The Association of Natural Wine Producers celebrates the milestone achieved with the awareness of the importance of raising awareness and training the generations of tomorrow.
The 20th edition of VinNatur Tasting is preparing to return to the scene from 5 to 7 April, welcoming enthusiasts and industry professionals to the Margraf showroom in Gambellara (Vicenza).
The event, organized by the VinNatur Association, will see the participation of 200 producers : at the tasting stands they will tell their stories and offer their wines for tasting, which from this year can also be purchased using the trolleys available at the entrance to move around more easily. During the three days it will be possible to address hot topics of the debate on natural wine during the in-depth masterclasses , but there will also be time to relax thanks to the live concert of the Ruggero Robin Trio scheduled for Saturday afternoon and the food area renewed in its location and enriched in its proposal.
New this year will be the participation of ScuolaLibera , an association promoting Steinerian pedagogy: Fabio Chilese , a chef in school catering and beyond, with the volunteers of the school in Lonigo (Vicenza) will offer hot dishes prepared with organic and biodynamic raw materials in a culinary experience that values respect for nature and the quality of the ingredients. “Being a producer of natural wine is not just a job , it is also a mission. We are firmly convinced that we need to pay more and more attention to this Earth that has been entrusted to us – underlines Angiolino Maule , President of VinNatur –. As producers of natural wine in our work we try to respect the environment that surrounds us, but the most important commitment is certainly that of training future generations , aware that we are only passing guests who must try to preserve the available resources for those who come after. Involving ScuolaLibera in the event seemed to us the most concrete and immediate way to do so”.
Among the gastronomic proposals there will be other selected excellences from different regions of Italy: cured meats, cheeses and meats among the stands of La Casara and Fattoria Valli Unite, traditional Bolognese dishes at the Stappo e Sposto food truck, but also the Rete Ostricoltori Italiani and the craft beers of Birrificio Agricolo Sorio, Birrificio Morgana and Birre della Terra. At the end of the meal, coffee from Torrefazione Giamaica and Passion Cocoa with its chocolate creations. The food sector will be located in an external tensile structure in the rear area , a more welcoming environment for visitors and exhibitors.
As for the in-depth proposals, the tasting on Saturday 5 April at 2:00 pm – entitled How long can a natural wine last? and led by the wine writer and advisor of VinNatur Gianpaolo Giacobbo – will have as guest of honor Sandro Sangiorgi , journalist, writer and popularizer of wine and gastronomy. The second appointment, which will be held on Sunday 6 April at the same time, will be Microbiological alterations of wines by the agronomist Giacomo Buscioni of Food Micro Team. On Monday 7 April at 2:00 pm, the wine consultant Dominic Wurth will finally lead Pure Riesling – Winemaking styles and climate impact . This year too, the press and importers will have the opportunity to access the tasting room , where they can find the labels starring in the event in peace and talk with the producers in a private setting.
Tickets for the masterclasses and the event are on sale online on the dedicated website but can also be purchased on site at the entrance to the event. The proceeds from the event will support the research projects of the VinNatur Association and the organization of seminars dedicated to the training of members. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the non-profit organization Progetto Alépé , which has been involved since 1986 in medical and social assistance for the inhabitants of Alépé, in the Ivory Coast.
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/