PIEDMONT UNVEILED: BAROLO & FRIENDS VANCOUVER

A Curated Sourcing Experience with Michaela Morris – Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Get your glasses ready, British Columbia! The premier wine event dedicated to the excellence of Piedmont is making its historic debut on the West Coast. After successful stops in major European capitals—from London to Copenhagen—the first-ever edition of Barolo & Friends Vancouver is arriving, marking the most anticipated new entry in the Canadian wine calendar.

This inaugural showcase is a strategic bridge between the historic hills of Langhe, Monferrato, and Roero and the dynamic Vancouver market. Led by renowned wine expert Michaela Morris, this debut offers an insider’s perspective on the region’s latest evolution.

A LANDMARK DEBUT: TRADE OPPORTUNITIES

For importers, sommeliers, press, wine retailers, this showcase focuses on the "next wave" of Piedmontese oenology:

• Portfolio Expansion: Discover hidden gems and small-batch family producers new to the Western Canadian circuit.

• The Full Spectrum: Beyond the "Kings" of wine, explore the modern versatility of Barbera, the elegance of Alta Langa, rising stars like Timorasso and Arneis, Pelaverga, Ruchè, Grignolino and hidden gems like Boca.

• Exclusive New Releases: A first look at the future of the region with wines making their Canadian debut!

PARTICIPATING WINERIES