Inauguration of the 11th Italian Wine Exchange in Warsaw by Italian Ambassador

Warsaw: The Italian Ambassador to Poland Luca Franchetti Pardo inaugurated the 11th edition of the “Italian Wine Exchange in Poland” in Warsaw, an event organized by the Ice Agency in collaboration with the Italian Embassy. Ambassador Pardo emphasized the growing interest in high-end Italian wine and food sectors among Polish consumers, highlighting the significant growth potential for Italian wines in Poland.

According to Ansa News Agency, Roberto Cafiero, director of Ice in Warsaw, confirmed that Italy remains the leading supplier of wine to Poland in 2024, both in terms of volume and value. Italy exported approximately 37 million liters of wine to Poland, accounting for 25% of the country’s total wine imports, with a value of 121 million euros, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year.

The Wine Exchange event this year featured the participation of 30 companies from 12 Italian regions, compared to 10 in the previous year. The event included a walk-around tasting with over 150 labels, an increase of twenty-five from last year. To further enhance the promotional reach, two additional masterclasses will be held in Gdansk on 5 June and in Poznan on 17 June.