Forum Vini 2025 in Munich, Germany

Forum Vini 2025 — an international wine exhibition and gastronomic market with tastings, orders, and direct sales for enthusiasts and professionals.

Venue — MTC World of Fashion München, Munich. The complex is ideal for compact booths, workshops, and private tastings.

Key information for planning: the organizer has announced a creative pause and is preparing for the return of Forum Vini in 2026. This provides time to secure prime spots and design a booth tailored to Munich’s traffic.

Video: The Atmosphere of Forum Vini in Just a Few Minutes

A short video from the venue showcases why tastings are always bustling and purchases happen quickly.

History of Forum Vini: A November Tradition Since 1985

The first Forum Vini took place in 1985 and has since become a traditional gathering in Munich for producers, importers, distributors, and a wine-enthusiast audience.

Classic formula: 200+ exhibitors, 2,500+ wine and delicacy varieties, and over 9,000 visitors across three days. Visitors can taste and buy, while brands generate leads and test new products.

Recent location — northern Munich, within easy reach of the city center and airport, with convenient navigation and public transport at the entrance.

About the Forum Vini 2025 Event: Benefits for Brands and Visitors

Format — a tasting fair with a workshop zone and a mini-stage. Visitors sample, compare styles, discuss food pairings, and leave with purchases.

For producers and importers, Forum Vini 2025 is a testing ground for recipes, labels, and pricing, enabling quick Christmas pre-orders and direct engagement with HoReCa and retail.

Program themes typically include sparkling and still wines, regional tastings, gastronomy, accessories, and educational sessions for beginners and advanced enthusiasts.

Advantages of Forum Vini 2025: Numbers and Logistics That Drive Sales

• Audience: Over 9,500 visitors per event; a mix of end consumers and professionals.
• Exhibition: Approximately 200 exhibitors and 2,500+ items — wines, sparkling, spirits, delicacies, and accessories.
• MOC Venue: Up to 13,770 m² of halls, 140 showrooms, and about 30,000 m² of total event space — ample for tasting islands and educational zones.
• Engagement: The “taste and buy” format accelerates booth investment returns during the event.

Six Companies to Look for at Forum Vini (Based on Past Editions)

• Champagne Gosset. A historic champagne house known for vintages with vibrant acidity. At Forum Vini, they host themed tastings and explain nuances of aging and disgorgement.
• ALMANSA DO (Spain). A regional showcase featuring Grenache and indigenous varieties from Southeast Spain. Their booth often compares winery styles within a single appellation.
• Allée Bleue International. A portfolio of South African and European wines. They focus on approachable blends and gastronomic presentations.
• Argentinien und Spanien Import GmbH. Supplies wines from Iberia and Latin America; their tastings feature accessible Malbec/Tempranillo lines for retail.
• CINDRA SIA. Imports and distributes from Eastern Europe; notable for fresh whites and sparkling wines at great per-glass value.
• Meininger Verlag. A publisher of industry media (Weinwirtschaft, Sommelier, etc.) — moderates sessions, reviews trends, and supports exhibitors with media coverage.

The full lineup varies yearly, but these participants consistently appear in past editions’ lists and programs.

Product and Service Categories at Forum Vini

• Wines and sparkling from Europe and the New World.
• Spirits and craft liqueurs.
• Delicacies: cheeses, chocolate, olive oil, spices.
• Accessories: glasses, corkscrews, decanters, cooling, and storage solutions.
• Services: wine region tours, wine schools, and industry publications.

Recommendations for Visitors: How to Make the Most of Tastings

• Plan a “taste route”: 8–10 must-try booths and 3 experimental ones to navigate the 2,500+ items.
• Bring water and snacks between tastings; this preserves your palate and helps catch key nuances.
• Use MOC showrooms for private negotiations on supplies and regional exclusives.
• Take photos of labels and quick notes on your phone to save time on retests and post-event orders.
• Pro tip: Morning of the first day has fewer crowds at top booths; final hours offer the best deals for take-home purchases.

How to Participate in Forum Vini 2025 as an Exhibitor

Basic steps: Submit an application, choose booth size and setup, arrange sample logistics and POS materials, and prepare tasting setlists and pricing.

For a risk-free approach to deadlines and budgets, partner with ESBAU — we’ll design and build your booth, handling production, setup, and support during the event.

Have your own design? ESBAU offers turnkey implementation or booth rental with quick brand customization — a great option for a pilot at Forum Vini.

Aiming for sales during the show? Pre-order storage, ice, and glassware, and plan a mini-workshop format at your booth to significantly boost conversion.