The training programme requested by companies has started at Villa Blanc in Rome. Twenty students from different countries and academic backgrounds have been selected.
September 25, 2025 (Italy) — On September 15th, classes began for the Wine Business Program, a training course for young talents motivated to pursue a career in the wine industry, promoted by the Consorzio Italia del Vino in collaboration with Luiss Business School, at the Villa Blanc headquarters in Rome.
The 20 selected participants – 18 Italian students and 2 from Poland and Kazakhstan – have an average age of 24 and different academic backgrounds: 7 are undergraduate students, 8 are graduates with a bachelor’s degree and 5 own a master’s degree.
“We are ready to embark on the wonderful experience of the Wine Business Program in collaboration with Luiss Business School”, says Roberta Corrà, President of Italia del Vino. “It will be a wonderful journey for the students, 20 young people interested in growing in the wine industry, but also for us producers, who will have the opportunity to accompany them and understand their approach to wine”.
The 37 days of classroom training will take place until December 3rd, and will be followed by an internship and project work between January and March 2026. The project is supported by the US magazine Wine Enthusiast as key media partner and by Veronafiere as supporting partner.
“Our Faculty studies the complex dynamics of business and related global trends through intensive applied research and constant dialogue with companies in order to provide innovative ideas and managerial solutions”, says Raffaele Oriani, Dean of Luiss Business School. “In a particularly challenging market context for the wine industry, it is essential to lead companies on a path of growth and transformation capable of strengthening their competitiveness. We do this by enhancing, consolidating and transferring skills to develop a managerial approach that is open to innovation and capable of facing future challenges with awareness and vision”.
Fundamental will be the experience of the Consortium’s partner companies, where students will undertake internships that will allow them to immerse themselves in the real work. The Consorzio Italia del Vino now brings together 23 companies operating in 17 Italian wine-producing regions, covering a total of 15,000 hectares of vineyards and employing a total workforce of over 3,500 people.
Italia del Vino thus reaffirms its mission: to invest in young talents with an excellent training program alongside companies which are true symbols of quality.
About Consorzio Italia del Vino
The Consortium brings together 23 leading Italian wine companies, with a total turnover exceeding €1.5 billion and accounting for approximately 15% of the national wine export share. Since 2009, it has operated on international markets to promote Italian wine culture, increase global awareness, and support the broader understanding of the Italian lifestyle. The 23 member companies are active in 17 Italian wine regions, covering a total of 15,000 hectares of vineyards and employing over 3,500 direct workers. Members include: Angelini Estates, Banfi, Bisol, Cà Maiol, Collis Heritage, Di Majo Norante, Diesel Farm, Drei Donà, Duca di Salaparuta, Ferrari F.lli Lunelli, Gruppo Italiano Vini, Gruppo Mezzacorona, Le Monde, Librandi Antonio e Nicodemo, Lunae Bosoni, Marchesi di Barolo, Medici Ermete & Figli, Mesa, Herita Marzotto Wine Estates, Tenimenti Leone, Terre de La Custodia, Torrevento, and Zonin1821.
About Luiss Business School
Founded in 1987 as the management school of Luiss University, it was renamed Luiss Business School in 2006. Since 2017, it has been located in the prestigious Villa Blanc campus in Rome. It holds a leadership position in the national higher education landscape, with a strong focus on developing managerial skills. Thanks to its international accreditations—AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA—Luiss Business School ranks among the world’s elite business schools. Through its multi-hub model, it enriches the educational experience with programs offered across various locations, including Rome, Milan, and Belluno in Italy, and Amsterdam and Dubai abroad.
The faculty is one of the school’s key strengths, known for implementing an effective educational model, fostering strong industry connections, and enhancing the school’s international scope. Its educational offering includes MBA, Master’s, Executive Programs, Custom Programs and Consulting, and Digital Programs.
