Wine Vision by Open Balkan 2025: Celebrating Tradition with a Vision for the Future

The fourth edition of one of the largest wine and gastronomy fairs in Europe will take place from November 22 to 25 at the Belgrade Fair.

Belgrade once again becomes the world capital of wine and gastronomy! 

From November 22 to 25, under the domes of the Belgrade Fair, the fourth edition of “Wine Vision by Open Balkan” will be held — one of Europe’s largest and most significant wine and gastronomy events, created as part of the Open Balkan initiative connecting Serbia, North Macedonia, and Albania.

This year, over 600 exhibitors will present wines, spirits, gourmet food, and tourism offers from Serbia and the region, as well as wines from renowned regions across all continents. During four days, Belgrade will be a meeting place for professionals, wine enthusiasts, restaurateurs, traders, and all those who believe that wine and food connect people, cultures, and traditions.

In addition to thousands of wines, spirits, and culinary specialties, the fair’s program will feature a rich schedule of educational sessions, workshops, masterclasses, competitions, panel discussions, and exclusive tastings. Many distinguished wine experts are expected to attend, including holders of the prestigious Master of Wine title, such as Rod Smith MW, President of the Institute of Masters of Wine — the world’s leading organization of wine professionals.

Visitors will have the opportunity to learn how to taste wines like a Master of Wine, explore Serbia’s diverse wine regions, discover the country’s centuries-old rakija-making tradition, and attend lectures dedicated to autochthonous Balkan grape varieties and some of the world’s best wines.

Once again, the fair will welcome hundreds of wine traders, importers, and distributors from around the globe. Professional visitors and exhibitors will have access to a dedicated B2B matchmaking platform, enabling direct contact and business networking in a specially equipped business zone. Last year, the fair hosted several thousand successful B2B meetings, establishing “Wine Vision” as a key hub connecting the wine industry regionally and globally.

The highlight of the fair will be the announcement of the Open Balkan Wine Trophy winners — a major regional wine competition where wines from Serbia, North Macedonia, and Albania compete for the title of best. The wines will be evaluated by international experts, including five Masters of Wine, under the leadership of Caroline Gilby MW, one of the most influential international authorities on wines from this region. The fair will also feature the results of the Rakija Trophy competition, which annually brings together the finest rakija producers from across the Balkans.

The culinary segment of the fair — Food Vision — will offer an even richer program this year, dedicated to regional gastronomy and hospitality. Visitors can look forward to culinary shows, chef competitions, food and wine pairings, masterclasses, and a series of authentic gourmet experiences from the Balkans.

“Wine Vision by Open Balkan 2025” once again sets new records in the scope of its program and international significance. Join us in Belgrade this November and continue exploring one of Europe’s most dynamic wine regions!