Top new products at this year’s ProWein

Axial Vinos

Among those due to be released at this year’s show is a new wine from Cariñena, in the Spanish province of Zaragoza, courtesy of Spanish wine producer and wholesaler Axial Vinos. Made from 100% Garnacha, the new wine – Las Margas – will be on pour at the exhibitor’s stand in Hall 10, stand H72.

Zonin1821

Italian wine producer Zonin1821 will be debuting two new sparklers at ProWein 2018 ­– a sparkling Falanghina from Puglia (Masseria Altemura Saliente) and a sparkling Nero d’Avola from Sicily (Feudo Principi di Butera Neroluce).

Setting itself the challenge of producing a pair of fresh and fragrant fizzes in two Italian regions known for their heat, Francesco Zonin, vice-president of Zonin1821, says: “Wine lovers are becoming more demanding with sparkling wines and want to know different expressions from each Italian terroir”. Zonin1821 will be exhibiting in Hall 13/ C12 – C20.

Yealands

New Zealand stalwart Yealands Wine Group will be at this year’s show, exhibiting new vintages from the Yealands Estate in the Awatere Valley. Founder Peter Yealands will be on hand in Hall 9 stand F42 to talk through the range of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and other aromatic whites.

Champagne Castelnau

Champagne Castelnau, which will be located in Hall 11 stand H49, will be showing off its latest cuvées, alongside its new “contemporary packaging”. Known for its extensive lees ageing, the Champagne house will be represented by Keith Isaac MW and managing director Pascal Prudhomme.

Bodega Volcanes de Chile

Bodega Volcanes de Chile will be launching a new Ígneo wine made from a blend of Petite Sirah (55%) and Petit Verdot (45%) from three vineyards – Maipo and Curicó for the Petite Sirah and Almahue in Cachapoal for the Petit Verdot. Having committed to a new form of viticulture, export director Ben Gordon will be at the stand in Hall 9/G73 to reveal the brand’s progress so far.

Tohu Wines

Tohu Wines of New Zealand launched in 1988 as the world’s first Maori-owned wine company. Export manager Dan Taylor will be on the stand to pour the latest vintages including wines from its sister winery, Aronui, in Nelson. Find Tohu at the New Zealand Winegrowers Stand in Hall 9/E36.

Cognac Frapin

Cognac Frapin is to launch a new single estate Cognac called 1270 at his year’s ProWein. Made in the Cognac’s Grande Champagne region, it is aged for up to six months in new oak barrels before being transferred to older casks.

According to the brand, 1270 has a nose of “vine and lime blossom with a hint of vanilla” and is “harmonious and balanced”. Find Frapin in Hall 12/A08.

Catena Zapata

Argentina’s famed Bodega Catena Zapata will be showcasing its new Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino 2015 at special launch event on 19 March at ProWein, Hall 9 Stand E72. It will unveil a new label design for the bottle, inspired by the history of its flagship variety and told through four symbolic women.

The new label, the brainchild of Adrianna Catena, pays hommage to Malbec and its roots in France and subsequent rise in Argentina. Designed by Stranger & Stranger, a packaging design and branding company that specialises in alcoholic drinks, with the artwork supplied by Rick Shaefer, the label depicts four female figures who embody different milestones in the history of Argentina’s treasured grape variety.

Gauchezco

Gauchezco, a family-owned Mendoza based winery, will be exhibiting in Hall 9 C68-E87 and unveiling its flagship wine, Gran Corte, which is set to launch in the UK this year. Using grapes from the 2012 vintage, Gran Corte is made from 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Malbec, 9% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot.

Changyu

China’s Changyu will be showing off the new 2015 vintage of its Cabernet Sauvignon grand vin and also unveiling the latest vintage of its white Cabernet Sauvignon, only the second year that the latter has been made. The CEO of Changyu, Liqiang Sun, will be on hand to talk you through the range in Hall 9/A76.

Banfi

Banfi will be launching two wines with new vintages at the show. One will be a rosé, called Cost’è – a Toscana IGT made with Sangiovese vinified white with a small percentage of Vermentino. The other is a white named Serena – a Toscana IGT made with Sauvignon Blanc.

Oldenburg Vineyards

Oldenburg Vineyards will be exhibiting the new vintages from its super-premium range of wines from the Banghoek Valley just outside of Stellenbosch. Export manager Thys Lombard can answer your questions on the Wines of South Africa stand in Hall 9 B48/43.