ProWein is a specialized fair. So, only persons whose profession has a relation to wine or spirits, like winemakers, wine traders, importers and exporters, restaurant managers, sommeliers, wine journalists, etc. are allowed to visit the trade fair. About half of the 58,000 visitors come from Germany, the other half are mainly from European countries. About 3,000 visitors come from North- and South America, and about 2,500 from Asian countries.

It is amazing when you arrive at the Messe Düsseldorf and see these big halls filled with wine stalls. Where to start tasting - overseas, France, Italy, Spain, Germany?

9 out of 17 halls are occupied by ProWein - two halls for German exhibitors, two halls for French exhibitors, nearly two halls for Italian exhibitors – including stalls from other European countries and Georgia, one hall for Spanish and Portuguese exhibitors, one for Austrian wineries. Even if you visit all three days it is not possible to taste all the wines and spirits presented.A framework program with about 500 tastings was held additionally.As a visitor you have no chance to see and taste everything. You have to make yourself a program and try to concentrate on what you want to see and taste.

We started our visit at 11 o’clock with a German sparkling wine tasting hosted by the German wine women association ‘Vinissima’. The German sommelier Nathalie Lumpp presented 12 German Sekt (sparkling wines – in English usually still called ‘Champagne’ – even if this is according to European law not allowed any more) made by ‘Vinissima’ female winemakers. After this “Sekt breakfast” we strolled through the Italian wine scene – Emilia-Romagna, Piemont, Toscana, Trentino, Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Veneto, Sicilia… and arrived at one of the two Georgian stands. In hall 15 H01 we found Askaneli Brothers Ltd., Georgian Wine House Ltd., Mosmieri, Gevelli, Qimerioni Ltd., Tsinandali Old Cellar Ltd. and Vaziani Company LTD. We tasted some good Saperavi, Tsinandali and Kakhuri wine.

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