Olbia hosts successful twelfth edition of Benvenuto Vermentino wine festival

The twelfth edition of ‘Benvenuto Vermentino’ has concluded in Olbia, showcasing the region's signature grape variety through a blend of enology, tourism, and economic promotion. Organized by the North Sardinia Chamber of Commerce via the Promocamera agency, the six-day event involved 90 wineries and featured 108 different labels.

Over 1,000 bottles were opened during the event, including approximately 600 bottles of Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, 300 bottles of Vermentino di Sardegna DOC, and 150 bottles from Liguria and Tuscany. The festival attracted a large number of enthusiasts, including a significant presence of foreign visitors.

In addition to tastings led by AIS sommeliers, which involved over 450 participants, the event included ‘Wine Talks’ that drew more than 350 industry operators. Collateral activities such as the ‘Shopping & Wine Experience’ and a Sardinian craft exhibition at the Archaeological Museum also contributed to the local economic impact. Maria Amelia Lai, president of Promocamera, described the initiative as a mature model of territorial governance that successfully connects businesses, institutions, and associations.