OperaWine, the Oscars of Italian Wine, is back!

On April 5, 2025, Verona will announce zthe top 100 wines from Italy at VinItaly, the world’s largest Italian wine exhibition.

But Taiwanese wine lovers don’t need to travel to Italy to be part of the excitement!

 

For the 4th year in a row, Ascent Way International is bringing the OperaWine experience to Taiwan.

Starting March 27, 27 top restaurants across Taiwan—spanning Greater Taipei, central, and southern Taiwan—will feature award-winning Italian wines at special tasting prices.

This is a rare chance to experience the current vintage of OperaWine 2025’s best wines, carefully curated in partnership with Wine Spectator.

 

Expect bold flavors, elegant pairings, and a celebration of Italian wine culture like never before.

From the structured brilliance of Podium – Garofoli to the rich complexities of Aldo Conterno and Altesino, these wines will synergize every meal.

 

Here is a list of stores, bars and restaurants participating in OPERA WINE with pairing menus (27 stores in total):

台北＆新北（Taipei & New Taipei）

• Restaurant Page
• Foxy Private Kitchen
• CiaoCiao (customized)
• SAKU WINE Wine Bar
• GRAFT WINE
• Antichi Sapori Edge Canteen
• La Birreria by Turning Table
• La Locanda
• Marriott
• PARKO PARCO Italian Bistro & Beef Tripe Buns
• Domo De Sardegna Italian Traditional Bistro
• Wine O’clock Wine Store
• Insieme Wine Bar
• Lucky guest Trastevere
• PASTI Trattoria
• Hi-Lai Celebrity Shop – World Trade Center Store

 

桃園（Taoyuan）

• Fra Italian Restaurant

 

新竹（Hsinchu）

• Piccolo Italian Bistro
• Buono Bella Italian Cuisine Hsinchu
• Andong Beef Noodle Bar

 

台中（Taichung）

• TROIS Trinity Private Kitchen

 

台南（Tainan）

• MO Italian Restaurant

 

高雄（Kaohsiung）

• Grand Hi Lai Hotel Flame Teppanyaki
• Grand Hi Lai Hotel Flame Steakhouse
• THOMAS CHIEN RESTAURANT
• MIKOSHI YAKINIKU

 

As excitement builds toward Mar 27 and stellar wine pairings all across Taiwan, Ascent Way hosted an intense media gathering at the best Italian restaurant in BanQiao — La Birreria by Turning Table — more on this lovely dinner in the next post.