Wines Unearthed at Vinexposium Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris for the first time this year!
Thank you Meininger's International for featuring us!
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Judy Kendrick
Robert Joseph
Tiago Cristóvão
Los Cerros de San Juan
'Many of the new non-French exhibitors such as Tiago Cristóvão of Quinta da Boa Esperança in Portugal have been watching the fair’s progress over the last few years. “We be present for the first time, because we have seen that this event has increased in quality with the presence of importers and distributors from all corners of the world".'
'The total area of the fair has grown and now covers seven halls instead of six: Italy now occupies an additional hall (2), formerly the spirits area, and shares another with Spain (5.1) which is also home to a new feature called Wines Unearthed.
Originally created for the London Wine Fair, this area is dedicated to producers that have yet to secure distribution in a number of key markets, and offers them the chance to exhibit for a far more limited cost than a traditional shell-scheme stand.
The focused approach of this part of Wine Paris and its affordability has appealed to small wineries like Sonnenmulde BioWeine in Neusiedlersee, Austria.
“Of course, as a family-owned winery, it is not possible to attend all big international wine fairs, so we always think very carefully about which fair could be successful for us… Although the main market for our organic wines still is the Austrian market, we started to export some time ago and our wines can be found in various countries. It is usually very difficult to gain a foothold in foreign markets without participating in a trade fair because the personal contact is still very important".'
'Other exhibitors believe that Wine Paris may attract visitors who don’t currently go to ProWein. Matias Prezioso, of Los Cerros de San Juan, Uruguay explains his decision to take part in Wines Unearthed. “For a traditional winery, currently in a phase of expansion and premiumization, Wine Paris is a renowned event that attracts a wide audience, including importers, distributors and people from the wine industry in general. By exhibiting at the fair, we effectively position ourselves in a market that appreciates and seeks premium wines. After two editions participating in Prowein, in 2024 we decided to participate in Wine Paris as the time of year to have contact with potential importers to distribute our brand in different countries in Europe".'
Yes, indeed - special thanks to Zoran Đurić for hosting our members #AHKAfterworkNetworking event! And to the whole @Miele team in Belgrade!