VinoGrad

VinoGrad is an exclusive themed venue of the Roscongress Foundation dedicated to viticulture and winemaking*.

Mission

The venue aims to bring together leading industry experts to discuss key challenges in the winemaking market at a fundamentally new level; facilitate dialogue among producers, consumers, and regulators; accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions and scale up best management practices; and promote Russian winemaking both domestically and internationally.

VinoGrad features:

Event hall

Location: centre of the passage between pavilions F and G

The business and presentation programme at VinoGrad will gather Forum participants to discuss development strategies and prospects for Russia’s viticulture and winemaking industries. The programme will also include sessions covering other sectors of the agro-industrial complex.

Speakers will include government officials, executives from major companies and wineries, renowned sommeliers, industry experts, bloggers, and other prominent figures.

Guests will have the opportunity to attend presentations, masterclasses, and exclusive tastings featuring Russia’s leading wineries.

Outdoor tasting area

Location: open space between pavilions F and G, near the access control point entrance

More than 25 leading wineries will present an extensive tasting programme. Experts will share fascinating insights into the history of winemaking, discuss wine culture, and offer tastings of the finest Russian brands.

A modular thematic food court will showcase select resorts from various climatic regions of Russia.

The gastronomic zones include:

• Spring mountains of meat delicacies;
• Summer sea of seafood;
• Autumn plains of fruits and vegetables;
• Winter gourmet specialties.

In addition to a diverse menu, visitors can enjoy an evening DJ programme, providing the perfect conclusion to a productive day at the Forum.

A lounge area with sofa clusters and meeting spaces will be available, offering an ideal setting for networking and relaxation.

A special VinoGrad photo zone will also be set up, allowing guests to capture memorable moments from the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Outdoor tasting area schedule:

09:00–11:30 – Introduction to wineries

11:30–18:00 – Tasting programme

18:00–20:00 – Evening music programme with tastings

A Journey Through Russia gastronomic performance

Location: open space between pavilions G and H, near the access control point entrance

A “secret” dinner by renowned chef Artem Grebenshchikov – a unique project that blends fine dining with wine in an immersive experience where the guest becomes the main expert. The gastronomic impressions will be enhanced by music, theatrical performances, multimedia displays, and light shows.

* Admission is restricted to individuals aged 18 and older.