As the Indian wine market continues to mature, with growing interest in provenance, appellations, and category depth, Vinitaly returns with the second edition of the Vinitaly India Roadshow, beginning tomorrow in New Delhi. The international tour, created to promote Italian wine across key global markets, places India firmly within its long-term strategy.

The roadshow opens on 16 January at the Taj Palace, before moving to Taj Cidade de Goa on 18 January. Designed as a trade-focused platform, the initiative connects Italian wine producers directly with Indian importers, distributors, retailers, and hospitality professionals in a market that is steadily refining its wine knowledge and consumption patterns.

This year’s edition brings together 31 Italian wineries, representing a wide spectrum of regions and wine styles. Among the participants is the Consorzio Tutela Vini Valpolicella, signalling continued emphasis on recognised denominations alongside broader regional representation.

The 2026 roadshow is supported by institutional collaboration from the Italian Embassy, the Italian Consulate, and the ICE – Italian Trade Agency, reinforcing a coordinated effort to support Italian producers in overseas markets.

Education remains a central pillar of the programme. Two structured masterclasses in New Delhi, organised with ICE, are aimed at trade professionals seeking deeper insight into Italian wine. The sessions will include guided tastings of Prosecco styles, wines made from indigenous Italian grape varieties, and benchmark red wines that reflect regional character and shifts in winemaking approach.

Beyond tastings, the Vinitaly India Roadshow continues to serve as a focused networking platform, encouraging direct dialogue between Italian producers and Indian market operators. As it begins its 2026 India chapter, the roadshow underlines Italy’s sustained commitment to building informed partnerships and long-term presence in a market that continues to show measured but meaningful growth.