 | Live shows, tastings of up-and-coming wines and new products launchesorganized by syndicates, committees or exhibitors will be featured in a separate booklet, in addition to the official catalogue. Yet another way to boost exhibitors’ presence! |
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Tasting areas at stands or in tasting rooms, Hall 12
- Top wines of the south-west: free tasting at the France SudOuest group stand (hall 12)
- Press tasting of the new Corsican vintage encompassing all 4 colours, stands A78/A80, hosted by Patrick FIORAMONTI and followed by a press cocktail party.
- Roussillon: Cocktails based on Rivesaltes Ambré… - Sud de France stand, Hall 1
- Free “Rosé” tasting area allowing you to sample the whole panoply of Rosés de Provence wines in the best possible environment: Hall 5, Provence group area
- The Inter-Rhône Wine Bar, hosted by the sommelier Géraldine Clément, for an à la carte tasting with 180 product lines: Inter Rhône Hall 11
- Free tasting of the Pays d’Oc PGI Range and Tasting of "sustainable" wines: Pays d’Oc official stand, Languedoc Hall 1
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2008 Vintage: presentation organised by the Producers’ Federation in Hall 12 Tasting Room and Syndicat de Tavel 2009 Vintage, Hall 12 Tasting Room from 11 am to 4 pm – Monday 22nd.
Educational sessions
- “Master Class” led by Inter Rhône wine experts. 6 themed classes (subject to modification): Great Whites, Local Gard wines, Rhône Prestige, 100% varietal, the 2009 vintage and Organic Wines: Inter-Rhône Stand, Hall 11
- Interactive Master Class with Andreas Larsson, Best Sommelier in the World, will be staged by TASTED Magazine: Hall 12 Tasting Room
Visit the food processing forum and sample Sud de France deli products
Wining & dining workshops with food-and-wine combinations
- Events bringing together food and wine on offer from Dominique Laporte, elected France’s best sommelier in 2004, and continuous olive oil tastings: Sud de France Group Area, Hall 6
- Events with Roussillon naturally sweet wines / chocolate and macaroons made by Olivier BAJARD of Perpignan, World Champion Dessert Maker: Sud de France Stand, Hall 1
- Food-and-wine combinations with rare or surprising products, under the Slow Food and Remarkable Taste Site labels at the communal stand of the producers from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, Hall 12
Presentations of innovations at stands
- Innovation Springboard at the Sud de France stand, Hall 1: presentation of technical, commercial or marketing innovations thought up by producers
- Harry Karis will be signing copies of his book "The Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Book" from 5pm on 19th February at the Librairie Sauramps in Montpellier and every day at Vinisud - shared stand, Hall 12/ B40.
- and also Monday 22nd February - 5pm
"Organic wine" tasting focusing on the Scandinavian market, by Britt & Per Karlsson - Centre de conférences (conference centre).
Book signings