February’s gourmet calendar points to Linz as a hub for buyers and foodservice buyers hunting Austrian wines and specialty foods. The event brings together wineries, artisan producers and beverage specialists at the Design Center for afternoon tastings and curated showcases.
Dates and venue for Wein & Genuss 2026 in Linz
Wein & Genuss 2026 takes place from 13 to 14 February 2026 at the Design Center, Europaplatz 1, 4020 Linz. Public opening hours run from 13:00 to 20:00 and the venue layout supports tasting routes and regional clusters.
Exhibitor profile and gastronomic offer
The fair features wine producers and gourmet food suppliers. The programme includes roughly 200 Austrian wineries presenting more than 1,000 wine references, together with craft breweries and distillers. Accompanying food ranges from regional bakery products and Vorarlberg cheeses to artisan chocolate and selected rums and whiskies.
Practical tactics for B2B prospecting at the show
- Segment targets by region and product style and use the floorplan to prioritise visits to wineries that match your menu or assortment.
- Prepare quick tasting sheets covering price, distribution and sales potential. Digital lead forms help capture notes and contact details on the spot.
- Book 15-minute meetings to evaluate more references calmly and block time between 14:00 and 17:00 for steady sampling.
- Bring up-to-date price lists, shipping conditions and sample packs ready to be dispatched after the show.
- Schedule follow-up in the two weeks after the event to arrange sample deliveries, tasting sessions and trials.
Key figures and logistics
About 200 producers will be present and over 1,000 wine labels are available for tasting. Tastings use Zalto glassware and the catering line-up includes Römerquelle mineral water and bread from Resch & Frisch. The Design Center provides a central location with stand arrangements suited to professional tasting.
Tickets, pricing and access
Tickets are sold in advance with single-day and two-day options. Prices include the tasting glass deposit and grant access to all tasting areas during opening hours. Check ticket categories and purchase options ahead of your visit.
Closing thought and link to official site
For purchasing teams and buyers focused on Austrian wine and gourmet products, Wein & Genuss 2026 in Linz concentrates a broad selection of producers in a compact format. Buy tickets and review the exhibitor layout at the official website https://www.vinaria.at/weingenusslinz to plan your schedule and target visits effectively.
