Italian
From April 11 to 13 at the Margraf showroom in Gambellara Vicenza, 180 producers from Italy and Europe. Tasting room for press and operators and a new networking area
Gambellara (Vicenza) – The 21st VinNatur Tasting, the annual event organized by the VinNatur Association, returns from Saturday, April 11 to Monday, April 13. For three days, the Margraf showroom will host 180 winemakers from 6 countries: Albania, Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia, and Spain and from 19 Italian regions, united by their commitment to sustainable viticulture.
A new feature of the 2026 edition will be the presence of the Association des Vins Libres d’Alsace, which will participate with a shared tasting counter. Founded in 2019, AVLA now has about 60 members and represents a new generation of Alsatian natural wine producers. Additionally, this year VinNatur Tasting will join the celebrations for the centenary of the birth of Luigi Veronelli, journalist, publisher, and food and wine writer, remembering his extraordinary contribution to Italian wine culture and his role as a pioneer of wine criticism.
“Luigi Veronelli played a decisive role in redefining the meaning of winemaking in our country: he did not just tell the story of wine, but defended and gave voice to the winemakers. In him, we recognize a clear precursor of the values that are now considered foundational in the natural wine sector – explains Angiolino Maule, President of VinNatur –. Therefore, we have chosen to remember him on this occasion, bringing attention back to what he meant and continues to mean.”
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day, visitors will also be able to meet the winemakers, taste and purchase the wines available at the tasting booths. The food area featuring selected products from small Italian producers is confirmed: meats, cured meats and cheeses, regional specialties, craft beers, coffee, and desserts.
Journalists and industry professionals will have access to the tasting room, a quiet and private space set up to provide an optimal tasting experience of all the featured labels at the event. Producers and importers will finally have the opportunity to meet in the new networking area, dedicated to professional exchanges and building business relationships.
Tickets will be available on the event’s website starting from March 1st. The cost is 30 euros for a daily entry and 50 euros for two days, including a tasting glass. The entire proceeds will be used to fund the association’s research and training projects and to support some charitable initiatives.
Tickets can be purchased on-site at the entrance of the event (in cash, credit card, or debit card) or online. Accompanied minors do not pay for entry and cannot participate in tastings. Small pets are allowed.
Useful info for those arriving by train: There will be a free shuttle bus service to and from the San Bonifacio train station. For the return, it is recommended to arrive at the entrance of the event 30 minutes before the train departure.
Useful info for those arriving by car: At the exit of the Montebello Vicentino toll booth (A4 Milan-Venice motorway), turn immediately right towards Verona. The Margraf showroom is located on the right after 1.2 km along the SR11. There is ample parking available and easily accessible. Website: www.vinnatur.org/eventi/vinnatur-tasting-2026/
