I Migliori Vini Italiani

A celebration of wine's pleasure

I Migliori Vini Italiani is one of the most authoritative wine events in the capital, conceived and directed by sensory analyst Luca Maroni and organized by Sens Eventi. Every February, the Salone delle Fontane in Rome's EUR district welcomes producers, oenologists, and enthusiasts from all over Italy for an event that serves as both a tasting salon and the official presentation of the Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines.

The Pleasurability Index

The exhibition is rooted in Maroni's philosophy, which flips traditional academic approaches on their head to focus entirely on the pleasure of wine. His evaluation is based on the 'Pleasurability Index', calculated using three fundamental parameters: consistency (the wine's richness), balance (between softness and acidity), and integrity (purity and absence of defects). The top score of 99 points is a coveted achievement for wineries across the peninsula.

Tastings and workshops

The heart of the event lies in the unlimited open tastings: visitors can sample the best labels selected from every Italian region, moving freely between tasting stands. Alongside the tastings, a rich program of thematic workshops and guided sessions is available:

• Workshops on sparkling wine production methods
• Focus on dealcoholized wines, a topic of growing relevance
• Explorations of primary flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, and umami
• Gastronomic pairings with traditional products from the Lazio region

Local flavors

The event dedicates significant space to gastronomy, with deep dives into local and national delicacies: Pecorino Romano cheese, artisanal bread, guanciale, and regional cured meats. Workshops like 'Bread, Wine, and Pecorino' highlight the food and wine culture of Rome and the Lazio region, creating a continuous dialogue between glass and plate.

A staple for the Capital

With over twenty years of history, I Migliori Vini Italiani has become a fixed appointment in the wine calendar of Rome and the Lazio region. The setting of the Salone delle Fontane, with its rationalist EUR architecture, provides the perfect backdrop for a journey of music, design, and wine culture that attracts thousands of enthusiasts and industry professionals every year.