{"id":21078,"date":"2026-03-12T12:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestwine.kdemo.cloud\/senza-categoria\/best-wine-stars-2026-confirmations-and-new-features-for-the-seventh-edition-of-the-international-fair-dedicated-to-wine-food-and-spirits\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:00:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:00:28","slug":"best-wine-stars-2026-confirmations-and-new-features-for-the-seventh-edition-of-the-international-fair-dedicated-to-wine-food-and-spirits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestwine.kdemo.cloud\/en\/news\/best-wine-stars-2026-confirmations-and-new-features-for-the-seventh-edition-of-the-international-fair-dedicated-to-wine-food-and-spirits\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Wine Stars 2026: Confirmations and New Features for the Seventh Edition of the International Fair Dedicated to Wine, Food, and Spirits"},"content":{"rendered":"
Milan, March 12<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>, 2026 <\/strong>\u2013 From May 16<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> to 18<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>, the Palazzo del Ghiaccio<\/strong> in Milan will host the seventh edition of Best Wine Stars<\/strong>, an event conceived and organized by Prodes Italia<\/em>. This year, it has received recognition as an International Industry Trade Fair<\/strong> by Regione Lombardia<\/strong>, with the patronage<\/strong> of the Municipality of Milan<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n
The event continues to be a key reference point<\/strong> for the wine and spirits sector, bringing together Italian and international producers, buyers, industry professionals, and specialized press across three days of tastings, meetings, and high-level networking.<\/h5>\n
TASTING PATHS AND THE NEW BRONZE AREA<\/strong><\/h5>\n
In 2026, the exhibition will once again be divided into thematic areas<\/strong> designed to highlight sector excellence and offer visitors a comprehensive tasting experience. These will include: Italian Wine Area<\/strong>, International Wine Area<\/strong>, Organic Wine Area<\/strong>, Spirits Area<\/strong>, and Tasting Area.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Alongside these, the Food Area<\/strong> will host culinary offerings from Enduro Republic Bistrot<\/strong>, born in the village of Grazzano Visconti and founded on a philosophy of sharing and authenticity. Over the three days, it will serve a selection of simple, genuine dishes made with local ingredients, perfectly paired with the tastings.<\/h5>\n
A new feature of the 2026 edition is the Bronze Area<\/strong>, located on the upper floor of the Palazzo del Ghiaccio: a space dedicated to emerging small businesses and producers from less-represented regions<\/strong>, offered under particularly advantageous conditions and designed to support new and developing ventures.<\/h5>\n
\u201cWith this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting and promoting promising businesses that are redefining the wine and spirits landscape through targeted and concrete assistance\u2026\u201d spiega Enzo Carbone, CEO of Prodes Italia<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n
The Bronze Area is already sold out<\/strong>, confirming the strong interest of younger, innovative companies in the sector.<\/h5>\n
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NETWORKING: VILLAGE AREA AND DIGITAL PLATFORM<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The Village Area<\/strong> returns, a dedicated space for press, buyers, and industry professionals, designed to facilitate commercial meetings and B2B relationships.<\/h5>\n
On Monday, May 18th<\/sup><\/strong>, industry operators will be able to collect a \u201cblind box\u201d tasting kit<\/strong> containing bottles from participating wineries, creating new opportunities for interaction between buyers, journalists, and producers.<\/h5>\n
Following the success of its first edition in 2025, the official digital platform<\/strong> will be active again from mid-April, enabling meetings, networking, and interactions among exhibitors, buyers, and sector operators before, during, and after the event.<\/h5>\n
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PARTNERSHIPS E COLLABORATIONS 2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n
The 2026 edition builds on a well-established network of collaborations. Among the Official Partners<\/strong>, AGIVI<\/strong> and ASSOENOLOGI<\/strong> return, while AssoDistil<\/strong>, the National Association of Alcohol and Spirits Distillers, representing Italy\u2019s leading distilleries and safeguarding the interests of its members for over 80 years, and the Consorzio Nazionale Grappa<\/strong>, officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture for the protection and promotion of Grappa with Protected Geographical Indication, join the project for the first time.<\/h5>\n
Engagement with international markets is further strengthened through the event\u2019s Buyer Partners<\/strong>, including Strive International Consulting Ltd.<\/strong>, an international consultancy specializing in export marketing and business development, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary<\/strong>, and DANITACOM<\/strong>, all actively involved in creating and expanding global business opportunities and partnerships.<\/h5>\n
Several top-tier Media Partners <\/strong>also continue their collaboration, including I Grandi Vini<\/strong>, Italia a Tavola<\/strong>, Wine Meridian<\/strong>, DoctorWine<\/strong>, BarTales<\/strong>, Vino News 24<\/strong>, ItalianWineTour<\/strong>, and EventiMilano.it<\/strong>. For the 2026 edition, Wine Tales Magazine<\/strong> also joins the lineup, a leading platform dedicated to the world of wine and its enthusiasts, sharing stories about producers, events, wine culture insights, and travel itineraries through content curated by an expert editorial team.<\/h5>\n
During the event, different media partners will be present with dedicated desks, hosting interviews, meetings, and networking opportunities with journalists and exhibitors.<\/h5>\n
The event\u2019s reach will be further amplified by a creators\u2019 community composed of Simona Geri (@simonagsommelier)<\/strong>, Fabio Gobbi (@fabioelavigna)<\/strong> and Adriano Amoretti (@cantinasocial)<\/strong> who will support the digital dissemination of content, enhancing visibility and engagement among wine enthusiasts and industry professionals.<\/h5>\n
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MASTERCLASS, TASTING ROOMS AND TALKS<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Alongside walk-around tastings, Best Wine Stars 2026<\/strong> will host around 12 masterclasses, talks, and tasting rooms<\/strong>, exploring key sector trends:<\/h5>\n