Vinitaly - now at its 44^th edition - over time has become an important landmark in the wine world.

More than 150,000 professional operators, including more than 45,000 from 112 countries, in 2009 met more than 4,200 exhibitors on their stands, during tasting workshops organised thanks to Veronafiere's network of delegates in 35 countries and at 1,100 direct meetings set up through the on-line Buyers Club