Hot on the heels of a successful Wine Paris / Vinexpo, came Millésime Bio in Montpelier. Describing itself as the ‘Number One Fair for Organically-Produced Wines and Other Alcoholic Drinks’, after a one-month postponement, the 2022 show was transformed into a ‘phygical’ event that was both physical and digital.
At the 13th edition of the Biofach, Grand International Organic Wine Awards in mid-January, an international jury of nearly 30 experts judged almost 500 organic wines from 13 countries.
Following the tasting, the results confirmed the growing qualities of organic wines that had been entered in the competition.
One Grand Gold, 85 Gold and 108 Silver medals were awarded to the best wines, and nine top-rated wines were named ‘Best Organic Wine’ in their categories.
To host an exhibition in a pandemic, in a city with a newly-imposed 8.pm curfew and alongside street protests against vaccinations, is not simple, but the World Bulk Wine Exhibition seems to have succeeded.
Despite current concerns of a rise in the number of Covid cases and deaths in many countries, the wine industry is preparing itself for a return to the rhythm of international trade fairs. The first of these will be Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris at the beginning of the year. We took the opportunity to put a few tough questions to Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of the event.
The world’s largest wine fair, ProWein in Düsseldorf, will open its doors again on 27 to 29 March, for the first time since 2019 – with a new floorplan and three additional halls.
The expectations for Brunello di Montalcino 2016 are high. It is supposed to be even a tad better than the vintage of the century, 2015. The market is reacting accordingly.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
