Vinitaly Business Forum targets US wine market in New York

Various regional and international events focused on gastronomy, wine, and local culture are scheduled across Italy and the United States for October 2026.

In the United States, the 13th edition of the ‘wine2wine Vinitaly Business Forum’ will take place in New York on October 26-27. Held at Pier 36 in Manhattan alongside ‘Vinitaly. USA’, the forum aims to explore the American wine market, covering distribution, dining, and enotourism. The event, organized by Veronafiere in collaboration with the Ita-Italian Trade Agency, features over 1,000 pre-registered buyers from the US, Canada, and Mexico.

In Italy, numerous local festivals are highlighting regional specialties. These include the ‘Salotto diVino’ in Potenza Picena, featuring 18 wineries; the ‘Hostaria’ wine and harvest festival in Verona, showcasing over 100 wineries; and the ‘A Vico per Cacio’ dairy festival in Vico Equense. Other regional highlights include the ‘Ben Cuncià’ polenta festival in Biella, the ‘Abruzzo Tasting Stories’ in Messina, and various autumn celebrations in Monferrato, Abruzzo, and the Val di Cembra.