WHEN April 29, 2026
WHERE Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134)
BUY YOUR TICKET FOR THE GRAND TASTING BY CLICKING ON THE BUTTON BELOW
(April 29th, 6-8:30PM)
The Grand Tasting is open to the general public for $85++ a ticket.
RSVP FOR THE B2B SESSION BY CLICKING ON THE BUTTON BELOW – TRADE ONLY
Complimentary invitation for: restaurateurs, chefs, beverage managers, general managers, buyers at hotels and cruise industry, importers and distributors, gourmet markets and retail chains
THE EVENT
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors.
Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival presents two different sessions: the first one for food & wine professionals only, is meant to facilitate the interactions between Italian producers and U.S. buyers, while the second part of the event is a Grand Tasting, an opportunity for exhibitors to present their products to a selected public of local food lovers.
EXHIBITORS
Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, hospitality suppliers
Total stations : 30+
VISITORS
Hospitality industry (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers, buyers at hotels and restaurant chains), Cruise Industry, F&B visitors, F&B importers and distributors, influencers (journalists and food bloggers), and local consumers.
Total attendance expected:
- 200+ F&B professionals (2:30 pm – 6:00 pm)
- 800+ Food Lovers (6:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
LOCATION
The 7th edition of Autentico – the Italian Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134).
PROGRAM
DAY 1: (Tuesday April 29th) – Orientation Activities (Exhibitors Only)
DAY TWO: Wednesday April 29th – Event Day
2:00pm-3:30pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
Italian Food in the U.S. in 2026: Where Demand Is Growing Despite Tariffs — and Why Premium Still Wins
As tariffs, logistics costs, and price sensitivity continue to reshape the U.S. imported food market, which Italian categories are most exposed, and which are still showing strong growth? This panel will bring together importers, distributors, brokers, and buyers to discuss how demand is evolving across retail, foodservice, and specialty channels, and why premium Italian products can still succeed when supported by authenticity, brand strength, and the right market positioning.
· which Italian categories are under the most pressure from tariffs and costs,
· which categories are proving more resilient,
· where buyers still see room for growth, especially for premium and differentiated products.
3:30pm-6:00pm | TRADE SESSION (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
Trade-only Networking in the expo area with Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
6:00pm-8:30pm | GRAND TASTING FOR A SELECTED PUBLIC OF FOOD LOVERS
While tasting authentic Italian products and signature dishes, guests will have the opportunity to get to know more closely Italian culture and culinary tradition.
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS REGISTRATION
IF YOU ARE AN IMPORTER/DISTRIBUTOR, RESTAURATEUR, CHEF, GOURMET MARKET OWNER, WINE SHOP OWNER, AND HOSPITALITY BUYER
YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT TRADE-ONLY SESSION:
Important note: industry professionals are guaranteed complimentary entrance to the event upon arrival before 5:00 pm
