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I REGION I SPAIN & PORTUGAL I Madeira Vinters make Award- Winning Wine with a feminine touch Madeira Vinters was founded just under ten years ago, yet the progressive brand has already built a name for itself by making award-winning wine with a feminine touch. The exciting company is showcasing a range of new releases at this year's Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. Founded in 2012, Madeira Vinters is the most recent producer of Madeira wine on the market. That said, the company has already reached several noteworthy milestones. After launching its first wines in 2016, the company honoured Women’s Day in 2018 with its first five-yearold Madeira wine. Soon after, the company’s five-year-old Malvasia won the Vinos De Licor/Encabezados Prize at the Vino y Mujer 2019 awards. The progress did not stop in 2021, with the anticipated launch of a one-year-old Boal and Tinta Negra single harvest from 2012. Madeira Vinters is not just known for its awardwinning products, but also for its progressive company operations and importance to the region of Madeira. Founding the company was made possible thanks to the Agricultural Cooperative of Funchal (CAF), as a project dedicated to farmers in Madeira. There is a distinct focus on the women of Madeira, from the farmers who source the ingredients to the supply chain to the administrative decisions at the top. The all-female team specialises in Madeira wine with a lower alcohol content (17%). "The innovation comes from the team behind the project – which is exclusively women", CEO Suzanne Pedro claims. "There is also a lower amount of alcohol. The grapes are selected by hand and different varieties grown on the Porto Santo island are incorporated". With the aforementioned releases set for this year, Madeira Vinters looks to go from strength to strength, attracting women from around the world to help grow this organic regional project Hall 5.2 / Stand EF-024 A family dream turned into wine Hall 5.2 / Stand F-111 With a storied history dating back to 1968, Bodegas Piedra has one of the largest and most productive vineyards in the Toro D.O. region. Now, the company is welcoming a new era by presenting releases such as the Paredinas at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris. soil of the hillside vineyard makes the vines find a dynamic balance with their environment, producing a bottle with distinct value and flavour. Visitors can try a taste of this storied wine at Bodegas Piedra’s stand, where they can also find more information about their future and heritage The story starts at the source, the largest parcel of old vineyard in the Toro. Ingredients are taken to the Bodegas Piedra winery, located in the Guareña valley, where a team of professionals craft revered wines with a set of different inspirations. “Piedra wines have been created to delight the senses, to celebrate life and friendship”, says the company. It is worth noting that the Bodegas Piedra vineyard is also a key destination for enotourism in the region, with a variety of tasting sessions and experiences. The origin of the wines are reflected in the flavours, made to appeal to a wide variety of taste palettes. There are young and natural wines, along with aged products that tell the story of the vineyard they came from. Standout releases include the Piedra Natural, with handharvested grapes sourced from the company’s Bocarrage Parcel. There are no sulfites, additives or any kind of treatments, and has been described as the “best that an old vineyard site in the Toro region has to offer”. For perhaps more seasoned wine tasters, the Paredinas is something of a masterclass in “tresbolillo” winemaking. This method is described as a “staggered” approach, with grapes sourced from the Paredinas vineyard (Bodegas Piedra’s oldest, from 1927). The deep 14 • THE DAILY • MONDAY 14 TH FEBRUARY 2022 vinexposium-connect.com
I REGION I FRANCE I VAL DE LOIRE I Maison Colin explores emotions with new “A Travers Champs” collection at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris The artisans at Colin Champagne have been exploring their local Vertus vineyards in search of new inspiration. The result is a new collection from the Maison, featuring vintage, parcel and Terroir champagne, presented at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022. Domaine BID'GI: producing quality wines through traditional and organic methods Domaine BID'GI is a 100-year old family estate located in the Loire Valley near Nantes. It is turning increasingly to organic Muscadet Sèvre et Maine and Melon de Bourgogne. The current winemakers, Daniel Bideau and Marie-Béatrice Giraud, took over from their parents in 1984 and have continued the two vineyards (Domaine du Vieux Chai and Château Haute Carizière) by creating the Domaine BID'GI. Convinced that wine quality starts in the vineyard, they turned to sustainable agriculture with Terra Vitis and then to organic farming. Their philosophy is the strength of the land through the development of Melon de Bourgogne grape varieties and by consolidating the designation of the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine. Today, the 52 ha estate is cultivated organically to 50m, the rest being in Terra Vitis (sustainable agriculture). Domaine BID'GI produces mainly Muscadet Sèvre et Maine and dry white wines from Pinot Gris and Colombard grapes. Wines are vinified "sur Lie", a specific Nantes method which consists of letting the Muscadet rest on its fermentation deposit all winter without racking or filtration. Daniel Bideau and Marie-Béatrice Giraud have many new projects in mind. As they are due to take over the entire Domaine in January 2023, this year will be important to prepare the handover. The focus is already set: • to develop the environmental approach by increasing the proportion of organic vines and moving towards biodynamics – this will be completed with an environmental and educational trail • to reintegrate the horse-work of the soil for some vines (vintage, old vines…) • the construction of a new ecoresponsible cellar • sharing the Muscadet designation's experience with young Nantes winegrowers developping short circuits • rejuvenating the domaine through social networks and partnerships with start-ups such as Ankorstore or Ekhi Hall 6 / Stand CD-188 Named “A Travers Champs”, the new collection from Maison Colin features a range of exceptional colours and aromas. Envisioned by Delphine and Romaine Colin, the collection is a tour through local Vertus vineyards, introducing you to new tastes and characters from the Family House. Over 10 Cuvees are on display at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022, including four from the exclusive “A Travers Champs” collection. One standout is La Croix Saint Ladre, a 2016 plot cuvée from a plot on the Vertus Premier Cru terroir. The Chardonnay is perhaps the most faithful to the Colin family’s winemaking philosophy, represented by its source at the family’s original vineyard plot. The Premier Cru vineyard has the oldest vines of Maison Colin. This land also produced the anticipated Les Prôles and Chétivins cuvee. Bursting with personality and elegance, the 2008 vintage is being unveiled to the public for the first time at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2022. More highlights from Maison Colin include the Les Grandes Terres Millésime 2013. This elegant wine can be traced back to the northern Colin vineyard, with inspiration from the communes of Cramant and Oiry. Meanwhile Le Chemin des Roses Millésime 2013 will give you a taste of the Pinot Noir de Vertus vines, a true rarity from Colin Champagne. “The land has always guided our family. Over two hundred years of winemaking and farming have sculpted our brand and expertise. So it's only natural that it's our main source of inspiration when it comes to creating our vintages”, say Richard, Romain and Delphine Colin Hall 6 / Stand B-158 THE DAILY • MONDAY 14 TH FEBRUARY 2022 • 15
