culinary proposals of the territory.

Spring brings with it a new calendar of events at the Wine Center of Val d’Oca , designed to combine culture, food and wine and conviviality. Starting in March, one event per month will accompany wine lovers on a journey through music, cinema and tastings, promoting the territory and its excellent products. Sunday 16 March at 3:00 pm the season will open with Cinema Suonato , a live concert dedicated to the most famous film soundtracks composed by Ennio Morricone, Nicola Piovani, Nino Rota and other greats. The Blue Note Small Ensemble , made up of piano, violin, drums, sax/clarinet and voice, will perform the melodies that made the masterpieces of the big screen unforgettable, also telling the curious anecdotes linked to the birth of these compositions. Afterwards, participants will be able to toast with Uvaggio Storico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG . Admission is subject to a fee of 10 euros, with mandatory reservations for up to a maximum of 50 participants. Sunday 13 April , starting at 10:00 am, there will be space for the flavours of the season with the Spring Brunch paired with the Rive DOCG selection . It will be an opportunity to taste the Rive Signature line in its three versions – Extra Brut, Brut and Extra Dry – combined with a gastronomic proposal of seasonal products, curated by the catering Ape Regina of Pederobba (Treviso). All in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by background music. ​The third appointment will be held on Saturday 10 May from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm with the return of AperiDOCG, an aperitif featuring the Classic Cuveés of Val d’Oca: tasting of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut, Brut and Extra Dry. The evening will be enriched by live music from the young band Jungle . ​ ​“We don’t offer simple events, but opportunities to immerse yourself in the authentic identity of Valdobbiadene – explains Stefano Gava , General Manager –. Every tasting and experience of the Wine Center is born from the desire to experience the territory in all its nuances, creating a dialogue between culture, food and wine and landscape. Spring represents a time of rebirth, and with this calendar we want to celebrate the beauty and value of our land by organizing events that not only enhance our wines but actively involve participants in memorable activities”.

From 5 to 7 April, three guided masterclasses and 200 winemakers gathered in Gambellara (Vicenza) for the exhibition dedicated to natural drinking.

The 20th edition of VinNatur Tasting, scheduled at the Margraf showroom in Gambellara (Vicenza) from 5 to 7 April, is enriched with three guided tastings to deepen the knowledge of wines according to nature, comparing old vintages and different interpretations.

On Saturday 5 April at 2:00 pm, Gianpaolo Giacobbo , wine writer and advisor to VinNatur, will host How long can a natural wine last?. Through a selection of labels, vinified with very low levels of sulfur dioxide and aged for at least ten years, participants will be able to discover their complexity and ability to evolve over time, dispelling the myth that they are intended for immediate consumption. The second event, which will be held on Sunday 6 April at the same time, will be Microbiological alterations of wines by agronomist Giacomo Buscioni of Food Micro Team . A journey in which the main organoleptic changes of microbiological origin and their characteristics will be analyzed through a blind tasting of appropriately modified wines. Finally, on Monday 7 April at 2:00 pm, the focus will shift to the most renowned of white grape varieties with the masterclass entitled Pure Riesling – Winemaking styles and climate impact . The speaker will be Dominic Wurth , a wine consultant, who will lead a tasting journey between Germany and Italy comparing different expressions of this grape variety. From dry versions to softer and more structured ones, participants will explore the main winemaking techniques and the fundamental role that climate change plays in the evolution of Riesling. The meeting is promoted in collaboration with Korkindustrie Trier .

VinNatur Tasting 2025 is not only a moment to delve into some aspects of drinking according to nature but also an opportunity to meet and talk with the winemakers of the VinNatur Association, founded in 2006 to promote itself on the national and international markets and which today brings together 300 companies from twelve different nations. At the tasting tables of the event it will be possible to taste and, from this year, purchase wines directly from 200 producers from Italy, Albania, Austria, Germany, Spain, France and Slovenia . What unites them is their commitment to sustainable viticulture, free of chemical additives and oriented towards the authentic expression of the territory, with the least possible number of interventions in the vineyard and cellar.

Tickets for the masterclasses and the event are on sale online on the event website.

VinNatur Tasting in brief
When : Saturday 5, Sunday 6 and Monday 7 April 2025
Where : Margraf Showroom | Via Torri di Confine – Gambellara (Vicenza)
Opening hours to the public : 10am to 6pm
Entrance : 30.00 euros per day (50.00 euros for two days) including a glass for tastings, a map of the producers and an event catalogue. Tickets can be purchased on site, at the entrance to the event (in cash, credit card or debit card) or online on Eventbrite. Minors do not pay for the entrance and cannot do tastings, small pets are allowed
Useful information for those arriving by train:
– A free shuttle bus service will be available to and from the San Bonifacio train station
– On your return we recommend going to the entrance of the event 30 minutes before the train leaves
Useful information for those arriving by car:
At the Montebello Vicentino toll booth exit (A4 Milan-Venice motorway), turn immediately right towards Verona. The Margraf showroom is on the right after 1.2 km along the SR11. Large parking lot in front and easily accessible
Website: www.vinnatur.org/evento/tasting-2025/

VinNatur was founded in 2006 with the aim of uniting small producers of natural wine, from Italy and Europe, in an association that allows them to promote their products: wines that are the result of healthy agriculture that excludes the use of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers, favoring natural practices. At the same time, the Association aims to promote the development of specific skills in the viticultural and natural oenological field. Over the years, the number of member producers has grown significantly, reaching the current 300 companies from twelve different nations.

Luca Zaia: «In 30 years the project has become a model of tourism.

Preparations are in full swing for the 30th edition of the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, an event which, with its 15 wine exhibitions , aims to allow the public to experience the true essence of the hills where the world’s most famous bubbles are born.

The official presentation of the 2025 calendar took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 February, in Venice at Palazzo Balbi , the official seat of the Veneto Regional Council.

“Born from the great strength of the volunteers of the Pro Loco and the desire to communicate in the round the uniqueness of a wine that has conquered the world and the exceptionality of the lands where it has been produced for centuries – declared the president of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia -. The Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco is one of the most famous wine festivals in Italy that for 30 years has put the territory and the product under the spotlight. Over the decades, this project has become a true model of tourism marketing. It is no coincidence that the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco has often been taken as an example and replicated in other regions of Italy”.

“In these hills, which have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG is not just a wine but a bond that unites people through moments of conviviality and joy – continued Giovanni Follador, president of the Organizing Committee – The event represents a unique opportunity to deepen the knowledge of this extraordinary sparkling wine and explore the territory that hosts it. It is an educational opportunity that goes beyond the simple pleasure of the palate, an event that not only promotes a product, but contributes to the training and education of enthusiasts and professionals in the sector, making them discover the characteristics of each sub-area of the Denomination”.

“The year 2024 has recorded excellent results for the Colline del Prosecco destination – concluded Federico Caner, regional councilor for Tourism and Agriculture -: up to November, arrivals grew by 9.3% (compared to a regional figure of 2%) and presences by 9.7% (2.1%) compared to the same period in 2023. At the end of 2024, for the first time, the territory of the Unesco Hills (29 municipalities) far exceeded 500,000 presences, in 2023 they were 482,000. This is also thanks to the Pro Loco system, a winning, very current model, growing year after year (from 535 to 557 from 2022), with 5,000 events organized in the 12 months”.

Once again, the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg area will host the cultural and gastronomic itinerary that, from 14 March to 8 June 2025 , will tell the story of the Alta Marca, its small villages, the vineyards that decorate the slopes and the industrious cellars that have made the local wine famous.

A territory to which the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco this year pays homage with the creation of a symbolic object, given to President Zaia during the presentation : a glass demijohn, embellished with an engraving by the master Marco Varisco , which contains the soil of the Unesco hills and a Glera vine shoot. An object that will also be present in all the Wine Exhibitions to represent the historicity of the event and the link with the territory.

Because with the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, gastronomy, history and culture become a single journey, as demonstrated by the success of the event which, for three decades, has been proposed not as a simple food and wine event but as a journey into beauty to discover the places where the winemaking art of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg was born, where “know-how” is combined with the valorization of an environment that is unique in the world, so much so that it has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site .

THE 2025 PROGRAM

THE SYMBOL OF THE XXX EDITION

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco , the Organizing Committee of the event wanted to create an object that symbolizes the bond between man, territory and wine culture. In each Wine Exhibition, a glass demijohn will be on display, a traditional container for wine that identifies the historic nature of the event, which began when the wine served was mainly bulk wine; inside, the earth of the UNESCO hills , a precious soil that identifies the World Heritage landscape thanks to which Prosecco has become an international phenomenon, and a Glera vine , a small vine plant that symbolizes the continuous cycle of nature but also the bond with the community that takes care of it. Making this object precious and transforming it into a true work of art, the engraving that pays homage to the event and its territory created by Marco Varisco , a famous artist from Treviso whose works are now famous throughout the world. A simple yet powerful symbol, which triggers a deep reflection on memory, on the value of the land and on the need to preserve the connection with nature and with one’s cultural roots.