13 july 2026
Marilisa Allegrini receives the 2026 “Pino Khail” award for her contribution to promoting Italian wine
“Marilisa Allegrini is a figure who has established herself as an international celebrity in the world of wine. A tireless producer in the regions where she operates—first and foremost the three outstanding wine territories of Valpolicella, Bolgheri and Montalcino—she has above all helped raise the standard of international wine communication through initiatives meticulously conceived and executed with great attention to detail, conveying the elegance and depth of the Italian style,” said Alessandro Torcoli, Editor-in-Chief of the historic Italian wine magazine Civiltà del Bere, while presenting the award at VinoVip Cortina 2026.
“I receive this recognition with gratitude and a profound sense of responsibility. Receiving an award that bears the name of Pino Khail is a reminder that true success lies not in what we build for ourselves, but in what we are able to leave to others. I believe that today our task is not only to preserve excellence, but also to turn it into an opportunity for those who are entering the world of wine. I hope this award can encourage young entrepreneurs to believe in their own path and to face the challenges ahead with confidence, courage and enthusiasm,” said Cav. Lav. Marilisa Allegrini.
The Pino Khail Award was established by Civiltà del Bere and is dedicated to Pino Khail, founder of Civiltà del Bere and creator of VinoVip in 1997.
Previous recipients include: Lucio Caputo (2011), Lucio Tasca d’Almerita (2013), Piero Antinori (2015), Pio Boffa (2017), Piero Mastroberardino (2019), Chiara Lungarotti (2022), Attilio Scienza (2023), Marina Cvetic (2024), and Luigi Moio (2025).