Vinum Alba
The international wine fair of Piedmont in the heart of Alba
About Vinum
Vinum, the Piedmontese wine festival in Alba
Every spring, between late April and early May, the historic center of Alba, in the heart of the Langhe (Cuneo Province, Piedmont), turns into Italy's largest open-air wine cellar. Vinum is the international wine fair of Piedmont: for five days, the squares, courtyards, and historic palaces of the 'City of the Truffle' host over 200 producers and hundreds of labels, creating a journey that blends tasting, storytelling, and direct encounters with winemakers.
Tasting stands in the historic center
The heart of the event lies in the tasting stands, distributed across some of Alba's most picturesque locations. Each area is dedicated to a specific territory or wine type:
- Piazza Medford, at the "G. Morra" Exhibition and Congress Palace: the great reds of the Langhe, from Barolo to Barbaresco, and the sparkling wines of Alta Langa DOCG.
- Via Vittorio Emanuele and surroundings: the whites of the Langhe, Dolcetto, and Vermouth di Torino.
- Cortile della Maddalena: wines from the Monferrato, Roero Arneis DOCG, and Roero DOCG, along with other Piedmontese territories.
- Piazza Michele Ferrero: Asti Spumante DOCG, Moscato d'Asti DOCG, and Piedmontese grappas.
The event is coordinated by the Piedmontese Protection Consortia, ranging from the Barolo Barbaresco Protection Consortium to the Barbera d'Asti and Monferrato Wines Consortium, the Roero Consortium, the Alta Langa Consortium, and the Vermouth di Torino and Grappa Consortia.
Beyond the glass: starred dinners, workshops, and wineries
Vinum is more than just tasting. The program is enriched with experiences spread throughout the region:
- Vinum a Tavola at the Castle of Roddi, featuring gourmet dinners by Michelin-starred chefs and hands-on cooking classes.
- Vinum in Cantina, guided tours with tastings in the wineries of the Langhe and Roero.
- Vinum Lab, workshops and tastings led by sommeliers from the Italian Sommelier Association.
- Dinners with the Winemaker, held in historic center restaurants, where producers join guests to share the story of their craft.
- Street Food ëd Langa, featuring traditional Piedmontese culinary specialties.
- Vinum Bimbi, a free educational area designed for families.
An international and sustainable event
Officially recognized as an International Fair, Vinum attracts a young, cosmopolitan audience: a significant portion of visitors comes from abroad, representing dozens of countries, with the majority under 35. In recent years, the event has also focused on sustainability, hosting an international forum dedicated to ESG strategies in the wine world and conferences on the relationship between viticulture and climate change. Visiting Vinum is also the perfect way to discover Alba and the Langhe-Roero and Monferrato wine landscape, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Vinum — edition 2026
La 48ª edizione di Vinum ha confermato il ruolo di Alba come capitale dei vini del Piemonte, registrando una crescita di pubblico e una forte presenza internazionale: circa il 20% dei visitatori è arrivato dall'estero, da 36 Paesi, e il 65% aveva meno di 35 anni. Protagonisti i grandi rossi delle Langhe, il Roero, l'Alta Langa, il Moscato e, per la prima volta in modo strutturato, il Vermouth di Torino e le grappe piemontesi. L'edizione ha aperto con il Global Sustainability Forum "From Vision to Action" e ha proposto cene stellate, laboratori e visite in cantina, in gran parte sold out.
Programme Vinum 2026
Date e orari
Venerdì 25 e sabato 26 aprile; venerdì 1, sabato 2 e domenica 3 maggio 2026. Banchi d'assaggio aperti dalle 10.30 alle 20.00.
Le aree di degustazione
- Piazza Medford (Palazzo Mostre e Congressi "G. Morra"): Barolo, Barbaresco e Alta Langa DOCG.
- Bianchi e Dolcetto delle Langhe, Vermouth di Torino e progetto Valelapena.
- Cortile della Maddalena: vini del Monferrato, Roero Arneis DOCG e Roero DOCG.
- Piazza Michele Ferrero: Asti Spumante DOCG, Moscato d'Asti DOCG e grappe piemontesi.
Oltre 200 produttori e 16 Consorzi di tutela, con circa 300 etichette in assaggio.
Gli eventi speciali
- 24 aprile — Global Sustainability Forum "From Vision to Action" al Castello di Grinzane Cavour, in collaborazione con UNITAR.
- 25 aprile, ore 18-20 — Magnum Party by Alta Langa DOCG presso la Sala Beppe Fenoglio.
- Vinum a Tavola al Castello di Roddi: cene gourmet con chef stellati (Paolo Griffa, Alessandro Rossi, Luigi Taglienti, Federico Zanasi) e corsi di cucina con Pasquale Laera, Federico Gallo e Davide Palluda.
- Vinum in Cantina: visite guidate con degustazione presso Cantina Angelo Negro, Agricola Brandini, Cantina Moscone, Cantina Domenico Clerico.
- Cene con il Vignaiolo nei ristoranti del centro storico, con i produttori in sala.
- Vinum Off (25 aprile e 2 maggio): musica dal vivo serale nel centro storico.
- Vinum Bimbi: area didattica gratuita per le famiglie; Street Food ëd Langa con le specialità piemontesi.
- 2 maggio, ore 14.30 (Piazza Medford) — convegno "Il vino che cambia clima: maturazione e nuove strategie di equilibrio".
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Getting there
Alba is accessible by car via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway (Alba exit) or the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Marene exit). By train, Alba station is connected to Turin and Asti; during the event, shuttle services and dedicated parking areas are available on the outskirts of the historic center.
Tickets and passes
Access to tasting areas is granted via a pass: the full pass includes a glass with a holder, a disposable breathalyzer, ten tastings, and discount vouchers. A lounge coupon with a reduced number of tastings is also available. Online pre-sale allows for early-bird discounts on passes.
When
Tasting areas are open from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM throughout the event.
Tips
Book limited-capacity experiences (dinners at the Castle of Roddi, cooking classes, winery tours) well in advance, as they often sell out. Wear comfortable shoes to navigate the squares of the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Vinum
Centro storico di Alba
Piazza Medford, 12051 Alba