Gambero Rosso Returns to Bangkok with Sold-Out Wine Showcase and Top Italian Restaurants Awards

The Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC) was proud to partner with Gambero Rosso International for the highly anticipated return of the Top Italian Wines Roadshow in Thailand on 4 June 2025.

Held at the prestigious Dusit Thani Bangkok, the sold-out event confirmed Thailand’s growing relevance as a key destination for Italian wine and culinary culture in Southeast Asia.

This year’s edition marked a particularly significant milestone, taking place just weeks after the official removal of import duties on wine in Thailand, a major policy shift that is already revitalizing the hospitality sector and increasing local interest in Italian wines.

The full-day programme featured three technical masterclasses, all fully booked in advance, led by Marco Sabellico, Editor-at-Large of Vini d’Italia. These sessions explored some of Italy’s most iconic wine regions and native grape varieties presented in the 2025 edition of the renowned wine guide.

In the afternoon, over 60 Italian wine producers took part in a walk-around tasting session, offering Thai importers, sommeliers, chefs, retailers, media, and hospitality professionals the opportunity to engage directly with Italy’s winemaking excellence.

A highlight of the event was the Top Italian World Awards Ceremony, held at 4:00 PM, celebrating outstanding Italian dining venues in Thailand. The ceremony welcomed key figures including:

• Mr. Luigi Salerno, Consigliere Delegato, Gambero Rosso Corporate
• H.E. Ambassador Paolo Dionisi, Embassy of Italy in Bangkok
• Mr. Federico Cardini, President, Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce (TICC)
• Mr. Marco Sabellico, Editor-at-Large, Vini d’Italia

This initiative reaffirms Gambero Rosso’s commitment to promoting authentic Italian cuisine worldwide and strengthening ties between Italian producers and global markets. As part of a broader international roadshow that reaches over 40 cities worldwide, the Bangkok stop underscored the rising bilateral interest in Italian food and wine, lifestyle, tourism, and trade.

The event was organized by TICC, with media and communication support from MIDAS-PR, and stands as a testament to the Chamber’s mission of fostering cultural and economic exchange between Italy and Thailand.

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