A new generation of entrepreneurs will present Romanian wines at ProWein Düsseldorf (Germany) from March 10th to 12th, 2024.
With a fresh image and united under the slogan "Yes, Romania Makes Wine," 21 wineries will highlight the diversity and quality of Romanian wines for the international audience at Romania’s stand at ProWein, the world’s largest trade fair of its kind. Romania’s participation is supported by APEV Romania (Association of Romanian Wine Producers and Exporters) and funded by the participating wineries. Selgros Romania has also partnered in supporting this initiative.
During the fair, Romanian producers will organize several promotional events, tastings, and informational sessions. The slogan "Yes, Romania Makes Wine" will be the central theme of an exceptional masterclass showcasing the most renowned Romanian varieties: Fetească Albă, Fetească Regală, and Fetească Neagră.
The masterclass will be led by Valentin Ceafalău, a journalist, wine taster, communicator, and juror in international wine competitions. Valentin has been recognized for his tasting skills, receiving the "Benchmark Taster" award at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in 2019. In 2023, he won the "World Blind Tasting Championship" organized by La Revue du Vin de France in Provence, as part of the National Tasting Team.
Visitors to ProWein can find Romania’s stand in Hall 13 (Stand D10). The 21 participating wineries are: Aurelia Visinescu, Domeniile Averesti, Budureasca, Ceptura Winery, Caii de la Letea, Cotnari, Darabont Family, Davino, DeMatei Winery, Franco-Romanian Domains, Bogdan Estate, Dropia, Girboiu Winery, Hermeziu Winery, Jidvei, Liliac, Viile Metamorfosis, Murfaltar Vinul, Crama Oprisor, Rasova Winery, and Domeniile Samburesti.
For 30 years, ProWein has been the most important international trade fair for wines and spirits, covering the entire global market. The Düsseldorf fair offers international buyers and visitors the perfect opportunity to discover new wines, new reference products for consumers, and the latest trends in the wine and spirits sector.
APEV Romania (Association of Wine Producers and Exporters of Romania) brings together the most important wine exporters in the country, holding about 70% of Romania’s total wine exports and a similar share of the domestic market. Established in 2001, APEV aims to represent, defend, and promote the rights and interests of its members, both locally and internationally. Currently, APEV is undergoing a transformation supported by a collective of visionaries aiming to reposition the image of Romanian wine internationally. Committed to collaboration and innovation, APEV’s mission is to strengthen the position of Romanian wines in the domestic market, conquer the international wine market, and reposition the global brand of Romanian wine.
Source: Wines of Romania