Radici del Sud 2027 – Italy

• 2027 年 6 月 2 日
  イベント日程:
• 6月 7, 2027
  イベント終了:

概要

Radici del Sud 2027 – Italy is the most important multi-event in Southern Italy dedicated entirely to wines from native grape varieties and extra virgin olive oils of the South. Organized since 2005 by the Radici del Sud Association, currently led by President Nicola Campanile and promoted by Propapilla – tourism wine and food, the event has become a cultural project that has helped redefine the narrative of Southern Italian wine, placing identity, biodiversity and territory at the center. The Association is based in Triggiano, Bari, and works every year with the patronage of the Municipality of Sannicandro di Bari, the Puglia Region, the Chamber of Commerce of Bari, LUM Business School, and in collaboration with Assoenologi, AEPI, Vinarius and AIS Puglia.

What makes Radici del Sud unique is its structure as a true journey that lasts almost a week. It is not a one-day fair, but a multievent that develops over six days, with a precise and consolidated flow that brings together producers, international buyers, importers, journalists, bloggers, Masters of Wine, sommeliers, restaurateurs and passionate winelovers. The heart of the event is the Exhibition of Wines and Oils from Southern Italy, where around one hundred producers from Puglia, Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise, Sardinia and Sicily present their labels, but the value of the event lies above all in the relationships it manages to weave, thanks to press and buyer tours, B2B meetings and a rigorous blind tasting competition.

For its 22nd edition, Radici del Sud confirms its vocation of giving visibility to the viticulture and olive cultivation of Southern Italy, providing a detailed representation of both sectors and their links with the territories, to give them particular appeal on foreign and national markets. The final day, traditionally open to the public, transforms the venue into a large tasting hall where operators and enthusiasts can meet producers directly, taste hundreds of labels and participate in the great final party with the winning wines.

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A focus that no other event has: Radici del Sud is the only event in Italy that focuses exclusively on native vines of the South. While most wine fairs showcase everything, here the absolute protagonists are indigenous grape varieties such as Primitivo, Negroamaro, Nero di Troia, Aglianico, Fiano, Falanghina, Greco, Vermentino, Cannonau, Carignano, Nerello Mascalese, Susumaniello and many lesser-known varieties that represent the enormous wine heritage of the Mezzogiorno. This focus has allowed the event to become a privileged observatory for understanding the evolution of Southern wine.

A real professional platform, not just a tasting: The event was born to increase the export capacity of wine and oil companies and to open dialogue channels between operators, foreign observers and producers. The first three days are dedicated to immersive Press and Buyer Tours, where international journalists and importers are accompanied to discover villages, vineyards, cellars and oil mills participating in Radici del Sud. The following two days are dedicated to B2B meetings between importers and producers and to the sessions of the competition, judged by two different panels of experts. Only the last day is open to the public, which guarantees a highly professional environment for business.

The competition with double jury: The Southern Wine Competition is one of the most serious and respected in Italy. Tastings are strictly blind and conducted by two different juries, one made up of international journalists and buyers who evaluate wines taking into account trends in wine tastes outside Italy, and the other made up of Italian journalists, bloggers and experts who bring a more in-depth knowledge of territories and native vines. Wines are divided by grape variety, which allows a more immediate reading of results and a real enhancement of each native variety. The award ceremony is followed by a final conference on wine trends, market changes and sustainability.

A historic venue with strong identity: Since its 20th edition, the event has found its beating heart in the former Distilleria Paolo Cassano in Gioia del Colle, in the province of Bari. Listed as a monumental and environmental heritage site by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage since 1992, this former distillery is an industrial archaeology site that has been renovated into a suggestive events space, perfect for hosting competition tables, conferences and public tasting counters. Previously, the final public day was held in the Castle of Sannicandro di Bari, another iconic location that testifies to the strong link with territory.

Sustainability and healthy eating as guiding themes: In recent editions, the final evening has been dedicated to themes such as Sustainability on everyone’s lips, with buffet dinners proposing sustainable menus designed according to principles of healthy eating, prepared by Apulian chefs. The event disseminates knowledge of DOCG, DOP, IGP and organic wines and oils in relation to evolution and history of territories, promoting not just a product but a cultural and tourist model of Southern Italy.

食べ物、料理、特産品

Wines from native vines: The core of Radici del Sud is wine. You will find wines from native vines of Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily and Molise. Expect to taste great reds like Primitivo di Manduria, Negroamaro, Aglianico del Vulture, Taurasi, Cirò, Cannonau di Sardegna, and great whites like Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Vermentino di Sardegna and Sardegna, Etna Bianco from Carricante, plus rosés that have made Puglia famous, such as the first rosé in Italy produced by Leone de Castris. The competition categories valorize each grape individually, so you can compare different interpretations of the same native variety from different producers and regions.

Extra virgin olive oils from the South: Alongside wines, the event gives large space to southern extra virgin olive oils, particularly Apulian oils from Coratina, Ogliarola and Peranzana cultivars, but also Calabrian, Sicilian and Sardinian oils. The oil show is an opportunity to understand differences in intensity, bitterness and spiciness, and the link with monumental olive trees and ancient mills, including underground frantoi ipogei.

A basket of Southern products: During the final party and thematic dinners, Radici del Sud presents a basket of agri-food products that represent richness and uniqueness of Southern Italy. Chefs like Giammichele Pagone from Plebiscito 7 in Casamassima and Ottavio Surico from Osteria Borgo Antico prepare dishes that dialogue with wines, such as steamed beetroot sandwich with smoked beef and scapece-style courgettes, aubergine carpaccio with candied tomato, basil and stracciatella, fake Caprese tomato soup with mozzarella cream, and smoked grey mullet tartare with barrattiere and sour cream.

Dialogue between wine and cuisine: The event always schedules thematic dinners and tastings to intensify exchanges between protagonists and users of the event: producers, buyers, experts, restaurateurs and journalists. The cuisine proposed during the final evening is Apulian and Mediterranean, based on seasonal vegetables, legumes, fresh pasta like orecchiette, local cheeses and seafood, designed to pair with winning wines and to demonstrate principles of healthy and sustainable eating.

シェフ、レストラン、食品販売業者

Organizers and institutional partners: Radici del Sud is organized by Propapilla – tourism wine and food and the Radici del Sud Enogastronomic Association, with promotion by Regional Council of Puglia, patronage of Chamber of Commerce of Bari, LUM Business School and Consulting, Navita, Acqua Orsini and collaboration with Vinarius, AEPI and AIS Puglia. This network ensures high professional level and national and international visibility.

Producers and wineries: Each year the event confirms presence of over 120 companies from all Southern regions. The updated list is published on www.radicidelsud.it. You will meet historic wineries like Cantina Due Palme, Leone de Castris, Claudio Quarta, and many small artisan wineries that work with organic and biodynamic methods, plus oil mills and agri-food producers presenting cheeses, cured meats, taralli, legumes and preserves.

Chefs involved: While Radici del Sud is primarily a wine and oil event, chefs play a central role in the final party and thematic dinners. In recent editions, chefs such as Giammichele Pagone, Ottavio Surico and other Apulian restaurant chefs have created sustainable menus for the final evening. During Press Tours, guests are hosted in restaurants and masserie of the territory, where they can taste traditional dishes like fave e cicoria, orecchiette with cime di rapa, ciceri e tria and bombette.

Buyers, journalists and wine experts: The added value of Radici del Sud lies in the network of national and international professionals who have alternated in over twenty editions. There are hundreds of authoritative representatives of the world of wine who have been involved, including international wine writers, Masters of Wine, importers from USA, Northern Europe and Asia, and Italian wine journalists and bloggers. This makes the event a place of exchange where producers can directly meet potential importers and receive immediate feedback on trends.

Waiting for Radici events: Throughout the year, the association organizes Waiting for Radici events, a traveling series that prepares the way for the June show. These events are held throughout national and international territory and constitute an opportunity for discussion between producers from various geographical areas, with permanent involvement of most representative pizza chefs and restaurant chefs from Puglia and Southern Italy.

食体験

Press and Buyer Tours in the territories: The experience begins with immersive tours that are considered one of the most appreciated parts of the event. For three days, international journalists and importers are accompanied by the organization to discover wineries and wine areas of Southern Italy. These tours include visits to vineyards, cellars, oil mills, historic villages, castles and masserie, with tastings directly at producers and moments dedicated to local gastronomy. It is a unique opportunity to understand the context behind a label, meeting families who have cultivated native vines for generations.

B2B meetings and blind competition: The following two days are dedicated to professional activities inside the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano. On one side, B2B meetings between importers and wine and olive producers allow targeted business appointments. On the other side, competition sessions take place, with wines divided by grape variety and judged by four different tasting commissions. The tastings are strictly blind, and the particular structure of juries allows a double reading of results, both international and Italian, which makes the final awards particularly reliable and useful for market positioning.

Conference and award ceremony: The final day opens with a moment of in-depth analysis in an opening conference on topics such as wine trends, what to expect for regions of Southern Italy, the future of wine with US duties and new trends in markets, and sustainability as a value that never goes out of fashion. This is followed by awarding of all winning wines of the competition, with categories for best white, rosé, red, sweet and sparkling from native varieties.

Salon open to the public: In the afternoon, the rooms open to the public, including operators, experts and wine and oil enthusiasts, with tasting tables where around one hundred producers exhibit. Visitors receive a tasting kit with glass and glass holder bag and can walk among counters, meet producers directly and taste hundreds of labels representative of the enormous wine heritage of the South. It is a moment of direct contact that many winelovers wait for all year.

Final party with winning wines: The grand finale is the final evening party, one of the most anticipated moments. From evening onwards, the tasting counter of winning wines of the edition is opened, accompanied by dishes created by Apulian chefs in a continuous dialogue between wine, cuisine and Mediterranean culture. The atmosphere is festive but professional, with music, buffet dinner and the opportunity to taste approximately seventy winning wines from all regions of Southern Italy in one place.

日程とスケジュール

イベント日程: 2 to 7 June 2027

会場: Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano, Gioia del Colle (BA) and other locations in Sannicandro di Bari and surroundings, Italy

Detailed program structure based on previous editions: The six-day program unfolds as follows. From the first to the third day, traditional tours in the territories are organized, immersive experiences designed to accompany journalists and importers to discover wineries and wine areas of Southern Italy. On the fourth and fifth day, professional activities get into full swing with competition sessions dedicated to wines from indigenous grape varieties and B2B meetings between producers, buyers and industry professionals. The grand finale is on the last day with the open day for the public: first the conference awarding best wines of Southern Italy from morning to early afternoon, then the tasting counters dedicated to wines and oils of Southern Italy in the afternoon, where it is possible to meet producers directly. The final evening hosts the tasting counter of winning wines accompanied by dishes created by Apulian chefs. All information and details on official page www.radicidelsud.it

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場所と会場

メイン会場: Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano, Gioia del Colle (BA), Puglia, Italy

The Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano is a historic industrial site in Gioia del Colle, in the province of Bari, in the heart of the Murgia area. Listed as a monumental and environmental heritage site by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage since 1992, it has been renovated into a fascinating events space with large halls, vaulted ceilings, original machinery and outdoor courtyards. Since the 20th edition, it has become the beating heart of Radici del Sud, hosting competition sessions, B2B meetings, conferences, award ceremonies and public tasting tables. Its spacious interior allows hosting around one hundred producers with comfortable tasting counters, while maintaining an intimate and professional atmosphere.

Other locations: The event also uses other symbolic locations of the territory. The Castle of Sannicandro di Bari, a Norman-Swabian castle with a strong visual impact, has hosted for many years the final public day and the final party, with tasting stands inside its halls from afternoon onwards and the huge final celebration in the evening. During Press Tours, guests visit wineries, oil mills, masserie and historic villages throughout Puglia and neighboring regions, from Valle d’Itria to Salento, from Castel del Monte area to Matera surroundings.

Area: Gioia del Colle is located on the Murge plateau, about 40 kilometers south of Bari, in an area famous for Primitivo di Gioia del Colle DOP and for mozzarella di Gioia del Colle. The town is easily reachable and offers a strong food and wine identity, with dairies, wineries and traditional bakeries. The surrounding landscape is characterized by olive groves, vineyards, trulli and masserie.

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空路: The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, about 40 kilometers north of Gioia del Colle. The airport is well connected with major Italian cities and several European capitals. From the airport, you can reach Gioia del Colle by rental car in about 45 minutes, by train with a change in Bari Centrale, or by private transfer organized by the event for accredited journalists and buyers. Brindisi Airport is about 110 kilometers away and is another option, especially for those coming from the south.

電車で: Gioia del Colle has its own train station on the Bari-Taranto line, served by regional trains and some intercity trains. From Bari Centrale, trains run frequently and take about 40 to 60 minutes. From the station to the Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano, you can take a taxi or walk, as the venue is close to the center. For those coming from Rome, Milan or Bologna, high-speed trains arrive in Bari, then continue with regional connection.

車での移動: If you arrive by car, Gioia del Colle is easily reachable via the A14 motorway, Bari exit, then SS100 towards Taranto. The venue has parking available in the vicinity of the property. For Press Tours, the organization provides buses that accompany guests to wineries and villages, so you do not need to drive. Driving in the area is pleasant and allows discovering masserie, trulli and small towns of the Murgia.

Local transport and accessibility: The Ex Distilleria is accessible and located in a flat area with easy access. The organization provides assistance for accredited guests. For the public day, it is advisable to arrive early in the afternoon to find parking easily and enjoy the tasting counters with calm. Taxis are available in Gioia del Colle and Sannicandro di Bari, and the organization can provide contacts for transfers.

近くの宿泊施設

In Gioia del Colle: Gioia del Colle offers several accommodation options close to the venue, including B&Bs, small hotels and agriturismi. Staying in town allows you to walk to the Ex Distilleria and to enjoy local restaurants serving mozzarella di Gioia del Colle, Primitivo and traditional dishes. Typical prices for B&Bs range from $65 to $110 per night, while small hotels range from $90 to $150 per night. Booking early is recommended because the event attracts journalists and buyers from all over the world.

In Bari and surroundings: Many visitors prefer to stay in Bari, which offers a wider choice of hotels, from luxury to budget, and a vibrant old town with nightlife and restaurants. From Bari, Gioia del Colle is reachable in less than an hour by train or car. In Bari, prices range from $80 for a 3-star hotel to $220 for a 4-star boutique hotel in the historic center. Polignano a Mare, Monopoli and Alberobello are other charming towns within an hour drive, ideal if you want to combine Radici del Sud with tourism in Valle d’Itria.

Masserie and agriturismi: For a truly Apulian experience, stay in a masseria in the countryside between Gioia del Colle, Sannicandro di Bari and Acquaviva delle Fonti. Masserie like Masseria Murgia, Masseria Lama and many others offer rooms surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, with breakfast including local products, and sometimes cooking classes and horse riding. Rates range from $130 to $280 per night, often including breakfast and access to pool.

Booking tips: Since Radici del Sud hosts over 40 national and international experts plus around one hundred producers and many public visitors on the final day, accommodation in Gioia del Colle and Sannicandro di Bari fills up quickly. It is advisable to book at least two to three months in advance, especially if you want to stay close to the venue. Contact the secretariat at info@radicidelsud.it for suggestions on partner accommodations.

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Explore Gioia del Colle and its mozzarella: Gioia del Colle is famous for two DOP products, Primitivo di Gioia del Colle and mozzarella di Gioia del Colle. Visit a local dairy to see how this stretched-curd cheese is made, with its characteristic knot, and taste it still warm with Primitivo. The historic center has a Norman castle, Federiciano, and several churches and palaces that testify to its medieval history.

Castel del Monte and Trulli: The area is close to some of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Puglia. Castel del Monte, the mysterious octagonal castle built by Emperor Frederick II, is about an hour away and is a must-see for its perfect geometry and panoramic views. Alberobello, with its trulli, the iconic cone-shaped houses, and Locorotondo and Cisternino, white villages of Valle d’Itria, are ideal for half-day trips.

Matera and Alta Murgia National Park: From Gioia del Colle you can easily reach Matera in Basilicata, about 40 kilometers away, famous for its Sassi, ancient cave dwellings that are now boutique hotels and restaurants. Alta Murgia National Park offers hiking trails among steppe, ancient sheep tracks and masserie, with possibility to see wild orchids in spring and to taste local lamb and cheeses.

Bari old town and seaside: Spend time in Bari Vecchia, the old town of Bari, with its narrow streets, Basilica of San Nicola, the Norman-Swabian Castle and street vendors making orecchiette by hand in front of their houses. The seafront of Bari, Polignano a Mare with its cliffside restaurants, and Monopoli with its fishing port are perfect for aperitivo with a glass of rosé.

Wine and oil tours: Before or after Radici del Sud, book tours to wineries of Primitivo di Manduria, Negroamaro in Salento, Aglianico in Basilicata and Vulture, or to oil mills producing Coratina extra virgin olive oil. Many wineries offer vertical tastings and food pairings, and the organization can connect you with producers participating in the event for private visits.

おすすめのレストラン＆地元料理

In Gioia del Colle: The local cuisine is based on simple and genuine ingredients of the Murgia. Try orecchiette with turnip tops, cavatelli with ragù, fave e cicoria, bombette, small meat rolls filled with cheese and ham, and of course mozzarella di Gioia del Colle DOP, burrata and stracciatella. Restaurants like Osteria del Borgo, La Cucina di Mamma and other trattorias in the historic center serve traditional dishes paired with Primitivo di Gioia del Colle.

Murgian and Apulian specialties: Do not miss focaccia barese with tomatoes and olives, panzerotti fried with mozzarella and tomato, taralli with fennel seeds, and cured meats like capocollo di Martina Franca. For dessert, try cartellate, bocconotto and pasticciotto, plus almond-based sweets.

Bari and surroundings: In Bari old town, try street food like sgagliozze, fried polenta, and popizze, fried dough balls. For seafood, go to restaurants in Polignano a Mare and Monopoli where you can taste raw sea urchins, octopus, mussels and fish soups. In Alberobello and Locorotondo, try fornello pronto, mixed grilled meats cooked in traditional butcher shops.

Wine pairing: While at Radici del Sud you will taste hundreds of Southern wines, outside the event continue exploring local wine bars where you can taste Primitivo di Manduria, Negroamaro Salento, Nero di Troia, Aglianico del Vulture, Fiano di Avellino and Falanghina by the glass. Many enoteche also offer oils for tasting with bread and taralli.

食事と食物アレルギーに関する情報

Allergen information at tastings: Radici del Sud is primarily a wine and oil exhibition, so most tastings are naturally gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian. Wines and extra virgin olive oils do not contain common allergens, but some wineries may use fining agents that could be relevant for vegans, so you can ask producers directly. For food pairings during final party and thematic dinners, allergen information is provided by chefs and staff.

Vegetarian and vegan options: The buffet dinners and thematic dinners during final evening include vegetarian options such as steamed beetroot sandwich, aubergine carpaccio, fake Caprese tomato soup with mozzarella cream, and vegetable-based dishes. Vegan options are available, especially vegetable carpaccios and soups, and chefs are attentive to plant-based requests. Since Apulian cuisine is rich in vegetables, legumes and olive oil, vegetarian guests will find many choices.

Gluten-free: Wines and oils are naturally gluten-free. For food pairings, gluten-free options such as tartares, carpaccios, vegetable dishes and cheeses are available. However, some dishes like sandwiches and fried preparations contain gluten, so it is advisable to inform staff before tasting. The organization can provide information in advance if you contact info@radicidelsud.it with specific dietary needs.

Nuts, lactose and other allergies: Some dishes prepared by chefs may contain nuts, almonds, dairy such as stracciatella and mozzarella cream, and fish like grey mullet. If you have nut, lactose or fish allergies, inform staff at tasting counters and buffet. The event is held in a spacious venue where you can ask producers and chefs directly about ingredients, which makes it easier to manage allergies.

Contact for special needs: If you have celiac disease, severe allergies or other dietary requirements, especially if you are accredited for final evening dinner, contact the secretariat in advance at info@radicidelsud.it or by phone at +39 346 407 6012. The team can coordinate with chefs to prepare alternative dishes that respect both dietary needs and quality of experience.

チケット情報

専門資格認定: For wine and oil producers, importers, buyers, journalists, bloggers and sector enthusiasts, accreditation is required through the official website www.radicidelsud.it. Registrations are managed by secretariat and can close when seats are full, so early registration is recommended. Accredited journalists and buyers participate in tours, B2B meetings and competition as per program, with no public ticket needed for professional days.

Public day and final evening: The final day, open to the public, includes two parts. Entrance to the hall with tasting kit including glass and glass holder bag was priced in 2025 at approximately $22 per person. Entrance to the final evening with free tasting of approximately seventy winning wines from all regions of Southern Italy and four dishes prepared by Apulian chefs was priced at approximately $22 per person. A single ticket covering both hall and final evening was priced at approximately $33 per person. Prices for 2027 will be announced on official website, but are expected to remain in similar range, with conversion to USD maintained.

Minors and parking: Minors do not pay admission and cannot taste, according to previous editions. Parking is available in vicinity of the property, both at Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano and at Castle of Sannicandro di Bari, with easy access.

Where to buy: Tickets to access the event are available at www.radicidelsud.it. You can request press accreditations or book tickets only through the official website or through links provided there. For detailed information on participation methods, contact info@radicidelsud.it or tel. +39 346 407 6012. Live broadcast on Radici del Sud YouTube and Facebook channels is also available for some conferences.

公式イベント情報

Event name: Radici del Sud 2027 – Italy

主催者: Radici del Sud Associazione Enogastronomica and Propapilla – tourism wine and food

President: Nicola Campanile

メイン会場: Ex Distilleria Paolo Cassano, Gioia del Colle (BA), Italy, with other locations including Castello di Sannicandro di Bari

公式ウェブサイト: https://www.radicidelsud.it/

メール: info@radicidelsud.it

電話: +39 346 407 6012, secretariat also reachable at 338 5938322 and radicidelsud@gmail.com for some accreditations

Association address: Vico Gennaro Ottolino, 6, Triggiano (BA) – 70019 – Italy, Tax ID code 93538620720, VAT 08807760726

Nature of event: Exhibition of wines from native vines and oils from Southern Italy, multievent with press and buyer tours, B2B meetings, blind wine competition with national and international juries, conference, award ceremony, public salon and final party

Regions represented: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Molise, Sardinia and Sicily, with focus on DOCG, DOP, IGP and organic wines and oils

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