5-Day Diaspora Exchange of Wine Business and Culture in Verona, Italy

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Sip the Story, Share the Legacy

More than wine tasting—this is about discovering Africa’s hidden legacy in Verona. Walk historic streets, uncover powerful stories, and see yourself in a city where past and present meet.

Culture Meets Commerce

At Vinitaly, connect with African and global innovators. Explore business opportunities, build partnerships, and celebrate how culture fuels enterprise.

Raise a Glass to Heritage

From shared meals to music and workshops, this journey honors your roots and celebrates your future. It’s pride, purpose, and joy—poured into every moment.

Duration

5 Days – 4 Nights

Tour Type

Daily tour and visit

Group Size

Between 10 to 50 people

Languages

English + local translation

Trip details

  • Airport pickup: Included
  • Extra Security: Included
  • Experience tour guide: Included
  • Breakfast: Included
  • Dinner: Included
  • Places to visit: Included
  • Accommodation: Included
  • Visa: Not included
  • Airline ticket: Not included 

Why This Journey Matters to You

This journey matters because it offers members of the African diaspora a powerful opportunity to reclaim their narratives, celebrate their cultural legacy, and engage with a global network of changemakers.

By connecting African heritage with international business and wine culture, it bridges history and enterprise in a meaningful, modern context.

Whether you’re a creative, entrepreneur, or cultural explorer, this experience affirms identity, sparks collaboration, and honors the enduring influence of Africa on the world stage.

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Trip Highlights at a Glance

  • Explore African Heritage in Verona
    Uncover the powerful yet often hidden stories of African presence in Verona—from Saint Zeno to modern-day Veronetta.
  • Experience Vinitaly Like an Insider
    Gain exclusive access to Italy’s premier international wine expo, with curated tastings, cultural insights, and business networking opportunities.
  • Connect Culture and Commerce
    Meet African entrepreneurs, creatives, and global partners shaping culture-based business across fashion, food, and wine.

Why This Journey Matters

  • Hands-On Cultural Fusion Experiences
    Join immersive workshops like African-Italian cooking classes and storytelling circles that celebrate identity through creativity.
  • Walk in the Footsteps of Legacy
    Take guided tours through Roman-era landmarks and African cultural sites, discovering the intersections of empire, migration, and memory.
  • Celebrate Diaspora Excellence
    Cap off your journey with a joyful farewell dinner featuring live music, dance, and shared reflections that honor community and heritage.

Trip Itinerary

Focus: Cultural Intelligence & Relationship Building

Afternoon:
Arrive in Verona and settle in. Meet your fellow participants and hosts over a welcome session exploring the African presence in Verona—past and present. Discover how figures like Saint Zeno reflect long-standing cultural ties between Africa and this region of Italy.

Evening:
Enjoy a welcome dinner blending African and Italian flavors, followed by a screening of a short film on African migration, community, and business in Northern Italy. Begin networking in a space designed for connection and future collaboration.

Focus: Exploring Historical Contexts for Modern Collaboration

Morning:
Take a guided tour of Verona’s Roman landmarks and African cultural sites, with a focus on trade, empire, and migration. Learn how these historical pathways have evolved into modern commercial opportunities.

Afternoon:
Visit the African Museum of Verona and participate in a roundtable with local African entrepreneurs and cultural leaders on how diaspora business can engage the Italian economy, especially in wine and hospitality.Evening:
Join a networking mixer with African-Italian business owners and creatives in Verona.

Focus: Trade, Innovation, and Strategic Partnership

All Day:
Step into Vinitaly, Italy’s most prestigious international wine fair. Meet Italian wine producers, diaspora business leaders, and cultural investors. Attend targeted panels on global wine trends, sustainability, and the potential of African markets.

Special Focus:
Explore case studies of African diaspora-led wine ventures, and connect with Italian producers interested in cultural branding, export partnerships, or co-branded projects with African creatives and markets.

Evening (Optional):
Join an informal debrief dinner to share insights, contacts, and collaboration ideas sparked by the day.

Focus: Brand Building, Culinary Diplomacy & Diaspora Innovation

Morning:
Tour wine businesses and artisan spaces in Verona. Meet cultural entrepreneurs who blend tradition with innovation—from food to fashion to hospitality.

Afternoon:
Participate in a culinary co-creation workshop, where African and Italian chefs collaborate on a fusion menu. Discuss how food, like wine, serves as both heritage and enterprise.

Evening:
Attend a casual cultural gathering with music, performance, and conversation focused on African diaspora creativity in Italy.

Focus: Action Planning & Legacy Building

Morning:
Join a walking tour of Veronetta focused on the evolving African presence in Verona’s business and social life. Reflect on opportunities to grow this network globally.

Afternoon:
Conclude with a strategic session: each participant drafts a “Collaboration Blueprint”—an actionable outline for partnership, brand development, or project ideas born from this experience.

Evening:
Celebrate the journey at a farewell dinner with live African and Italian music. Toast to new alliances, shared values, and the global potential of the African diaspora in business.

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