The World of Hospitality Issue 32 2019 | Page 62

62 the World Of Hospitality Vinexpo Vinexpo: Meet the world of wine and spirits in Bordeaux from 13 to 16 May 2019! Events Vinexpo Bordeaux, it is four days dedicated to professionals with 2,000 brands in one place and the opportunity to meet with international wine and spirits producers. The event also offers a rich and diversified programme of masterclasses and tastings at the Vinexpo Academy. The exhibition to be held on 13-16 May 2019 will gather key exhibitors from around the world such as Treasury Wine Estate, Bodega Garzon, Domaines Paul Mas, Primum Familiae Vini, Albert Bichot… As well as many little wineries with discoveries to be made in organic wine with Domaine Vincent Caille, Vendrame, Bodegas Enguera… who will exhibit on the WOW! (World of Organic Wine) area. WOW! will showcase an international offer to highlight the diversity within the organic category. And yet more to discover with newcomers like Champagne Colin, Château Segur, Vinedos y Bodegas Pablo, Château du Père Caboche... Producing countries present a large panorama of wines and spirits from around the world. Columbian rum can be found alongside Ukrainian vodka, Peruvian pisco and Japanese sake; there are New Zealand Sauvignon as well as Argentinian Malbec, Californian Pinot Noir, Portuguese Verdelho, German Riesling or French rosé from Provence! Every corner of the globe will be represented as French exhibitors are joined by wine and spirit brands from more than 25 countries: South Africa, Italy, Lebanon, Portugal, Georgia, Spain, Australia, Argentina, USA, Austria… Website: www.vinexpobordeaux.com Vinexpo will also organise the Vinexpo Challenge with blind tastings to judge how well the participants assess a wine in all its complexity. Soaking up the characteristics of a terroir, recognising a grape variety, detecting a vintage… so many challenges to overcome and a real opportunity to learn how to improve one’s tasting knowledge with the Best Sommelier of the World 2019! Last but not least, the “One to Wine meetings”, a free business meeting service, will be available to save time and propose to the participants pre-qualified meetings booked ahead of the exhibition. Vinexpo Bordeaux is definitely the place to network and meet with inescapable exhibitors and small wineries, to discover new products, taste iconic or unexpected wines!