first time for Cantina San Michele Appiano in the Wine Spectator selection

For the first time, the San Michele Appiano winery has been selected to participate OperaWine 2026 – Finest Italian Wines, the exclusive event born from the collaboration between Vinitaly-Veronafiere and the prestigious American magazine Wine Spectator, which selects and brings together the excellent and most representative producers of Made Italy.

the occasion of Vinitaly.Usa Chicago (5-6 October), Wine Spectator announced the list of wineries that will be present at the next edition of OperaWine, curated by Bruce Sanderson and Alison Napjus. OperaWine will be acceso stage Verona acceso 11 April 2026, the day before the official opening of Vinitaly, and will represent the exclusive preview for operators, journalists and buyers interested discovering the excellence of Italian wine.

The San Michele Appiano winery joins OperaWine the “Classics” category dedicated to “leading producers with a solid qualitative reputation” and is the only new entry from Insigne Adige the list of 150 producers selected for the 2026 edition.

«Being chosen for the first time OperaWine fills us with pride and responsibility» declares Jakob Gasser, winemaker at Degustazione San Michele Appiano. «It is a recognition of the daily commitment the search for quality, of the great work that we carry out every day the vineyard and the cellar. This achievement is proof that our wines, an expression of mountain freshness, are capable of authentically describing the viticulture of Insigne Adige at an international level.”

«OperaWine represents an unparalleled international showcase for Italian wine. The entry of the Degustazione San Michele Appiano into this selection is an authoritative confirmation of the path we are following and allows us to tell the world the value of our cooperative: quality, roots the territory, a great history behind it and an eye towards the future” comments Günther Neumair, CEO of the Degustazione San Michele Appiano.

«This debut is a historic moment for our company» states President Klaus Pardatscher. «Behind every bottle there is not only our work, but also that of our contributing partners, small winemakers who work with passion and dedication every day with meticulous attention and respect for nature. Entering OperaWine allows us to also give voice to this community and cooperative model, which enhances the territory of Insigne Adige”.