EXPLORE Italy 2025
EXPLORE Italy 2025
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
One of the most anticipated events for lovers of Italian wine in all its nuances is back: ARVI is pleased to welcome you to the sixth edition of Explore Italy, a journey through the treasures of Italian winemaking, featuring iconic regions and exceptional producers.
This year, the event comes with a new format: a single afternoon tasting session held at our Melano cellar, followed by an exclusive dinner where the producers will join guests at the table to share, in a personal and direct way, the passion behind each of their bottles. You may choose to attend just the afternoon tasting, just the dinner or enjoy both experiences — the choice is yours!
| Program |
| 13:30 – 17:30 | Tasting with producers at ARVI’s renowned wine cellar |
| ARVI, Via Pedemonte di Sopra 1 – Melano |
| 18:30 – 22:30 | Prestigious dinner with producers at |
| Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel – La Romantica, Via Cantonale 1 – Melide |
Afternoon Tasting: CHF 60.00 (VAT included)
Dinner: CHF 185.00 (VAT included) — hurry, seats are limited!
Explore Italy is a unique opportunity to taste over 100 selected labels, personally meet the producers and be guided through a complete and fascinating wine experience.
In the end, why not make your experience even more memorable and complete by booking a room at a special rate at the Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel – La Romantica after the dinner with the producers? We are happy to assist you with the reservation or provide further logistical information to ensure you have an unforgettable weekend in Ticino.
The event will be split into two sessions with limited sposts available. Choose the slot that better suits you:
session one: 10h00 – 13h00
session two: 14h30 – 17h30.
Ticket price: 60 CHF.
*Each participant may purchase a maximum of three tickets under his or her own name.
Are you ready to taste the best Italian wines?
Location
ARVI Headquarter
Via Pedemonte di Sopra 1
6818 Melano
Switzerland
Interested? Reserve your place
Fill out the form specifying which event you would like to attend (afternoon tasting / dinner / both sessions). We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your registration.
How to reach the event
By car
About 2h 20min — from Zurich
About 1h — from Milan A2, Exit 51 or 52, follow the signs towards Mendrisio
By train
Maroggia-Melano Train Station.
Connections every 30 min.
ARVI is easily accessible both by car and train, as it is located right opposite Maroggia-Melano railway station. Likewise, the Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel – La Romantica can be reached by car or train, as is just 500 meters from Melide train station.
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