The event, scheduled for November 22–24 and organized by Piacenza Expo, is gaining strength with new endorsements. The technical committee also expands, ensuring quality among selected exhibitors.
From November 22 to 24, 2025, the Fiera dei Vini returns to Piacenza Expo for its third edition, enhanced by prestigious new endorsements: A.I.C. – Italian Chefs Association and the National Association of Wine Cities (Città del Vino). These two nationally significant organizations, with complementary expertise, will help broaden the scope of the event. Founded to promote Italian cuisine worldwide through events, conferences, institutional dialogue, and competitions like the Culinary Olympics, the A.I.C. – Italian Chefs Association will host live cooking shows during the three-day event, featuring typical local products and traditional recipes.
“Supporting the Fiera dei Vini means promoting an event of high cultural and professional value, where excellence in wine meets excellence in cuisine. It’s also a valuable opportunity for us chefs to deepen dialogue with producers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry professionals in a spirit of shared growth,” explains President Simone Falcini. “Wine, like cuisine, is an expression of land, history, and change. That’s why we believe the event organized by Piacenza Expo is a strategic occasion to support and enhance. Its strength lies in its ability to attract a knowledgeable and discerning audience, highlight selected products, and foster authentic connections among food and wine professionals. Events like this are essential to shaping the future of Italian gastronomy, with increasing focus on quality and sustainability.”
The National Association Città del Vino – a network of municipalities safeguarding winemaking traditions and local authorities home to at least one DOP or IGP designation – also acknowledges the strategic value of the event. “The National Association of Città del Vino is proud to endorse the Fiera dei Vini,” states President Angelo Radica. “We see this as a contribution to the success
of a growing event that offers a vital opportunity for winemakers, restaurateurs, wine shop owners, sommeliers, and public administrators to engage directly and stay up to date in a sector that demands ongoing study and adaptation. Wine is culture, identity, and future – and the Fiera dei Vini is an exceptional venue that deserves recognition.” A view echoed by Paolo Grazia, regional coordinator of Città del Vino Emilia-Romagna: “The Fiera dei Vini stands out for its focus on a qualified audience and carefully selected exhibitors, ensuring high standards that are positioning the event as a point of reference not only regionally, but nationally. The exchange of knowledge and innovation makes showcases like this indispensable for the advancement of our sector.”
The technical committee of the trade fair, established from the first edition to ensure high standards through the careful selection of participating companies and guidance on educational content, is also growing. It now includes four high-profile figures: joining Antonello Maietta (Former President of AIS – Italian Sommelier Association, journalist and food and wine educator), Vito Intini (President of ONAV – National Wine Tasters Organization), and Roberto Donadini (President of FISAR – Federation of Italian Sommeliers, Hoteliers, and Restaurateurs), is Giuliano Boni, wine educator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in the wine industry.
“With these developments, our Fiera dei Vini is heading into a growing edition, renewed in content and strengthened by new partnerships,” says Sergio Copelli, General Coordinator of Piacenza Expo. “This is an event that places wine culture, connection to the territory, and the quality of relationships between winemakers, professionals, and wine lovers at its core, making it a strategic opportunity for the Italian wine sector.”
Piacenza, Fiera dei Vini – Highlights
When: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, November 22–24, 2025
Where: Piacenza Expo
Public Opening Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM – Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Admission: €25.00 (includes tasting glass). Reduced rate of €15.00 for affiliated industry association members. Free entry for minors (who are not permitted to taste wines)
Parking: Free
