The Italian Independent Winegrowers Fair “Mercato dei Vini dei Vignaioli Indipendenti” from November 23-25 2024 is the yearly three-day gathering since 2023 in Bologna. This lively event brings together 1000 small-scale Italian winegrowers to showcase their wines made from indigenous grapes that express the terroir of their unique regions.
Discover and Buy Our Alpine Wines and try Cuisine Pairings
At our family wine estate in Alto Adige (South Tyrol), we produce handcrafted individual wines that reflect our “Heart of the Alps” terroir. We presented them at the Italian Independent Winemakers’ Fair, Pad. 29 Corsia E Stand 17:
- 🍓 Rosé Vernatsch 2023 – easy red berry scented salmon-pink Schiava
- 🌸 Classico St. Magdalener 2023 – Elegant red Schiava blend with violet notes
- 🍍 Sauvignon 2023 – mineralic creamy, exotic fruits Blanc
- 🌹 Nobilis St. Magdalener Cl. Ris. 2021 – Intense red fruited Schiava with some Lagrein
- 🌰 Grafenleiten Vigna Lagrein Riserva 2020 – Bold single vineyard Lagrein with cocoa and spice
You can directly buy bottles or cases! Rent the iconic trolleys!
About the Fair and Who Attends
The Italian Independent Winegrowers Fair has been held annually for over 10 years as an initiative by the FIVI organization. FIVI, or the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers, is a non-profit that supports and advocates for the small, family-run wine estates who make wines from their own vineyards.
The Winegrowers who participated are committed to sustainable, ethical production and preserving the traditional winemaking methods and native grapes of Italy.
Key Highlights of the 2024 Fair
- 1000 Italian wine producers pouring their wines made from Italian native grapes: indigenous Italian grape varieties not exported internationally.
- Purchasing of bottles and cases directly.
- Masterclasses, planned on Saturday and Sunday
- Food trucks with Italian dishes and street food from regions around Italy: Pair regional wines with local foods. Pad. 36
ALMA – La scuola internazionale di cucina italiana - Wine education through talking directly with the winemakers about their approaches and wine stories: learn firsthand!
- traditional-friendly and open minded atmosphere celebrating Italian wine culture from the Alps to the Isles in the Mediterranean.
- Meeting / Get2gether 2024: Please contact us over E-Mail, WhatsApp, instagram, facebook.
Additional Details for Attending
- Dates: November 23-25, 2024
- Location: BolognaFiere Exhibition Center, pavilions 29 and 30 Winegrowers, 28 and 36 food and services
Two entrances (North and East Michelino), both close to the Michelino multi-storey parking lot, one of which (North) will be reserved for those who will buy their tickets in advance, to facilitate and speed up entry. Free shuttle service in Piazza della Costituzione that will take them to the East Michelino entrance - Hours: 11am to 5pm, with extended hours to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday
- Tickets: Available at the door or through the MercatoDeiVini website, 25-30 Euro per day, Multi-day passes offer a discount.
- Getting There: BolognaFiere is accessible by car, train, bus, and plane, with details on transportation options on the FIVI site.
