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Exhibitor Statements ProWein 2010
Exhibitors talk about ProWein 2010
ProWein 2010 has ended more than successfully. The exhibitors were very content about how business went during the last three days. We asked them.
ProWein 2010 breaks all records
On 23 March ProWein 2010 ended with record visitor and exhibitor figures. Over 3,300 exhibitors and 36,000 trade visitors from throughout the world took part in this leading business platform for the international wine and spirit sector. The next ProWein will be held in Düsseldorf from 27 to 29 March 2011.
ProWein 2010 breaks all records - YouTube.com/ProWeinTradefair
Felix Solis: ProWein's importance continues to grow
Felix Solis Avantis is one of the biggest spanish wine producers from Valdepeñas. His brands are well known in most european countries and all over the wolrd. In our interview at ProWein 2010 the marketing and Export Director Felix Solis Ramos talks about the increasing importance of ProWein for the wine world and for his company.
Interview with Sue Birch from Wines of South Africa
Sue Birch, CEO of Wines of South Africa WOSA for the past 10 years, talks to our reporter Michael Kriess on ProWein 2010. In this decade the south african wine export has increased dramatically - from about 100 to more than 400 million litres per year. Sue Birch was named Drinks Business Woman of the Year in 2009. On ProWein she speaks about the World Cup in South Africa and its hugely beneficial effects on the South African wine business.
Interview with Sue Birch from Wines of South Africa - YouTube.com/ProWeinTradefair
Wine's Best Friends 2010
Selected Delicatessen
This year again, exhibitors offer exquisite treats at ProWein - starting with tomato jam, extraordinary salt and Italian delicatessen.
Interview with Enoch Zaleni from FairValley
For Enoch Zaleni, Sales and Marketing Manager from FairValley, South Africa this year's ProWein is his first. Fairvalley is an association of south african families 42 families who started wine production in 1997 and today produce Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon on a fair basis.
Interview with Patrick Guimbeau of Saint Aubin
Different sorts of flavoured as well as pure rum are being used as an aperitif, digestif or as part of a cocktail: Patrick Guimbeau introduces rum from Mauritius that has been produced exclusively from local ingredients.
Interview with Patrick Guimbeau of Saint Aubin - YouTube.com/ProWeinTradefair
Visitor's Voices
Visitors talk about ProWein 2010
Gastronomers, wine merchants and scholars - they travelled to ProWein 2010 from various parts of the world. What innovations have they been looking for, what did they like best? We asked them.
Danila Avdiu looking forward to ProWein 2010
Danila Avdiu, project director of ProWein is looking forward to another great year: For three days, over 3,300 exhibitors from 50 countries present themselves, among them all relevant winegrowing regions in the world, as well as numerous spirits suppliers. With this comprehensive offering, the leading trade fair is not only optimally prepared, but is also substantiating its reputation as the most important meeting of the international wine and spirits industry. A total of approximately 35,000 trade visitors from commerce and gastronomy are expected.
Majorcan Wine - Holiday feeeling included
Majorca is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe - especially for the German travellers - that makes also the wine highly sought-after. Michael Kriess talket to Ramón Servalls Batle about the the tradition of viniculture in Majorca and the importance of the ProWein trade fair for the vine growers on the island. ProWein.com talks to Ramon Servalls i Batle, founding Director of Bodegues Macia Batle at ProWein 2010 in Düsseldorf.
Discovery of the Year: Eva Vollmer
Eva Vollmer a young wine grower from Mainz has recently been elected "Discovery of the Year" by the prestigious Gault Millau Wine Guide 2010 for the second vintage she ever produced. Our video shows a portait of the passionate organic wine grower who makes no compromise when it comes to quality.
FIZZZ Lounge presents itself in Triumph
The FIZZZ Lounge organised by publishing house Meininger Verlag is this year very much in World Cup mood. Under the motto “Cocktails for Champions” event drinks will be mixed using spirits from the great footballing nations. For Brazil the line-up includes rum and cachaça while the Italian team centres on bitters and herbal liqueurs. English fans swear by cocktails with gin and Spain deploys its brandy tactics.
>>> All exhibitors offering spirits at ProWein 2010
Wine’s best friends
Delicatessen and wine are the definite dream team for every epicure. Especially for the specialised retailers amongst the ProWein visitors, the product range at the gallery in hall 6 is a real insider’s tip. Here, they will find not only a plethora of interesting ideas for product line design but also a host of information on the individual products and their interplay with wine.
About 30 well-known producers and importers are participating in this year’s presentation “Wine’s best friends”. In addition to the finest olive oils, aceto balsamicos and pâtés, one will find delectable jams, gourmet sauces, precious chocolate creations or unusual spice pastes.
Wine’s best friends - All Events at 'Wines best Friends'
Tasting Area in Hall 6
Under the motto “Wine in Business”, the tasting zone of the
ProWein in cooperation with the trade journal “Weinwirtschaft”
provides orientation within the global range of offers.
In 2010, exhibitors of the ProWein will thus present their white and
red wines according to distribution channels within clearly defined
price segments.
Then, every sales and distribution channel needs its own specific
offer. The clustering of the tasting zone takes place according to
food trade, specialized trade and gastronomy. This way you get a first
compact impression of the offer which is relevant to you.
The tasting area is open daily from 09.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Tasting Area in Hall 6 - Read More ...
ProWein inspires Düsseldorf: ProWein goes city
Among the many highlights “ProWein goes city” enables ProWein participants and the public the opportunity to avail themselves of exclusive tastings, special meals with paired tasting menus, and even cooking courses held in conjunction with the Fair. All are of highest quality, providing excitement and entertainment.
ProWein inspires Düsseldorf: ProWein goes city - Complete listing of "ProWein goes city" Events
tour de menu until 23 March 2010 in Düsseldorf
Want to conclude your visit to the Düsseldorf trade fair with a sumptuous meal washed down with a splendid wine? If so you should definitely take advantage of the “tour de menu” initiative running in parallel with ProWein and held in Düsseldorf already for the 11th time now.
Between 26 February and 23 March 2010 51 restaurants in and around Düsseldorf will be proffering a variety of delightful menus to 35,000 gourmets and “tour fans”. Over a total of 26 days the cooking and serving staff at these establishments will be fighting for a place on the “tour de menu” winners’ podium.
Tour de Menu: Restaurants & Menus 2010 [PDF]
More informations and functions
Exquisite thai wine for great cuisine
Thailand isn't really famous for its wine growers. But Siam Winery is well on the way to becoming a renowned winery: Founded in 1982, Siam Winery produced its first wines in 1997. The company has vineyards in the Pak Chong Hills, Hua Hin and the Chao Phraya delta. The goal was to produce a high quality wine which would be able to complement the exquisite Thai dishes, much liked inside Thailand and abroad. Today, the winey produces three main brands: Monsoon Valley, Sabai and Spy.
Constellation Wines, Joel Peterson
Interview with Joel Peterson, Senior Vice President of Constellation Wines at ProWein 2010 in Düsseldorf.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild
80th birthday of Mouton Cadet
Baron Philippe de Rothschild is celebrating the 80th birthday of the Mouton Cadet at ProWein 2010. Interview with Philippe Koch, Export Manager Central Europe, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, at ProWein 2010 in Düsseldorf.
ProWein 2010 Opening Report
Not only do people enjoy drinking german Riesling in this country, it is also well-known throughout the entire world. Marketing is of increasing importance even when it comes to wines that are beyond any doubt concerning quality.
