Slow Wine Fair

Update

Slow Wine Fair 2026 will be hosted as a live trade expo. It will be held between the 22nd and 24th of February 2026 in Bologna Fiere. It will coincide with Sana Food 2026.

Preface

Slow Wine Fair is a global viticultural event held in the leading venue, Bologna Fiera, in Bologna. It attracts more than 13 000 participants. It is because of the event showcasing the latest sustainable viticultural wares. These include the most recent innovations, solutions, and market trends. As a result, the trade expo attracts around 12 000 attendees and over 300 media specialists. It furthermore engages approximately 900 exhibiting firms from 26 nations. They present 5 300 international and local brands. These include wine producers, importers, distributors, chefs, and sommeliers. They also feature public enthusiasts, purchasers, and restaurant owners. Bologna Fiere organises the event, using a concept by Slow Food.

About Slow Wine Fair

Slow Wine Fair is an event that achieves diverse business objectives. These include expanding specialist knowledge and professional networks. They also feature showcasing the latest novel solutions and raising brand awareness. It is achieved through the diverse and extensive event schedule. Each iteration focuses on specific themes. Among them are the climate crisis, soil fertility, and supply chain sustainability. Various showstoppers incorporate them. Among them is the comprehensive exposition. It spans around 900 wineries. Among them are examples such as amaro, spirits, wine, and others. They also often feature novel additions such as coffee and cider. Such exposition sections feature the wares of leading enterprises, such as:

• Cantina della Volta;
• Cocchi;
• Corte Giusepe;
• Colombaio di Santa Chiara;
• LL Poggiolo;
• Fratelli Alessandria;
• Adriano;
• Amaldo Riviera.

The event also features diverse other showstoppers such as the Terroir and Slow Spirit Wine List Award. There are likewise various masterclasses, conferences and off-site events. They attract industries such as HoReCa, viticulture, winemaking, food and beverage. They travel from diverse countries such as Italy, France, Austria, Slovenia, Georgia, and others.

Slow Wine Fair Accommodation

Procure suitable accommodation for the Slow Wine Fair before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need. Likewise, provide your desired price range and the sought-after location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Secure lodgings adjacent to Bologna Fiera and obtain invaluable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the venue. Aside from affordable hotel accommodations for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rental car waiting for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

Event information may be outdated because of the coronavirus pandemic. More information is available from the organiser.

Past Iterations

Slow Wine Fair 2024

The Slow Wine Fair 2024 in Bologna featured more than 13 000 attendants. These included approximately 900 exhibiting firms from 26 nations, over 300 media specialists, and 12 000 visitants. Among the attendees, 70% were from the Ho.Re.Ca industry.

Slow Wine Fair 2026

The Slow Wine Fair 2026 coincided with SANA Food 2026. The events featured 16 000 visitants (6% increase compared to previous iterations). The group comprised 350 global purchasers from 30 nations, 1 100 wineries (over 60% biodynamic or organic) and 300 organic food firms. Over 2 000 B2B meetings took place during the event.