"SICILY WINE IS AMONG THE ITALIAN REGIONS WITH THE HIGHEST GROWTH MARGINS"
IRVO in Paris from 9 to 11 February will showcase the Sicilian supply chain. with 41 wineries in one of the most important events in the world
"Sicily's presence at Wine Paris is growing significantly, and, along with Vinitaly Italia, it is one of the main events promoting the supply chain and the story of what is being produced," stated Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida this morning at Wine Paris 2026, in the Sicilian group exhibition promoted by Irvo . " Beyond wine, there are some very positive suggestions : Sicily is an extraordinary land, unparalleled in some respects, and not just in terms of native grape varieties. There's a story behind it, history and identity. We believe Sicily is among the Italian regions with the greatest potential for growth ."
Minister Lollobrigida, accompanied by the Italian Ambassador to Paris , Emanuela D'Alessandro , and the President of ICE Italy, Matteo Zoppas, was welcomed into the Sicilian Region 's collective by IRVO Extraordinary Commissioner, Giusy Mistretta , and IRVO Director, Vito Bentivegna . The Sicilian wine industry's major challenge in this extraordinary 2026 edition sees the broad participation of 41 wineries and focuses on the "Sicily of Wine. Roots of the Future" project, promoted by the Sicilian Region's Regional Department for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Mediterranean Fisheries .
"We have invested heavily in the Italian wine supply chain," Minister Lollobrigida continued. "We have increased our investment from €100 million to €1 billion. We are investing in the countryside, starting with alcohol, tradition, history, and environmental protection through our vineyards, fostering the economic growth of our companies and regions, which can further improve employment rates. We have enabled Italian companies to believe in themselves even more, broadening their international vision."
Wine Paris 2026, inaugurated today, February 9, will continue until February 11, 2026 , at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles .
INFORMATION
FAIR OPENING HOURS
Monday, February 9, 2026: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, February 11, 2026: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Hall 5.2 – Stand B017 | B065 (Sicily / IRVO)
THE WINERIES PRESENT IN PARIS
Alessandro di Camporeale • G. Milazzo srl Agricultural Company • Maddalò Andrea Agricultural Company • Spadafora Agricultural Company • Baglio Bonsignore srl • Baglio di Pianetto srl • Baglio Oro • Brugnano – Contemporary Sicilian Wines • Chitarra Sociale Coop. Agricultural Company • Colomba Bianca Winery • Fina Wineries • Paolini Wineries srl • CARUSO & MININI • Fazio Winery srl • Centopassi • Chiarli Rossi Winery • COS ss • Costantino Fabio Vincenzo • Cottanera srl • Cusumano • Disisa srl Agricultural Company • Emanuele Scammacca del Murgo • Feudo Montoni di Fabio Sireci • Firriato srl • Francesco Intorcia & Figli snc • Gambino dei F.lli Raciti ss • Grottafumata srl • The Keepers of the Vineyards of Etna • Iuppa • Lombardo Vini Agricultural Company ss • Masseria del Feudo sas • Morgante • Paolo Maggio • Rallo spa soc. agr. • Soc. Agr. Horus 2 srl • Tenute Nicosia srl • Valle dell'Acate • Vini Vaccaro agr. Srl • Vivera • Vito Giovinco – Giovinco Wines • Villagrande – Di Marco Nicolosi Asmundo
IRVO'S NUMBERS
In 2025, 2,897 certificates of suitability were issued for DOP wines, for a total volume of 759,115.35 hectoliters; 71 million state labels were issued for DOC Sicilia wines, 482,000 for DOCG Cerasuolo di Vittoria, and 357,000 for DOC Pantelleria.
THE FEDERATION OF SICILY'S WINE, OIL, AND FLAVOR ROADS
It sees the participation of: the Etna Wine and Flavours Road, the Marsala Wine Route Western Lands, the Mazara Wine Route, the Terre Sicane Wine Route, the Val di Noto Wine Route, the Valley of the Temples Wine Route and the Cerasuolo Road from Baroque to Liberty .
At the link, an interview with Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida.
https://www.swisstransfer.com/d/2c4cc27e-48ac-4054-84ce-814794d95944
Attached are photos of the group and with the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida.
From left: Vito Bentivegna (IRVO President), Emanuela D'Alessandro (Italian Ambassador to Paris), Giusi Mistretta (IRVO Extraordinary Commissioner), Francesco Lollobrigida (Minister of Agriculture), Matteo Zoppas (President of ICE Italy)
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