I was recently invited to join an intimate wine tasting, the Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia Tour 2025 at the Italian Embassy in Washington D.C. This exceptional event featured an exclusive walk-around tasting showcasing Italy’s finest wines.

Intimate Wine Tasting with Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia 2025
Among the many delicious wines that were offered at the Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia Wine tasting ,in the Italian Embassy. Guests were invited to be among the first to try the release of their 2024 vintage. This exclusive preview added an extra layer of excitement to an already unforgettable tasting experience.
Tasting Highlights:
- Many non-imported wines you can only taste at this event or in Italy
- 100+ wines, all top-rated
- New 2024 releases straight from Italy
- Italian owners and winemakers pouring their wines
- Non-imported wineries seeking importers and distributors
- Masterclass featuring wines from Abruzzo

Gambero Rosso Vini D’Italia Tour 2025
Gambero Rosso made its only Mid-Atlantic stop on the Vini d’Italia Tour at the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. A fitting venue for this special event, which showcased both boutique wineries and legacy brands.”
Additionally, Gambero Rosso hosted a masterclass in D.C. in partnership with wines of Consorzio Tutela Vini D’Abruzzo. The masterclass will be led by Marco Sabellico, the engaging Editor-In-Chief of Gambero Rosso’s annual Vini d’Italia guide.


Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia Tour
I learned a lot while visiting each wine vender during the tasting event. Each wine featured in this event was hand picked and approved by Gambero Rosso. Allowing for a truly curated event that felt as though we really were in Italy.


Wine Tasting – Vini d’Italia
One thing I can say about all the wines featured in the Vini d’Italia Tour 2025 is that each bottle tells a story. Every step of the winemaking process is carefully considered and crafted with love. Something that shines through in every glass poured.


Vini d’Italia Tour 2025
As the evening came to a close, it was clear that this tasting was more than just a showcase of fine Italian wines. It was a celebration of culture, craftsmanship, and connection. From passionate conversations with winemakers to the discovery of rare vintages not yet available in the U.S., the Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia Tour 2025 offered a one-of-a-kind experience that transported guests straight to the heart of Italy.
I left the Italian Embassy not only with a deeper appreciation for Italian wine but also with a renewed admiration for the people who pour their hearts into every bottle.
