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Gambero Rosso returns to Bangkok with its top Italian Wines Roadshow in 2026
Gambero Rosso returns to Bangkok with its top Italian Wines Roadshow in 2026
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Following a successful 2025 edition, Gambero Rosso is returning to Thailand with a stop on its Top Italian Wines Roadshow. This event showcases Italian wines, presented to F&B professionals and wine specialists. The 2026 Roadshow has involved thousands of buyers and industry experts across 8 emerging markets, from Mexico to Australia, and the US to Nigeria.
Bangkok is the final stop on this global circuit (following earlier stops in Las Vegas, Chicago, Mexico City, Lagos, Nairobi, Sydney, and Bali) and is again organised in collaboration with the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce. In 2026, Gambero Rosso plans 26 events in 19 countries across 5 continents, indicating Italian wine’s significant international presence, extending beyond traditional markets to emerging ones.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gambero-rosso-awards.jpg Awards ceremony for Gambero Rosso last year
This anticipated event attracts more than just specialists and wine enthusiasts. Gambero Rosso’s international events also traditionally serve as an occasion to recognise the best Italian restaurants in the host countries. The event thus offers both a significant platform for promoting Italian wines and an opportunity to assess the current state of Italian cuisine, which is widely popular in Thailand, with over 1,800 establishments offering it.
The event is organised by Italy’s leading guide for wine and food enthusiasts, which consistently reviews only Italian wines and restaurants. We sought to understand their evaluation system. For wines, the process is straightforward: ratings range from one to three glasses, with the Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) being the most prestigious award, conferred on only one wine from each winery annually. For the 2026 edition, over 25,000 wines from more than 1,200 wineries were tasted, and approximately 500 received the Tre Bicchieri.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gambero-rosso-socialising.jpg Socialising at Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Wines Roadshow 2025
The assessment of restaurants is more nuanced, featuring five categories, each tailored to a specific type of establishment. Italian cuisine, in fact, adheres to its own distinct customs and schedules. Unlike some other cultures, Italians often have specific times for meals, and sometimes even for particular foods. For example, if you ask an Italian when pizza is typically eaten, they might say it is an evening meal. And cappuccino? Many would respond that it is consumed before 11am. Generally, in their view, someone drinking a cappuccino in the afternoon or after dinner is likely a tourist.
This context explains why Gambero Rosso’s awards encompass various categories. Cornetti (croissants) indicate venues for a good Italian breakfast. The Martini Glass recognises excellent Italian aperitivo experiences, the Spicchio (slice) is for pizzerias, and the Bottle signifies outstanding wine lists. Lastly, the Fork is awarded to restaurants offering authentic Italian cuisine, without distinguishing between traditional and more creative or innovative approaches. (This distinction, however, applies only outside of Italy; within Italy, the two categories are separate.)
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6472691E-7776-4546-8949-4AC28C3A1B16-e1779089516294.jpg Gerardo Antelmo, gastronomic critic for Gambero Rosso
In an interview with Gerardo Antelmo, gastronomic critic for Gambero Rosso, he explains…
“Authenticity is what truly matters most. The decisive factor when awarding a restaurant is how well it delivers authentic Italian fla[...]
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Following a successful 2025 edition, Gambero Rosso is returning to Thailand with a stop on its Top Italian Wines Roadshow. This event showcases Italian wines, presented to F&B professionals and wine specialists. The 2026 Roadshow has involved thousands of buyers and industry experts across 8 emerging markets, from Mexico to Australia, and the US to Nigeria.
Bangkok is the final stop on this global circuit (following earlier stops in Las Vegas, Chicago, Mexico City, Lagos, Nairobi, Sydney, and Bali) and is again organised in collaboration with the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce. In 2026, Gambero Rosso plans 26 events in 19 countries across 5 continents, indicating Italian wine’s significant international presence, extending beyond traditional markets to emerging ones.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gambero-rosso-awards.jpg Awards ceremony for Gambero Rosso last year
This anticipated event attracts more than just specialists and wine enthusiasts. Gambero Rosso’s international events also traditionally serve as an occasion to recognise the best Italian restaurants in the host countries. The event thus offers both a significant platform for promoting Italian wines and an opportunity to assess the current state of Italian cuisine, which is widely popular in Thailand, with over 1,800 establishments offering it.
The event is organised by Italy’s leading guide for wine and food enthusiasts, which consistently reviews only Italian wines and restaurants. We sought to understand their evaluation system. For wines, the process is straightforward: ratings range from one to three glasses, with the Tre Bicchieri (Three Glasses) being the most prestigious award, conferred on only one wine from each winery annually. For the 2026 edition, over 25,000 wines from more than 1,200 wineries were tasted, and approximately 500 received the Tre Bicchieri.
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gambero-rosso-socialising.jpg Socialising at Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Wines Roadshow 2025
The assessment of restaurants is more nuanced, featuring five categories, each tailored to a specific type of establishment. Italian cuisine, in fact, adheres to its own distinct customs and schedules. Unlike some other cultures, Italians often have specific times for meals, and sometimes even for particular foods. For example, if you ask an Italian when pizza is typically eaten, they might say it is an evening meal. And cappuccino? Many would respond that it is consumed before 11am. Generally, in their view, someone drinking a cappuccino in the afternoon or after dinner is likely a tourist.
This context explains why Gambero Rosso’s awards encompass various categories. Cornetti (croissants) indicate venues for a good Italian breakfast. The Martini Glass recognises excellent Italian aperitivo experiences, the Spicchio (slice) is for pizzerias, and the Bottle signifies outstanding wine lists. Lastly, the Fork is awarded to restaurants offering authentic Italian cuisine, without distinguishing between traditional and more creative or innovative approaches. (This distinction, however, applies only outside of Italy; within Italy, the two categories are separate.)
https://thethaiger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6472691E-7776-4546-8949-4AC28C3A1B16-e1779089516294.jpg Gerardo Antelmo, gastronomic critic for Gambero Rosso
In an interview with Gerardo Antelmo, gastronomic critic for Gambero Rosso, he explains…
“Authenticity is what truly matters most. The decisive factor when awarding a restaurant is how well it delivers authentic Italian fla[...]