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
WATCH HERE THE VIDEO FROM THE 2025 EDITION:
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.
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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
2:30pm-3:15pm | TALKS (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
Italian Food and Wine in the U.S.: Growth Opportunities Amid Today’s Challenges — Logistics, Tariffs, and Competition
As the U.S. market continues to evolve, Italian food and beverage brands are navigating an increasingly complex landscape shaped by shifting consumer preferences, rising competition, operational challenges, and mounting cost pressures across the supply chain.
This panel brings together leaders from hospitality and food distribution to explore how demand for Italian products is developing across different channels.
From retail shelves to dining experiences, speakers will share insights into where opportunities are emerging, how purchasing decisions are changing, and why premium Italian products continue to stand out when supported by authenticity, consistency, and strong market positioning.
Panelists:
- John Flora – President, Flora Foods
- Mario Martinez – Director, Procurement & Logistics – Aman at Sea
- Alfredo Picardi, Corporate Director of Operations and Quality Assurance, MDM Hotel Group
- Carolina Cossu, Director of Sales Southeast USA, Ethica Wines North America & Asia-Pacific
- Carlo Lascialfare, VP Client Relations North America, Corpay
Moderator: Tommaso Cardana – President – Tomson Hospitality
3:15pm-3:45pm | CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTATION (F&B PROFESSIONALS ONLY)
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
