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Great Wine Capital Events
Our Great Wine Capitals offer so many exciting and informative events that attract wine lovers and wine professionals from all around the world. If you are looking for events coming up in our Great Wine Capitals Global Network you will find them here. You can sort by region or month and events are tagged to show if they are for consumers (B2C) or for businesses (B2B).
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Amarone Opera Prima

The most important event dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella is scheduled to take place in Verona on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Gallerie Mercatali of Veronafiere. A unique opportunity to discover and taste the 2021 vintage of Amarone della Valpolicella, along with a selected vintage presented by each producer. This event is is an academic and sensory exploration of the appassimento technique – the unique process of drying grapes on bamboo racks for months to concentrate sugar, tannins, and soul. The tastings will be accompanied by delicious culinary offerings inspired by local tradition.