Vinitaly in Verona: Things to Know

Vinitaly in Verona – y’all ready for this!? 

It’s that time of year, kids. The annual wine pilgrimage to Verona, Italy is coming up. Yes, I’m talking about Vinitaly in Verona. An experience like no other – good luck getting wifi, wear a surgical mask leaving the show floor (cigarette central), and explore Verona every chance you get – wine, food, and sights.

Expect crowded streets, standing-room only at the wine bars, and hotel rooms sold out months in advance. It’s truly a magical time in fair Verona.

 

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Practical tips for Vinitaly in Verona: 

• Book dining and lodging early.
• Be prepared for slow (or no) wifi at the tradeshow.
• Bring a couple of pairs of walking shoes as the city streets are cobblestone. Swapping out shoes will ease the pain.
• Note that Vinitaly is held at the VeronaFiera, which is about a 30-minute walk from the center (identified in this post as Piazza Bra).
  • Getting to the VeronaFiera: Walk, take a taxi, or hop the free shuttle provided by Vinitaly throughout the city.
  • Parking: There is parking on site and in the surrounding area, but note that it is very crowded and traffic congestion causes backups in the morning and when the show concludes.
• Parking in the city itself is manageable, check out our list of Verona parking lots here.
• Don’t miss wine at Antica Bottega del Vino – they offer unique tasting options and special by-the-glass wines.

If it’s your first (second or third!) Verona travel adventure, take some time to explore the city. Il Marito and I often say we’d move there…if they had nebbiolo (alas, what can you do!)

For planning your travels, check out my Verona travel series:

• • Verona dining tips
  • Things to know about visiting Verona
  • Things to do in Verona

 

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Romeo & Juliet’s Verona Food & Wine walking tour with rafting: Vinitaly Edition!

Make the most of your travels with a combination of their most popular tour programs.

Start with a river rafting experience with a wine tasting at the end (because safety first!) From there, amble along the riverside with an introduction to nearby monuments. The final segment of the tour features their food and wine walking tour through Verona’s centro storico with a traditional lunch and gelato.

The Experience Includes: