Raise Your Glass - Italian Wine Festivals: Wineries to Watch at Paestum Wine Fest 2025

Enzo di Vino
May 4
3 min read

Paestum, Campania | May 4- 6, 2025

Each spring, beneath the ancient Doric columns of Paestum and within walking distance of the sea, one of Italy’s most anticipated wine events unfolds: Paestum Wine Fest. What began as a regional tasting event has grown into a national celebration of viticulture, terroir, and passion—drawing over 500 exhibitors and thousands of attendees from across the wine world.

Woman thoughtfully smelling a glass of red wine during a tasting class, capturing the sensory experience of wine appreciation.

Now hosted in the sprawling NEXT Ex Tabacchificio in Capaccio-Paestum, the festival blends historical grandeur with a contemporary edge. It’s the kind of place where sommeliers swirl glasses under vaulted industrial ceilings while local winemakers share stories passed down through generations. You’ll find everything from Campania’s big DOCG names—like Taurasi and Fiano di Avellino—to rising stars of organic wine, experimental blends, and boutique producers from Sicily, Piedmont, Veneto, and beyond.

Whether you're a buyer, blogger, sommelier, or just here for the tasting notes, the Paestum Wine Fest is where the Italian wine map expands—and your wine list gets a serious upgrade.

This year’s edition isn’t just for industry insiders. The festival’s expanded WineLovers Program opens the doors to curious sippers, passionate travelers, and anyone who dreams in red, white, or sparkling. Guests can participate in guided tastings, meet-the-maker sessions, and even attend exclusive workshops that decode everything from terroir to tannins. Whether you're a seasoned sommelier or just figuring out how to hold your glass by the stem, this program makes Italian wine culture accessible, immersive, and unforgettable.

Lively wine festival inside a conference center with tasting stands, winery booths, and attendees sampling wines and engaging with producers. — Wine masterclass in session with attendees tasting multiple vintages of the same wine, guided by an expert sommelier in a professional setting.

🍇 Over 250 Reasons to Go to Italian Wine Festivals

With more than 250 wineries exhibiting, the Paestum Wine Fest is one of the largest Italian wine festivals in Southern Italy. The lineup is a blend of legendary labels and emerging artisans, offering a panoramic view of Italy’s evolving wine scene. Among this year’s exhibitors are acclaimed producers like Feudi di San Gregorio, Mastroberardino, Villa Raiano, Luigi Tecce, Quintodecimo, Cantine Di Marzo, and Benito Ferrara, just to name a few. Whether you're chasing rare DOCG bottles or simply want to fall in love with a wine you’ve never heard of, this event is your tasting passport.

Here are some of the esteemed wineries participating this year:

Feudi di San Gregorio – feudi.it
Mastroberardino – mastroberardino.com
Terredora di Paolo – terredora.com
Villa Raiano – villaraiano.com
Cantine Antonio Caggiano – cantinecaggiano.it
Luigi Tecce – luigitecce.it
Donnachiara – donnachiara.it
Di Meo – aziendagricoladimeo.it
Vinosia – vinosia.it
Benito Ferrara – benitoferrara.it
Cantina del Barone – cantinadelbarone.it
Quintodecimo – quintodecimo.it
Salvatore Molettieri – vinimolettieri.it
Cantina del Taburno – cantinadeltaburno.it
Colli di Lapio – collidilapio.it
I Favati – ifavati.it
Rocca del Principe – roccadelprincipe.it
Tenuta Scuotto – tenutascuotto.it
Antico Castello – anticocastello.it
Cantine dell'Angelo – cantinedellangelo.com
Cantine Di Marzo – cantinedimarzo.it
Vigne Guadagno – vigneguadagno.it

Note: This list is based on available information and may not be exhaustive. For the complete and updated list of exhibitors, please refer to the official Paestum Wine Fest website.

🍷 Want More Wine?

If you can’t make it to Paestum this year—or if you’re already planning your next trip—check out VinaTy’s Wine Events Calendar for a curated list of wine festivals, tastings, and vineyard events across Italy. From the Langhe to the Salento, there’s always another glass waiting.

Scene of the ancient Greek temples of Paestum at sunset with wine glasses, bottles, and Aglianico grapes in the foreground—capturing the essence of Southern Italy’s wine festival atmosphere.

🍷 Madrina Club and Madrina Digital at Paestum Wine Fest 2025

This year, Madrina Digital visits Paestum Wine Fest — bringing storytelling, digital strategy, and beautiful branding to Italy’s most iconic wine stages.

Why we’re here: The Paestum Wine Fest isn’t just about wine — it’s about communication, innovation, and hospitality. The event draws over 2,000 daily visitors, with 200+ companies and 1,000 wines ready for tasting. As the festival evolves into a high-level B2B platform, our role is to help producers, agritourism, and hospitality brands refine their voice, expand their reach, and digitize their stories.

We’re here to support wine brands with: