Eight controlled origin appellations, or AOC (Alsace, Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Die, Jura, Limoux, Loire and Savoie) make crémant, which is a sparkling wine obtained from secondary fermentation in the bottle. With their original characteristics and taste, crémants compete with their European sparkling cousins, the Italian proseccos and the Spanish [...]

Gaminot: have you never heard of this variety? It’s hardly surprising, since this is the latest plant creation from a hybridisation of gamay, the undisputable Beaujolais star, with Pinot noir, the iconic variety of Burgundy. This workshop will explain the steps involved in creating a new variety through tasting.

Workshop organised and hosted [...]

The sulphite-free wine market is continuing to perform well, much like it has for several years. Making this type of wine is however not always an easy task. Vinification without sulphites requires faultless technical proficiency and the use of SO2 alternatives (physical, microbiological, chemical).

Workshop hosted by L'Union des Oenologues d[...]

Wines made from vine disease resistant grape varieties are arriving at maturity on the market today. This tasting workshop offers participants the chance to discover the first vinification of Artaban, Voltis, Vidoc and Floreal. At Sitevi, the varieties of the future can be tasted today.

Workshop organised and hosted by Christophe Séréno, Laur[...]