2024 Edition

Best Wine Stars 2024

The fifth edition of Best Wine Stars, the must-attend event for enthusiasts, the hospitality industry, and the wine and spirits press.
Come discover the 250 selected companies, including Italian and international wineries, champagne houses, spirits producers, and culinary excellence.

TASTING TOUR

● Explore 1200 wine and spirits labels
● Italian Wine Area: an enological journey showcasing the diversity of Italy’s wine regions
● International Wine Area: a curated selection of the global wine panorama
● Spirits Area: delve into the history, production, and blending techniques of spirits
● Organic Area: dedicated to companies championing sustainability
● Tasting Area: indulge in gastronomic excellence
● Food Area: a diverse culinary selection to complement your tastings
● Logo Fausto Lupetti Editore Area:  Talented companies selected by the Publisher Logo Fausto Lupetti
● Assovini Area: A selection of Sicilian realities that will tell the story of the beautiful Sicilian territory through their products
● Partner & Services Area: Innovative Solutions for the Wine and Spirits Sector

MASTERCLASS & TALK

In addition to the walk-around tasting, enjoy a series of tastings and talks hosted by industry experts including Adua Villa, winewriter and digital entrepreneur; Valentina Vercelli, journalist for La Cucina Italiana; Stefania Vinciguerra, Editor-in-Chief of DoctorWine; Francesco Quarna, speaker and winemaker for Radio Deejay; and Fabio Bacchi, founder of BarTales and Roma Bar Show. All tastings will be accompanied by ‘Love Gargano’ baked goods

Upon registration (limited spots available)

BWS VILLAGE – Exclusive access for industry insiders and press

An elegant and comfortable space for networking and business meetings, fostering new relationships and potential collaborations.

BWS AWARDS – By invitation only

Join us on Sunday, May 19, at Palazzo del Ghiaccio’s Piranesi Hall for the Best Wine Stars Awards Ceremony, where winners in various categories will be celebrated, including Best Sparkling WineBest White WineBest Red WineBest Rosé WineBest SpiritBest Herbal LiqueurBest Logo, and Best Label.

NEW AWARDS 2024

#Best Green Project: Recognition for projects that have successfully focused on environmental sustainability.

#Best Hospitality Project: Recognition for winery hospitality projects, including: reception and accommodation services, catering, tasting, entertainment activities, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).

#Best Vinum Innovation: An award for insights and technical projects that have respected and enhanced the territorial wine culture by interpreting it with innovative projects, thus improving the quality of the wine produced.

#Best Buyer Selection: The selected companies will be able to enter into collaboration agreements with the distributors/horeca that have chosen them, in addition to being promoted through social media and press coverage as they are featured in the Press Release issued at the end of the event dedicated to the winners.

# MILANO WINE EXPLORER – Best Wine Stars’ recommendations: For urban explorers with a passion for wine, discovering the finest wine selections that Milan has to offer. A selection of some Milanese entities will visit the event on Saturday to choose their favorite labels, awarding them a special mention.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Via Giovanni Battista Piranesi 14 – 20137 Milan
May 18–19, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
May 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last admission is at 7:00 PM; on Mondays, last admission is at 4:00 PM.
A tasting kit—including a glass to be returned at the end of the tasting and an event guide—is included with the ticket and must be picked up directly at the venue.
Visitors can purchase tickets at a special discount if bought by March 18, 2024.
Admission to the event is free for all industry professionals and journalists upon accreditation.
Sommeliers are entitled to a 50% discount on the ticket price.
*People with disabilities are entitled to free admission for one companion, to be collected on-site.
*Minors, who are not permitted to participate in the tasting tour, are allowed free admission if they present valid identification and are accompanied by an adult with a valid admission ticket.

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