Distributors Choose Slow Wine Fair
Where wine producers and distributors connect.
One in five trade visitors works in wine distribution or import-export, confirming Slow Wine Fair as one of the leading B2B events for professionals looking for new business opportunities in the wine sector.
Each year, the fair brings together producers, distributors, importers, buyers and trade professionals in an environment designed to foster meaningful connections, build new business relationships and create commercial opportunities.
With more than 1,000 carefully selected wineries united by quality, sustainability and a strong sense of place, Slow Wine Fair offers distributors the opportunity to discover new producers, expand their portfolios and keep pace with an evolving market.
Why Distributors Choose Slow Wine Fair
Meet the decision-makers
59% of distributors attending the event are business owners or company directors.
This means the opportunity to meet directly with the people who decide which wineries to add to their portfolios, evaluate new business partnerships and identify new market opportunities.
The entire commercial wine supply chain in one place
Restaurants, distributors/importers and wine merchants account for more than 60% of all trade visitors.
Slow Wine Fair brings together the key players across the commercial wine supply chain, creating valuable opportunities for buyers and producers to connect.
Wineries selected for an evolving market
69% of distributors attending the event are interested in organic and biodynamic wineries.
This reflects the growing strategic importance of organic wine as a way to diversify portfolios and respond to changing market demand.
Where new business relationships begin
77% of distributors attending the event represent micro and small businesses.
This makes meetings more direct, speeds up decision-making and creates the ideal conditions for developing new commercial partnerships.
An increasingly international network
Slow Wine Fair continues to strengthen its international reach.
In 2026, 10% of distributors came from outside Italy, creating new opportunities for networking and business development across international markets.
Why Attend
At Slow Wine Fair you can:
- meet carefully selected wineries from Italy and around the world;
- discover new producers to expand your portfolio;
- explore distinctive wines and emerging wine regions;
- connect directly with company decision-makers;
- build new business relationships in a highly qualified B2B environment.
Are You a Distributor?
If you work in wine distribution, you can request your dedicated admission code.
Contact slowwinefair@bolognafiere.it to receive more information and access the benefits reserved for wine distribution professionals.