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    5 Exhibitors to Visit at Vinitaly/Agrofood Club/SOL/ENOLITECH 2027

    This set covers cooperative Italian sparkling and still wine, heritage grappa, Franciacorta DOCG, and high-volume French négociant sourcing, addressing the sourcing jobs of importers, distributors, on-trade buyers, and specialist retailers in a single planned route.

    April 11–14, 2027VeronafiereVerona, Italy6 min read
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    Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

    Planning your time at Veronafiere in April 2027

    Vinitaly, held alongside Agrofood Club, SOL, and ENOLITECH at Veronafiere from April 11 to 14, 2027, is one of the largest wine and spirits trade events in Europe. The Veronafiere campus spans multiple pavilions and draws tens of thousands of trade visitors over four days, making it genuinely difficult to walk without a plan. Producers from across Italy and international exhibiting nations fill the halls, and without advance prioritization a buyer can lose hours to unscheduled tastings and navigation between distant stands.

    The five exhibitors featured in this Shared Spotlight represent a practical first-day route for buyers with sourcing briefs across Italian and French wine and spirits. CAVIT SC brings the scale of Trentino's cooperative model, covering native varieties and Trentodoc sparkling. Nonino Distillatori in Friuli dal 1897 addresses premium Italian grappa for on-trade and import portfolios. BELLAVISTA presents Franciacorta DOCG méthode classique sparkling and Lombardy still wines for fine dining and specialist retail. On the French side, LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS offers consolidated multi-region volume sourcing and négociant capability, while DOMAINES PAUL MAS covers the Languedoc across entry-level, premium, and certified-organic tiers. Together they address a wide range of buyer jobs without requiring a cross-hall scramble.

    Why these exhibitors

    A set built around concrete buyer jobs, not geography alone

    The five exhibitors in this Shared Spotlight were not selected to represent every category at Vinitaly. They were grouped because they collectively address sourcing briefs that frequently appear on the same buyer's agenda: scalable cooperative supply from Trentino (CAVIT SC), authenticated heritage grappa for premium on-trade listings (Nonino Distillatori in Friuli dal 1897), DOCG Italian sparkling for fine dining and hotel accounts (BELLAVISTA), consolidated French multi-region volume (LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS), and a single Languedoc supplier covering entry-level through organic-certified tiers (DOMAINES PAUL MAS). A buyer working across more than one of these briefs will find that visiting all five in sequence is more efficient than sourcing the same categories separately across the full show floor. These are paid placements. TradeShowIntel does not rank exhibitors or certify their suitability for any specific commercial relationship.

    How to use this Shared Spotlight

    1. Download the floor map before you arrive Veronafiere releases pavilion maps ahead of the show through the official Vinitaly website. Cross-reference each exhibitor's booth number against the map as soon as assignments are published, and note which pavilion each company occupies so you can cluster your visits efficiently.
    2. Book appointments 2 to 3 weeks in advance All five exhibitors in this guide are export-oriented and typically field multiple sales contacts at the show. Reaching out before April to confirm a tasting slot or a brief meeting reduces waiting time at the stand and ensures the right commercial contact is present.
    3. Walk the Italian producers first, then the French pavilion CAVIT SC, Nonino Distillatori, and BELLAVISTA are Italian producers likely grouped in Italian regional pavilions. LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS and DOMAINES PAUL MAS exhibit under French or international sections. Completing the Italian cluster first, then moving to the French exhibitors, limits backtracking across the campus.
    4. Use the exhibitor cards as a tasting brief, not a checklist Each card in this guide identifies the specific buyer profile each stand serves. Read the relevant card before entering a stand so your questions are focused on range, pricing tiers, and logistics rather than general discovery, which keeps each meeting to a productive 20 to 30 minutes.

    Floor-planning tip Block the first two hours of April 11 for the Italian producers in this guide and reserve a 90-minute window on April 12 for the two French exhibitors, leaving buffer time between meetings to account for the walking distance between Veronafiere pavilions.

    TL;DR

    5 stops worth planning

    Suggested floor route

    Italian cluster first, French pavilion second

    Starting with CAVIT SC, Nonino Distillatori, and BELLAVISTA in the Italian regional sections before crossing to LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS and DOMAINES PAUL MAS in the French or international area keeps the route directional and avoids repeated crossings of the Veronafiere campus.

    1. 1CAVIT SCPrioritize this stand if you are an importer, distributor, or off-trade buyer seeking scalable, export-ready Trentino wine programs across both sparkling and native-variety still formats.
    2. 2Nonino Distillatori in Friuli dal 1897Prioritize this stand if you are an importer or on-trade buyer looking to add authenticated, heritage Italian grappa to a premium spirits portfolio.
    3. 3LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SASPrioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking to consolidate French wine sourcing across multiple regions and price points with a single supplier capable of handling volume.
    4. 4BELLAVISTAPrioritize this stand if you are sourcing premium Italian sparkling wine under a controlled DOCG designation for fine dining, hotel, or specialist retail accounts.Booth I04 (Lombardy regional pavilion)
    5. 5DOMAINES PAUL MASPrioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking a single Languedoc supplier capable of covering entry-level volume, premium on-trade listings, and certified-organic requirements within one commercial relationship.
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    CAVIT SC

    Second-tier cooperative consortium uniting 11 Trentino wineries, 5,250 winegrowers and over 60% of the region's vineyard area to produce still wines and sparklers (Altemasi Trentodoc, Mastri Vernacoli, Bottega Vinai, Charmat lines).

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an importer, distributor, or off-trade buyer seeking scalable, export-ready Trentino wine programs across both sparkling and native-variety still formats.Read more

    About

    CAVIT SC (Cantina Viticoltori del Trentino) is a second-tier cooperative consortium headquartered in Trento, Italy, founded in 1950. It unites 11 associated wineries and approximately 5,250 grower-members who together cultivate over 60% of Trentino's vineyard area. The portfolio spans still DOC wines, Metodo Classico Trentodoc under the Altemasi label, native-variety lines under Mastri Vernacoli, Horeca selections under Bottega Vinai, and the premium Trentini range. The group employs around 230 people and recorded consolidated revenue of €253.3 million in FY2023/24.

    Exports account for 75.7% of revenue, with the United States as the group's primary market and a confirmed leadership position in the Pinot Grigio segment. Supply consistency is underpinned by the PICA precision viticulture platform, developed in 2010 with the Edmund Mach and Bruno Kessler foundations, which enables integrated vineyard management across a member base averaging only 1.2 hectares per grower. The cooperative holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification and AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status for non-EU export logistics.

    At Vinitaly

    At this edition of Vinitaly, CAVIT presents two label relaunches framed around the concept of rediscovery as evolution. The new Pinot Bianco Bottega Vinai is the result of four years of agronomic research across Alto Garda and western Vallagarina, vinified exclusively in steel to preserve varietal freshness and moderate alcohol. Alongside it, the revived Schiava Cum Vineis Sclavis, sourced from selected old vineyards and vinified in a traditional red style, brings a native Trentino red back into the export-ready Trentini Premium line. Both releases reflect the cooperative's focus on terroir identity and accessible quality across on-trade and retail channels.

    Altemasi Trentodoc Metodo Classico range and its positioning versus Charmat sparkling linesPinot Bianco Bottega Vinai: four-year agronomic research project, steel-only vinification, Alto Garda and Vallagarina fruitSchiava Cum Vineis Sclavis Trentino DOC: old-vineyard sourcing, traditional red vinification, native variety revivalPICA precision viticulture platform: traceability, integrated vineyard management, sustainability dataAEO and ISO 14001 certifications supporting non-EU export compliance and environmental claimsTrentodocNative varietiesCooperative supplyExport-led
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an importer, distributor, or off-trade buyer seeking scalable, export-ready Trentino wine programs across both sparkling and native-variety still formats.

    What to ask at the booth

    • What is your current production volume and minimum order quantity for private-label programs across still and sparkling lines?
    • Which PICA-derived vineyard or sustainability data can you share to support traceability and consistent quality claims?
    • What is the availability and pricing structure for Altemasi Trentodoc versus the Charmat lines in your export markets?
    • How do you handle exclusive territory arrangements, and does the US Pinot Grigio program allow for co-branding?
    • Can you provide vintage and bottling specifications for Mastri Vernacoli and Bottega Vinai alongside samples?
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    Nonino Distillatori in Friuli dal 1897

    Grappa and distilled spirits from Friuli

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an importer or on-trade buyer looking to add authenticated, heritage Italian grappa to a premium spirits portfolio.Read more

    About

    Nonino Distillatori in Friuli dal 1897 is a family-run distillery based in Friuli, Italy, with operations tracing back to 1897. The house is known for grappa and other distilled spirits produced in the Friuli region, a territory historically associated with artisan distillation in northeastern Italy.

    The Nonino name is closely associated with single-varietal and single-vineyard grappa, a category the family helped bring to wider recognition. Their portfolio spans aged and unaged expressions, making them relevant to buyers sourcing premium Italian spirits for on-trade, retail, or import distribution.

    At Vinitaly

    Vinitaly and its co-located shows bring together wine, spirits, and agri-food buyers from across Italy and international markets. Visitors to the Nonino stand can expect to encounter the distillery's grappa portfolio, which spans a range of grape varieties and aging expressions rooted in Friuli production. The show context makes this a practical stop for importers, sommeliers, and on-trade buyers evaluating premium Italian distillates alongside wine selections.

    Grappa produced from Friuli grape pomaceSingle-varietal and aged grappa expressionsFamily distillery history dating to 1897Premium Italian spirits for import and on-trade channelsGrappaItalian spiritsFriuliFamily distillery
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an importer or on-trade buyer looking to add authenticated, heritage Italian grappa to a premium spirits portfolio.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which grape varieties are currently available in your grappa range?
    • What minimum order volumes apply for import distribution?
    • How are your aged expressions positioned relative to price tier?
    • Do you work with exclusive distributors in specific markets, or is distribution open?
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    LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS

    Wine and spirits production, négociant sourcing, and multi-brand export

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking to consolidate French wine sourcing across multiple regions and price points with a single supplier capable of handling volume.Read more

    About

    Les Grands Chais de France SAS is one of France's largest wine and spirits groups, operating under the domain groupegcf.com. The group functions as both a producer and négociant, assembling a broad portfolio of wines sourced from multiple French regions and marketed under numerous house brands for retail and on-trade channels across international markets.

    The group's scale gives it meaningful capacity for private-label and own-brand programs, making it a practical contact for importers and distributors seeking consistent volume at defined price points. Its export orientation positions it as a recurring presence at major international wine trade events where buyer relationships are built and renewed.

    At Vinitaly

    Vinitaly draws importers, distributors, and on-trade buyers from across Europe and beyond, and Les Grands Chais de France participates as a supplier capable of covering multiple price tiers and French appellations within a single commercial conversation. Visitors with volume requirements across still wines or spirits from French origins can use the stand to discuss range breadth, minimum order structures, and labeling options relevant to their market.

    Multi-region French wine portfolio spanning still, sparkling, and spirits categoriesNégociant and producer model enabling flexible sourcing across appellationsPrivate-label and own-brand development capability for importers and retailersExport-focused commercial structure suited to volume distribution partnershipsFrench winenégociantprivate labelexport volume
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking to consolidate French wine sourcing across multiple regions and price points with a single supplier capable of handling volume.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which French appellations or price tiers are you prioritizing for the current export season?
    • What are your minimum order quantities for private-label or retailer own-brand programs?
    • How do you handle labeling and compliance documentation for different import markets?
    • Can you accommodate split-appellation orders within a single container shipment?
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    BELLAVISTA

    Franciacorta sparkling wines and still wines from Lombardy

    BoothI04
    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing premium Italian sparkling wine under a controlled DOCG designation for fine dining, hotel, or specialist retail accounts.Read more

    About

    Bellavista is a Franciacorta producer based in Erbusco, in the Lombardy wine region of northern Italy. The estate is known for its méthode classique sparkling wines made under the Franciacorta DOCG designation, alongside still wines produced from the same appellation.

    Franciacorta DOCG requires extended ageing on the lees and governs grape varieties, yields, and disgorgement practices, positioning producers in this category among Italy's most technically demanding sparkling wine makers. Bellavista's range spans non-vintage and vintage cuvées, attracting buyers focused on premium Italian sparkling wine for on-trade and fine retail placement.

    At Vinitaly

    At Vinitaly 2027 in Verona, visitors to the Bellavista stand can expect to taste across the Franciacorta DOCG portfolio, including sparkling and still wine expressions from the Lombardy estate. Vinitaly is a primary forum for Italian producers to meet importers, distributors, and on-trade buyers, making this a practical stop for anyone evaluating premium Italian sparkling wine for new or existing listings.

    Franciacorta DOCG sparkling wines made by méthode classiqueNon-vintage and vintage cuvée rangeLombardy still wines alongside the sparkling portfolioLees-ageing protocols under Franciacorta DOCG rulesOn-trade and fine retail positioning for Italian sparklingFranciacorta DOCGMéthode ClassiqueLombardyItalian Sparkling
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing premium Italian sparkling wine under a controlled DOCG designation for fine dining, hotel, or specialist retail accounts.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which cuvées are available for import into my market, and what are the minimum order quantities?
    • How does the lees-ageing time differ across the non-vintage and vintage tiers?
    • What support do you offer distributors for on-trade placements and staff training?
    • Are there exclusive or allocated vintages being presented at this edition of Vinitaly?
    • What is the current production volume, and are allocations constrained for new partners?
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    DOMAINES PAUL MAS

    Languedoc wine producer spanning 15+ châteaux and domaines (~900 ha of vines) and a portfolio of international brands.

    Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking a single Languedoc supplier capable of covering entry-level volume, premium on-trade listings, and certified-organic requirements within one commercial relationship.Read more

    About

    Domaines Paul Mas is a family-owned wine producer headquartered in Montagnac, Hérault, in the Languedoc region of southern France. Founded in 2000 by Jean-Claude Mas, the estate has grown to approximately 900 hectares of vines across 15 to 17 châteaux and domaines, with a workforce of around 200 people. The portfolio spans four distinct brand tiers: the fruit-driven, value-positioned Arrogant Frog; the flagship Paul Mas range; the premium Vignes de Nicole cuvées; and the ultra-premium, small-volume Clos Astelia single-estate project in Pézenas, which produces four cuvées including Viognier, Grenache, Picpoul, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

    The estate produces 22 to 25 million bottles per year and exports to more than 80 countries through established subsidiaries, with Japan as its founding export market. Languedoc terroir allows the domaines to work with approximately 50 grape varieties, giving buyers access to an unusually wide varietal range from a single producer. On the sustainability side, all owned vines carry Terra Vitis certification, HVE Level 3 applies across the portfolio, and more than 23 percent of the vineyard area is certified organic, providing documentation that increasingly required by European retail buyers.

    At Vinitaly

    Domaines Paul Mas has participated in Vinitaly in prior years, most recently pouring its Languedoc cuvées from a dedicated stand in Hall D. For the 2027 edition at Veronafiere, no booth number has been published as of the time of writing. Visitors with interest in multi-brand Languedoc sourcing, from the entry-level Arrogant Frog range through to the limited Clos Astelia cuvées, should check the official Vinitaly 2027 exhibitor directory or contact the company directly to confirm stand location before arriving on the show floor.

    Clos Astelia: four small-volume, single-estate cuvées from Pézenas at the ultra-premium tierArrogant Frog: high-volume, value-segment brand with established retail distribution in 80-plus countriesTerra Vitis, HVE Level 3, and 23-percent-plus organic-certified vineyard coverage across the estateApproximately 50 grape varieties vinified across ~900 ha, enabling broad varietal sourcing from one supplierExport infrastructure with subsidiaries and active logistics to Africa, Asia, and established European marketsLanguedocMulti-brand portfolioOrganic certifiedExport-ready
    Why visit

    Prioritize this stand if you are an importer or retail buyer seeking a single Languedoc supplier capable of covering entry-level volume, premium on-trade listings, and certified-organic requirements within one commercial relationship.

    What to ask at the booth

    • Which cuvées and price points do you recommend for our specific market?
    • What is your minimum order volume and lead time for export shipments?
    • Can you share current vintage availability across the Paul Mas, Arrogant Frog, and Vignes de Nicole ranges?
    • How do you structure exclusivity or allocation for the premium Clos Astelia cuvées?
    • What certifications, organic, HVE, or Terra Vitis, apply to each specific cuvée we are considering?

    Before you leave the hall

    Confirm follow-up contacts at each stand before day one ends

    Each of the five exhibitors in this guide operates export programs that continue well beyond the show floor. Before leaving a stand, confirm the name and email of the commercial contact responsible for your market, ask for a current price list and minimum order information, and note any exclusive distribution arrangements that may affect your region.

    For a full overview of exhibitors, co-located events, and registration details, visit the official Vinitaly site or the TradeShowIntel event page linked below.

    Vinitaly official website TradeShowIntel: Vinitaly/Agrofood Club/SOL/ENOLITECH event page

    Frequently asked questions

    Planning this Vinitaly route

    When and where does Vinitaly/Agrofood Club/SOL/ENOLITECH 2027 take place?

    The event runs from April 11 to April 14, 2027 at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy. Vinitaly, Agrofood Club, SOL, and ENOLITECH are co-located on the same campus across the four days.

    Who is this Shared Spotlight guide intended for?

    This guide is written for wine and spirits trade buyers, including importers, distributors, on-trade purchasers, and specialist retailers, who want to plan a deliberate route around a specific set of exhibitors rather than walking the full show floor without a structure. It is not intended for end consumers.

    Which halls or pavilions should I prioritize for the exhibitors in this guide?

    Veronafiere pavilion assignments for 2027 had not been published at the time this guide was written. Italian regional producers such as CAVIT SC, Nonino Distillatori, and BELLAVISTA are typically located in Italian national or regional pavilions, while LES GRANDS CHAIS DE FRANCE SAS and DOMAINES PAUL MAS are usually found in French or international exhibitor sections. Check the official Vinitaly floor map once booth numbers are released, which typically happens four to six weeks before the show opens.

    How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide before the show?

    Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes a direct link to the company's profile page where contact and booking information is available. Reaching out two to three weeks before the April 11 opening is advisable for securing a tasting appointment with the appropriate commercial contact for your market.

    Does inclusion in this Shared Spotlight mean TradeShowIntel recommends these exhibitors?

    No. The five companies in this guide are paid placements. TradeShowIntel does not evaluate, rank, or endorse exhibitors. The guide is designed to help buyers plan a time-efficient floor route around a coherent set of sourcing categories, not to certify the suitability of any supplier for a specific commercial relationship.