Italian Wineries Plan Major Showcase at Wine Paris 2026

Italian wine producers are preparing for a major presence at Wine Paris 2026, one of the most important international wine fairs. Several leading wineries and consortia from across Italy will showcase their products, reflecting the diversity and innovation of the country’s wine sector.

From the Veneto region, Andreola will present its wines from Valdobbiadene DOCG, an area known for steep hills that require manual vineyard work. Since 1984, Andreola has focused on combining tradition with modern technology to produce wines that express the unique characteristics of this terroir.

Cantina Valpolicella Negrar, also from Veneto, is recognized as the birthplace of Amarone. Founded in 1933 as a cooperative, it now works with more than 240 winegrowers and manages about 700 hectares of vineyards. The winery is known for its expertise in the Appassimento technique and for launching its premium brand, Domìni Veneti, in 1989.

The Garda DOC Consortium represents a large area straddling Lombardy and Veneto. Established in 1996 to promote varietal wines from ten historical production zones around Lake Garda, the consortium now includes 250 producers and covers more than 30,000 hectares. Its focus is on innovation while respecting local traditions.

Consorzio Valtènesi, based in Trentino-Alto Adige but representing the Brescia side of Lake Garda, was founded in 1998. It promotes rosé wines made mainly from the Groppello grape, often blended with Barbera, Sangiovese, and Marzemino. The area is known as Italy’s oldest dedicated rosé production zone.

Cordero di Montezemolo from Piedmont cultivates over 50 hectares of organic vineyards in the Langhe hills near Alba. The family-run estate has been in operation since 1340 and is led by Giovanni Cordero di Montezemolo and his children. Their flagship wine is Barolo.

Costaripa, located on Lake Garda’s Brescian shore in Lombardy, was founded by Mattia Vezzola. Three generations have worked to produce wines that reflect the local terroir. The winery focuses on quality and harmony in its products.

Gaierhof in Trentino-Alto Adige was established by Luigi Togn in 1976 and is now managed by his three daughters. The winery collaborates with small and medium-sized growers across Trentino to produce fresh, balanced wines. Gaierhof has also introduced LOAN, a line of low-alcohol wines.

La Farra operates in Farra di Soligo within the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG hills. Managed by siblings Adamaria, Innocente, and Guido Nardi, La Farra combines modern techniques with respect for tradition to produce elegant Prosecco Superiore wines.

Le Colture is based in Santo Stefano di Valdobbiadene and has been producing sparkling wines since 1983. Now run by Cesare Ruggeri’s children Silvia, Alberto, and Veronica, Le Colture specializes in Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Marco Felluga & Russiz Superiore represent Collio in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. With a history spanning over 150 years, these estates are now led by Ilaria Felluga in partnership with the Tommasi family from Valpolicella. They focus on both white and red wines that highlight Collio’s unique terroir.

Poderi Luigi Einaudi began in 1897 when Luigi Einaudi purchased an estate in Dogliani at age 23. The winery now manages 75 hectares of vineyards across several prestigious sites including Barbaresco and Verduno. All wines are made exclusively from estate-grown grapes.

Tommasi Family Estates was founded in Veneto in 1902 and remains family-owned through four generations. With nearly 800 hectares across seven Italian regions, Tommasi maintains strong ties to its origins in Valpolicella Classica while expanding its reach nationally.

UmbriaTop Wines is a cooperative formed in 2009 to promote Umbrian wine production. It brings together 109 wineries and four consortia representing over 90% of Umbria’s total wine output. The cooperative emphasizes quality, sustainability, and native grape varieties.

Ventiventi Winery from Emilia-Romagna is a young family business established after planting its first vineyards in Modena province in 2016. Ventiventi manages 30 hectares of organic-certified vineyards out of a total of 70 hectares of land. The winery produces sparkling wines using both native varieties like Lambrusco di Sorbara and international grapes such as Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc through traditional methods involving long bottle aging.

These Italian producers will be among those representing their regions at Wine Paris 2026, offering tastings and meetings to industry professionals and buyers from around the world. Their participation highlights Italy’s ongoing commitment to quality winemaking rooted in tradition but open to innovation and sustainability.