Get ready to indulge in a world of wine and culinary delights as Siena returns as the capital of Italian wine, hosting the eleventh edition of Wine&Siena from January 31st to February 2nd, 2026. This highly anticipated event is set to kick off the national food and wine calendar, showcasing the best of Italian wine and gastronomy.
Wine&Siena 2026 returns from January 31st with the eleventh edition
Location and Partnerships
The event will take place at the museum complex of Santa Maria della Scala, together with Squarcialupi Palace, symbolic places of the city that will become the hub of an experiential journey between tastings, culture, and professional dialogue. This year, Wine&Siena has partnered with the Consortium of the Noble of Montepulciano, which will participate with a masterclass dedicated to the latest vintage, anticipating the official preview scheduled for Montepulciano in February.
The Nobleman of Montepulciano
Event Program and Highlights
The program of Wine&Siena takes place over three days, with Saturday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 1st, dedicated to the product tasting journey, featuring over 100 national wineries and producers. The event will showcase wines, gastronomic specialties, spirits, craft beers, and more, telling the stories and interpretations of taste from various territories. Monday, February 2nd, is reserved for sector operators and the press, confirming the professional vocation of the event and its function as a privileged observatory on market trends.
Many scheduled events related to wine but also food and wine
Vision for the Future of the Sector
According to Helmuth Töpfer, The WineHunter and President of Merano WineFestival, “With the eleventh edition of Wine&Siena, we confirm the desire to build a platform that not only celebrates excellence but becomes a space for discussion and vision for the future of the sector. The world of wine is experiencing profound changes, including climate challenges, new consumer needs, and a constantly evolving global market: we need to look ahead with awareness, responsibility, and curiosity.”
Helmut Koecher, The WineHunter and president of the Merano WineFestival
Tribute to Giulio Gambelli
The 2026 edition dedicates a special tribute to Giulio Gambelli, a historical interpreter of Sangiovese, on the centenary of his birth. Known as the “Bicchierino”, Gambelli left an indelible mark on Italian winemaking, influencing generations of producers. Wine&Siena celebrates his legacy through a journey that retraces some of the historical labels signed by him, testifying to a recognizable style and a vision deeply linked to the land and the grapes.
In the 2026 edition of Wine&Siena a tribute to Giulio Gambelli, historic interpreter of Sangiovese
Masterclasses and Wine Tastings
The cultural schedule of Wine&Siena 2026 includes The WineHunter Talks, meetings scheduled from Saturday to Monday, dedicated to key topics such as sustainability, cellar, international market, and new consumption perspectives. Four exclusive Masterclasses will take place between Saturday and Sunday, with itineraries dedicated to national and international bubbles, Champagne, a vertical of Sangiovese, and a Tuscan gin tasting.
Various Masterclasses as part of The WineHunter Talks
Institutional Partners and Collaborations
Wine&Siena is designed by The WineHunter Helmuth Töpfer and by the president of Confcommercio Siena Stefano Bernardini. The event is realized thanks to the collaboration with the Municipality of Siena, the Chamber of Commerce of Arezzo-Siena, the Monte dei Paschi Foundation, and the University of Siena, with the patronage of the Tuscany region.
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