Question: What important wine trade fairs are upcoming this Spring that I should consider attending?
Answer: I will reference a few of the biggest ones:
1. MILLESIME BIO in Montpellier France January 29-31. Big focus is on Organic. Presently monitoring preview of exhibitors on line (Jan. 22-24).
2. WINE PARIS & VINEXPO PARIS at Porte de Versailles Paris, France February 12-14. Lots of educational and interesting seminars including Sue Hodder of Wynns Coonawarra Estate and Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux featuring 2021 vintage etc.
3. VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL celebrating the 45th edition over 8 days from February 24-March 3 in Vancouver BC Canada featuring 149 wineries from 12 countries including 71 wineries from the theme country this year Italy. Check out vanwinefest.ca.
4. PROWEIN in Dusseldorf Germany March 10-12 has been going for 30 years highlighting in depth international wines & spirits.
5. VINITALY in Verona Italy April 14-17 has 55 years of connections. Also there is the now merged SOL & AGRIFOOD including the 28th International Olive Oil Trade Show. Be sure and visit the amazing ANTICA BOTTEGA DEL VINO while you are in Verona!
6. LONDON WINE TRADE FAIR at the Olympia in downtown London England May 20-22 the UK’s largest drinks trade event. Will be lively discussions on trending No & Low alcohol & emerging wine territories.
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