Vinisud and Vinovision 2019, the wine trade show in France
Vinisud and Vinovision 2019: the next edition of the Mediterranean wine trade show will take place from 11 to 13 February 2019 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte. For the first time, they will be held together and thus combine two major French trade shows.
Vinisud and Vinovision – the world of Mediterranean wines
Ranked among the top 5 trade shows for buyers, Vinisud and Vinovision bring together numerous Mediterranean wine producers as well as trade buyers from all over the continent.
1,500 exhibitors from countries such as Spain, Italy, Portugal, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Macedonia and France present their wines and offer them for tasting.
Around 30,000 trade visitors join the fair to take advantage of this B2B event. Unlike in recent years, the next edition of Vinisud will not be held in Montpellier: in 2019, the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte will open its doors to welcome visitors from all over the world. Vinisud will continue to be held in Montpellier in even-numbered years.
Vinovision – the international trade show for cool climate wine
French cool climate wines are produced in the north of France and include not only red, rosé and white wines, but also most French sparkling wines, such as the world-famous Champagne.
The trade show is the perfect complement to Vinisud and takes place in Paris in odd-numbered years. For this reason, this 2019 edition brings Vinisud and Vinovision together under the same exhibition grounds on the same dates.
Vinovision is an specialized wine exhibition dedicated to showcasing wines from regions with cooler climates, which are often associated with specific viticulture techniques and distinct wine profiles. Cool-climate wines are generally produced in regions that experience cooler growing seasons, often resulting in wines with higher acidity, fresher flavors, and a more refined structure. These wines are typically made from grape varieties that thrive in such climates, such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Vinisud and Vinovision, France and the wine industry
Wine consumption patterns: due to the increase in the number of people who only consume wine casually, as well as non-consumers, the overall amount of wine consumption in France is decreasing. However, wine is still seen as the most popular alcoholic beverage when based on sales value. Moreover, after tap water and bottled water, wine is the drink most frequently found on a French table.
However, it is not for nothing that France is known for its wines: France is not only one of the largest wine producers in terms of hectolitres, but is also among the top three wine exporting countries (together with Spain and Italy). These three countries account for more than half of the world’s wine exports, both in terms of sales value and volume. Although France’s sales volume might be lower than that of its neighbours, its sales value is notably higher, showing the dominance of premium wines in France.
The French ‘Wine Week with Vinisud and Vinovision
February is said to be the most favourable buying period in the wine calendar. In addition to Vinisud and Vinovision, the WWM Global Business Meetings will be held in early February: From 7 to 10 February 2019, they will take place at the 5-star Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris. Thus, a 7-day period will be dedicated to wines thanks to the three successive events (WWM Global Business Meetings, Vinisud and Vinovision).
Barcelona Export in the wine sector
Barcelona Export already has extensive experience in accompanying companies in the wine sector in their internationalisation process. During Vinisud and Vinovision 2018, we supported our client Bouquet d’Alella at the fair and were able to establish more than 50 contacts from various countries around the world. Also in the 2019 edition, it will be a pleasure to help winegrowers to promote their business internationally.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you think you need our services.