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I REGION I NEW WORLD I Wines of Argentina increases presence at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024 In the last 20 years, Argentina has managed to position itself as a producer of high quality wine worldwide. Growing interest from key opinion leaders and medals and recognition from national labels speak to Argentina's increasing reputation and prestige. Wines of Argentina is exhibiting at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris this year with 50% more wineries than last year. The eighth largest country on the planet, Argentina extends approximately 3,700 km from north to south. This span translates into a geographical, climatic and cultural diversity providing an incredible array of terroirs that is reflected in the wines produced and the grape varieties that can be grown. The combination of soils and altitudes, added to factors such as temperature, sunlight, harvest time and vinification styles reflect the complexity of Argentina's wine. The discovery of this complexity goes hand in hand with innovative processes that are redefining the identity of wines in the country. According to Wines of Argentina, today Argentina is producing the best wines in its history. In line with current challenges on a global scale, Argentine wine production is increasingly oriented towards respect for the natural environment of origin, incorporating greater added value. Argentine wineries recognise that sustainability is key to ensuring the future and are committed to the production of premium wines from sustainable practices. Many wineries are undertaking rational water management in an effort to reduce their water footprint. Visitors to Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris can discover more about Wines of Argentina on their stand in Hall 5.2 Hall 5.2 / Stand C 029 Hillside Vineyard Grenache, an exceptional single-vineyard Grenache from Australia's Barossa Valley Torbreck Vintners' Hillside Vineyard Grenache is a unique single vineyard Grenache that comes from the most southerly Torbreck vineyard in the Barossa Valley in Australia. Located just north of the township of Lyndoch, this historic property was one of the very first to be settled in the 1850's and was acquired by DaschBosch pursues its dedication to individuality, regionality, and old vines UniWines' premium brand of South African wines, DaschBosch, is focused on old vines, single vineyards and alternative styles of wine making, creating hand-crafted wines in the Breedekloof wine valley with a unique character that reflect the landscape, its climate, old and sometimes fragile soils, and complex culture. Through its Heritage Range, DaschBosch continues its longstanding dedication to individuality and regionality, as well as its focus old vines. The salvaged old vines of the region produce grapes of character with an unmistakable sense of place that are tended to with care as an important part of the living history of the valley. Old vines produce wines that reflect decades of growing in one place to produce delicate but powerful wines. In this tradition, DaschBosch Torbreck in 2002. Grown in a soil consisting of dark red clay scattered with shale, quartzite and ironstone, the dry grown bush vines are low yielding and consistently produce outstanding fruit Hall 5.2 / Stand D 056 is presenting its 2017 Gevonden Muscat produced from a 123-year-old vineyard and its Mossiesdrift Chenin Blanc from a vineyard planted in 1962 Hall 5.2 / Stand E 037 KEY SELLING POINTS Low yield vines Seamless tannin profile due to partial whole bunch fermentation Aged in French oak foudre barrels 14 THE DAILY • WEDNESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2024 wineparis-vinexpo.com
© Emilio Del Prado WHERE TO GO IN PARIS The OFF - getting into the right mood in the French Capital The OFF by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is THE definitive list of restaurants and bars across the city of lights. Take the time to drop by one or two – and get into the right mood for the show! Mamagoto This French-Japanese new-style bistro rides the crest of sharing plates with Japanese and Basque influences. The wine list features natural and artisan winegrowers. 5 rue des Petits Hôtels - 10 e arr. TEL: +33 1 44 79 03 98 Gravity From the bar to the ceiling, an impressive wave of wood carries a whiff of delicacy throughout this venue, and its polished concrete cladding. Behind the bar, Sheena J. Galan makes us lose our sense of gravity with her amazingly elaborate tipples. Here, learned libations and gastropubstyle dishes sit comfortably side by side to create matches that are all too rare in the cocktail game – food and drinks pairings. It certainly isn’t just Red Bull that gives you wings! Experimental Cocktail Club The Experimental Cocktail Club is the first born of the Experimental Group. Precursor in the cocktail culture of Paris, and HQ of mixologists from all around the world, this bar is an essential of the Sentier neighborhood. We taste a precise and refined cocktail list with a typical Parisian touch. 37 rue Saint-Sauveur - 2 e arr. TEL: +33 1 45 08 88 09 experimentalgroup.com 44 rue des Vinaigriers - 10 e arr. TEL: +33 6 98 54 92 49 Drinks&Co Bar Le Drouant, where literary awards set the tempo, plays a key role in Paris’ gourmet food scene. Its prolific choice of wines, with around thirty served by the glass, claims to be the finest Rhone wine list in the capital. Out of its 2,000-strong wine library, half is dedicated to the region! See all restaurants & bars and book online: 106 rue Saint-Lazare - 8 e arr. TEL: +33 1 42 65 15 16 drinksco.store
