Regina di Puglia gears up for third edition this summer

The third edition of Regina di Puglia, the Italian table grape festival, will take place in Noicàttaro, in the south-east of Bari, Italy, on 20-23 July, 2025.

Halfway between a festival dedicated to table grapes, a cornerstone of the region’s inland economy, and a business meeting attracting buyers from around the world, Regina di Puglia has garnered interest from municipalities where table grape production thrives. This has led to the creation of the Terre dell’Uva network, which, alongside Noicàttaro, includes the municipalities of Rutigliano, Mola di Bari, Casamassima, Castellaneta, Adelfia, and Polignano a Mare. The initiative aims to enhance the value of table grapes and their territories.

The third edition of Regina di Puglia will be the first to involve the municipalities of Terre dell’Uva, making it a territory-wide event. The organisers said the expansion is expected to further engage not only grape producers but also local communities, which will have the opportunity to promote themselves thanks to the presence of both Italian and international journalists and influencers attending the event.

“Organisational efforts are already in full swing, aiming to make Regina di Puglia­­ – following its success in 2023 and reaffirmation in 2024 – an even larger event where agriculture and tourism share a common language geared towards development,” the organiser said.

The programme will once again include cultural events, entertainment, and tastings of the region’s renowned food and wine specialities, complementing vineyard tours, visits to processing facilities, and business meetings between Apulian companies and major national retailers as well as foreign importers.

Table grapes are a true treasure of the Apulian region, second only to tourism in terms of economic impact. Apulia is, in fact, the leading producer of table grapes in both Italy and Europe, and one of the most significant production hubs worldwide. Traditional grape varieties are now complemented by the best selections demanded by the international market.

Raimondo Innamorato, mayor of Noicàttaro commented: “We hope that this third edition of Regina di Puglia, now in full organisational swing, will mark a significant step in strengthening the synergy between the municipalities of the Terre dell’Uva network.

“This initiative was created to systematise the various characteristics of these territories with a view to development. Alongside my colleagues from the other municipalities, we have also agreed that the network should become a key representative for industry professionals, gaining greater influence in institutional dialogues to benefit the economy and the distinctive qualities of our seven municipalities.”