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KEY EVENTS
Official inauguration of the VINISUD exhibition - Northern Reception Room
Monday 20 February – 11.00 am
By the President of the Languedoc-Roussillon Region, in the presence of international, national and regional personalities.
Signing of the Vin & Société’s Manifesto - Northern Reception Room
Monday 20 February – 11.30 am
The wine industry will demonstrate its commitment to promoting and supporting wine and its consumption in moderation during a symbolic signing organised at Vinisud.
Mediterranean Palace - Hall 12
Daily – 9.00 am / 7.00 pm
This vast free-access tasting area organised with Union des Œnologues de France offers a glimpse of the rich range of terroirs in the Mediterranean wine-growing regions, with 2,500 lines available for tasting.
As you explore the Palace, enjoy the "Vineyard Monsters" imagery of the photographer Alain Reynaud, David Vanorbeek’s vineyard wire sculptures and the Rémy exhibition "It’s a bottleneck in Paris and we’re pulling out the cork..."
Monday 20 February 2012 – 4.30 pm
Mediterranean Palace Personal Favourites Awards
Birthday Aperitif - Hall 9
Monday 20 February 2012 – 6.00 pm
Faugères and Saint-Chinian celebrate their 30th year anniversary – Aperitif and parade of both AOC guilds
MASTER CLASSES - Tasting Room, Hall 10
Varieties of the Mediterranean
Monday 20 February 2012 – 4.30 pm / 5.30 pm
by Gérard BASSET, OBE, World’s Best Sommelier 2010,
Corsican Master Class
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 10.30 am / 11.30 am
by Olivier POUSSIER - World’s Best Sommelier 2000
Corsica in 4 varieties, 8 appellations and 13 wines
CAVA
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 2.00 pm / 3.30 pm
Presentation of the latest wines by INCAVI (Catalan Institute of Vines and Wines)
Expression of terroir through Grenache Noir and PDO Naturally Sweet Wines
Wednesday 22 February 2012 – 9.30 am / 10.45 am
(“Rimage”, “Grenat”)
by Roussillon Wines Joint Trades Council (CIVR)
LECTURES - Conferences centre, Hall 13
Monday 20 February 2012 – 2.30 pm
How is the wine world adapting to consumers’ diverse tastes and behaviour patterns? The case of the Languedoc-Roussillon Region and the Sud de France brand; Lecture organised by Sud de France Développement
Monday 20 February – 3.00 pm / 4.30 pm
Mobility, social networks and geolocation: How to satisfy new online customs? Conquering mobile customers in France and internationally? Discussion co-led by Sylvain Dadé (Sowine Agency) and Philippe Hugon (Vinternet Agency) supported by the announcement of the results of the 3rd Sowine/SSI.
Monday 20 February 2012 – 3.30 pm / 5.30 pm
Sustainable development lecture: Importance and higher status of Sustainable Development in the purchasing behaviour of wine drinkers in 5 markets - Focus on the Quebec market with the Quebec Alcoholic Beverages Corporation (SAQ) in attendance; By Pays d’Oc PGI (Inter Oc)
Monday 20 February 2012 – 4.30 pm
Secure logistics as value-added in wine transport: Led by Econostrum. The capacity to "secure" the logistics chain is perceived as added value. Because factors as important as guarantee of supply or temperature control during the warehousing phase depend upon that capacity. Wine logistics are becoming ever more strategic. By Sud de France Développement
Monday 20 February 2012 – 5.30 pm
Does port and airport logistics suit the wines industry? What do airports and Mediterranean ports offer in terms of wines transportation? Where are the main flows? Traffic evolution and projects. Led by Econostrum.
Tuesday 21st February - 9.00am/10.00am
Transferring a wine-growing business
A 3-part panel discussion: the legal tools, fiscal constraints and social prospects for wine growers selling up to go into retirement; By the Jurisvin wine notaries' association".
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 10.00 am
Sustainable development panel: 1. The challenges; 2. The expectations and perspectives of Pays d'Oc businesses; and 3. Panel (environment, economy, labour and society); By Pays d'Oc PGI (Inter Oc)
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 10.30 am / 12.30 pm
China: Opportunities for Mediterranean wines
Comparative perspectives of Chinese consumers, importers and distributors, based on research conducted and presented by the Wine Intelligence consultancy, in collaboration with Adhesion Group. Coordinated by Michel Remondat – Vitisphère
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 11.00 am / 1.00 pm
Biodynamics practical application: When biodynamics assets face vineyards issues (illness, degeneration...). How to start a conversion (formalities, products prices)? What happens at the vineyards and at the cellar?, by Frédéric DUSEIGNEUR (biodynamics advisor).
Tuesday 21 February 2012 – 2.30 pm / 4.30 pm
Mediterranean wines: characteristics and marketing?
How do we define a Mediterranean wine and how can "Mediterranean wine identity" be a marketing asset? A debate addressed by 2 panels and led by Jean-Luc Etievent, OIV Master in Wine Management and founder of Méditerranée & Co, which specialises in Mediterranean terroirs. Coordinated by Michel Remondat – Vitisphère
Tuesday 21 February 2012 - 2.30 pm / 4.30 pm
Wine & Trademarks: the regulations applicable
With contributions by wine law professionals; By Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIR).
Wednesday 22 February – 10.00 am
Overview and Challenges of Sustainable Development work worldwide: An inventory and explanation of sustainable communications and discussions with pioneering businesses; Joël Rochard (French Vine & Wine Institute, IFV) and Laurence Hugou (Cooperative Wine Institute, ICV) will be participating; By the Wine Growers for Sustainable Development Association (AVDD).
Wednesday 22 February 2012 – 10.30 am / 12.30 pm
Terroir in a glass, does it sell?
Based on the survey and research conducted by the Reims Management School and using the “Schist terroirs of Languedoc, Roussillon, Corsica & Priorat” as an illustration. Lecture with comparative tasting of wines from schist terroirs led by Bernard Vidal, President of the Schist Terroirs Association. Coordinated by Michel Remondat – Vitisphère
Wednesday 22nd February 2012 - 10.30 am / 12.30 pm
Organic Wine Update
Discussion organised by Bureau Veritas Certification France and led by Gilles Billon, Organic Farming Officer
You wish to suggest or organize an animation on VINISUD, please contact:
Catherine Bourguignon
Tel.: +33(0)1 41 86 41 27
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