Vinitaly India Roadshow concludes successfully in Delhi

The New Delhi edition of the Vinitaly India Roadshow 2026 was held on Friday by H.E. Antonio Bartoli, Ambassador of Italy to India at Taj Palace, reaffirming Italy’s growing strategic focus on India as a high-potential, long-term market for premium imported wines.

Organised by Veronafiere, the Vinitaly India Roadshow served as a strategic precursor to Vinitaly 2026, scheduled from April 12–15, 2026 in Verona. The New Delhi showcase brought together Italian wine producers and leading Indian importers, distributors, retailers, sommeliers and HoReCa decision-makers, offering a focused platform for business development, market insights and long-term trade engagement.

Commenting on the roadshow, Antonio said, “The Vinitaly India Roadshow in New Delhi highlights the growing interest among Indian consumers and trade professionals in high-quality Italian wines, while reinforcing Italy’s commitment to building long-term partnerships in this dynamic market.”

The roadshow featured curated Italian wine tastings, structured B2B meetings and targeted networking sessions, enabling meaningful dialogue between Italian producers and Indian trade stakeholders.

Adolfo Rebughini, Director General, Veronafiere, said, “The strong participation and quality of engagement witnessed at New Delhi confirm India’s strategic relevance for Italian wine producers. Our objective is not only to promote Italian wines, but to create continuity, trust and concrete business opportunities. This roadshow plays a key role in strengthening market readiness ahead of Vinitaly 2026 in Verona.”

Vas Shenoy, Chief Representative for Italy, Indian Chamber of Commerce, said, “India’s wine market is evolving rapidly, particularly in the premium and on-trade segments. Platforms like the Vinitaly India Roadshow are crucial in facilitating informed market entry, strengthening trade linkages and supporting sustainable growth for Italian producers in India.”

Following the successful New Delhi showcase, the Vinitaly India Roadshow 2026 will continue its journey to Panaji, Goa, further strengthening Italy’s engagement with India’s hospitality-driven markets.