WHEN  April 29, 2026 – 2027 dates coming soon

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.

Fully Booked – RSVP Closed

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 2026 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.

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

WHEN  April 29, 2026 

WHERE  Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE B2B SESSION – 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

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE GRAND TASTING TICKETS  (April 29th, 6-8:30PM)

The Grand Tasting is open to the general public for $85++ a ticket.

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

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL EXHIBITORS DIRECTORY 

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).

CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE LOCATION

PROGRAM

DAY 1: (Tuesday April 29th) – Orientation Activities (Exhibitors Only)

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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.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE GRAND TASTING HERE

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:

RSVP LINK FOR THE B2B SESSION HERE 

Important note: industry professionals are guaranteed complimentary entrance to the event upon arrival before 5:00 pm

WHEN  April 29, 2026

WHERE  Coral Gables Country Club (990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!