Two days in Cologne to taste the freshly bottled 2025 vintages and to review the red Burgundian varieties aimed at the autumn menu. VinoColonia (Otoño) 2026 gathers trade, gastronomy and wine enthusiasts around guided tastings and direct contact with producers.
Dates and venue at Sartory Säle
VinoColonia (Otoño) 2026 runs on Saturday 10 October 2026 and Sunday 11 October 2026 at Sartory Säle, Friesenstr. 44-48, 50670 Köln. Opening hours are Saturday from 12:00 to 19:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00. Advance tickets start at 23 euros and box office tickets cost 25 euros. Admission includes tastings and an exhibitor catalogue. Entry is for persons 21 years and older.
Who exhibits at VinoColonia (Otoño) 2026
The event hosts 130 exhibitors across 2,500 square metres. Present are independent winemakers, family wineries, importers and cooperatives. The range covers German regions such as Mosel, Saar, Ruwer, Nahe, Franken, Rheinhessen, Pfalz, Baden and Württemberg, alongside producers from Italy, Spain, France, Austria, Australia, South Africa and Chile.
Tasting format and editorial focus
Around 900 wines are available for sampling. The edition highlights wines freshly bottled from the 2025 vintage and gives prominence to red Burgundian varieties recommended for the roast season. Winemakers will comment on their wines and visitors can order directly from producers during the fair.
Preparing B2B outreach at the fair
For commercial visits, shortlist exhibitors that match your distribution channels and prepare specific purchase criteria such as order volumes, logistics capabilities and margin targets. Use the included catalogue to record suppliers and reference wines, and capture concrete data during tastings to accelerate follow-up. Importers and horeca buyers should flag labels that fit their portfolio and note lead times and indicative prices on site.
Key figures for the edition
The fair features 130 exhibitors, occupies 2,500 square metres and offers approximately 900 wines to taste. Tickets include the exhibitor catalogue and access to the tasting areas.
Closing note with official link
Approach VinoColonia (Otoño) 2026 with a clear buying brief and booked meetings to turn tastings into orders. Practical information on tickets, transport and the venue is available on the official event page https://www.webermesse.de/messe/koeln-wein-herbst
