VitignoItalia 2027 – Naples, Italy

• May 9, 2027
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• May 10, 2027
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Overview

VitignoItalia 2027 – Naples, Italy is great Italian wine event that animates spaces of Stazione Marittima in Naples, point of reference for entire national wine sector for twenty years. The event pursues dual mission that has always characterized it: on one hand to stimulate direct contact between companies and consumers and, in parallel, to design business-oriented moments with trade and importers.

In anticipation of VitignoItalia 2026, scheduled for May 17, 18 and 19 at Stazione Marittima, over 100 companies from across Italy meet against backdrop of Gulf of Naples, ready to liven up spaces. For 2027 edition, 200 wineries will be present for total of over 2000 labels that give life to tasting journey to discover stories of producers and their territories. The festival stages schedule of meetings to deepen dialogue between wine and different fields, starting from music with tasting itinerary.

VitignoItalia has truly gotten in list of essential occasions on nationwide scene, with difficult core of producers, press, industry professionals and wine lovers meeting in capital of Campania to celebrate excellence and terroirs of Italian wine. From hills of Prosecco through great whites of Trentino Alto Adige and FVG to structured labels of central Italy and surprising reds of Calabria, tasting itinerary spans entire Peninsula.

What Makes This Food Event Special

Bold heading: Twenty-Year Legacy: Point of reference for entire national wine sector for twenty years, with 20th-anniversary tasting including horizontal tasting of best labels from 2005 vintage, showing continuity and prestige.

Bold heading: Gulf of Naples Backdrop: Stazione Marittima Molo Angioino location against backdrop of Gulf of Naples, with terrace overlooking sea, creating unmatched setting for wine tasting.

Bold heading: Dual Consumer and Trade Mission: Great showcase designed to pursue dual mission: stimulate direct contact between companies and consumers and design business-oriented moments with trade and importers, with select group of more than 20 international operators from Europe and overseas.

Bold heading: Peninsula-Wide Journey: Tasting itinerary spans entire Peninsula from hills of Prosecco through great whites of Trentino Alto Adige and FVG to structured labels of central Italy and surprising reds of Calabria, plus focus on Campanian wines.

Bold heading: Sensorial Innovation: Initiative born with aim of choosing musical composition capable of best enhancing characteristics of each wine, giving life to real sensorial liaison that opens new perspectives, plus seminars like Red wine and the sea underWATERwines with Zoological Station of Naples.

Food, Cuisine & Specialties

Italian Wine Excellence: Over 2000 labels from 200 wineries including best Italian wine excellence, from Prosecco hills, great whites of Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia, structured labels of central Italy, surprising reds of Calabria, Sicilian wines and Campanian wines.

Campanian Focus: Special focus on Campanian wines with Italian Sommelier Association Campania and Department of Agriculture of Campania Region presenting Guide Catalog of wineries and wineries of Campania, Top Wine Campania Tasting Three GOLD croissants wines awarded by Guide.

Rosé Special: Initiative in collaboration with guide to best rosés in Italy 100 Best Italian Rosé scheduled for whole day, showcasing best rosé expressions from north to south.

Sicilian and Venetian Bubbles: Masterclasses dedicated to Sicilian wines Sicilia enologica vini e territori, Le Bollicine di Sicilia, Venetian bubbles Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco potential of Glera grape variety, and other sparkling wines.

Organic and Underwater Wines: Organic wine told by companies such as San and others, plus unmatched seminar-tasting Red wine and the sea underWATERwines performed by Luca Grippo including very best red wines of the void to dive deeper into undersea improvement and making use of sea water, discussion between science and winemaking with manufacturers and specialists from Zoological Station of Naples.

Regional Tastings: Themed tastings such as Sicilia enologica, Doc Friuli, Tuscan wineries Marchesi Mazzei Fonterutoli, Campania Wine Focus guided tasting of wine-growing areas with thematic analysis.

Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors

Winery Producers: Over 200 wineries from across Italy including historic Tuscan wineries Marchesi Mazzei Fonterutoli, organic producers, Sicilian wineries, Venetian Prosecco houses, Campanian wineries and others presenting labels.

Sommelier Associations: Italian Sommelier Association Campania leading guided tastings, masterclasses and Top Wine Campania Tasting.

Specialists and Scientists: Specialists from Zoological Station of Naples involved in underWATERwines seminar, plus manufacturers and sector specialists.

Food Pairing Vendors: Local food artisans offering pairings with wines, including cheeses, cured meats, and Campanian specialties complementing tasting journey.

Hospitality Partners: Hotel Excelsior in Naples hosting Anteprima VitignoItalia preview event with over 500 labels from 100 wineries, plus other hospitality partners in city.

International Buyers: Select group of more than 20 international operators from Europe and overseas attending for business-oriented moments with trade and importers.

Food Experience

Grand Tasting: Main tasting floor at Stazione Marittima with 2000 labels available for tasting, allowing direct contact between companies and consumers, with producers sharing stories of their territories.

Masterclass Program: Numerous masterclasses dedicated to most interesting wine realities from north to south, starting Sunday with Sicilian wines at 3:00 pm Sicilia enologica vini e territori and at 4:30 pm Le Bollicine di Sicilia, then Venetian bubbles at 6:00 pm Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco potential of Glera, plus Doc Friuli, Tuscan wineries and Campania Wine Focus.

Horizontal and Vertical Tastings: Special 20th-anniversary tasting including horizontal tasting of best labels from 2005 vintage, plus vertical tastings of historic vintages.

Music and Wine Sensorial: Tasting itinerary in collaboration with Coravin and guide to best rosés with musical composition chosen to best enhance characteristics of each wine, giving life to real sensorial liaison opening new perspectives.

Anteprima Preview: Anteprima VitignoItalia inaugural event preceding main event, held at Hotel Excelsior in heart of Neapolitan capital, with over 100 companies meeting against backdrop of Gulf of Naples, offering preview of 500 labels.

Business Networking: Business-oriented moments with trade and importers, with international buyers from Europe and overseas, designing meetings to deepen dialogue between wine and different fields.

Date & Schedule

Official Dates: 9 to 10 May, 2027

Daily Hours: Based on previous editions, entry from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday opening day, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday closing day. For 2027 two-day format, expect similar afternoon to evening hours to allow for professional and public access.

Anteprima Preview: Anteprima VitignoItalia takes place months before main event, previously on Monday November 24 at Hotel Excelsior in Naples, with over 500 labels from 100 wineries and special 20th-anniversary tasting.

Masterclass Schedule: Masterclasses scheduled throughout each day from early afternoon, with themes rotating including Sicilian wines, sparkling wines, regional focuses and special seminars such as underWATERwines.

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Location & Venue

Main Venue – Stazione Marittima: Stazione Marittima di Napoli, Molo Angioino, 80133 Naples, historic maritime station overlooking Gulf of Naples. Venue hosts great Italian wine event that animates spaces with terrace offering stunning sea views.

Address: Stazione Marittima – Molo Angioino, Napoli, with easy access from port area and city centre.

Anteprima Venue: Hotel Excelsior in Naples, heart of Neapolitan capital, hosting Anteprima VitignoItalia with backdrop of Gulf of Naples.

Historic Locations: Previously held at Castel dell’Ovo, showing evolution to larger Stazione Marittima to accommodate 200 wineries and 2000 labels.

Facilities: Venue offers large tasting halls, masterclass rooms, business meeting areas, terrace for Gulf views, and spaces for seminars such as Red wine and the sea.

Accessibility: Located at port with accessible transport connections, near city centre.

Getting to the Event

By Air: Naples International Airport Capodichino closest, with Alibus or taxi to Stazione Marittima area, approximately 20 minutes.

By Train: Napoli Centrale station main hub, then bus, tram or taxi to Molo Angioino Stazione Marittima, approximately 15 minutes.

By Metro: Metro Line 1 to Municipio station, short walk to Stazione Marittima, with station near port.

By Car: Driving to port area possible but not recommended due to limited parking and traffic. Use public transport or taxi.

By Ferry: For island visitors, ferries to Molo Beverello near Stazione Marittima, short walk to venue.

Walking: From historic centre and Via Toledo area, approximately 15 to 20 minute walk to Stazione Marittima through waterfront.

Where to Stay Nearby

Waterfront – Near Stazione Marittima: Hotels near Molo Angioino and waterfront offer walking distance to venue with Gulf views, including Hotel Excelsior hosting preview, prices previously USD 150 to USD 320 per night.

Historic Centre – Toledo and Municipio: Hotels in historic centre near Municipio metro station offer easy access to venue, prices previously USD 80 to USD 200 per night.

Chiaia and Lungomare: Upscale hotels in Chiaia district with sea views and easy taxi to venue, prices previously USD 120 to USD 280 per night.

Santa Lucia and Borgo: Hotels in Santa Lucia area close to port and Castel dell’Ovo former venue, prices previously USD 90 to USD 220 per night.

Budget Options: Hostels and budget B&Bs near Central Station and historic centre offer dorm beds USD 20 to USD 40 and private rooms USD 50 to USD 100.

Luxury: Luxury hotels along waterfront and in Chiaia offer high-end stays previously USD 250 to USD 550 per night.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Castel dell’Ovo Visit: Visit Castel dell’Ovo former venue of VitignoItalia, historic castle on sea with views of Gulf.

Gulf of Naples Cruise: Take boat tour of Gulf of Naples with backdrop that hosts tasting event, enjoying sea views.

Wine Shops in Centre: Explore wine shops in historic centre for additional Campanian wine purchases.

Museo Archeologico: Visit National Archaeological Museum for history of Campania region whose wines featured.

Pizza and Wine Pairing: Enjoy Neapolitan pizza with local wines after tasting.

Anteprima Events: Attend Anteprima VitignoItalia at Hotel Excelsior for preview of 500 labels.

Restaurants & Local Food to Try

Neapolitan Pizza: World-famous Neapolitan pizza pairing with Campanian reds and whites, with pizzerias near venue and historic centre, meals previously USD 10 to USD 25 per person.

Seafood and UnderWATERwines: Seafood restaurants near port offering fresh catch pairing with underwater-aged wines discussed in seminar, meals previously USD 25 to USD 50 per person.

Campanian Specialties: Try Ragù Napoletano, mozzarella di bufala, sfogliatella and other Campanian foods pairing with local wines, meals previously USD 15 to USD 35.

Wine Bars: Wine bars in historic centre offering Campanian wines such as Aglianico, Fiano, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina by glass, previously USD 5 to USD 12 per glass.

Fine Dining: Upscale restaurants in Chiaia and Lungomare offering gourmet pairing menus, previously USD 50 to USD 100 per person.

Street Food: Cuoppo di frittura and other street foods near port for quick bites between tastings, previously USD 3 to USD 7.

Dietary & Food Allergy Information

Wine Allergens: Wines contain sulfites, with some organic wines lower sulfite options available from producers such as San and others.

Food Pairings: Food vendors offering cheese, cured meats and breads may contain dairy, gluten and nuts, with allergen information available from vendors.

Vegetarian and Vegan: Many vegetarian options available in food pairings, with vegan wines identified by producers, as organic wine producers often offer vegan-friendly options.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free food options available from vendors, with wines naturally gluten-free.

Sulfite Sensitivity: For sulfite sensitivity, ask producers about low-sulfite and no-added-sulfite wines, with organic producers offering alternatives.

Information: For specific dietary needs, contact producers directly at tasting tables and food vendors, with Italian Sommelier Association guidance.

Ticket Information

Entry Fee: Entry previously EUR 30, approximately USD 32, for access to tasting floor with 2000 labels, masterclasses may require separate booking.

Anteprima Ticket: Anteprima VitignoItalia preview event at Hotel Excelsior may have separate ticket, previously similar pricing around EUR 30 approx USD 32.

Masterclass Tickets: Masterclasses such as Sicilia enologica, Bollicine di Sicilia, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco and underWATERwines may require separate registration or be included, with some premium masterclasses previously EUR 20 approximately USD 22.

Business Accreditation: Business-oriented moments with trade and importers offer trade accreditation for industry professionals, with international buyers from Europe and overseas receiving special access.

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: General admission USD 32 for day access to 2000 labels. Masterclass entry USD 22 where separate. Anteprima preview USD 32. Full three-day pass in previous three-day format was USD 65 to USD 86, for 2027 two-day format expect USD 54 to USD 70 for two-day pass. Check official site https://www.vitignoitalia.it/en/home-english/ for updated pricing.

Official Event Information

Official Website: https://www.vitignoitalia.it/en/home-english/

Contact: Phone +39 081 410 4533, Email segreteria@vitignoitalia.eu

Organizers: VitignoItalia with Italian Sommelier Association Campania and Department of Agriculture of Campania Region, with support from Hotel Excelsior for preview.

Venue: Stazione Marittima di Napoli, Molo Angioino, 80133 Naples, with Anteprima at Hotel Excelsior.

Program: Program includes 200 wineries, over 2000 labels, masterclasses on Sicilian wines, Bollicine di Sicilia, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco, Doc Friuli, Tuscan wineries Marchesi Mazzei Fonterutoli, Top Wine Campania, 100 Best Italian Rosé, underWATERwines seminar with Luca Grippo and Zoological Station of Naples, plus musical sensorial liaison with Coravin.

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