The countdown has begun for Vinòforum 2025, with 3,200 labels to be tasted from 800 wineries, over 60 chefs and master pizza makers for the seven evenings in Piazza di Siena.

From pop-up restaurants to signature pizza dinners, through institutional spaces that promote the best of local produce.

Everything is ready for the evenings of Vinòforum 2025. Piazza di Siena is preparing to welcome visitors, industry professionals, and the press in a grand celebration of Italian food and wine. A total of 3,200 labels will be available for tasting from 800 wineries representing Italy's most exciting wine regions, and over 60 chefs and master pizza makers from Rome and throughout Italy will be the protagonists of hundreds of events from Monday, September 8th to Sunday, September 14th, introducing the public to Italy's finest products and top talent. Seven evenings of exquisite tastings, top-notch food and wine experiences, as well as educational opportunities with introductory courses on wine and extra virgin olive oil, as well as business-oriented spaces and digital conferences. All this will take place in Piazza di Siena, in the heart of Villa Borghese, an exceptional location that will provide a unique and evocative backdrop for this new, highly anticipated 22nd edition of Vinòforum.

"Vinòforum 2025 renews the concept of Rome as Capital of Wine and Food, because for seven days, Piazza di Siena, the heart of the city, will be the absolute stage for the promotion not only of local products, but of all national excellence, with some international forays," says Emiliano De Venuti, organizer and CEO of Vinòforum . "We are delighted that institutions, consortia, and promotional bodies, such as the Lazio Region, ARSIAL, the Calabria Region, ARSAC, Unaprol, but also the Strada del Barolo and the great wines of the Langa, the Consortium of the Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC and Frascati DOCG, see Vinòforum as an important platform for dissemination and communication. Finally, we are honored to have, for this edition, the support of the Ministry of Agricultural Policies, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, with the aim of supporting the national wine and food promotion and, at the same time, renewing the candidacy of Italian cuisine to the public." UNESCO heritage”.

For this edition, Vinòforum has planned a unique calendar of events, ranging from exclusive dinners with top chefs to meetings with leading names in wine, and menus entirely dedicated to the gastronomic traditions of Rome and Lazio in our Temporary Restaurants . It all kicks off on Monday the 8th with Flavio Pulicati of N'Antro Bistrot and L'Oste della Bon'Ora (Rome), the heart and soul of authentic Roman cuisine; Giuseppe Milana of Giù Upside Down Restaurant (Rome), the perfect blend of tradition, a passion for the Orient, and the chef's Sicilian roots; and Alessandro Bizzotti of JappoRomano (Rome), a prime example of how Roman and Japanese culture can seamlessly intertwine. Tuesday the 9th continues with Riccardo Ulsi of La Bottega Frascatana (Frascati) with his sincere and deeply rooted cuisine, Ciro Alberto Cucciniello of Carter Oblio (Rome) with his excellent raw materials, and Franklin Garcia of Garden Ristò (Rome), who combines Ecuadorian origins with sustainable cuisine made with local ingredients. Wednesday the 10th will feature Enrico Braghese of Zi' Rico (Palestrina) with his menu celebrating local flavors, Otello Evangelista of Casa Maggiolina (Rome) with his great traditional classics, and Pietro Adragna of Anni e Bicchieri (Rome), who offers Roman ingredients revisited with an original twist. The protagonists on Thursday the 11th will be: Daniele Mochi of Cantina Simonetti (Frascati), a great example of true Castelli Romani tradition, and Paolo D'Ercole of Scima (Rome), with his journey through the most iconic dishes from various Italian regions. Completing the trio are Marco Di Venere and Federico Compagnucci , two friends and colleagues from the Mafè Osteria Moderna restaurant (Rome) who offer creative cuisine with modern influences.

Friday the 12th will feature Jacopo Caira of Felice in Testaccio (Rome), a true institution of authentic Roman cuisine; Gianluca Marrella of Osteria Da Francesco (Rome), a go-to for those seeking expertly prepared traditional dishes for over 60 years; and Pietro De Luca of Agriturismo La Collina (Monte Compatri), an oasis for lovers of excellent products and authentic flavors. Kicking off the weekend on Saturday the 13th will be Alessandra Verdile, Federico Pitti , and Andrea Verdile of Osteria Della Vittoria, a new opening in Prati with home-cooked flavors and a welcoming atmosphere; Daniele Maragnani of Bon's (Rome) and his menu blending tradition and modernity; and Anthony Morosillo of Caligola Osteria Sincera (Rome) and his reinterpretations of classic dishes. Closing out the Temporary Restaurant program on Sunday the 14th are Marcello Acquarelli and Aldo Serra of Hostaria 100 Celle (Rome), a traditional restaurant in one of the capital's most iconic neighborhoods; Emanuele Mastroianni of Tacito (Rome), a fusion of Roman cuisine and Calabrian influences; and, finally, Federico Salvucci of Fase Cucina Spontanea (Rome), with his innovative, environmentally-conscious cuisine rooted in its local area.

Vinòforum 2025 holds a special place for the world of pizza, with the signature Pizza d'Autore dinners by Molino Casillo , which this year will also include a bakery section. From Monday, September 8th to Saturday, September 13th, masters of the art—pizza makers and bakers—from across Italy will present unique menus designed and crafted by them. "Our presence at Vinòforum 2025 confirms Molino Casillo's philosophy of being a true partner to artisans, supporting them in showcasing their art and talent."

Opening on Monday 8th Leonardo Lanza di Sfizio (Rome) and Francesco Arena of Arena Mastrofornaio (Messina) , followed , on Tuesday 9th, by Gabriele Paradiso of Santini Bistrot (Rome) and Marco Lattanzi of Il Toscano Panificio (Corato). Wednesday 10th will be the turn of Ciro Salvo of 50 Kalò (Naples - Rome) and by Alessandro Albanesi of Albanesi Bakery (Rome), while Claudio Abate from Abate Pizzeria Gastronomica (Castel di Sangro), Pasquale Moro (Molino Casillo Technician) and Mauro Mari from Mari Bakery (Montefiascone) will be in charge. the protagonists of the evening of Thursday 11th. Friday 12th it will be the turn of Gianluigi Di Vincenzo of Giangi Pizzeria (Chieti), Antonio Tancredi of Diametro 3.0 (Casoria) and Melania Guarnieri of Panificio Grammo (Palermo) while on Saturday Pier Daniele Seu of Seu Pizza Illuminati and Tac (Rome) and Alessandro Lo Stocco. All the pizza chefs' creations will be paired with the famous Leffe Abbey Beer in its Rouge, Blonde, Ritual, Triple, and Ambre versions, on tap and in bottles.

Vinòforum is a great hub for lovers of fine wine, not only Italian wines, but also the finest wines from many other countries. One of the major new features of this 2025 edition is the tasting program entirely dedicated to Spanish wines. Like Italy, Spain boasts a rich and diverse winemaking heritage, boasting 96 appellations of origin and some of the world's most renowned wine regions. The program, developed by the Spanish Tourist Board, including Turismo de Aragón and Turismo de la Rioja, will feature a series of guided tastings, starting at 7:30 pm and continuing into the evening, showcasing the most important Spanish wine labels, introduced by a presentation on "Rutas del Vino de España." The program is available here .

Paşabahçe , a global leader in table glass, will be responsible for all tastings. With its "Allegra" glass, it will guide wine lovers, exhibitors, and professionals through a journey through over 3,200 labels. Elegant design, functionality, and superior quality combine to transform every tasting into a memorable experience. Paşabahçe's participation in Vinòforum 2025 is not just a technical collaboration, but a valuable choice, aimed at highlighting the importance of design and glass quality in enhancing wine and the sensory experience.