# Vinòforum event in Rome > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vinforum-event-in-rome > Updated: 2026-09-10T06:00:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. The 23rd edition of Vinòforum is currently underway in Rome, hosted at Villa Borghese and Piazza di Siena through September 13, 2026. The festival serves as a major showcase for Italian and international enogastronomy, focusing on wine, high cuisine, and olive oil. Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida inaugurated the event, describing wine as a “vital expression of national identity.” The festival features approximately 800 wineries presenting over 3,200 labels. Regional highlights include a dedicated space for Calabria to promote its local viticulture and biodiversity. International involvement is also noted, with the Spanish tourism board and Ministry of Agriculture showcasing regional wine tourism and tasting itineraries from areas such as Madrid, Aragon, Andalusia, and the Canary Islands. The event continues to feature the “Ercole Olivario Pop” project, which promotes Italian table olives and high-quality extra virgin olive oil through educational sessions and tastings of 2025 award winners. Additionally, the festival includes culinary offerings from professional chefs and pizzaioli, including the finale of the ‘La Città della Pizza’ competition, positioning Rome as a key commercial hub for the food and beverage sector. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Vinòforum 2026 showcases wine and food excellence in Rome The 23rd Vinòforum in Rome features over 3,200 wine labels and 800 wineries, showcasing Italian regional specialties and Spanish enotourism at Villa Borghese. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vinforum-opens-in-rome-featuring-wine-and-fine-dining ### 2026-09-04: Ercole Olivario POP to showcase Italian olives at Villa Borghese The Vinòforum event at Rome’s Villa Borghese will host “Ercole Olivario POP,” featuring tastings of Italy’s best award-winning table olives from September 7 to 13, 2026. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ercole-olivario-pop-to-showcase-italian-olives-at-villa-borghese --- Cite as: Vinòforum event in Rome. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vinforum-event-in-rome