Varietal area

In the Varietal area, ten types of grapes are presented from both Europe and the New World: sauvignon, chardonnay, chenin, riesling, pinot grigio, merlot, cabernet-sauvignon, malbec, syrah and pinot noir.

This tasting area provides commentaries on each grape variety in terms of its typical characteristics, its reach and the trading prospects in the major markets.

Top Brands

30 major iconic labels (16 French, 14 non-French), representing the global wine offering, are presented in the light of their dynamism and creativity. These brands have been selected by SIAL according to three criteria:
- Innovation, whether sourcing, vine-stock selection, taste or packaging
- Trading success
- Creation of value

Some 30 senior managers of French and international wine companies presented their brands in the Wine Innovation Forum area:

The SIAL 2008 Top Brands :

- 16 French brands : Eros (Groupe PGA Domaines), Fruité Catalan (Les Vignerons Catalans), Fat Bastard (Gabriel Meffre), Chamarré, X Noir (Ackermann-Rémy Pannier), Veuve Clicquot (LVMH), Colombelle (Producteurs Plaimont), Autrement (Gérard Bertrand), M.Chapoutier, Listel (Groupe Vranken), JP Chenet (Les Grands Chais de France), French Rabbit (Groupe Boisset), Jaillance Innovation, Baron de Lestac (Groupe Castel), Maison Louis Jadot, Wolfberger.
- 14 non-French brands : E&J Gallo Winery (USA), Golden Kaan (Germany), Hardy's (Australia), Catena (Argentina), Jacob's Creek (Australia), Mateus (Portugal), Torres (Spain), Changyu (China), Viña Concha Y Toro (Chile), Clos de Los Siete (Argentina), Canti (Italy), Tikvès (Macedonia), Black Tower (Germany),
Cloudy Bay (New Zealand).

Download the programme of talks by wine producers

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