Sicilian wine returns to center stage on the international scene. Thirty-two member wineries of Assovini Sicilia will take part in Wine Paris 2026 within the regional collective organized by IRVO – Istituto Regionale del Vino e dell’Olio, confirming a strategic presence at one of the most influential events on the global wine calendar. The exhibition will take place from February 9 to 11, 2026, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, a key hub for producers, buyers, and wine professionals from the world’s leading markets.
Wine Paris Continues to Grow: Over 6,000 Exhibitors and 60,000 Trade Visitors
In recent years, Wine Paris has established itself as one of the most dynamic and influential international trade fairs, attracting the global wine trade with a modern, accessible, and business-oriented format.
For the 2026 edition, more than 6,000 exhibitors from around 60 countries are expected, along with over 60,000 professional visitors from at least 155 markets. These figures confirm the truly global scale of the event and its ability to generate dialogue, networking, and new export opportunities for participating wineries.
Mariangela Cambria, Assovini Sicilia: “Wine Paris Is a Key Platform to Tell the Story of Sicilian Wine”
Presenting Assovini Sicilia’s participation, President Mariangela Cambria emphasized the strategic value of the event:
“Wine Paris is a key appointment for continuing to tell the story of Sicilian wine to international markets.”
She added:
“The companies exhibiting in Paris today represent a regional wine sector in constant evolution, increasingly focused on territorial identity and sustainability.”
Cambria’s remarks reflect the contemporary identity of Sicilian wine: a dynamic sector, diverse in its territorial expressions and increasingly competitive on global markets thanks to targeted investments in quality, research, identity, and sustainability.
A Broad and Cross-Sectional Showcase of Sicilian Winemaking in Paris
Within Hall 5.2 – Italy Pavilion, between aisles A and B, the IRVO collective will host 32 Assovini Sicilia member wineries, offering a rich, diverse, and highly representative snapshot of regional production.
From Mount Etna to Western Sicily, passing through inland hills and coastal areas, the collective highlights the full breadth and depth of Sicilian enology.
Among the participating wineries are I Custodi delle vigne dell’Etna, Caruso & Minini, Horus, Grottarossa Vini, Cusumano, Dei Principi di Spadafora, Tenute Nicosia, Cantine Maugeri, Feudo Disisa, Gambino Vini, Alessandro di Camporeale, Cantine Iuppa, Feudo Montoni, Villagrande Winery, Firriato, Centopassi, Valle dell’Acate, Camporè, Masseria del Feudo, COS, Cottanera, Cantine Fina, Casa Vinicola Fazio, Lombardo Vini, Baglio di Pianetto, Baglio Oro, Vivera, Cantine Brugnano, Rallo, Terra di Costantino, Giovinco Wines, and Cantina Chitarra—a powerful testament to the island’s production value and diversity.
Sicily at the Center of the Future: Identity, Sustainability, and International Markets
Participation in Wine Paris 2026 confirms Sicily’s growing centrality in the international wine landscape. The island is increasingly defining a production model based on terroir diversity, enological quality, research into indigenous grape varieties, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
These elements position Assovini Sicilia as a credible, authoritative, and competitive voice in global wine markets—one that is not only representing Sicily today, but actively shaping its future.
